Paediatric anaesthesia Research Fellowship

Overview

Up to $50,000 total per cycle (may be split), one year renewable once; MD/DO within 7 years of pediatric anesthesia training or in fellowship; SPA member; US/Canadian citizens, residents and some H-1B holders; K-award holders ineligible.

The programme

Training type

Research fellowship

Duration

1 year, renewable once at the discretion of the Research Grant Committee

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

MD or DO practicing pediatric anesthesia with a current medical license; SPA member within the preceding dues cycle; completed primary pediatric anesthesia training within the previous 7 years or currently enrolled in a pediatric anesthesia fellowship

Qualification requirement

ABA board-certified, Canadian FRCPC-certified, or a current candidate in the ABA or Canadian FRCPC Examination system (the page describes an alternative route for others)

Citizenship requirement

US or Canadian citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), or working in an academic institution on an H1-B visa with at least 3 years of validity at the time of application

Membership requirement

SPA member within the preceding dues cycle

How to apply

Application method

Initial proposal collated into one PDF and sent electronically; successful applicants invited to submit a full proposal

Documents

Title page; two-page project description; NIH-style biosketch of applicant and mentor; letters of support from Chair of Department, research mentor and project collaborators

Funding and costs

Funding

One or more grants totalling up to $50,000 (Committee may reduce the amount or not fund any projects in a given year)

Sources and verification