This call for proposals is closed. Access the latest CFP for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program.

Deadline:

Feb 15, 2007 - Closed

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program fosters the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of American’s health care. These future leaders will conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners and policy-makers on issues important to the health and well-being of all Americans. Program highlights include:

• leadership training;
• mentoring;
• protected research time;
• national networking; and
• health services and community-based research training.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

To be eligible, physicians must:

• be committed to a career in academic medicine, 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). Scholars may not hold appointments as subspecialty fellows during their tenure in the program;
• be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories.

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

Total Award:

Up to 29 scholars will be selected in 2007 for appointments beginning in 2008. Stipends currently range from $49,000 to $51,500 per year, depending on the training site. Additional financial support is provided for research projects and professional travel.

Contact:

Sally Schroeder, deputy director
rwjfpfsp@stanford.edu
Office: (650) 566-2348

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