Healthcare Professionals: Research FellowshipsResearch Fellowships for nurses, medical students and post-doctoral research are awarded annually. The purpose of these research awards is to attract physicians, PhD scientists and allied heath professionals into conducting research into Myasthenia Gravis or related conditions.Post-Doctoral Fellowship:A qualified candidate desiring training in Myasthenia Gravis research first finds a scientist with an established research program who will agree to serve as a mentor and supervise the proposed research plan. The research plan can be basic or clinical research. The Research Committee is appointed by the Chair of the Medical Advisory Board. Scientists are chosen for this committee on the basis of their ability and their special knowledge and experience in Myasthenia Gravis. This twelve-month post-doctoral fellowship is awarded for clinical or basic research related to MG or related neuromuscular disorders. Research may be concerned with the neuromuscular transmission, immunology, molecular or cell biology of the neuromuscular synapse, or the etiology/pathology or diagnosis of mg.Funding of Post-Doctoral Fellowships is dependent upon available funding. Please contact the MGFA National Office at (800) 541-5454 or mgfa@myasthenia.org before completing the application.
Annual deadline for applications is October 1.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America1821 University Ave. W., Suite S256St. Paul, MN 55104Telephone: (651)917-6256 or (800)541-5454Fax: (651)917-1835Email: mgfa@myasthenia.org
