Designed to stimulate or sustain interest in research in tropical infectious diseases, this unique fellowship provides funding for physician-scientists to conduct research focused on infectious diseases of low and low-middle income countries.
Deadline: Aug. 8, 2022
Open to individuals from U.S. or Canadian institutions who have a medical degree and with an academic appointment of fellow who are proposing to perform research in tropical infectious diseases. In addition to postdoctoral infectious disease fellows, applicants who have completed training in other clinical specialties relevant to tropical medicine (e.g., internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN) are encouraged to apply. The fellowship is NOT intended for students, pre-doctoral candidates, veterinarians, nurses, PhD scientists seeking post-doctoral opportunities, or faculty-level applicants. In addition, it is NOT intended to provide funding for overseas clinical electives or experiences.
The fellowship consists of two years of support at $65,000 per year to cover travel, stipend, fringe benefits, health insurance and capacity development at the overseas site. The fellowship does not allow for indirect costs. Funds will be distributed to the applicant's home institution. Subsequent allocation of funds will be the responsibility of the applicant's home institution. Funding is available for two 12-month periods. The award for year one will be made during the fellowship (generally the final year). During year one of the fellowship, the recipient should commit at least 80 percent of his/her time to research and spend three months working in a tropical or developing area. The award for year two will be made once the recipient has entered a stable, entry-level faculty position. year two carries the same requirements as year one: commit at least 80 percent of his/her time to research and spend three months working in a tropical or developing area.
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