The International AIDS Society (IAS) is an independent association of HIV professionals and was founded to promote dialogue and education about HIV/AIDS. IAS works to build capacity and close gaps in knowledge and expertise at every level of the HIV response. IAS convenes international conferences on HIV and AIDS and specialized meetings as well as provides a platform for presenting new research and building consensus to advance the global fight against HIV.
IAS, in association with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is inviting applications for joint fellowship Program 2012. The program focuses on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV.
Fellowship Provisions
The fellowship Program is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Post-doctoral Training: Junior investigators with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) obtained no more than six years before the time of application in the fields of behavioural and social sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or public health (other disciplines may also be considered) are eligible. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent before the start of the fellowship, but not necessarily when applying. Medical doctors who obtained a MD degree no more than eight years ago and who do not have extended research experience can be allowed to apply to a post-doctoral fellowship.
- Professional Development Training: The fellowship is geared towards well-established HIV or drug use scientists who are not currently active in the field of HIV-related drug use research, with a minimum of seven years’ experience beyond post-doctoral level, and with a documented scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications.
- Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries. As there are numerous national opportunities for research training within the US, applications from US citizens and permanent residents for fellowships within the US will not be accepted.
- All applicants must choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution.
- Applicants must be able to start their fellowships before June 1, 2013.
Terms & Conditions
- Fellowship Duration: Fellowships must be served continuously for the duration of the award. Fellows must start their research before 1 June 2013.
- Award Terms: The award of US$75,000 will be made available to the host institution, which will provide the stipend to the fellow in accordance with its usual regulatory procedures. The stipend may cover only the cost of living, personal expenses (e.g., health and accident insurance) and one return journey to the country of origin during the fellowship period. The stipend may not be supplemented with funds from the NIH or any other US federal agency or another fellowship, regardless of the source. The fellow may receive supplemental support from other sources, providing that the additional funds do not impose a service and do not exceed a maximum of US $10,000 per year.
- Work Permit: The mentor and the host institution are responsible for supporting the fellow in obtaining the necessary visa and work permit, insurance and ethical approval to conduct his/her research in accordance with national requirements and the host institution’s regulatory procedures.
- Reporting: Fellows and mentors must provide intermediary progress reports to the IAS every six months during the fellowship period, based on the template they will receive, as well as a final fellowship report, including an expenses report.
Mentors List
All fellows are required to choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution, who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use.
Applications for the 2012 Program will open on December 8, 2011 and close on February 10, 2012.
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