The Marfan Foundation | Victor McKusick Fellows
This award is designed to support postdoctoral fellows embarking on a scientific career in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions that are within the Foundation’s scope of interest. Fellows up to postgraduate year six are eligible. During the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a mentor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in this field.
2 years
$150,000 for an MD and $100,000 for a PhD
The applicant must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent degree. Fellowships can be offered up to the post graduate year 6 level. Both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply. Fellows should be eligible at their institution for specialty training in the field of Marfan syndrome including but not limited to genetics, cardiology, orthopedics, pulmonary and ophthalmology. The fellowship can only be held one time by any candidate.
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Lauren May, MPH
Research Director
The Marfan Foundation
22 Manhasset Avenue
Port Washington, NY 11050D
Email: [email protected]