STRONG START AWARD APPLICATION |
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Strong Start Program, which is designed to support the careers of junior faculty who are laboratory-based physician-scientists at Duke.
BEFORE you complete the following application, you MUST have the following documents ready to upload:
- An NIH biosketch with other support (including internal funds available to candidate)
- A research proposal/career development plan (not to exceed three pages) - a written summary of:
- Past research experience
- Future research proposal
- Specific plans to transition to scientifc independence (e.g., securing independent research funding, developing independent scientific program)
- Letter of reference from your primary department chair, specifying percentage of protected time to pursue laboratory-based research
- Names and email addresses for two external references (if applicable, former/current mentors or individuals with knowledge of candidate's reearch capabilities; can be from Duke or non-Duke faculty)
Applications are due by October 2, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Physician-Scientist Development at opsd@dm.duke.edu.
Thank you!