Life Sciences Research Foundation- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Deadline: 10/10/2020

Since 1983, the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) has funded nearly 550 outstanding postdoctoral fellows in all areas of the life sciences, and raised more than $50 million from generous industries, foundations and individuals to support this effort.

We believe that discoveries and application of innovations in biology for the public’s good depends upon the training and support of the highest quality young scientists. Every year our selection committee of renowned scientists identify the top 5% of applicants from an international pool of more than 1000 postdoctoral applicants. Once chosen, the LSRF collaborates with current and potential sponsors to match them with fellows with similar research interests.

Duration

3 years.

Funding

$201,000USD

The total award amount effective August 2021 is $201,000 ($67,000/year). The awardee’s salary/stipend total is $171,000 ($57,000/year) and a research allowance of $30,000 ($10,000/year) is provided.

LSRF awards 18-27 fellowships per year.

Eligibility

– The award is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
– U.S. citizens are eligible to work in any geographic location. Non-U.S. citizens must work in a U.S. laboratory to be eligible for an award.
– Applicants must apply within 5 years of receiving their PhD or MD degree (whichever was awarded later). If applicants have held a PhD or MD degree for more than 5 years at the application deadline of October 10, they are not eligible to apply.
– Applicants may apply before defending their thesis however, if their project is selected for funding, they must have their PhD or MD degree by the time the award is activated on August 1st.

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