| The NIH International Research Career Transition Awards |
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bridges vol. 9, April 2006 / Noteworthy Information Less than a year old, the International Research Career Transition Award is a very novel program geared towards postdoctoral fellows from other (i.e. non-US) countries. To date, six postdoctoral fellows have been accepted into the program; by the end of the year, about 20 participants are anticipated. "The overall goal is to provide for the professional growth and career development of postdoctoral fellows in their transition to research independence as they move to universities and research institutes to set up their own laboratories," says Louis Simchowitz, the program director for this NIH-wide initiative, who regards these objectives as an integral part of the training mission of the NIH. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
