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UT Southwestern has been awarded grants from the National Institutes of Health for research training of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. These prestigious T32 Institutional Research Training Grants are one of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA). A description of each grant at UT Southwestern follows below.
The graduate school encourages faculty to apply for training grants by providing data and other assistance. Please contact Terri Ravnik for information.
- Division of Basic Science Training Program
Division of Basic Science (DBS) Training Program, Melanie Cobb, Ph.D.
- 14 predoctoral positions funded
- Trainees selected by DBS Steering Committee from eligible DBS students.
Offers integrated, interdisciplinary education in fundamental knowledge, concepts, and practical training in strategies and procedures of investigative biological science.
Contact Nancy McKinney for additional information.
- Biophysics Predoctoral Training Program
Biophysics Predoctoral Training Program, Kevin Gardner, Ph.D.
- 4 predoctoral positions funde
- Trainees selected by training program’s Steering Committee, typically from doctoral candidate students.
Offers research training in molecular biophysics, investigating physical and chemical basis of biological phenomena. Program strengths include structural biology, as well as computational and mathematical biology.
Contact Jo Appleton for additional information.
- Mechanisms of Drug Action and Disposition
Pharmacological Sciences Training Program, David Mangelsdorf, Ph.D.
- 11 predoctoral positions funded
- Training program’s Steering Committee considers students who have completed DBS first year curriculum or are within first two years of M.D. /Ph.D. program
- Selection based on undergraduate and graduate performance, commitment of student and mentor, and research congruency with goals of program. Particular emphasis is placed on candidates considered “diamonds-in-the-rough” and show potential beyond didactic training credentials.
Provides integrated training in pharmacological sciences, focusing on molecular and cellular approaches to mechanism of action of drugs, hormones, and other regulatory molecules. Most trainees are part of Joint Programs in Biological Chemistry and Cell Regulation.
Contact Carla Childers for additional information.
- Basic Science Training Program in Drug Abuse
Basic Science Training Program in Drug Abuse, Eric Nestler, M.D., Ph.D.
- 4 predoctoral, 4 postdoctoral, and 2 short-term positions funded
- Postdoctoral selection is on a rolling basis year-round by program Executive Committee. Decisions are made with input from all training faculty.
- Predoctoral selection is made by Graduate Program admissions committee. Drs. Nestler, Self, Sudhof, and Johnson are active on committee, ensuring adequate Neuroscience trainees for training program.
- Short-term trainees selected from M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. students interested in gaining basic research experience in drug abuse.
Trains in biological research methods relevant to drug abuse and addiction. Basic research delineates neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug addiction, to develop new treatments for drug addiction which alter these neurobiological mechanisms.
Contact Eric Nestler for additional information.
- Basic Science Training Program in Neurobiology of Mental Illness (pending)
PENDING AWARD:
Basic Science Training Program in the Neurobiology of Mental Illness, Eric Nestler, M.D. , Ph.D.
- 4 predoctoral, 2 postdoctoral, and 3 short-term positions requested
- Training program’s Executive Committee identifies second year graduate students with interest in pursuing mental illness research for predoctoral appointments.
- Postdoctoral fellows selected by Executive Committee on a rolling basis year-round; training faculty suggest candidates for program slots.
- Short-term trainees selected from M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. students interested in gaining basic research experience in mental illness.
Interdisciplinary approach to mental illness illuminates underlying disease mechanisms to develop better diagnostic measures, treatments, and cures.
Trains basic scientists and clinically-trained individuals in diverse, innovative basic research exploring neurobiology of neuropsychiatric diseases.
Contact Amelia Eisch for additional information.
- Molecular Microbiology Training Grant
Molecular Microbiology Training Grant, Michael Norgard, Ph.D.
- 5 predoctoral and 2 postdoctoral positions funded
- Trainee candidates nominated by mentors. Selection made by Steering Committee of training faculty.
Emphasizes multidisciplinary approach to molecular basis of microbial pathogenesis. Immunological aspects of microbial infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites, are major areas of focus.
