CCFA Career Development Awards

Organization
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
733 3rd Ave., Ste. 510
New York, NY 10017
Toll Free Number
800-932-2423
Emails
info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org
media@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Grant
Prize

Purpose
To support a research that will help prepare for a career of independent basic or clinical investigation in the area of inflammatory bowel disease.
Focus -
Medicine.
Qualifications -
Individuals who are already well established in the field of IBD research are not considered eligible for this award. Applicants should identify a senior investigator to act as a mentor to facilitate the transition to independence. At the time of application, applicants must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit, or government) engaged in health care and/or health related research within the United States. Research is not restricted by citizenship; however, proof of legal work status is required. Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree). Candidates holding MD degrees must have five years of experience after receiving their terminal degree—two years of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least two years of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD. Generally, candidates should not be in excess of ten years beyond the attainment of their doctoral degree.
Amount -
$90,000
Award Duration -
Annual; one to three years.

Number of Recipients -
1.
To Apply
Each applicant must submit a letter of intent (LOI) prior to submitting a full proposal for consideration. The LOI is reviewed seriously by the review committee who determines whether or not the applicant is invited to submit a full proposal. Each section of the LOI should be completed fully to be eligible for funding consideration.
Deadline -
November 16; May 5; January 28; July 20.

Contact -
Orlando Green at ogreen@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
For more information
http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org