The Award will support individual postdoctoral scientists of
exceptional creativity in the field of neurosciences. These transitional awards
are to enable a postdoctoral researcher to advance to become a full-time
faculty member at the Assistant Professor level or higher and to promote the
development of a laboratory program that will lead to independent funding.

Eligibility

• Must have an MD, PhD, or both
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  Must hold a post-doctoral research position at a United
  States medical school, research institute, or academic institution.
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  Minimum of 3 years and no more than 6 years of a
  post-doctoral fellowship by July 1, 2026
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  Research focused in the field of Neuroscience
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  Must be nominated by the dean of the medical school or
  equivalent institutional senior leader.
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  Must include a nomination letter
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  Commitment of a minimum of 75% effort
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  3 letters of recommendation
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  Budgets submitted in NIH G300 format

Funding

The medical school, research institute, or academic hospital
appointing the scholar will be awarded $200,000 annually for two years to cover
salary, lab costs, and related expenses.  Under certain circumstances, the
awardee may transfer funding to support their beginning faculty position. 
Indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs may be included in the $200,000.