The Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award is intended to support promising, clinically trained physicians with a commitment to cystic fibrosis research to develop into independent biomedical researchers. The award is intended to facilitate the transition from postdoctoral training to a career in academic medicine.
This award is open to junior faculty and senior fellows. The three-year award provides salary support for up to $100,000 per year plus $31,000 for supplies. Indirect costs are not allowed.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Deadline: February 28, 2024
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (must have obtained permanent residency prior to the time of application) • Junior faculty and senior fellows are eligible to apply • In general, a successful candidate has: (i) previous relevant research training; (ii) expertise in a related research technique; and (iii) a minimum of one (1) manuscript or abstract accepted for publication • Supplementation of salary from other sources is allowable • A minimum of 70% of the applicant’s time must be devoted to research
