For over 20 years the Young Investigator Award (YIA) program has encouraged pre and postdoctoral scientists and clinicians from a variety of disciplines to pursue long-term careers in NF research. In 2008, the Children's Tumor Foundation will fund up to eight postdoctoral YIAs and two pre-doctoral YIAs.

In 2008, the Children's Tumor Foundation will fund up to eight postdoctoral YIAs and two pre-doctoral YIAs.

Eligibility expanded, salary caps raised for 2008: see below!

2008 DEADLINES
-PRE-APPLICATION due February 1, 2008 (5PM Eastern). Click HERE to download pre-application.
-FULL APPLICATION due March 14, 2008 (5PM Eastern). Click HERE to download full application.

What Type of Research can a YIA Support?

YIA research may focus on all of the NF1 manifestations, NF2 and Schwannomatosis including translational and clinical research, and basic research.

Who Can Apply?


1.Postdoctoral fellows up to 7 years after receipt of their first doctoral degree who are focused on NF and wish to continue their careers in the NF field.

2. Pre-doctoral students pursuing projects focused on NF.

2008-2010 AWARDEE FUNDING

The YIA provides:

-a two-year salary award commensurate to the applicants level of training (see table)

-an allowance of $5000 over the life of the award to support attendance at research conferences, training courses relevant to NF, and other educational materials.

Level of Training
At time of application

Maximum Amount
Eligible to Request Year 1 (salary and fringe)

Maximum Amount Eligible to Request Year 2 (salary and fringe)

Pre-Doctoral
$28,000*

2008 Graduate
$37,500

1 Year Post-Doc
$40,000


2 Year Post-Doc

$42,500

3 Year Post-Doc
$45,000

4 Year Post-Doc
$47,500

5 Year or More Post-Doc
$50,000**

Funding may commence as early as July 2008.

Questions? Contact Gina Agiostratidou, Ph.D., Scientific Program Manager: Tel: 212 344 6633 x239, Email: gagiostratidou@ctf.org if you have questions.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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