Request for Proposals: International Postdoctoral Fellow Award

Applications due: February 1, 2017
Next award period: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019

The Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation, Inc. funds an international (non–US origin) postdoctoral fellow for two years of research broadly related to neurodegenerative diseases. The award amount is based on the official NIH postdoctoral stipend schedule, plus $5,000 per year. The sponsoring laboratory will cover the cost of research supplies and operating expenses.

To apply please submit:

(1) A one-page proposal of the research work to be done, and how it is related to the underlying biology of nervous system disease. Please utilize the template provided to title the project and include your name.

(2) Curriculum Vitae, or if available, an NIH format biosketch

(3) Completed Broad International Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Neurosciences at Duke University budget and information form

(4) A letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor. Please indicate in this letter the applicant’s year of study.

Please submit applications ELECTRONICALLY to
no later than February 1, 2017. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your email within 48 hours, please contact Erica Kitchen at (919) 385-0032 or .

Broad International Postdoctoral Fellow Award Application

Applicant Name:

Applicant email and phone:

Project Title:

Research work and how the project is related to the underlying biology of nervous system disease:

Budget and Information Form

Broad International Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Neurosciences at
Duke University
For International Postdoctoral Fellows
Applicant name:
Country of origin:
Mailing Address:
City: State Zip Code
Email address: Phone number ( )
Year of Study (as of 7/1/17):
Position Title:
Department:
Laboratory:
Research title:
Advisor:
Date of PhD degree:
Stipend: $ Health Insurance: $ + $5,000 TOTAL: $
Award period: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Application deadline: February 1, 2017
Please forward PDF applications to Erica Kitchen, Secretary