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An Introduction to the NIH Fellowship Program for Prospective Candidates
Event Overview:
Description:
Individual NIH fellowship programs (often referred to as the “F” series) are designed to foster the growth of promising predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars by providing financial support, mentorship, and access to training opportunities that will enable them to conduct high quality research, contribute to scientific knowledge, in keeping with NIH’s mission.
You may already know that there’s a lot that goes into an NIH fellowship application, and you may be wondering where to start. At this live, virtual event NIH experts will:
- Discuss NIH’s fellowship programs
- Break down the fellowship application and peer review process
- Share Practical tips for preparing a competitive application
- Answer your questions at live Q&A sessions
Whether you’re new to the NIH fellowship process or you just want a refresher – this webinar is for you.
Audience:
The NIH fellowship program provides individual training opportunities to support fellows at various career stages, including at graduate, and postdoctoral levels. This webinar would be valuable for fellowship candidates, sponsors, and research program administrators new to the NIH and the fellowship application process.
Agenda
- Introduction
- Fellowship programs, approaching the application and review processes
- Live Q&A pt. 1 with NIH Policy Experts
- Advice for candidates
- Live Q&A pt. 2 with NIH Policy Experts
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