Berman-Topper HD Career Development Fellowship

Scholarship Description

What is this fellowship?

• A three year grant mechanism to provide support for young scientists to work collaboratively with their mentors and other committed HD health professionals to help develop the fellow into an independent HD leader.
• Awards up to $80,000/year ($75,000 salary and research support, plus $5,000 travel/education budget)

Who can apply?

• Applications are welcome from young scientists/clinicians who are interested in a career in Huntington’s disease research or care.
• Applicants should be no more than 5 years removed from obtaining their PhD or completing their residency/fellowship.
• Applicants cannot have their own laboratory and must identify an individual who will serve as his or her mentor and supervisor.
• Open to researchers from around the world.

HDSA Berman-Topper Fellowship Application will open in late November with a due date in late March

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Budget, Research and Training Plan

How To Apply