Funding Opportunity: Robert Johnson Wood 2009 Clinical Scholars Program

[Debra L. Martin]

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program fosters 
the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of 
Americans' health care. These future leaders will conduct innovative 
research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners and 
policy-makers to address issues essential to the health and 
well-being of all Americans.

The goal of the program is to integrate scholars' clinical expertise 
with training in program development and research methods to help 
them find solutions for the challenges posed by the U.S. health care 
system and the health of U.S. communities. The program offers 
master's degree graduate-level study and research in a 
university-based, post-residency training program. The Clinical 
Scholars program generally involves two years of study with generous 
protected time for research. Interested scholars will be considered 
for a third year of support.

Program Overview
(Please refer to specific sections for complete detail.)
Purpose
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program fosters 
the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of 
Americans' health care. These future leaders will conduct innovative 
research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners and 
policy-makers to address issues essential to the health and 
well-being of all Americans.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, physicians must:
be committed to a career in academic medicine or health policy or 
another career
congruent with the program's purposes and priorities of developing 
physician leaders;
be highly regarded by those responsible for their clinical training;
intend to complete the clinical requirements of their 
residency/fellowship training by the date of entry into the program 
(except for surgeons); and
be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories.

We embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity and encourage 
applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and clinical 
disciplines.

Total Awards
We will select up to 29 scholars in 2009 for appointments beginning 
in 2010. First year scholar stipend is no less than $55,500 per year 
with an increase the second year. We provide additional financial 
support for research projects and professional travel.

Key Dates and Deadlines
February 27, 2009-Deadline for receipt of applications.
April 17, 2009-Interviews completed.
June 20-30, 2009-Notification of acceptance.
July 1, 2010-Entry of scholars into the program at participating universities.

How to Apply
To apply online and to obtain instructions please visit the program's 
Web site or contact:
Kristin Siebenaler, deputy director
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars
Phone: (919) 843-1351
E-mail: rwjcsp_admin at med.unc.edu
http://rwjcsp.unc.edu
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Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager
MIT
Vice President for Research Office, Rm 11-268
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02139
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)
debra at mit.edu
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