NIH/National Medical Association Travel Award
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Medical Association (NMA) provide travel awards to participate in the NIH/NMA Academic Career Development Workshop. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) leads and coordinates this program in collaboration with other NIH Institutes,Centers, and Offices.
Recipients of the NIH/NMA Travel Award are senior residents, fellows, and junior faculty who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and/or academic medicine. Participants are encouraged to attend the NMA’s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.
This year’s Academic Career Development Workshop will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 3- 4, 2024 in New York, NY.
Award Highlights
- Paid conference registration
- Academic career development workshop
- Round trip airfare (economy)
- Hotel accommodations and per diem
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a member of a nationally underrepresented group in biomedical or behavioral research
- Be interested in membership in the National Medical Association
- Be a senior resident, fellow, post-doctoral scientist, or early stage investigator
- Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident
- Not have received travel support under this announcement in previous years
Award recipients must attend the entire NIH/NMA Academic Career Development Workshop. Further, it is strongly encouraged that recipients attend the other NMA conference functions as well.
Application Process
Gather Required Documents
It is recommended that you prepare the following required documents in advance of starting your application:
- Personal statement - Describe your research interests, career ambitions, and how attending the program will influence your training and development
- Curriculum vita (CV) - CV Template (PDF, 30 KB)
- Letter of support - From the Chairperson or Director of the training program, indicating how the applicant will continue to be supported in his/her pursuit of a career in academic medicine.
Create an account
If you are eligible to apply for a travel award, you will need to create an account via the online application system. The application system will become available February 1, 2024.
Submit the Application
Fill out the form in the online application system and upload your documents. All application materials must be submitted through the system.
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024.
Selection Process
The NIH/NMA Travel Award Review Committee will review the applications and select awardees based on policies and provisions of the NIH governing administrative awards.
Award recipients will be announced no later than late May 2024.