Description: The George and Marie Vergottis Foundation Research Fellowship was established at Harvard Medical School to provide financial assistance for Greek national postdoctoral fellows pursuing basic biomedical research.
Required materials:
1. Statement of interest and description of research project (Limit 2 pages. May include an additional page for references and figures. (Font size must be 11 points or larger. Type may be no more than six lines per inch.
2. Letter of nomination and commitment of matching funding from sponsoring HMS faculty member.
· The Vergottis Postdoctoral Fellowship is not intended to be the sole support for applicants. Awardees must have matching departmental support to ensure the successful implementation and execution of the proposed research project. Matching funding for the research project, (i.e., supplies, or salary support would count) should be clearly stated in the letter of commitment.
· For applicants not already working at HMS, the letter of commitment must state that the applicant has been offered a postdoctoral position and the anticipated start date.
3. Letter of reference
4. CV or NIH Biosketch
Eligible candidates:
1. Received a Ph.D. and or MD. degree between July 1, 2017 and September 1, 2022. (Applications for clinical research projects will not be accepted).
2. Have committed and matching HMS sponsorship from either a quad based or HMS affiliated hospital faculty member/department.
3. Must be a Greek national.