Burroughs Wellcome Fund/American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases

Burroughs Wellcome Fund/American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases Application Deadline - September 4, 2013 After September 4, only completed applications will be forwarded to the review committee. Fellowship At-a-Glance • Open to individuals with an academic appointment of fellow who propose to perform research in tropical infectious diseases • Two years of financial support at $65,000 US per year • A minimum of three months of each funded year must be spent performing research overseas • Preference given to ASTMH member (post-doctoral student fee is $25) • Notice of award in November 2013 Established in 1999, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund/ASTMH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases supports career development of physician-scientists focused on infectious diseases of the developing world. This unique fellowship provides funding for individuals to conduct research in tropical infectious diseases (and, on occasion, other clinical conditions unique to tropical medicine). It is designed to stimulate or sustain interest in research in tropical infectious diseases by individuals who are planning academic or other career paths ultimately focused on clinical research relevant to tropical or developing areas of the world. Eligibility Open to individuals with an academic appointment of fellow proposing to perform research in ...
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