2009 Pfizer Visiting Professorship in Rheumatology
Program Objective
To provide opportunities for US academic institutions to host a recognized expert for 3 days of educational exchange
Program Design
Up to 8 awards of $7500 each
Department/division head serves as “host” of 1 visiting professor of his or her choice
Three days of educational activities (eg, lectures, rounds, seminars)
Who Should Apply
US medical schools and/or teaching hospitals with clear educational objectives for a proposed visit that have identified a visiting expert to meet these objectives
How to Apply
Access online application at www.promisingminds.com
Submit host’s and visiting professor’s curriculum vitae
Submit separate statements of impact, fit, reach, and a detailed proposed agenda
Selection Process
Nationally competitive
Independent academic advisory board selects grant recipients
Application Deadline
January 31, 2009, 11:59 PM ET
Awards Announced
April 15, 2009
Dates of Visits
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
For questions about the programs and applications, contact:
Phone: (800) 382-7075
E-mail: MAPInfo@medpt.com
