Eligibility: Individuals possessing a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or other doctoral degree, from a wide variety of backgrounds, including, but not restricted to, individuals from groups underrepresented in the biomedical research workforce at the faculty level, and who (at the time of application) are within 24 months post completion of their terminal degree or clinical training, are eligible to apply. Please note that MD-only applicants are eligible only for the Chan Early Independence Fellows track.
Academic appointment: Initial appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). Fellows will be affiliated with UMass Chan academic departments and centers that align with their proposed research directions.
Financial support: The program will provide financial support for an initial period of three years, with the potential to extend to five years. Annual support of approximately $440,000 will be provided to each fellow. This includes salary, research support (personnel, equipment, supplies), and travel. An additional childcare supplement (up to $10,000) will be provided to fellows with dependent children.
Application and evaluation process: The deadline to submit applications is December 1st, 2024. Inquiries, but not application materials, may be directed to Natasja Hirabayashi at natasja.hirabayashi@umassmed.edu for the UMass Chan Early Independence Fellows track or Dr. Angela Messmer Blust at angela.messmerblust@umassmed.edu for the Maraganore track.
Informational Webinars: There will be two informational webinars held to answer any questions applicants may have about either track.
- October 2nd, 2024 4 - 5 pm EDT
- October 24th, 2024 2 - 3 pm EDT - Register
Required application materials include:
- A cover letter (no page limit)
- A current CV including peer-reviewed publications.
- A two-page anonymized research plan that summarizes prior research and describes the proposed research program.
- A one-page statement describing how the applicant’s lived experiences have informed their values, priorities, and career goals.
- 3 letters of recommendation.
Timeline:
- September 1: Applications Open
- December 1: Application Deadline
- September – December: Application Review
- Early-Mid January: Zoom interviews
- Mid-Late February: In-person visit/symposium
- March: Notification of fellow selection
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the added value of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Informational Webinar 1
