[ PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION – Postdoctoral Fellowships for Basic Scientists | Fellowship Funding ]
2019-11-12
Aim: The Parkinson's Foundation offers several different grants to encourage young scientists, clinicians, and students to devote their talents to the study of Parkinson's disease (PD). The Postdoctoral Fellowships for Basic Scientists are two-year fellowships for young scientists, fresh from their Ph.D. training, to study at major research institutions.

Funding: $240’000

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: The applicant must be within five years of receiving his or her Ph.D. at the time the award starts, and must name an individual who will serve as his or her research mentor and supervisor. This program is open to both national and international applicants. If awarded, a Postdoctoral Fellow must commit 90 percent of his or her effort to the Parkinson's Foundation-funded project.

How to Apply: A two-step application is required. Initially, applicants send a letter of Intent. If selected by reviewers, the applicant can proceed to submit a full proposal. The letter of intent must describe your proposal and its relevance to Parkinson’s disease; see the Application Instructions for more information.

Deadline, Letters of Intent: 12-Nov-2019

Further information

More information about the program is available here
The application portal can be found here
For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
