Informatics

This program provides stipend funding to well-trained graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to further develop and refine their informatics research skills through formal postdoctoral training. An application must include a research plan written by the applicant, a mentor's research record, and a description of how the mentored experience will enhance the applicant's career development in informatics.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must either (1) hold a PhD degree in a field of study logically or functionally related to the proposed post doctoral activities, or (2) expect to receive the PhD before activating the award. They must also have a firm commitment from an accredited U.S. university and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applications are to be submitted via the Foundation website and received by September 1, 2010.  Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date. 

Award

The award, consisting of a $40,000 annual stipend, is made to the institution on behalf of the fellow. Awards may be activated beginning January 1, 2011 or on the first day of any month thereafter, up to and including December 1, 2011.  The award is intended solely as a stipend and may not be used otherwise. If necessary, the institution may supplement the award to a level that is consistent with other postdoctoral fellowships it currently offers. If the stipend is to be supplemented, indicate the amount. If no supplement is intended, so state this. The program provides no other subsidies (travel, tuition, fringe benefit costs, etc.) and indirect costs to the institution are not provided. It is expected that the fellowship will be administered in accordance with the prevailing policies and procedures of the institution.

The second year of this award is contingent upon a progress report approved by the Foundation and submission of a financial report. These funds are not transferable.