DSF’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program develops
academic physicians and scientists committed to research related to Dravet
syndrome and associated ion channel epilepsies. The fellowship is intended to
support a full-time research effort. Successful applicants receive a stipend of
$50,000 over the 12 month award. The number of awards is contingent upon the
availability of funds. Award funds are made to the institution in two payments
for direct expenses of the fellow (salary and benefits). No indirect costs are
provided. Submission of scientific and financial reports are due no later than
30 days after the completion of project.
2017
FUNDING CYCLE
Deadline for Applications: September 5, 2017
Award Announcement: Late November, 2017
Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2018
Award Announcement: Late November, 2017
Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2018
APPLYING
FOR A GRANT
Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s Scientific
Advisory Board oversees our Research Grant Program and makes funding
recommendations to DSF’s Board of Directors. Applications are reviewed once per
year.
POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANTS
$50,000 for one year
Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended to
support a full-time research effort. Successful applicants receive a stipend of
$50,000 over the 12 month award. No indirect costs are provided. The number of
awards is contingent on available funds.
POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT ELIGIBILITY
If you would like to apply for a DSF
Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy,
Doctor of Science, or equivalent degree.
- Be a clinical or post-doctoral fellow at an
appropriate institution before or by the start date of the fellowship.
- Have an acceptable research plan directed towards
the purpose of DSF’s research program
- Have access to institutional resources to conduct
the proposed research project.
- Not have previously been awarded a DSF Post-Doctoral
Research Training Fellowship.
- Academic faculty holding the rank of Adjunct
Professor, Research Assistant, Assistant or Associate Professor are not
eligible, nor are graduate or medical students, medical residents,
permanent government employees, or employees of private industry.
- Individuals receiving a fellowship from another
source are not eligible to receive DSF funding.
- US Citizenship is not required.
POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT GUIDELINES
Applications which do not include the
following materials and meet the specified page limitations will be returned
unprocessed, or will be deferred until a subsequent granting cycle:
1. Grant Application, foundhere
2. Letters of Support – Two letters of support are required; one letter of support from your direct supervisor/mentor and one letter of support from another senior investigator/clinician familiar with your expertise, experience, and potential.
3. Biographical Sketch, foundhere. Not to exceed 3 pages.
4. Project proposal. Not to exceed 6 pages. Must use Arial 11 or larger font.
1. Grant Application, foundhere
2. Letters of Support – Two letters of support are required; one letter of support from your direct supervisor/mentor and one letter of support from another senior investigator/clinician familiar with your expertise, experience, and potential.
3. Biographical Sketch, foundhere. Not to exceed 3 pages.
4. Project proposal. Not to exceed 6 pages. Must use Arial 11 or larger font.
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