Contact Stephanie Mode for additional information.
- Integrative Immunology Training Program
Integrative Immunology Training Program, Nicolai S.C. van Oers, Ph.D.
- 9 predoctoral and 2 postdoctoral positions funded
- All trainees selected based on previous credentials (e.g., GRE score, undergraduate and graduate GPA, publication record, research interest).
Produces research scientists who develop experimental approaches to investigate normal and defective functioning in immune system which contribute to human disease.
Contact Renée Gugino for additional information.
- Cancer Biology Training Grant
Cancer Biology Training Program, Jerry Shay, Ph.D.
- 2 predoctoral and 4 postdoctoral positions requested
- Trainees selected by the training program’s Steering Committee.
Emphasizes bench to bedside cancer research through use of high throughput chemical and genetic screens to define cellular networks, signal transduction networks, DNA damage and repair responses, and nanomedicine-targeted therapeutic drug delivery using cell and animal molecular imaging.
Contact Tim Strawderman, PhD for additional information.
- Dallas Area Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics Training Program (pending)
PENDING AWARD:
Dallas Area Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics Training Program (DCBT), Richard Scheuermann, Ph.D.
- 3 predoctoral, 2 postdoctoral, and 2 short-term positions requested for UT Southwestern
- Pre- and postdoctoral trainees selected by training program Steering Committee based on previous credentials (e.g., GRE score, undergraduate and graduate GPAs, publication record), appropriateness of research project, and alignment with training grant goals.
- Short-term trainees appointed as part of Summer Undergraduate Research Experience for Women program
Provides comprehensive training in biomedicine, bioinformatics, biostatistics and computational biology research, plus exposure of summer undergraduate students to these disciplines. Will produce research scientists capable of developing novel computational approaches for mining and analyzing biomedical research data. This joint effort among UT Southwestern, Southern Methodist University, UT – Dallas, and UT – Arlington, draws on strengths of each.
Contact Victoria Hunt for additional information.
- Quantitative & Physical Sciences Summer Training Program
Quantitative & Physical Sciences Summer Training Program (QP-SURF), Nancy Street, Ph.D. and Stuart Ravnik, Ph.D.
- 10 undergraduate slots for a 10 week summer program funded
- Trainees selected by PIs based upon undergraduate GPA, application essay responses, and letters of recommendation.
Exposes undergraduates with physics, mathematics, computer science and chemistry backgrounds to biological side of biomedical research. Helps develop understanding of physical, computational and quantitative sciences’ roles in biomedical research problems.
E-mail program through QP-SURF@utsouthwestern.edu for additional information.
- Medical Scientist Training Program at UT Southwestern
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Michael Brown, M.D. and Robert Munford, M.D.
- 23 predoctoral positions funded
- Trainees selected by MSTP Selection Committee coordinating with UT Southwestern Medical School Admissions Committee
Trains students to identify important questions in human biology and disease impacting practice of medicine. Prepares students to address questions with state-of-the-art knowledge and strategies established by basic scientific disciplines. Educates with rigorous curriculum in medicine and basic science; successful physician-scientists mentor trainees to bring the two disciplines together.
Contact Robin Downing for additional information.
 Graduate Student fellowship opportunities are available from a variety of public and private sources. The graduate school continues to compile and provide access to a non-exhaustive list. For assistance in identifying and applying for appropriate fellowships, contact Dr. Stuart Ravnik. Additionally, GrantsNet is a comprehensive source for graduate and post-graduate funding, grant writing tips and tools, and advice for grant seekers; membership is free.
Early Graduate Student Fellowships are those where applications would be submitted as a senior undergraduate through the second year of graduate school.
Doctoral Candidate Fellowships fund students who have attained doctoral candidacy.
Dissertation Fellowships are intended for students in their final years of dissertation research.
- Ruth Kirschstein NRSA Program for NIGMS MARC Pre-doctoral Fellowships (F31)
Web site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-03-114.html
Purpose:
- To encourage students from minority groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences to seek graduate degrees.
- MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers) Pre-doctoral Fellowships will provide up to five years of support (annual stipend plus tuition, fees and health insurance) for research training leading to the Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or other combined professional degree/Ph.D. in the biomedical or behavioral sciences, including mathematics.
- These Fellowships are for selected students who are graduates of MARC undergraduate research training programs.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. program and have selected a thesis mentor
- Graduate of either the MARC HURT or the MARC U*STAR Programs
Deadline: April 5th and December 5th of each calendar year
- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Web site: http://www.asee.org/ndseg/
Purpose:
- Increase the number and quality of our nation’s scientists and engineers.
- Annually supports approximately 8,000 graduate students in fields important to national defense needs.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S.
- Application made before 2 years of graduate school have been completed
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, typically due in January; check website for details
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&org=NSF.
Purpose:
- Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support.
- Intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Application made before 2 years of graduate school have been completed
Deadline: November of each calendar year
- Ford Foundation: Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities
Web site:http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/Ford_Fellows_Home_Page.html
Purpose:
- To increase the presence of under-represented minorities in research.
- Provides $17,000 stipend per year for 3 years, plus a contribution to tuition.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen
- Member of at least one of these minority groups:
- Native American Indian
- Alaskan Native (Eskimo or Aleut)
- Black/African American
- Mexican American/Chicano
- Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian)
- Puerto Rican
Deadline: November 2006 (Application will be available early Septeber 2006)
- Department of Health and Human Services (NIH), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Pre-doctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students
Web site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-069.html
Purpose:
- To support minority graduate students for up to five years in a Ph.D. program.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Must be from an ethnic/racial group that has been determined to be underrepresented by the sponsoring graduate school
Deadline: May 1 and November 1 (annually)
- NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Program
Web site: http://216.15.33.202/jenkins/about/?page=main
Purpose:
- To advance increased numbers of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Twenty 3-year fellowships are awarded to applicants that have been accepted into or currently attending an accredited Masters or Doctoral program.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizenship
- Member of at least one of these groups underrepresented in science:
- Women
- Minorities
- Persons with disabilities
- Within the first 3 years of a graduate program, but not advanced to candidacy
Deadline: February 1 (annually)
- National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM): Graduate Fellowship Programs – M.S. Engineering, Ph.D. Engineering, Ph.D. Science
Web site: http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_04_200.htm#top
Purpose:
- Encourage minority students to pursue careers in science including biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizenship
- Ethnic background of:
- American Indian
- Black American
- Mexican American, Puerto Rican or other Hispanic American
Deadline: November 1, 2006 (Application available July 2006)
- Porter Physiology Fellowships for Minorities
Web site: http://www.the-aps.org/education/minority_prog/stu_fellows/porter_phy/ov_pp.htm
Purpose:
- Encourage diversity among students pursuing full-time studies toward the Ph.D. in the physiological sciences.
- Provide a one year fellowship in the amount of $18,000 with the possibility of a second year of funding.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Belong to one of the following ethnic groups:
- Native American
- African American
- Hispanic
- Native Alaskan
- Native Pacific Islander
- Must have been accepted into, or currently in, a graduate program in physiology
Deadline: January 15 and June 15 of each calendar year
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Web site: http://www.pdsoros.org
Purpose:
- Provide opportunities for continuing generations of new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
- Provide grants for up to two years in the amount of $20,000 and a tuition grant.
- Thirty fellowships awarded each year.
Eligibility:
- Resident alien (holds a Green card), or
Has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or
Is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens
Deadline: November 1, 2006 (application available Spring 2006)
- Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship
Web site: http://www.vef.gov/veffellows.htm
Purpose:
- Provide fellowship support for Vietnamese nationals who have been admitted to a U.S. graduate school.
