Deadline: 1 December 2015
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is inviting applicants for its Clinical Scientists in Nephrology (CSN) Program to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology. This goal is achieved by enhancing the training and education of nephrologists who desire to pursue an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in the provision of patient care.
Funding Information
The maximum level of funding is $80,000 per year .
Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents (“green card” holders) of the U.S. Acceptable candidates for Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program are individuals who:
- Have completed a residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatric Medicine
- Are qualified to sit for the American Board of Internal Medicine or Pediatric Medicine
- Are in the process of completing or have completed at least one year of training in Clinical Nephrology in an accredited U.S. program
- Can demonstrate an aptitude for and a commitment to developing special expertise in an area of knowledge applicable to Clinical Nephrology
- Intend to pursue a professional career with emphasis on the provision of care to patients with kidney disease, preferably within the confines of an academic medical center where they will be exposed to continued learning and teaching
- Can secure the support of their training program in the pursuit of these goals.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may submit their applications at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Nephrography Program.
