We would like to assure the biology community of BIO's commitment to C-RUI activities and encourage qualified investigators at undergraduate institutions to apply for collaborative research funding. BIO further encourages applicants whose research would especially benefit from forging a collaboration with their colleagues across traditional disciplinary lines, and in doing so offer their students an exposure to a multidisciplinary research environment. For further details, see the Dear Colleague Letter referenced below. The use of a multidisciplinary research theme provides a framework for the integration of research and educational activities, and for collaborative efforts in training that span disciplinary areas. These are offered in selected areas to U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens.
Applicants choose a sponsoring scientist and present a research and training plan.
The fellowships are awards to individuals for research and training at any appropriate U.S. or foreign institution, for two years, and require a change from the Ph.D. institution. Specific activities are described below. Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Seeks to prepare minority scientists within four years of receipt of their doctoral degree for leadership positions in academia and industry. The term minority, as used here, refers to those ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented at advanced levels of science and engineering in the U.S., i.e., Native Americans, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Pacific Islanders. Foreign tenure can be followed by an additional third year of support at a U.S. institution.