The Young Minds in Regenerative Medicine Program is a commitment by the Regenerative Medicine Foundation to recognize and support promising young clinicians within 2 years of completing their training or MBA students looking to extend their training specifically in the area of regenerative medicine. This year, four unrestricted career development awards of $90,000 (USD) will be available. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
All award recipients will present their research and findings with their sponsor research institution or company representative at the following year’s Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum.
Eligibility
To enter the Regenerative Medicine Awards Program, candidates are invited to submit a proposal of scientific merit demonstrating academic promise and how winning an award will assist in the advancement of their career and the field of regenerative medicine. Proposals can cover a range of activities including research, educational efforts, travel, salary support and materials.
Eligibility will be determined prior to the formal application announcement. It is recommended that applicants contact the Foundation office to obtain a copy of the printed announcement, which provides additional details before preparing their application.
Selection
The Regenerative Medicine Foundation Scientific Advisory Council is a nationally selected group of leading regenerative medicine experts. Members of the Scientific Advisory Council will review all applications and select recipients. Additionally, the Scientific Advisory Council will choose and approve the placement of recipients where applicable.
The goals of the Awards are to recognize and support future leaders in regenerative medicine and foster innovation through career development. Awards will be granted based on merit. The Foundation claims no rights to the intellectual property of the applicant's research. The Foundation reserves the right to use the researcher's name and institution/organization name for public relations purposes. Applicants must demonstrate:
- Evidence of academic promise
- How the proposal will advance the applicant's career
- Innovative or original concepts, approaches or methods of developing applicant's career
- How their concepts will advance the translational efforts of regenerative medicine
Winning proposals will be subject to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval (if applicable). Proposal should be printed in a minimum of 10-point type, with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides, single-spaced, no longer than three pages not including references.
Young Minds in Regenerative Medicine Awards Application Form
Please submit one original copy of the following items in English via government postal service or overnight courier to the address below:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (per form from website)
- Proposal with the following elements:
- Award utilization
- Title
- Summary
- Rationale
- Proposed activity
- Proposed utilization of funds
- Career development
- What are your career development plans?
- How will your research advance the translational aspects of any component of regenerative medicine?
- How will winning a Young Minds in Regenerative Medicine advance your career?
- Funding support form (per form from web site)
- Letter of recommendation from supervisor or equivalent
Annual Deadline for Receipt of Application:
March 18, 2011
Submit All Materials to:
c/o Young Minds Program
1959 N Peacehaven Road, 202
Winston-Salem, NC 27106-4850