American Liver Foundation 2015 Research and Fellowship Awards

American Liver Foundation 2015 Research and Fellowship Awards Supporting liver disease research, advancing human health and developing the next generation of hepatologists, liver transplant surgeons and allied health professionals. Important Application Information Application Deadline: Thursday, December 4, 11:59 PM EST Recipient Notification: May 2015 Award Start Date: July 1, 2015 Applications are reviewed by leaders in the field of hepatology. Scores are based on the scientific merit of the research proposal and commitment to a career in hepatology. The number of awards and fellowships granted is contingent on the number of qualified applicants and available funding. Liver Scholar Award The Liver Scholar Award is a three-year, $75,000 per year ($225,000 total) basic science award that encourages young investigators to pursue a career in liver related research. The goal is to provide the young scientists with support at an early stage of their careers to bridge the gap between completion of research training and attainment of status as an independent research scientist. The additional research experience provided by this award is intended to enable them to successfully compete for research grants from national sources, particularly the National Institutes of Health. While applications on all liver-related research topics will be considered, the following are of particular interest: biliary atresia and primary biliary cirrhosis. The n...
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