Funding Opportunities: Fellowships

Below is a list of funding opportunities related to providing medical homes for children with special needs.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Physician Faculty Scholars
Deadline: August 29, 2008
Program Area: Building Human Capital
Purpose: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Physician Faculty Scholars program is designed to strengthen the leadership and academic productivity of junior medical school faculty who are dedicated to improving health and health care. Under the program, scholars receive:

• funds to support a research project;
• at least 50 percent protected time for three years to do their research;
• active mentorship by nationally recognized leaders; and

Program Information: Call for Proposals (PDF) and Overview (PDF)
How to Apply: Application Forms
Eligibility: Each candidate must meet the following requirements:

• be a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who is a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States or its territories;
• be a junior faculty member (instructor or assistant professor) for four years or less at the time the award begins (July 1, 2009) in any discipline in a regular line faculty position that could lead to tenure;
• be committed to a career in academic medicine;
• provide evidence of research skills (e.g., past research fellowship or equivalent training);
• have published at least two papers in peer-reviewed journals;
• demonstrate excellence as a teacher; and
• care for patients at least one half-day per week.

This program seeks racial, ethnic, gender and disciplinary diversity, and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Last Updated June 19, 2008