Clinician-Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis

Clinician-Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis Cosponsored by the American Brain Foundation and the National MS Society Application Deadline: August 13, 2014 Funding Start Date: July 1, 2015 The American Brain Foundation, the foundation of the American Academy of Neurology, and the National MS Society are pleased to announce a three-year award to support the training of young physicians committed to a career in academic medicine in an environment where problems in multiple sclerosis are addressed with the most current scientific tools. The salary is approximately $75,000/year (stipend from National MS Society based on postgraduate level plus $25,000 from the American Brain Foundation). We invite our outstanding senior residents to develop a clinically-relevant project at a US institution with a mentor who has experience in MS research. ELIGIBILITY There is no citizenship requirement, but applicants must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, be at the PGY4 or PGY5 stage of an accredited residency program in the US, and hold a US medical license. Contact the National MS Society to confirm eligibility. HOW TO APPLY To submit a proposal for research support, investigators must first register and complete a preapplication, which will be reviewed to determine whether the research plan is appropriate and relevant to the award goals. For more information about the award and complete application instructions visit: http://www.nation...
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