NIH/National Hispanic Medical Association Travel Award
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), in conjunction with the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), provides travel awards to participate in the NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop. Participants are senior residents, fellows, and junior faculty within 3 years of completion of fellowship who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and/or academic medicine. Participants are also encouraged to attend the NHMA Annual Conference on April 27 - 30, 2023.
The NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Award Highlights
- Workshop on career development in academic medicine
- Round trip economy class airline tickets
- Hotel accommodations for 4 days/3 nights
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Ground transportation and meals (per diem)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a member of a nationally underrepresented group in biomedical or behavioral research
- Be interested in membership in the National Hispanic Medical Association
- Be a senior resident, fellow, post-doctoral scientist, or early stage investigator (within 3 years of fellowship completion)
- Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident
- Not have received travel support under this announcement or similar announcement in previous years
**Applicants with federal appointments may apply; however, this program will not be able to reimburse any costs. This includes for example (1) employees from the Veterans Administration with any level federal salary support/ percent effort or (2) trainees who are part of a joint NIH -academia training program.**
Also, award recipients must attend the entire NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop in order to receive any reimbursement. We strongly encourage recipients to attend other NHMA conference functions.
Application Process
Gather Required Documents
It is recommended that you prepare the following required documents in advance of starting your application:
- Personal statement - Describe your research interests, academic career ambitions, and how attending the program will influence your training and academic career development
- Curriculum vita (CV) - CV Template (PDF, 30 KB)
- Letter of support - From the Chairperson or Director of the training program, indicating how the applicant will continue to be supported in his/her pursuit of a career in academic medicine.
Create an account
If you are eligible to apply for a travel award, you will need to create an account via the online application system. The application system will become available on October 1, 2022.
Submit the Application
Fill out the form in the online application system and upload your documents. All application materials must be submitted through the application system.
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2022 until January 30, 2023 (extended).
Selection Process
The NIDDK/NHMA Travel Award Review Committee will review the applications and select awardees based on policies and provisions of the NIH governing administrative awards.
Award recipients will be announced no later than February 2023.