What types of support are provided to each Scholar?
The program provides 75% salary support (up to $75,000/per year) for a minimum of two consecutive years. Scholars will receive up to $25,000 per year in research related expenses and travel, as well as tuitiion coverage for graduate-level coursework. They may also be eligible for the NIH Loan Repayment Program and are urged to learn about this program (http://www.lrp.nih.gov/). Scholars may be eligible for a third year based on their progress. Continuation each year is based on review of productivity and participation of scholars and mentors.
