The BNC Fellowship

Overview The Bravewell Collaborative, the National Institute of Nursing Research, and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (BNC) have come together to sponsor the joint BNC Fellowship for research in integrative medicine. This postdoctoral fellowship provides a unique opportunity that combines the academic environment of a university with the breadth and depth of the intramural research program at the NIH. The full-time, two-year program includes participation in clinical and research experiences with a clinical integrative medicine focus, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize health and healing for individuals, families, and communities. Fellows will attend the University of Arizona's Program in Integrative Medicine, as well as participate in special interest conferences with clinicians and researchers. In addition, under the mentorship of an NINR Intramural Program investigator and an NIH Clinical Center investigator, each fellow will conduct a biobehavioral research study at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, on a topic relevant to integrative medicine. The BNC Fellowship will prepare individuals to become innovative and creative leaders in the scientific community. For a definition of integrative medicine, visit: www.bravewell.com. Financial Support The BNC Fellowship provides funds for: Tuition and fees, Stipend, Health insurance, Travel allowance. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the BNC Fellowship, the candidate must: Have successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution within the past five years, Be a US citizen. Application Process To complete an online application for the BNC Fellowship, please visit: http://www.training.nih.gov/apps/publicForms/postdoctoral/forms/adIndex.aspx. Click “View” next to “The Bravewell Collaborative, the National Institute of Nursing Research, and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (BNC) Fellowship”. Click “Apply” and follow the instructions provided. The online application must be submitted no later than June 1, 2010. Please note, in addition to the online application, all applicants must submit a hardcopy 3-page biobehavioral research proposal on a topic relevant to integrative medicine. Mailed research proposals must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2010. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applicants must submit their 3-page research proposal via USPS, FEDEX, UPS or other courier service to: Natalie A. Rasmussen, PhD, RN Intramural Research Training Director National Institute of Nursing Research National Institutes of Health 10 Center Drive, Rm. 2-1339 Bethesda, MD 20892-1507 Evaluation and Selection Process One fellowship will be awarded per year, with the initial fellowship beginning in September 2009. Applications for the BNC Fellowship will be reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from the Bravewell Collaborative, NINR, and the NIH Clinical Center. The committee will make their selection based on the following criteria: Overall scientific merit of the proposed research project. Relevance of the proposed project to the mission of the Bravewell Collaborative, NINR, and the NIH Clinical Center. Extent that the proposed project reflects the interest of the applicant in developing or enhancing his/her expertise in integrative medicine. The BNC Fellowship selection for 2010 will be announced in July 2010. Privacy Act Notification Statement Collection of this information is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 241. The primary use of this information is to identify candidates for the Bravewell Collaborative/National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (BNC) postdoctoral fellowship for research in integrative medicine and to maintain a permanent record of those individuals who have received a BCN fellowship at the National Institutes of Health for historical and reference uses. This information may be disclosed to the NINR Intramural Research Training Director, NINR and Clinical Center intramural program investigators and staff and contractors and staff at the Bravewell Collaborative for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating candidates for available positions and/or providing mentorship. Submission of this information is voluntary, however, in order for us to consider your application to become an innovative and creative leader in the scientific community, you should complete all fields. Inquiries Natalie A. Rasmussen, PhD, RN Intramural Research Training Director E-mail:rasmussenna@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-443-5061