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Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program
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Program
web site |
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp
?ID=20912
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| Sponsor |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
| Deadlines |
February 26, 2010 |
| Purpose |
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program fosters the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of Americans’ health care. These future leaders will conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners and policy-makers to address issues essential to the health and well-being of all Americans.
Program highlights include:
- leadership training;
- mentoring;
- protected research time;
- national networking;
- health services and community-based research training; and
- financial support for research projects and professional travel.
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| Eligibility |
To be eligible, physicians must:
- be committed to a career in academic medicine or health policy or another career congruent with the program’s purposes and priorities of developing physician leaders;
- be highly regarded by those responsible for their clinical training;
- intend to complete the clinical requirements of their residency/fellowship training by the date of entry into the program(except for surgeons); and
- be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories.
They embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and clinical disciplines. |
Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
- Up to 25 scholars will be selected in 2010 for appointments beginning July 1, 2011.
- First year scholar stipend is $59,500 with an increase the second year.
- Additional financial support is provided for research projects and professional travel.
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Application
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To apply please visit the program's Web site.
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For more information contact:
Kristin Siebenaler, deputy director
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars
rwjcsp_admin@med.unc.edu
Office: (919) 843-1351
http://rwjcsp.unc.edu
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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