January 7, 2021

Nominations sought for Vanderbilt's SCRIPS Physician-Scientist Program; deadline is Jan. 15

 

 

 

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has awarded Vanderbilt a Physician Scientist Institutional Award to establish SCRIPS — Supporting Careers in Research for Interventional Physicians and Surgeons. SCRIPS seeks to expand opportunities for surgeons and other procedure-based physicians through mentored basic research training in the residency and fellowship years. Beyond generous funding for mentored research training, SCRIPS will incorporate substantial support for debt reduction for residents/fellows to enable them to pursue academic research careers.

 Resident and Fellow Scholar Positions

Applications due January 15, 2021

SCRIPS is soliciting nominations from for two 2021 Resident/Fellow SCRIPS Scholar positions, to begin on July 1, 2021. In the first year, Scholars will receive salary support ($80k), 50% support of a technician ($20k), funds for research supplies ($20k), and support toward loan repayment ($10k.) Fellows will be eligible for up to 2 additional years of research supplies ($20k/year) and 50% of a technician ($20k/year), and graded loan repayment ($20k in year 2 and $40k in year 3). Scholars will also receive career mentoring from prestigious internal and external Physician Scientists.

Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Single degree MD or DO (MD/PhD not eligible.)
  • Resident or Fellow in final year of residency/fellowship research OR Instructor or Assistant Professor (must be less than 2 years since initial appointment.)
  • Appointment must be in a field representing surgery, gynecology, anesthesiology, interventional radiology or a medical or pediatric interventional sub-specialty.
  • Training must be in basic/translational research, sponsored in a basic research laboratory where the applicant is embedded.
  • Commitment to continue academic career in basic/translational research.
  • Must be able to attend a virtual interview on February 25, 2021.

To apply: Submit the following via https://is.gd/SCRIPSfellows by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2021.

  • Research proposal (up to 6 pages, NIH F32 format recommended)
  • Updated CV
  • Letters of support from 1) candidate’s research mentor and 2) appropriate Division Chief or Department Chair
  • Up to two additional letters of support (Optional)

 Visit www.vumc.org/oor/SCRIPS to learn more about the SCRIPS program and our current Scholars. 

 For more information, contact Program Director Jim Goldenring, MD, PhD (jim.goldenring@vumc.org) or Sr. Program Manager Amy Martinez, PhD (amy.f.martinez@vumc.org)