Application Process
- Eligibility Requirements
- Application Form and Requirements
- Timeline
- How to Submit the Application
- Selection Process
Eligibility Requirements
The Career Education and Enhancement for Health Care Research Diversity (CEED) Program is designed for fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and junior faculty who are in the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DMD, or DDS); must be from an underrepresented population (individuals from African American, Hispanic, or Native/American Indian groups or individuals with disabilities); They must also have excelled in their education; must be committed to pursuing an academic career in health science research; and must be prepared to devote 12 consecutive months to research training.
To pursue the focused research training required by the CEED Program, each applicant must identify a faculty mentor who will help him or her create a research career development plan. In reviewing applications, the program committee will not only consider the applicant's strengths but will also consider the mentor's experience in the supervision of trainees and the adequacy of the mentor's research environment.
Application Form and Requirements
If you are interested in applying to the CEED Program, please complete the online application. Materials submitted in support of your application will not be released for other purposes and cannot be returned to you. The application package must include the following components:
- The online application form.
- A one-page personal statement describing your research interests and how the program will benefit your health care research career.
- A one-page career plan stating how the program will enable you to write and submit a career development (K award) proposal.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A letter of support from your department head, division chief, or program director. The letter should guarantee protected time of 50% or more to allow you to participate in the CEED Program.
- A letter of support from your primary mentor. The letter should state that the mentor is willing to meet with you for 1 hour each week and to attend monthly meetings sponsored by the program.
Timeline
| May 15, 2009, 4:00 p.m. EST | Deadline for receipt of completed applications. |
| June 15, 2009 | Official notification of trainees. |
| July 1, 2009 | Official starting date of the training program. |
How to Submit the Application
Applicants should submit 1 original hard copy and 10 collated hard copies by the deadline. For the collated versions, fasten each copy with one rubber band or one binder clip. Submit everything to the following address:
CEED Program
Institute for Clinical Research Education
University of Pittsburgh
200 Meyran Avenue, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Our offices are on the third floor of the Parkvale Building, which is located on the corner of Forbes and Meyran avenues. The entrance is on Meyran, across from the Iroquois Building.
Selection Process
A program committee will conduct an initial review and screening process. Preference will be given to the following:
- Candidates who are well qualified and have a high level of interest in and potential for a career in health science research.
- Candidates with departments that have the availability of staff, research support, and facilities to create a high-quality environment for the submission of a career development application by the candidate.
- Candidates with departments or program directors ensuring that the candidate will have 50% or more protected time to engage in CEED activities during the 12 months of the program.
