Application Information

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The BMSF DCTCDP application will be a 2-step process, which includes: 

1) Submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI), and 

2) Upon review, selected candidates will be invited to submit a full Application.

Candidate Profile

Eligible candidates will reflect the National Science Foundation (NSF) definition of underrepresented populations in the US Biomedical, Clinical, Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Enterprise:

• African Americans or Blacks
• Hispanics or Latinos
• American Indians or Alaska Natives
• Native Hawaiians
• Other Pacific Islanders

OR have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diverse patient participation in clinical trials.

Citizenship or immigration status 

Eligible candidates will be US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) as defined by the US Department of Homeland Security. [NOTE: J-1 & O-1 Visa holders are eligible; the Visa must be valid during the full 2-yr period]   

Professional degree 

Eligible candidates will hold the degree of MD, MD/PhD, DO or DO/PhD 

Career Phase

Early Stage Investigator (ESI): As defined by NIH, a new investigator who has completed his or her terminal research degree or medical residency—whichever date is later—within the past 10 years and has not yet competed successfully for a substantial, competing NIH research grant. (Applicants with an RO1 or RO1 equivalent are ineligible.)