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Publication Date - 12/3/1999

12. NIH/NEI - Scholars Program

The National Eye Institute (NEI) Scholars Program will provide an opportunity for outstanding scientists to obtain laboratory or clinical research training within the NEI intramural environment and to facilitate the successful transition to continue their research career at an extramural institution. The NEI's Intramural Research division conducts a multi-faceted vision research program using the tools of molecular biology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, neurophysiology, cell biology, epidemiology and biostatistics. It is particularly focused on the conduct of long-term, clinically relevant research initiatives in such areas as gene therapy, ocular immunology and neuro-opthalmological disorders.

Eligible applicants must have obtained their research or health professional doctoral level degree and have demonstrated the potential for a highly productive research career during predoctoral training and the immediate postdoctoral period. Candidates with more than five years of postdoctoral research training at the time of application are not eligible, nor are individuals on temporary or student visas.

The mechanism of support will be the NIH career transition award (K22) with the total period of support up to six years, beginning with three to four years of support within the NEI intramural research environment in Bethesda, Maryland. The final two years will be supported by the extramural institution to which the scholar is recruited. The budget for the extramural phase may not exceed $175,000 per year, or $350,000 for two years in direct costs.

Applications are due at the NIH Center for Scientific Review on or before FEBRUARY 1, June 1, or October 1, 2000.