Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences (info. for UNC-Chapel Hill researchers)
Granting Agency: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Disciplinary Areas
Basic and clinical sciences relevant to the advancement of human health
Agency Deadline
November 1, 2007
Nominations to ORD by
July 9, 2007
Project Area
Junior Faculty Research Awards
Synopsis
This program advances the careers of promising young investigators in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to the advancement of human health by providing assured support for junior faculty as they establish their laboratories.
Guidelines
- UNC-CH may nominate one candidate. As of November 1, 2007, candidates must hold full time appointments at the rank of assistant professor. On July 1, 2008, they must not have been in such an appointment for more than three years, whether or not such appointments were on a tenure track. This time may have been spent at more than one institution. Time spent in clinical internships, residencies, or in work toward board certification does not count as part of this three-year limit.
- Scholars may not simultaneously be supported by similar private foundation awards in excess of $25,000 for the first two years of their Pew Scholarship. Research Career Development Awards, Faculty Research Awards and grants from non-profit associations such as the American Cancer Society do not pose a conflict with the Pew award. If you are uncertain about the status of a specific award, contact ORD for assistance.
Evaluation Criteria
- Candidates should have outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to human health.
- Considerable weight is given to evidence that the candidate is an independent investigator and to significant published work.
- Strong proposals will demonstrate particularly creative and innovative approaches.
- Evaluations of earlier performance plus a description of the proposed work are the major selection elements.
Awards
- $240,000 ($60,000/year for four years)
- Funds may be used at the discretion of the Pew scholar for purposes that will best advance the research and the Scholar's career.
- Not more than $10,000 of the annual award may be used for the Scholar's salary and fringe benefits.
- Up to 8% of the total award may be used to meet overhead expenses.
Contacts
Information on the Pew Charitable Trusts is available at www.pewtrusts.org. For additional assistance and information, contact ORD by email or at 962-7504.