The Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Programs ( http://researchscholars.gilead.com/ ) provide financial support to junior faculty researchers for a 2-year period. Each award is funded up to $130,000, to be paid in annual installments of up to $65,000 per year for 2 years. Funding for the second year is contingent upon submission of a progress report and approval by the Scientific Review Committee Chair. Recipients of these competitive awards are selected by Committees comprised of leaders in the fields of pulmonary arterial hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cystic fibrosis, hematology/oncology, and liver disease. For a complete overview of the program, please go to:
http://researchscholars.gilead.com/
The mission of the Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program in Hematology/Oncology (the “program”) is to support innovative scientific research that will advance knowledge in the field of hematology/oncology and provide support for research career development. Gilead Sciences, Inc. hopes that the research supported by these awards will enhance understanding in hematology/oncology.
Submission Deadline: Midnight, Eastern Daylight Time, September 5, 2014. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Applications must be completed online and submitted electronically with the required Supplementary Materials.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please contact:
Research Scholars Program Coordinator
Telephone: 646-674-1820
Email: HemOncResearchScholars1@contacthmc.com
Applicants must complete the online Application Form (all fields must be completed or applicant will not be able to submit) and include the following Supplementary Materials as specified:
Research Abstract – No more than 325 words
Research Proposal – No more than 5 pages, not including the bibliography or budget, using 11 point Arial font or larger, and single-spaced
Applicant’s NIH biosketch, inclusive of publications, if applicable
Mentor’s NIH biosketch
Letter of Support from mentor which includes a track record of productivity, funding, and success; descriptions of planned interaction with the applicant, and available resources at the institution
Bibliography of relevant references (maximum of 40)
Detailed budget and completed budget summary
Acknowledgement of Indirect Costs Limitation, using the template provided (Download Acknowledgement of Indirect Costs Limitation Template)
Certification of Faculty Appointment, using the template provided (Download Certification of Faculty Appointment Template)
Current or Pending Applications for Funding, using the template provided (Download Current or Pending Applications for Funding Template)