Sponsor
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Program
Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research
For More Information
All of the information required to request web-portal log-in credentials and letter of intent (LOI) forms for the Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research can be found on the amfAR website. [1]
Description
The goal of amfAR’s Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research is to facilitate the transition of exceptional postdoctoral researchers to an independent career in HIV/AIDS research within an academic institution or nonprofit organization by:
- Supporting two years of postdoctoral biomedical research (phase I); and
- Providing the possibility of one additional year of research funding during the first year of an independent research position (phase II).
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a research or clinical doctorate completed between three and six years prior to October 7, 2020*
- Be positioned to secure an independent research position no later than July 2023
- Be the first author on significant publications in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Propose a line of research sufficiently distinct from the mentor’s own research that it indicates future independence
- Have made oral and poster presentations at major scientific conferences and meetings
- Be affiliated with a nonprofit research institution anywhere in the world
- Be mentored by an experienced investigator at the same institution who: (a) is qualified to oversee the proposed research; (b) has successfully supervised postdoctoral fellows; and (c) is at the associate professor level or higher.
*The three- to six-year eligibility window starts from the date the most recent doctoral degree was completed. E.g., the window for Ph.D. candidates starts from the date of successful dissertation defense; the window for M.D., Ph.D. candidates starts with the most recent of the internship completion or successful dissertation defense dates.
Funding Availability
- Salary support is allowed for fellow only at a maximum of $100,000 for the two-year period; percent effort on the fellowship project must be at least 85%; additional funds needed to support salary for effort at that level must come from other non-project specific sources available to the institution.
- The grantee Institution is required to provide funds or in-kind support to enhance the career development of the fellow (CFAR development funds; mentoring program; reduced-rate use of core facilities; etc.). The Institution must provide support for attendance at an NIH grant-writing workshop, or a similar training activity approved in advance by amfAR,
- Phase II funding for an additional $50,000 may be approved, at a later date, to support biomedical HIV/AIDS research costs during the first 12 months of an independent research position at any US or international nonprofit research institution.
- Phase II funding can start any time during the Phase I performance period, or up to six months following the end of the Phase I period.
Maximum Project Value
Maximum Funding: $150,000 including maximum 10% indirect costs. The balance of direct costs is available to support research costs, fringe benefits, and employer taxes
Indirect Costs
10%
Project Duration
Performance Period: February 1, 2021 – January 31, 2023
Special Notes
The grantee Institution is required to provide funds or in-kind support to enhance the career development of the fellow (CFAR development funds; mentoring program; reduced-rate use of core facilities; etc.). The Institution must provide support for attendance at an NIH grant-writing workshop, or a similar training activity approved in advance by amfAR.
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page [2].
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
Type | Date | Notes |
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External Deadline | Mandatory Registration: Register for Portal Log-in : CLICK HERE [3] for portal login and instructions. | |
External Deadline | Applicants to submit their Letter of Intent via the portal. |
How to Apply
Prospective applicants must register via the amfAR's online portal [3]and complete a letter of intent (LOI) through an online portal.
The following documents must also be uploaded to the portal to complete the LOI package:
- Fellow’s Eligibility Details, Publications, Presentations, and Posters
- Fellow’s Biographical Sketch and Mentor’s Biographical Sketch and List of Fellows Supervised
- Resources and Environment Form
- Signature Form
LOIs will be reviewed by amfAR staff to verify applicant eligibility and, in turn, the qualifications of eligible applicants will be assessed by peer review. The best-qualified eligible applicants will be invited to submit complete applications proposing original research to be conducted during the phase I fellowship period.
If invited to full application stage, please notify ORS for additional deadline and submission details.