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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Mentored Career Development Program

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The Mentored Career Development Program provides opportunities for basic and clinical research scientists to pursue additional periods of supervised career development beyond postdoctoral training. Investigators in the initial phases of establishing research careers utilize this mentored career program to gain additional expertise in new areas or in areas that would significantly enhance their scientific career potential. Sponsoring institutions and mentors play important roles in the success of this initiative. Upon completion of the mentored research experience, investigators are expected to become competitive independent scientists capable of pursuing research issues relevant to the mission of the National Institute of Mental Health.

The Mentored Career Development Program provides opportunities for basic and clinical research scientists to pursue additional periods of supervised career development beyond postdoctoral training. Investigators in the initial phases of establishing research careers utilize this mentored career program to gain additional expertise in new areas or in areas that would significantly enhance their scientific career potential. Sponsoring institutions and mentors play important roles in the success of this initiative. Upon completion of the mentored research experience, investigators are expected to become competitive independent scientists capable of pursuing research issues relevant to the mission of the National Institute of Mental Health.

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. national, citizen, or permanent resident who has completed doctoral or professional degree level education.

For more information about this program, please visit the Office of Research Training and Career Development page.


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Contact:
Lauren D. Hill, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Research Training and Career Development
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7155, MSC 9635
Rockville, MD 20852
301-443-2638
hillla@mail.nih.gov

1-301-443-2638

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