Eligibility:
- Vietnamese citizen, and not permanent resident or citizen of any country outside of Vietnam
- College graduate with overall GPA of at least 7.0/10.0
- TOEFL score of at least 500 (173 for the computer based exam)
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, typically due in the early Fall; check website for details
- Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowship – Predoctoral
Web site: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/fordpredoc.html
Purpose:
- Increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender
- Evidence of superior academic achievement
- Committed to career in teaching and research at the university/college level
- Has not earned a doctoral degree in any field previously
- Provides grant of $19,000 to student, $3,000 to the institution for 3 years
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, typically due mid-Fall; check website for details
- Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)
Web site: http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/index.shtml
Purpose:
- To meet the nation’s workforce needs and help create a nationwide interdisciplinary community.
Eligibility:
- First or second year graduate student in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Provides stipend of $31,200, plus $1,000 academic allowance and tuition/fees
- Support of this fellowship is limited to 4 years and must be renewed each year
- This is an equal opportunity program open to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, creed, age, physical disability, or national origin
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, typically due in January; check website for details
- NIH Ruth Kirschstein Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Web site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-032.html
Purpose:
- Provides pre-doctoral fellowships from The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Advancement to candidacy by the time of award
- Dissertation research project and training program which fall into a research area within the scientific mission of the NIAAA, NIBIB, NIDCD, NIDA, NIMH, or NINDS
Deadline: Varies, check web site for current deadlines by institute
- IBM: Ph.D. Fellowships
Web site: http://www.developer.ibm.com/university/scholars/fellowship/phd/
Purpose:
- To increase the numbers of Ph.D.s wishing to pursue a career in research in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and the intersection of biology, computation and economics.
Eligibility:
- Nomination by a faculty member
- Completed at least one year of graduate study
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, with nominations typically due in the Fall; check website for details
- Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Predoctoral Training Award
Web sites: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pcrp.htm and http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/06pcrppcta_pa.pdf
Purpose:
- Fund innovative, high impact research that seeks to (1) prevent prostate cancer, (2) detect prostate cancer, (3) cure prostate cancer, and (4) improve the quality of life for individuals living with prostate cancer and for their families.
- Provides primarily salary support for the trainee and requires active involvement of a mentor who is an
established prostate cancer researcher from an appropriate discipline.
- Predoctoral trainees may request up to $92,500 over 3 years for stipends, seminars, and travel.
Eligibility:
- Must be graduate students enrolled full time in an accredited doctoral program at the time of proposal submission
- Must have successfully completed comprehensive examinations or otherwise met predissertation requirements at the time of proposal submission
- Have a designated mentor who has an established track record in prostate cancer research
- All individuals, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, or citizenship status, may apply as long as they are employed by, or affiliated with, an eligible institution
Deadline: April 18, 2006
- Department of Defense Breast Cancer Predoctoral Training Award
Web sites: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bcrp.htm and http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/06bcrppredoc_pa.pdf
Purpose:
- Challenge the scientific community to design innovative research that will foster new directions for, address neglected issues in, and bring new investigators to the field of breast cancer research.
- Prepare promising graduate students studying breast cancer under the guidance of a designated mentor for careers in breast cancer research.
- Up to $30,000 per year for direct costs may be requested, with a performance period of up to 3 years.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be graduate students under the guidance of a designated mentor who has experience in breast cancer research
- Individuals enrolled in a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. program are encouraged to apply
- All individuals, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, or citizenship status, may apply as long as
they are employed by, or affiliated with, an eligible institution
Deadline: May 23, 2006
- Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (DDIG)
Web site: http://mail.asmusa.org/t/343548/42953179/1644/0/
Purpose:
- These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research to improve the overall quality of research. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research.
- Provide fellowship up to $52,000 which includes stipend up to $42,000 and a grant of up to $10,000 to support the fellow’s research needs.
Award Information:
- Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant
- Estimated Number of Awards: 100 to 120
- Anticipated Funding Amount: $1,600,000 - Approximately $1.6 million annually, pending availability of funds.
