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Program Application

The Influenza Pathogenesis and Immunology Research Center (IPIRC) plans to enhance the career development of investigators focused on research in influenza virus pathogenesis and immunology. Recent events have brought into sharp focus the need to develop highly skilled investigators in the microbiology, replication, pathogenesis, immunology, diagnosis, detection, prevention and treatment of influenza. This program is designed for junior faculty or established investigators who wish to develop or refocus their career on influenza pathogenesis and immunology during a sabbatical. As an NIAID Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance, we are committed to establishing exceptional career development programs for new and established investigators in basic research in influenza.

Overall, the goal of the career development program is that upon completion of training, participants can effectively conduct high-quality independent research on influenza virus pathogenesis and immunology, compete successfully for research funding and serve as future research mentors.

Program Plan

The program will place individuals in premier influenza virus pathogenesis and immunology research laboratories to learn in-depth the approaches and disciplines involved in influenza research. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to work in the research programs of the sponsoring laboratory. Faculty research programs are described on the IPIRC website at www.IPIRC.net. Participants will be expected to participate in seminars as fully integrated members of the research team, and to attend regular Research in Progress meetings of IPIRC investigators,

Eligibility:
PhD, MD, or other qualified scientists who currently hold faculty positions.

Awards:
Successful applicants will be provided with salary support plus appropriate fringe benefits. The applicant's host institution will be expected to match the salary support during the sabbatical training period. Awards will be made for 6 months to 2 years.

Selection of Participants

Applications will be reviewed and selected on the basis of academic qualifications, commitment to influenza research, background and training, letters of reference, departmental recommendations, diversity and background.

The application package should include:

1. Cover letter with applicant's full name, address, phone, fax, email address;
2. Applicant's personal statement (3 page limit, single-spaced):
1. Brief educational autobiography describing the formation of your academic interests.
2. Why you have chosen to seek training in influenza pathogenesis or immunology.
3. A description of tentative plans for research; either specific problems or general areas in which you hope to work.
4. Future career plans.
3. Three letters of recommendation from peers or colleagues who are familiar with the applicant’s work;
4. Applicant’s curriculum vitae with bibliography and current and pending research support.
5. A letter of commitment from applicant’s department chairperson.

Guidelines:
Applications are accepted at any time. Review process takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks.

Instructions for Mailing: Applicants should submit the original and six (6) copies of the application package to:

Tanya J. Cassingham, Center Project Manager
IPIRC, Emory University,
1510 Clifton Road, Room 3029,
Atlanta, Georgia 30322

NIH/NIAID Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance

Emory-UGA IPIRC offers equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicaps or disabilities, national origin, or sexual orientation.