How does the Scientific Committee help?
The Scientific Committee carries out the process of reviewing applications and interviewing and selecting students. Once accepted, each Fellow is assigned an Advisor from the Scientific Committee. The Advisor provides the opportunity for a one-on-one mentoring relationship that will continue throughout the year and after the Fellowship has ended. The Scientific Committee Advisor acts as the Fellow’s advocate and maintains contact with the Preceptor. Among the many duties of the Advisor is to conduct a site visit, during which the Advisor visits the Preceptor’s laboratory, to ensure that a favorable research and mentorship environment exists. Additionally, the Fellow has access to other members of the Scientific Committee, who can provide additional guidance and advice.
