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2010-05-07 11:07:07

Harvard 2010

Harvard 2010 Calls Collaborative Research Grants and Senior and Junior Clinical Research Career Development Awards

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2010 call for proposals on Senior and Junior Clinical Research Career Development:

Professor David Golan meeting potential candidates – 2nd June 2010 (correcção)

Professor David Golan, Director of the Program Harvard Medical School - Portugal, will visit Lisboa, on the afternoon of June 2^nd to meet with potential candidates interested in preparing applications for the 2010 Calls for Senior and Junior Clinical Research Career Development Awards. 

Please contact us ( patrodrigues@hmsportugal.pt ) to schedule a meeting with Professor David Golan. The goal is to clarify questions and work together towards the preparation of high quality proposals.

Junior and Senior Clinical Research Awards

Frequently Asked Questions – Summary Table

Updated  7th May 2010

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.                   Who can apply for the Junior Clinical Research Awards?

MDs in Portuguese residency training who want to initiate their clinical research in Portugal. These awards are intended for young MDs who are willing to complement their clinical training with a competitive research project.

Successful applicants will also attend the summer course “Program in Clinical Effectiveness” (PCE) at Harvard Medical School (HMS), which is designedfor the clinician seeking the quantitative and analytic skills needed for clinical research or interested in health care administration.

2.                   Who can apply for the Senior Clinical Research Awards?

Physician investigators who are willing to take a 2-year Master's training program at Harvard Medical School, followed by a clinical research project in Portugal for an additional two years.

The Scholars in Clinical Science Program (SCSP) is a two-year post-graduate training program in clinical investigation and consists of formal didactic course work, a longitudinal clinical research seminar series, and a mentored clinical research project.

3.                   What is the institutional support that must be guaranteed for a successful application?

Candidates (both Junior and Senior) must demonstrate the support of their institution, namely the health institution where their clinical training and/or practice is taking place, and the research infrastructure that will enable them to carry out the work. This support must be guaranteed in writing by the Portuguese hospital, clinical institution, and/or research laboratory in which the clinical research will be conducted.

Junior Awards candidates must also choose a Portuguese mentor. Where appropriate, a Harvard co-mentor may also be recruited.

4.                   Is this a full-time research project? How is it compatible with the medical residency?

Yes, this is a full-time research project. An important condition of the award will be an institutional guarantee of the support and infrastructure required to carry out the work.

Nevertheless, the applicable normative for medical residency and higher education training applies.

Medical residencies are submitted to specific legal regulations (“Regime Jurídico do Internato Médico” and research training projects must be organized accordingly.

For the specific case of residents committed to PhD training, please consult “Regulamento dos Internos Doutorandos” (Portaria nº 172/2008; DR, 1ªsérie, nº33, 15 Fevereiro 2008).

5.                   How long is the training period at Harvard Medical School for the Junior Awards?

Junior candidates will apply for the summer course “Program in Clinical Effectiveness” (2010 dates:  July 1 - August 13). The research project itself will be conducted in Portugal.

6.                   How long is the training period at Harvard Medical School for the Senior Awards?

Senior candidates will apply for the 2-year Master in Medical Sciences “Scholars in Clinical Science Program” (the academic year begins the first week of July and runs through the last week in April). Following that, trainees will return to Portugal for an active clinical research project.

7.                   How is the application process for the Harvard Medical School training programs?

The applications for the summer course (Junior Awards) and the Master in Medical Sciences (Senior Awards) will follow the normal HMS admission process. Please contact the HMS-PT team for further guidance into these applications.

For Junior Awards, tuition and registration will be provided for each qualified MD resident to attend the Harvard Medical School “Program in ClinicalEffectiveness (PCE)” summer course during the first and second years of their award. The awardees must apply and be accepted to the PCE summer course through the normal PCE admissions process. Participation in the PCE for two successive summers will provide each awardee with a solid underpinning for clinical research.

For Senior Awards, the HMS-PT program Admissions Committee will forward the application of two students per year to the Harvard Medical School “Scholars in Clinical Science Program” (SCSP) Admissions Committee. If the top Portuguese applicant is accepted through the SCSP’s normal application and admissions process, the program will award the student two years of funding to attend the program.

For more information on HMS applications: Program in Clinical EffectivenessProgram for Scholars in Clinical Science

8.                   Can I apply for the Junior Awards while doing my PhD?

Yes. PhD students can apply for the Junior Awards to complement and integrate their clinical and research training.

(Please note that the Junior Awards are attributed to a maximum of three years .)

9.                   If I already have a PhD, can I apply for these Awards?

Yes. The Senior Awards are intended to provide support for physician investigators, whether having a PhD or not. Candidates who qualify for an MSc training program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) will afterwards pursue a clinical research project in Portugal.

The “Scholars in Clinical Science Program” 2-year Program at HMS provides superior, coordinated didactic and practical training for individuals interested in careers in translational research.

10.               What is the funding available and which expenses does it cover?

For the Junior Awards funding is available for up to 80,000€ per year (maximum of 240,000€ for 3 years). Funding includes salary, travel expenses (namely to cover for the summer course at HMS) and research support in Portugal.

For the Senior Awards funding is available for up to 100,000€ per year (maximum of 400,000€ for 4 years). Funding includes salary, travel and tutorial costs during the 2-year MSc at HMS, followed by an annual stipend (including benefits) and an annual supplement toward research costs in Portugal foran additional two years.

11.               Who will evaluate the applications?

Applications for the Junior Awards will be assessed by a Review Committee of independent experts, to be organized by FCT in close collaboration with Harvard Medical School.

The top 2 applications will be forward to the “Program in Clinical Effectiveness” Admissions Committee.

Applications for the Senior Awards will be assessed by a Review Committee of independent experts, to be organized by FCT in close collaboration with the Harvard Medical School.  The top application will be forward to the “Scholars in Clinical Science Program” Admissions Committee.

The application process will be designed to recruit the most competitive Portuguese post-graduate student for intensive training in clinical researchat Harvard Medical School. The Admissions Committee will include representatives from the Faculties of Medicine and teaching hospitals throughout Portugal as well as one advisor from the Harvard Scholars in Clinical Science Program. Applicants will be ranked on the basis of their grades, test scores, research experience, letters of recommendation, and interest and aptitude for international-caliber careers in clinicalinvestigation.

12.               Where can I get extra information about these Awards and/or guidance for my research career path?

For discussion on guidance on your research career, please feel free to contact the HMS-PT Program Director Prof. Carmo-Fonseca (carmo.fonseca@fm.ul.pt). For practical information and regarding applications and process please contact HMS-PT Project Manager André Fernandes (andre.fernandes@hmsportugal.pt ) Tel: 919920400.

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