Describe immediate and long-term career objectives, explaining how the award will contribute to their attainment. Letters of recommendation. Three sealed letters of recommendation addressing the candidate's potential for a research career must be included as part of the application. Career Development Plan Describe the career development plan considering the candidate's goals and prior experience. Tailor the plan to the needs of the candidate and the ultimate goal of independence as a researcher.
Detail plans to receive instruction in the responsible conduct of research.
Plans must detail the proposed subject matter, format and duration of instruction. No award will be made if an application lacks this component. Research Plan Describe the research plan and the use of a basic or clinical science approach to the problem. The candidate should consult with the mentor in developing the application. The application must include information on the mentor's research qualifications and previous experience as a research supervisor.