Deadline: November 21, 2008 (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time)
- Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation (PhRMA): Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Training in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Web site: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/pharmacology/predoc.php
Purpose:
- To provide assistance in training new investigators in pharmacological research in Pharmacology and toxicology.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Advanced student engaged in dissertation research
- Expected to complete Ph.D. requirements within two years of receiving the fellowship
Deadline: September 1, 2006 (application available mid-June 2006)
- United Negro College Fund-Merck Science Initiative: Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship
Web site: http://www.uncf.org/merck
Purpose:
- Help graduate students to complete coursework, conduct research and prepare the dissertation required for a doctoral degree in the biomedically relevant life or physical sciences.
- Provide fellowship up to $52,000 which includes stipend up to $42,000 and a grant of up to $10,000 to support the fellow’s research needs.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- African American
- Enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. program in a life or physical science
- Within 1 to 3 years of completing dissertation research, having successfully completed all qualifying exams
Deadline: December 15th of each calendar year
- Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowship – Dissertation
Web site: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/forddiss.html
Purpose:
- Increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender
- Evidence of superior academic achievement
- Committed to career in teaching and research at the university/college level
- Has not earned a doctoral degree in any field previously
- Provides a one-year, $21,000 stipend
Deadline: To be announced; this is an annual award, typically due in late Fall; check website for details.
- American Lung Association – Lung Health Dissertation
Web site: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=934453
Purpose:
- To support research in psychosocial, behavioral, health services, health policy, epidemiological, biostatistical and educational matters related to lung disease.
Eligibility:
- Pre-doctoral support for students with an academic career focus
- $21,000 per year for up to 3 years
Deadline: September 1, 2006; apply on-line
- Drug Abuse Dissertation Research: Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, Services, and Women and Sex/Gender Differences (R36)
Web site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-446.html
Purpose:
- The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for support of drug abuse doctoral dissertation research in epidemiology, prevention, treatment, services, and women and sex/gender differences.
Grants to support dissertation research will provide no more than $50,000 in direct costs per year, and are awarded for up to two years, with the possibility of extension without additional funds for up to 12 months.
Eligibility:
- Citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident
- Advanced student engaged in dissertation research
Deadline: July 23, 2006 (regular NIH dates after this date)
This award was established to honor the late Ida M. Green, and to acknowledge the many generous contributions she and her husband, Cecil, have made to UT Southwestern. The award is given to a female student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the well-being of other students and to the welfare of Southwestern Graduate School as a whole. This honor carries a $2,000 cash award.
Each spring, nominations are received from members of the Graduate School faculty. The Committee on Graduate Student Awards reviews the nominations and selects the awardee. Ida Green Award past honorees are a distinguished group.
Nominata Award – Graduate School
Each spring the Committee on Graduate Student Awards selects a graduate student who has demonstrated academic excellence and research achievement at UT Southwestern. This student receives the Nominata Award, which, in addition to the significant recognition, provides a cash award of $2,000.
Nominations originate in the graduate programs, and each program may select one outstanding senior student for nomination. Eligibility requires that students be currently enrolled, be actively engaged in their dissertation research during any part of the academic year, and have a minimum accumulation of 81 credit hours.
The award recipient presents a seminar on his/her research to fellow students, staff and faculty in May. The seminar is scheduled in the University Lecture Series venue. A list of Nominata past recipients is available.
Available to students enrolled and in good standing in a graduate program in the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences who are the presenting author of a poster or giving a talk at the meeting in question. Previous travel scholarship recipients are not eligible.
Applications for 2005-06 will be due on September 30, February 1, and June 1. Four awards will be offered each time and the value of each award will be $700. Available to foreign female students. Some of the requirements tied to this scholarship include the student can not be a permanent resident, she must sign an agreement to return to her own country for at least 2 years upon completion of her studies. Other requirements exist, as well, but if you meet these first 2 requirements, contact Dr. Nancy Street.
Additional information may be found at the PEO International web site.
Available to women students. This loan can be in varying amounts up to $9,000 with various payback terms (loan must be paid in full by 6 years post study)and has an interest rate of 2%. Applicant must be within 2 years of completing course of study. To apply, contact Dr. Nancy Street.
Additional information may be found at the PEO International web site.
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