The primary aim of the program is to provide a structured environment to encourage the development of junior faculty into independent researchers with expertise and commitment to interdisciplinary women's health research. While in the program, they will be mentored by established senior faculty working in the women's health research field.
Interdisciplinary research is especially encouraged.
The IWHR scholars program will provide 2-5 years of salary support for up to five junior faculty positions that will be established at the appropriate academic rank in a department relevant to the candidate's background and interests. The program is supported by a K12 training grant award from the National Institutes of Health. All interested applicants may apply. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged. The IWHR scholars program will be administered by the VCU Institute for Women's Health, which will be responsible for coordination and providing other educational and career development activities for scholars, fostering transdisciplinary research, and strengthening group cohesion.