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ASM/CDC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

This fellowship was started to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the CDC. This was designed to benefit individuals who either earned their doctorate degree or completed a primary residency within three years of their proposed start date.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The program is intended for individuals who either earned their doctorate degree or completed a primary residency within three years of their proposed start date.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident). If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, you must provide evidence of a valid J-1 visa prior to starting your tenure at the CDC. The ASM/CDC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program supports only the J-1 visa.
  • Major/Career:
    Eligible fields of study include:Bacterial and Mycotic DiseasesViral and Rickettsial InfectionsNosocomial InfectionsHIV/AIDSVector-borne Infectious Diseases Parasitic Diseases
  • Other Benefits:
    Health benefits (up to $3000 annually) for a maximum of 2 years, relocation benefits (up to $500), and (up to $2000 annually) for professional development for a maximum of 2 years.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on scientific merit and training potential of the research proposal, training resources and environment from the identified preceptor, and congruence with the Centers for Diseases public health mission.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3 required): All Recommendations are due on January 15, 2016; so contact your recommenders in advance of submitting your application. Remind your recommender to submit his/her ranking in the letter of support. Applications will not be reviewed without the documented ranking.
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed application- Valid J-1 visa - for Non-US citizen

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