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Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholars in Aging Research Program
Internal Deadline: October 14, 2002
This program of the American Federation for Aging Research offers three-year faculty development awards to outstanding junior physician faculty committed to academic careers in aging-related research, teaching, and practice. The goal of the Program is to encourage and assist the development of future leaders in the field of aging through the support of faculty members early in their careers to address clinically relevant research needs in areas related to aging.
Grants are $150,000 per year for three years. Applicants must have received their M.D. degree in 1990 or later and be full-time faculty members with clear potential for long-term faculty appointment.
Letters of endorsement including specific information on institutional support for the scholar should be provided by the dean, the relevant department chairperson, and the mentor.
In addition, three letters of reference should be provided by other faculty members and/or senior professionals with whom the scholar has worked and who are well acquainted with his/her capabilities, potential, accomplishments, and commitment.
For complete information on the Program, visit: http://www.afar.org. The Federation deadline is November 15, 2002.
For consideration as institutional nominees, submit a 1-2 page research summary, a CV and a nominating letter from the department chair to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, 4107 Med Sci I, Box 0624 by October 14, 2002. Contact: Denise Swayze, 763-4086 or dswayze@umich.edu.
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