Background:
The Glorney-Raisbeck Fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases are awarded in support of research projects seeking better understanding of the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and that will advance the academic careers of young physician investigators.
Eligibility Requirements:
The applicant pool includes physicians in training (for the duration of the fellowship) throughout the United States, but in order to be considered for this program candidates must pursue the funded research in a supervised program at an institution located in New York City, Long Island, or Westchester County, New York. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and be United States citizens, permanent visa holders or have (at the time of application) a valid working visa through the period of the award. Renewal of awards to previous recipients will be considered on a competitive basis.
Application Process:
The applicants must provide letters of support from their department chair and research supervisor to confirm the full-time nature of the research commitment (at least 80 percent effort) and the level of institutional support for the proposed research. Finalists may be required to appear before the Selection Committee for a personal interview.
Award Information:
Up to three, one-year fellowship awards of $60,000 each is available for research commencing on July 1st, 2009. Awards will be paid directly to the sponsoring institution. At least $40,000 of the grant must be dedicated to support the awardee’s salary. The remainder of the award may be used for fringe benefits and indirect costs (indirect costs may not exceed 15 percent). Laboratory expenses are not covered by this grant.
Applications are due by February 2, 2009.
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