Supported by the Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Center for Healthy Aging
The Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Training Program is pleased to announce the availability of associate fellowships for all students, funded through the Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Healthy Aging.
Current MS and PhD students, from any discipline, interested in this fellowship should submit the following to Dr. Nathalie Sumien electronically (Nathalie.sumien@unthsc.edu):
1. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. ½ page statement of interest outlining how the applicant’s research direction and/or interest relates to the neurobiology of aging and/or Alzheimer’s Disease.
3. ½ page on how the money will be used (budget and justification)
* All students are eligible, including non-US citizens/permanent residents.
Appointed associate fellows will receive up to $2,000 award to support any aspect of their training, including conference travel and purchase of relevant reagents and supplies (excluding purchase of animal and human subject related items, and controlled substances, including radioactive reagents).
As a stipulation of accepting this fellowship, trainees are expected to participate in the Center for Healthy Aging Journal Club (held once a month in the Fall and Spring) for 1 year. In addition, they are expected to acknowledge the training grant (T32 AG020494) in any published abstracts or manuscripts and they will be given the opportunity to participate at the Annual Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Trainee symposium (at UNTHSC usually in May).
Complete applications must be received by Friday, March 19, 2021, 5pm.