Postdoctoral Training/Fellowships
Additional information about CSCAT and its activities may be
obtained from the CSCAT, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 800782,
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0905, phone (434) 924-0113; Fax: (434)
243-9938; email: cscat@virginia.edu.
- Q:
Who should apply for postdoctoral training?
A: Both basic scientists and professionals
with clinical degrees are eligible. Professionals who hold one of the
following degrees: MD, ND, DO, DDS, OD, DC, DNS, or PhD. Applicants
should have a strong interest in CAM and should be able to provide
evidence of the potential to make a contribution based upon exceptional
abilities demonstrated during their graduate and/or professional
education. Applicants will typically have graduated from excellent
programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, naturopathy, chiropractic,
osteopathy or other clinically-oriented PhD programs. Also, PhDs in
basic science wishing to conduct CAM-relevant research are eligible
applicants. Some applicants may be in the midst of their careers, or in
some instances will have recently completed training in their fields,
but all should be interested in the challenges of CAM research and in
acquiring the critical skills needed for testing CAM modalities
and products or identifying the basic mechanisms underlying
these.
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- Q: What is the intended outcome for
postdoctoral training?
A: The outcome of the training is a highly qualified
researcher/scientist prepared to compete successfully for research
funding in the emerging field of CAM. Coursework available provides
more than adequate opportunities through which postdoctoral trainees
from diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds can develop the skills and
knowledge needed for a successful career in conducting CAM-relevant
research.
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- Q: What is the time commitment
for postdoctoral research training in CAM?
A: Applicants should be prepared to make a two-year
commitment to the CAM Research Training Program.
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- Q:
What are the costs/stipends associated with the CAM Research Ttraining
Program for postdoctoral trainees?
A: Health insurance is provided for the postdoctoral
fellow, and 60% of tuition and fees (annual maximum of $4,500). An
annual NIH-determined stipend is available based
upon years since completion of the applicant's doctoral program as
shown below:
| Years of Experience Since Receiving Degree |
NIH-Determined Stipend for FY 2009 Awards |
|
0
|
$37,368
|
|
1
|
$39,360
|
|
2
|
$42,204
|
|
3
|
$43,860
|
|
4
|
$45,504
|
|
5
|
$47,460
|
|
6
|
$49,344
|
|
7 or more
|
$51,552
|
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- Q: What is the application
process?
A: The application process involves hard copy
materials, although instructions for completion of the application are
Web-based (see Application Information). Applicants are notified by
email when the application packet has been received and assessed to
contain all needed materials for review. Following the review process
by the Advisory Committee, applicants are notified by email.
Accepted applicants must submit a letter of intent to pursue the CAM
research training to reserve a postdoctoral trainee position.
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