Bringing In The Research Dollars! (BiRD)

NASPGHAN Foundation:  Mid-Level Career Award


Deadline: July 01, 2022 5 pm

Purpose

This award is designated for NASPGHAN members at the mid-career level who are pursuing research in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. Mid-level is defined as a faculty member who has held a faculty appointment for at least 6 years at the time of the application but has not yet reached full professor level. The goal of this award is to support and advance the success of investigators at the mid-level stage of their career. Applications will be accepted for investigators to:

• Support a new project within an established area of research or

• Support investigation of a new or innovative research area which represents a departure from previously funded research

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

• Hold an MD, PhD or equivalent degree (e.g. MB, ChB, MBBS, DO) and a full-time faculty position at a North American institution. Applicants who are at the Instructor, Assistant or Associate level are eligible. Full professors are not eligible.

• Be a NASPGHAN member in good standing for at least two full years at the time of the application deadline.

• Be at least 6 years out from the start of their first faculty position regardless of rank or academic track.

• Not have an active R01 (similar or equivalent CIHR or other independent investigator grant) at the time of application. Applicants holding a career development award, such as a K grant, can apply for this mid- career grant during the last two years of the career development award.

More Info: https://naspghan.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mid-Level-2022-1.pdf


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