Background:
The New York Academy of Medicine’s Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship for Research in the Field of Urology was established in 1963 to support research training in the specialty of urology for individuals who have completed, or will shortly complete, residency training acceptable to the American Board of Urology, and who intend to use research training for continued development of an academic career in urology.
Eligibility Requirements:
Preference will be given to candidates who will pursue their fellowship at institutions in the greater New York area. Fellows will be required to commit no less than fifty percent of their time to the supported research. First-time applicants will be given preference and only in exceptional circumstances will the renewal of awards be considered. Applicants may apply for both the American Foundation for Urologic Disease and Valentine grants, but if awarded both, candidates may accept only one. 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 four-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:
Up to two, one-year fellowship awards of $50,000 each are available for research commencing on July 1st, 2009. The grant is made to the sponsoring 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 the Academy at the mid-point and end of the grant period. In addition, it is expected that the results of the supported research will be submitted to a peer reviewed journal for publication. For all publications acknowledgement must be made of support from The Ferdinand C. Valentine 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:
Valentine Fellowship Program
Office of Medical and Academic Affairs
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10029-5202
Tel: (212) 822-7204
Fax: (212) 822-7338
E-mail: valentine@nyam.org
