Faculty Fellowship
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - Faculty Fellowship
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is NOT required for the Faculty Fellowship.
Yes. However, it is imperative that the recommender indicate in the letter that he/she serves both roles. Also, it is imperative that the letter address all the requirements listed under both the “department head/division chief” and “mentor” categories.
Yes, submitting letters of recommendation from two mentors in addition to the letter of recommendation from the department head/division chief is fine.
The award is for salary and research support for the awardee (fellow) only. Indirect costs are not supported by this award.
The letter from the department head/division chief should indicate the promotion status.
An instructor or assistant professor, regardless of his/her years of appointment, is considered junior faculty, and, therefore, is eligible to apply.
Degree requirements are: MD, or PhD, DO, DMD, DDS, and ScD. There may be other doctoral degrees that are included as well.
The Faculty Fellowship can begin as early as Mid-February and must begin no later than July 1.