Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars (FICRS) Program
Overseas Fellowships in Global Health and Clinical Research
In 2003, the National Institutes of Health's Fogarty
International Center (FIC) issued the first solicitation for applications
under the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program
for U.S. and developing country advanced degree students in the
health sciences. This program offers one
year of mentored clinical research training at a site in the developing
world. It expands upon international opportunities for new investigators
seeking hands-on experience working in resource-limited and transitional
countries. Such experiences during a formative period will hopefully
encourage these young researchers to pursue careers in global health-related
clinical research.
The program also provides support for graduate-level
clinical research activities at the international sites, as well
as a stipend for an international graduate student to work alongside
the U.S. trainee during the clinical research year. Scholars work
at sites that are equipped with the following: an FIC international
training grant and an National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical research grant; strong ethical
review and oversight of clinical research; committed interest and
expertise in mentoring students; appropriate research facilities;
and suitable infrastructure arrangements for housing, food, and
transportation.
Request for Applications
2010 application materials are now available. For application
materials and more information about the FICRS Program, please visit the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows (FICRS-F) Support Center at Vanderbilt.
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