Its purpose is to train promising post doctoral fellows in areas important to diabetes research. Eligibility Graduates with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees with appropriate faculty sponsors. The second year is awarded upon demonstration of satisfactory progress. Funding begins July 1, 2001. In order to receive an application, applicants must first submit a one page letter of intent.
Applications require appropriate human subject, animal or biohazard approval prior to funding.
Applications are due at the DERC office no later than March 31, 2001. The Pilot and Feasibility Award is sponsored by the Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center. Eligibility All regular or research faculty who wish to be involved in research in the field of diabetes, endocrinology or metabolic-related diseases. Funding can be used for any combination of investigator's salary, technical support, travel and research expenses. Funding begins July 1, 2001.