Fund Details
W. T. Grant Scholars Program Spring 2017
Nominations Available to Institution
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Brief Description:

The W.T. Grant Scholars Program supports promising early career researchers from diverse disciplines whose research deepens and broadens the knowledge base in areas that contribute to creating a society that values young people and helps them live up to their potential. Priority research areas are youth development; improving programs, policies, and institutions affecting young people. (Consult website for details of the Foundation's mission and current focus.) The Foundation focuses on young people ages 8-25, and is particularly interested in research that is interdisciplinary, examines young people in social, institutional, community, and cultural contexts, and addresses questions that advance both theory and practice.


Description:

The W.T. Grant Scholars Program supports promising early career researchers from diverse disciplines whose research deepens and broadens the knowledge base in areas that contribute to creating a society that values young people and helps them live up to their potential. Priority research areas are youth development; improving programs, policies, and institutions affecting young people. (Consult website for details of the Foundation's mission and current focus.) The Foundation focuses on young people ages 8-25, and is particularly interested in research that is interdisciplinary, examines young people in social, institutional, community, and cultural contexts, and addresses questions that advance both theory and practice.


Application Information:

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, April 10, 2017 by 11:59 pm. 

This is a firm deadline, late applications will not be accepted.

Please read the following instructions carefully.   
Click on the button at the top-right of the page to apply. A section must be completed in its entirety for your information to be saved.


Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents as one single PDF.

  1. Summary of the proposed research. (Limit 2 pages and a third page may be used for references) 
  2. Statement of the resources/facilities available for the project as is standard for NIH grants. (Limit 1 page)
  3. Nominating letter signed by your department or division head AND co-signed by a research sponsor/mentor (instructors still in training, see next list item). If your department/division head is your research mentor, then only one signature is required. (Limit 2 pages) 
  4. Instructors who are still in training: Include a separate letter of support from your research mentor. (Limit 2 pages)
  5. Up-to-date biosketch in NIH format, including publications and listing of current and pending sources of funding (Limit 5 pages)
Materials must be submitted as one single PDF.

Style requirements:

  • Font size must be 11 points or larger.
  • Type may be no more than six lines per inch.
  • All copies will be printed in black and white, no exceptions.
Applicants must adhere to the above requirements in order for the application to be reviewed by the selection committee. Additional letters or materials will not be reviewed.
 


Eligibility Criteria:

The award is designed for early career researchers. The award may not be used as a post-doctoral fellowship.

Applicants must be within 7 years of receipt of terminal degree on July 3, 2017 (7 years from completion of first residency for MDs or 7 yrs from completion of doctoral degree).

Applicants must identify at least one mentor who is available and justify his or her choice of mentor (i.e., what the applicant expects to gain from working with the mentor). Particular emphasis is placed on the quality of the mentor(s) and the proposed relationship.

Institution must commit itself for the 5-year period of appointment to provide the recipient with space and the balance of salary.

At least half of the Scholar's paid time must be spent conducting research.

Fields - Children, Adolescents, and Youths


Review Criteria:

Applications will be reviewed by the HMS Foundation Funds Committee. 

The HMS Foundation Funds Committee advises department heads, mentors, and candidates to be particularly aware of the Committee’s selection criteria when making nominations:

  1. Research proposal
  2. Relevance to award/area of research
  3. Career trajectory
  4. Letter of support
  5. Publications
  6. Current funding


Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

Information about the W. T. Grant Scholars Program is available here

Additional notes: HMS is the sole nominating institution for members of the HMS community. Faculty at the affiliated hospitals may apply only through HMS. Additionally, FAS, HSPH, and appropriate schools and faculties at Harvard University are each allowed to nominate one candidate.

Questions regarding this announcement or proposal submission can be directed to Clare Lamont (617-432-7463, clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu 


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Clare Lamont at clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu

Search Filters:

Institution
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Children’s Hospital Boston
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
  • Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Immune Disease Institute
  • Joslin Diabetes Center
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • McLean Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School (Quad)
  • Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
    Position
    • Instructor
    • Jr.Tenure Track Faculty/Assistant Professor
      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission
        Discipline