A Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Program sponsored by NIH/NIDDK 5T32 DK007169

Program Director:  Andrea Dunaif, MD

Program Objectives

The overall objectives of the program are:

1. To train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the fundamental biology and integrative physiology of endocrinology, diabetes and hormone action in a disease-oriented environment
2. To mentor the next generation of investigators who can work at the interface between the laboratory and clinical medicine to ensure that scientific advances are rapidly translated to improve the care of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity.

The combined training of graduate students, PhDs and clinical fellows in endocrinology, diabetes and hormone action research emphasizes these objectives as well as the continuum between fundamental science and patient care.

NUPEDHA is accepting applications for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees!

NUPEDHA has available predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship training opportunities with world-class NIH-supported mentors.  Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for appointment as early as July 1, 2012.

About the Position:
Trainees  will receive stipend, travel, research supply, and (if applicable) tuition support.  In addition, he/she will have access to a number of career development resources.  Eligible pre-doctoral candidates will be enrolled in the IGP or IBiS at Northwestern University.  Eligible post-doctroal candidates will have an MD and/or PhD and must devote at least 75% effort to the training program.  ALL candidates must be United States citizens or possess a current green card.  For more information on award eligibility requirements, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2010/nihgps_ch11.htm#_Toc271265099

Information on application materials can be found here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and should be emailed in Word and/or PDF format to:

Melissa Mizwa, Program Coordinator
ad-admin@northwestern.edu
(312) 503-2902