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Pickwick Postdoctoral Fellowship

Since 1995, the National Sleep Foundation Pickwick Postdoctoral Fellowship program has provided funds to enable young researchers to devote full-time professional effort to mentored research in sleep or sleep disorders.

• areas of study: Basic bio-medical sciences, psychology
• level of study: Candidates must have received an MD, DVM, PhD or DO degree by the time the fellowship begins
• open to students from: any country
• average award amount: 44 000 $ - 52 000$
• award duration: 1 year renewable for 2 years
• award deadline: September

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the NSF/ALA Pickwick Postdoctoral Fellowship must have a sponsor and plan to conduct research in a recognized U.S. laboratory or program of study with strong mentoring in the appropriate area. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible. Candidates must have received an MD, DVM, PhD or DO degree by the time the fellowship begins in July 2008. The degree or subsequent training must have been completed within the past five years. No other fellowships maybe held concurrently with this award. The applicant must demonstrate evidence of aptitude for and proficiency in research and interest in pursuing a career in research related to sleep and breathing. Awardees are supported to conduct mentored research for a greater proportion (at least 75%) of their time. Fellowships are available for basic, applied or clinical research.

For further information abot the application procedure click here.

Awardees will be notified by April 1,2008. Funding begins July 2008.

Contact

Jessica Steinitz, Elizabeth Lancet
Fellowship, Division of Research Grants,
National Institutes of Health, Suite 1040
6701 Rockledge Dr. MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710
Phone #: 202-347-3471 ext. 209, 212-315-8788
E-Mail: jsteinitz@sleepfoundation.org , elancet@lungusa.org