Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) – Young Investigator Award – Doctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Neurofibromatosis Research
Deadline: November 30, 2024
URL: Funding Opportunities – Children’s Tumor Foundation (ctf.org)
Description:
The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) seeks to support early-career scientists pursuing neurofibromatosis (NF) research. Research topics may include: manifestations of all types of NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, including neurofibromas, schwannomas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and other brain and nervous system tumors; bone abnormalities; cardiovascular abnormalities; learning disorders; and pain. Fellows will be assigned an external mentor by CTF. The mentor, an expert in the NF field, will interact at least twice a year with the fellow and their research sponsor, to provide guidance on research and career development as needed. One of those interactions may be at the annual NF Conference. Predoctoral fellowships provide support for 2 years. Postdoctoral fellowships provide support for 2-3 years.
Eligibility:
Applicant:
- May be a graduate student pursuing an MD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
- May be a postdoctoral fellow (MD, Ph.D., or equivalent) with no more than seven years past completion of their first doctoral degree at the start of the award.
- Must be affiliated with the laboratory of a senior researcher who is the applicant’s research sponsor. The sponsor must offer a training environment that is conducive to the growth and education of an early-career NF researcher. As part of the application, the mentor will be asked to describe the intended training plan. In a given year, more than one member from a laboratory can apply for a YIA. However, only one application per laboratory per year will be funded.
- May NOT hold an independent faculty position.
- May be of any nationality.
Award amount:
- Predoctoral Fellow: $27,144 annual salary.
- Postdoctoral Fellow: Up to $58,000 annual salary.
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