Background:
Dr. Charles A. Elsberg was a distinguished pioneer in neurological surgery, the first Director of the Neurological Institute of New York, the first Professor of Neurological Surgery of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, and a long-time Fellow of The New York Academy of Medicine. The Charles A. Elsberg Fellowship in Neurological Surgery was established to support research training in the specialty of neurological surgery for individuals who have completed, or will shortly complete, accredited residency training in neurological surgery, and who intend to use research training for continued development of an academic career in this field. The Elsberg Fellowship seeks to support individuals in supervised programs that will develop the candidate's capacity to perform independent research.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates who have or will have completed an accredited neurological surgery residency program by June 30, 2009 and whose career direction suggests eligibility for subsequent research support are invited to apply. In general, applicants are expected to be at the start of their academic careers, having completed their residency training within the past year or two. Candidates must be board certified or eligible for certification by the beginning of the grant period. The proposed research must be conducted at an institution located in the United States under the mentorship of a senior researcher. Candidates must be United States citizens, permanent visa holders or have (at the time of application) a valid working visa through the period of the award.
Application Process:
Applicants must complete the online application which will require the upload of additional documents including: cover letter; a three-page (maximum) research proposal; curriculum vitae; letters of support/recommendation from their research mentor and department chair (or division director); and documentation of IRB or IACUC protocol approval or submission, as appropriate. The application must outline the proposed research plan and indicate facilities available to support the research effort. A detailed budget must be submitted as part of the application. A personal interview may be required.
Award Information:
A one-year fellowship award of $50,000 is offered for research commencing July 1, 2009. The grant is made to the awardee’s institution for the direct support of the salary and research activities of the awardee. Indirect costs and fringe benefits are not paid by this program. Grant recipients are required to submit progress and financial reports to NYAM at the mid-point and end of the grant period. In addition, the Elsberg Fellow will be expected to present his or her findings at a meeting of the New York Neurosurgical Society, with the results of the research to be submitted as a paper suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal. For all publications acknowledgement must be made of support from The Charles A. Elsberg Fellowship and The New York Academy of Medicine.
Applications are due by February 2, 2009.
Click here to download an Application.
For further information contact:
Elsberg Fellowship Program
Office of Medical and Academic Affairs
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029-5202
Tel: 212-822-7204
Fax: 212-822-7338
E-mail: elsberg@nyam.org
