Training Grants in Diabetes and Hormone Action

Instructions to Applicants

The University of Virginia Post-Doctoral Training Program in Diabetes and Hormone Action provides NIH-supported stipends for four post-doctoral trainees each year working on a broad range of projects extending from basic to clinical investigations and further to health delivery and outcomes research.

In order to qualify, candidates must be U. S. citizens or have a green card.  Prospective applicants or appropriate faculty sponsors should submit applications to

Dr. Eugene J. Barrett 
Box 801410
University Health System

Applicants should forward a proposal of not less than 3 or more than 5 pages in length which includes:

• Aims of the Research and Hypotheses to be Tested
• Background
• Methods and Experimental Approach
• How the Post-doctoral Experience will Advance Future
• Goals of the Candidate

A CV and two letters of recommendation are also required.  A letter from the sponsor should indicate the resources available for the candidate to conduct the research