Informatics Sabbatical Fellowships

Organization
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation
950 F St. NW, Ste. 300
Washington, DC 20004
Phone Number
(202)572-7756
Emails
foundation@phrma.org
info@phrmafoundation.org
Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development
Award Type -
Fellowship
Purpose
To enable faculty with active research programs to work outside of their home institutions for periods of six months to one year to learn new skills or develop new collaborations that will enhance their research and research training capabilities in informatics.
Focus -
General studies/Field of study not specified.
Qualifications -
Applicants must 1) hold a PhD, PharmD, MD or ScD degree in a field of study logically or functionally related to the proposed post doctoral activities, 2) hold a faculty appointment that presents eligibility for sabbatical leave from their institution, 3) have institutional approval of a sabbatical plan that includes partial salary matching the PhRMA Foundation stipend, and 4) have an endorsement from a mentor who agrees to sponsor the applicant’s visiting scientist activity; candidates will have approval for sabbatical leave from their institution and a commitment from the research mentor who will host them at the visiting institution; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Criteria
Selection will be based on the committee criteria.
Amount -
$40,000
Award Duration -
Annual; minimum of six months and a maximum of one year.
Number of Recipients -
1.
To Apply
Applicants should include general registration information; curriculum vitae or bio sketch; extended letter; thesis project description; a titled abstract of approximately 200 words concerning proposed research plan; official transcripts; thesis advisor information and letter of reference; reference letter from an individual other than the thesis advisor, who is knowledgeable about the candidate’s scientific skills, must comment on the candidate’s potential for a career in research.
Deadline -
September 1.
For more information
http://www.phrmafoundation.org