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Reproductive Biomedicine Postdoctoral Fellowships

Deadline: 27.10.2008.

Scholarship administrator: Population Council
Level: postdoctoral
Field of study: Natural Sciences, Medicine and Health
Place of study: United States of America

 

Reproductive Biology and Immunology Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Population Council offers fellowships to persons who wish to pursue advanced study in reproductive biology and immunology. Fellows train in the laboratories of the Council's Center for Biomedical Research.

Fundamental biomedical research leads to innovative technical advances that will become the reproductive health products of the future. By its nature, this basic research is highly technical and under rapid change. There is an ongoing need in Council laboratories for highly skilled scientists who have been trained in modern medical science or in biomolecular research. In turn, young scientists from around the world need guidance and outstanding facilities to foster their transition to careers as independent investigators in the United States or in their home countries. 

Eligibility

  • Candidates must have successfully completed an advanced degree—M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent
  • Candidates must  be proficient in English.
  • Applications may be made in anticipation of receiving the doctoral degree, but the fellowship cannot begin until after the degree has been awarded.
  • Fellowships are open to individuals of all countries.
  • If the applicant is other than a United States citizen and enters this country on a Population Council-sponsored J-1 visa, s/he must have a strong commitment to return to her/his own country upon completion of the fellowship.

Priority research areas

Training in any aspect of reproductive biology may be considered. Priority research topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas of reproductive biomedicine:

  • Physiology of hypothalamo–pituitary–gonadal axis.
  • Leydig cell development.
  • Cell and molecular biology of Sertoli cells.
  • Cell–cell communication in the seminiferous tubule.
  • Molecular biology of steroid–hormone action.
  • Biosynthesis and secretion of reproductive hormones.
  • Transmission of immunodeficiency viruses.
  • Genetics of male infertility.
  • Sperm maturation.

Duration

Fellowship awards are for full-time research training and study, and are made initially for one year. The aim of the program is to support two years of training, provided the preceptor and fellow agree on the second year.

Starting date and stipend

Fellowships can begin any time during the year. There are no deadlines for submission of applications. The starting stipend is $38,160 per year for a candidate having just completed a doctoral degree. There are increments commensurate with experience.

How to apply ?

Formal application may be made by writing to:

Fellowship Secretary
Population Council
Center for Biomedical Research
1230 York Avenue
Box 273
New York, New York 10021

Applications must include

  • curriculum vitae
  • an up-to-date list of publications
  • copies of the applicant's most recent papers
  • names and addresses of three or four individuals familiar with the applicant's work to whom requests for letters of recommendation can be sent.

For additional information about fellowships, please contact 
cbr-fellowship-info@popcouncil.org.  

 

 

 

 

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