Brief Description:

The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program supports basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer, immunology and neuroscience. The program embraces innovative research with above-average risk and groundbreaking possibilities. For this opportunity the Harvard School of Public Health and the schools that comprise the Harvard Cambridge Campus are considered one institution and may put forward one nomination. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will facilitate the internal selection process.

Description:

The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program concentrates on young leaders in bio-medical research who are advancing our understanding of the human condition. Individuals chosen and their affiliated institutions receive grants of up to $110,000 annually, for a maximum of five years. Some of the Guiding Principles for selection include: attention to innovation, focus on areas of global concern, opportunities for lasting outcomes, collaborations, and a demonstration of leadership and learning potential.

Application Information:

Eligible internal applicants are asked to submit the following:

A two page proposal/narrative plan of work. A third page may be used for related graphcis
A current CV (no preferred format)
A nomination letter from a Department Chair or Center Director
Details of current and pending support from other funding sources

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants with committed awards that overlap the first two years of the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program from the Beckman Young Investigator Program, Ellison New Scholar Award, Kimmel Scholar Award, Pew Scholars Program in Biomedical Sciences, and Searle Scholars Program are not eligible. Other sources of funding may influence selection.

Candidates should be independent investigators in the early stages of their careers and research.
The caliber of early-stage investigators suggests nominees would be appointed to tenure track positions at their respective institutions.
It is preferable that candidates be in the first three years of their tenure track. (This is taken into consideration in the rating of applications by the Scientific Advisory Committee.)
A senior post-doc should not be a candidate; wait until s/he has tenure track as described.
Associate professors should not be candidates.
Candidates must have received committed start-up funds from their respective institutions.
Candidates must have lab space from their institutions.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

More information is available within the Investment Area section of the Rita Allen Foundation website (scroll down the page).

Additional assistance is available by contacting the Research Development or Sponsored Research professional at your school.

Questions about the Harvard University Funding Portal can be directed to Autumn_Bennett@harvard.ed u in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.

What are the key dates and deadlines for the 2015 program?

November 3, 2014 through January 23, 2015:	Application period
February and March 2015:	Review period
April 24, 2015:	Finalist interviews - New York City
May 2015:	Grant awards announced
June 2015:	Grant contracts due
June 2015:	Press announcement
September 2015 – August 2020:	Grant period
August 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019:	Interim reports due
December 1, 2020:	Final report due

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Institution

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard School of Public Health

Position

Assistant Professor

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Basic Science
Clinical Science
Life Science
Multidisciplinary

Type of Award

Early Career
Research
Scholarship