Deadline:

Sep 1, 2006 - Closed

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Physician Faculty Scholars Program is intended to strengthen the leadership and academic productivity of junior medical school faculty dedicated to improving health and health care. The Foundation will make up to 15 awards of up to $300,000 each over three years in 2007 to help young physicians develop their careers in academic medicine.

Under the program, scholars:

• are able to devote at least 50 percent of time for 3 years to activities outlined in their submitted proposals;
• receive funds to support a research project;
• receive national and local mentorship; and
• work with other talented scholars.

Program Information:

• Call for Proposals

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Each candidate must meet the following requirements:

• be a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who is a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States or its territories;
• be a junior faculty member (instructor or assistant professor) for five years or less in any
• discipline in a regular line position that could lead to tenure;
• be committed to a career in academic medicine;
• provide evidence of research skills, e.g., past research fellowship or equivalent training;
• have had at least two papers published in peer-reviewed journals;
• demonstrate excellence as a teacher; and
• must care for patients at least one half day per week.

Consistent with all RWJF projects, this program embraces racial, ethnic, gender and disciplinary diversity, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Complete selection criteria can be found on page 6.

Total Award:

• Up to 15 awards of up to $300,000 each over three years will be available in this round of funding.

Related Materials:

• View National Program Office