Ethel & Jack Hausman Clinical Research Scholars Award

The objective of the Ethel & Jack Hausman Clinical Research Scholars Award is to assist institutions in the United States to recruit promising clinician-investigators early in their careers and to help in their establishment as focal points for scholarly activities in areas of direct relevance to cerebral palsy and related developmental brain disorders; these scholarly activities include research, teaching and associated clinical responsibilities. Candidates for the Award will either be citizens of the United States or have permanent residency status.

The Award is in the amount of $75,000 a year for each of three years. The funds can be used at the discretion of the awardee within the purposes of the Award, the broad confines of the annual approved budget and grantee institutional policy. Supplemental and complemental funding from other sources are encouraged. It is expected that Award funds will be used as necessary and appropriate to further the objectives of the Award: the conduct of a clinical research and educational program relevant to cerebral palsy and related developmental brain disorders. A minimal commitment of two-thirds time in research is a requirement of the Award. The clinical research program can be patient based or a combined laboratory–patient endeavor.

Candidates for the Award will have completed their formal clinical and research training and will have recently completed between 4-6 years of post doctoral medical training or 2-4 years of post doctoral research training. However, additional opportunities for formal or informal training appropriate to clinical research is strongly encouraged during the first year of the Award. Support is not available to individuals while in residency or fellowship training. Special explanation of the need for the Award is required of applicants who have completed a research career development award from government or other organizations. It is expected each Awardee will have an appointment in an academic institution and have a sponsor who will serve as a mentor and consultant.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 1. Awards will be made in May with a July 1st beginning date.

Application forms and instructions can be obtained by contacting:

UCP Research and Educational Foundation
1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20036
E-mail: maisen@ucpresearch.org

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