Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

Sponsor: Pew Foundation

Award: Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

Amount/Duration: $240,000 ($60,000 x 4 years)

Number of Projects Awarded: 15

Deadline: Preliminary proposals due to the AHC by Sept. 23, 2005; final proposals due Nov. 1, 2005.

Description: The University of Minnesota has been invited to submit an application for an award to a young investigator who shows outstanding promise in basic and clinical sciences relevant to the advancement of human health (strong proposals will demonstrate particularly creative and innovative approaches).

Eligibility: Assistant Professor appointment (≤3 years on 7/1/06).

Additional Information: www.pewscholars.com

Nominations Process: The University may nominate one candidate. Nominations (by other faculty members) or preliminary proposals by young scholars themselves should be 1-2 pages in length and describe why the nominee deserves the award and what research will be performed during the award period. A curriculum vitae should also be included. A committee of faculty members will screen applications/nominations and select the finalist to represent the University. Questions about the University’s nomination process should be addressed to Mark Paller (palle001@umn.edu ), Assistant Vice President for Research, AHC. Nominating materials should be sent electronically to ahcsvp@umn.edu before Sept. 23, 2005.