Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

Sharing Strategies. Supporting Careers.

Award & Fellowship ProgramsJanuary 6, 2014

Fellowships and Awards

CFDD Pillar AwardsFaculty Career Development AwardMinority Faculty Career Development AwardsFamily Care Travel AwardsBRI/ORC Micro GrantsOMC Travel AwardsThe PartnershipORC Peer Mentor Award

CFDD Website Resources

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/FellowshipsandAwards/

CFDD Pillar Awards

Award categories include:Senior Faculty Mentor AwardJunior Faculty Mentor AwardClinical Teacher AwardEducational Program Leadership AwardEducational Research AwardResearch Collaboration AwardResearch Community Service AwardResearch Innovation AwardResearch Leadership AwardPostdoctoral Research Fellow Leadership AwardCommunity Service AwardDiversity and Inclusion Service AwardContribution to Faculty Development & Diversity Award

New in 2013!

CFDD Pillar Awards awarded annually to BWH faculty in recognition of achievement in one, or more, of the four pillars of academic life: clinical care, research, education and community service.

Nominations are open between January and March, annually.

www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/CFDDAwards

BWH Faculty Career Development Award

Faculty Career Development Awards (part of the HMS Shore Fellowship Program)

with support from the BWH President’s Office and the Biomedical Research Institute

Provides support for the academic career development of junior faculty, with emphasis on assisting women, URMs, and

faculty who have family responsibilities.

Amount of Award: $30,000 (four awards granted in 2014; subject to change each year)

Eligibility:• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree.• Appointment at level of Instructor or Assistant Professor at HMS• Established interest in an academic career

More information and online application available at:www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/FCDA

Applications open in late Fall and are generally due in January.

BWH Minority Faculty Career Development Award

Granted annually to early-career underrepresented minority (URM) academicians to assist them in obtaining and developing the skills

necessary to attain a faculty appointment. at BWH and Harvard Medical School. This award is an important part of BWH’s efforts to increase the representation of URM physicians and scientists in the

fellowship programs and faculty positions at BWH.

Amount of Award: The MFCDA is a mentored career development award of $150,000 which is paid out over a 7-year period

Eligibility: URM senior resident, fellow or junior faculty Nomination and support of Department Chair and Division/Laboratory Chief Open in October, annually.

www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/OMC/MFCDA

BWHC Family Care Travel Award

Family Care Travel Awards with support from the BWPO and the Biomedical Research Institute

Financial support to defray some of the costs of traveling with dependents, or extra care at home, while traveling for

professional meetings critical to promoting the advancement of early career scholars with familial obligations.

Amount of Award: $500

Eligibility: Appointment of Instructor or Assistant Professor at HMS

Timing: Open year round, as funding allows.

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/FellowshipsandAwards/FamilyCare.aspx

BRI/ORC Micro Grant

The Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) and the Center for Faculty Development & Diversity's Office for Research Careers (ORC) offer micro grants for scientific projects

(basic, translational or clinical), training/career advancement, and special circumstances

Amount of Award: Funds are awarded based on merit as up to $1000 (typical awards $500 - $1000). Applications are evaluated by BRI & ORC staff on a rolling basis with input from the BRI Executive Committee (EC) as needed.

Eligibility:

Post-docs, residents, clinical fellows and junior faculty (ranking assistant professor or below) who are BWH employees may apply.

Individuals may only be the recipient of one micro grant in this pilot phase. Applicants must apply in advance of the event requiring support and may not

receive support for events that have already occurred

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/research/microgrants/default.aspx

OMC Travel Awards

Travel support for up to ten (10) Under-represented Minority (URM) residents or fellows to attend professional society meetings related to

their area of clinical expertise or research, or a conference that specifically targets underserved health professionals.

Amount of Award: The OMC will match departmental contributions and reimburse up to 50% of travel and lodging expenses ONLY; the OMC contribution will not exceed $1000.

Eligibility: URM interns, residents, clinical or research fellows

Per AAMC guidelines, at BWH, underrepresented minorities are defined as African-American, Alaskan/Hawaiian Native, Hispanic American, and Native American.

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/OMC/TravelSupport.aspx

The Partnership, Inc. Fellows Program

To enhance the leadership capacity of our URM Faculty, OMC sponsors up to two junior faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

to attend the Partnership, Inc. Fellows Program, a year-long leadership program offering monthly seminars, networking, and

mentoring opportunities for Boston area professionals of color.

Eligibility: Underrepresented minority (UMR) junior faculty Application and support of Department Chair Check website for application deadlines

www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/OMC/Partnership.aspx

Connect with the CFDD

Print and post copies of the Monthly Calendar of Programs: www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd/calendar

Check the BWH Health Events Calendar to find program dates and to register: www.brighamandwomens.org/calendar

Subscribe to the CFDD Mailing List: www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/subscribe.aspx

Meet with us or ask us questions:Contact us at BWHCFDD@partners.org or 617-525-7646

Visit the CFDD website for more information: www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd