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JHMRI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Next application deadline: MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012
Funding begins: JANUARY 1, 2013
Candidates are advised to discuss their eligibility
prior to preparing an application with:
Maryann Smith, JHMRI Program Coordinator
443-287-4853
malaria@jhsph.edu
Background and Purpose
The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) was established for the generation of basic knowledge on the malaria parasite, human host, mosquito vector and their interactions in order to provide the tools necessary for effective malaria treatment, prevention and control in the future.
The Fellowship program was established to provide a maximum of two years fellowship and health insurance support for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows interested in malaria research
Eligibility criteria
Pre-doctoral fellowships: Duly admitted by the departments of various faculty members affiliated with the JHMRI are eligible to apply for these fellowships. Fellows must have satisfied all the requirements of coursework, laboratory rotations and departmental/school qualifying examinations including oral exam. (Ph.D. candidates)
Post-doctoral fellowships: Scientist interested in joining or currently in a JHMRI faculty member’s laboratory are eligible to apply. Non-JHMRI personnel should contact the JHMRI faculty member directly that he/she would like to work with to discuss their eligibility and acceptance into the faculty members lab before submitting an application. In order to apply you must have a PhD.
- *Please note: Only a single fellowship (either pre-doctoral or post-doctoral) will be awarded to any given Principal Investigator in a calendar year.
Financial Support:
Pre-doctoral and Post-doctoral fellows will receive the following support from JHMRI:
stipend per NRSA guidelines for a maximum of two years
health insurance for the awardee
total travel support of $1,250 to present a paper/poster at a national or international meeting during the duration of the fellowship
Second year funding is strictly dependent upon performance and research achievements during first year funding.
application procedure:
Pre-doctoral applications must include:
- 2-3 page description of proposed research plan (specific aims, long-term objectives, and brief background) including the candidate’s chosen thesis topic. Please note that candidate’s thesis topic will be the basis for financial consideration. It is strongly suggested that the candidate discuss this research with a faculty member prior to submission. Figures/Tables/References are not included in page count.
completed copy of the JHMRI Fellowship Information Sheet/Checklist
- unofficial copy of undergraduate transcripts from departmental file
- unofficial copy of current transcripts
complete CV listing of all abstracts and publications/poster presentations
brief description of prior research experience
two letters of recommendation; one letter must be provided from the candidate’s current advisor - letters must be in a sealed envelope
JHMRI faculty advisor statement of support form
- faculty advisor’s full NIH biosketch
Post-doctoral applications must include:
2-3 page description of proposed research plan (specific aims, long-term objectives, and brief background). It is strongly suggested that the candidate discuss this research with a faculty member prior to submission. Figures/Tables/References are not included in page count.
completed copy of the JHMRI Fellowship Information Sheet/Checklist
complete CV, listing all abstracts and publications/poster presentations
brief description of prior research experience
two letters of recommendation, one letter must be from the candidate’s thesis advisor or from a former post-doctoral fellowship advisor – letters must be in a sealed envelope
JHMRI faculty advisor statement of support form
faculty advisor’s full NIH biosketch
SuBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: Applications are due July 1
Submit ONE complete electronic copy of application to Maryann Smith (malaria@jhsph.edu) and ONE complete hardcopy of application by July 1st to:
Maryann Smith
Program Coordinator, JHMRI
Room E5004
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Prior to submission, candidates are encouraged to discuss their eligibility with Maryann Smith and/or faculty mentor
Reporting Requirements
All regular term pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows supported by the JHMRI funds are expected to present their research work (paper/poster) at the JHMRI annual meeting OR at the MMI annual retreat. Please use the JHMRI Fellowship Progress Report Form and follow the NIH Form 398 guidelines.
First Year Progress Report is due on December 1st and should include:
- progress based on the research plan outlined in the initial application
- copy of abstracts presented at any meetings during first year funding period
- copy of any published, accepted, or submitted papers produced during first year funding period
Final Progress Report is due at the end of the second year (December 31st) and should include: - description of progress for the entire two-year fellowship period
- copies of abstract of presented at any meeting during fellowship period
- copies of all published, accepted, or submitted papers produced during fellowship
Publication Acknowledgments
publications and presentations must acknowledge the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute and the Bloomberg Family Foundation
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