Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program to Support Physicians From Historically Disadvantaged Backgrounds
A program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program was established to increase the number of faculty from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who can achieve senior rank in academic medicine and who will encourage and foster the development of succeeding classes of such physicians.
Four-year postdoctoral research awards are offered to physicians from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to developing careers in academic medicine and to serving as role models for students and faculty of similar background. The program defines the term "historically disadvantaged" to mean the challenges facing individuals because of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or similar factors.
To be eligible, applicants must be physicians who are from historically disadvantaged backgrounds (ethnic, financial or educational); are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application; and are now completing or have completed their formal clinical training. Preference will be given to physicians who have recently completed their formal clinical training.
Successful applicants must demonstrate that they have excelled in their education; are prepared to devote four consecutive years to research; and are committed to 1) pursuing academic careers; 2) serving as role models for students and faculty from historically disadvantaged backgrounds; 3) improving the health status of the underserved; and/or 4) decreasing health disparities.
Up to twelve four-year awards will be funded in this grant cycle. Scholars will receive an annual stipend of up to $75,000, complemented by a $29,139 annual grant toward support of research activities.
For complete program information and application procedures, see the RWJF Web site.
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Primary Subject: Medical Research
Secondary Subject(s): Education
Geographic Funding Area: National
