NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship

Application Link	NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship
Program Description	NIDCR offers a clinical research fellowship to dentists interested in an academic career. An independent clinical research project with relevance to human disease or health is the focus of the fellowship. The NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship is a two- to three-year full-time on-site program designed to provide experience in the latest clinical and translational research methodologies. Fellowships begin on July 1 of each calendar year. Fellows participate in weekly Clinical Case Conferences, Grand Rounds, career development workshops, and lab-based journal clubs which highlight current research on a wide range of oral and craniofacial conditions and give fellows the opportunity to interact with experts in their fields. Fellows have modest clinical service responsibilities in the NIH Clinical Center Dental Clinic within NIDCR’s intramural program in Bethesda, Maryland. The Dental Clinic supports clinical and translational research and offers oral medicine, oral surgery, and hospital dentistry consultation services for the unique patient population of the NIH Clinical Center. Fellows also have the option of participating in the NIH-Duke Master’s Program in Clinical Research, which is one of the nation’s first training programs in clinical research.
Application Due Date	August 31
Eligibility	Qualified applicants must have: A D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent dental degree Demonstrated interest in dental, oral, and craniofacial research as evidenced by prior significant research experience beyond clinical training U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is not required, and visas are permitted, but candidates must have relevant U.S., Canadian, or equivalent clinical licensure approved by the NIH Clinical Center Credentialing Committee.
Length	Two to three years
Award Benefits	Fellows are provided with a stipend with consideration of PGY experience. A full range of benefits is available, including health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Fellows may be eligible for the NIH Loan Repayment Program that repays up to $50,000 of educational debt annually. In addition, fellows are eligible for intramural K awards and the NIH-Duke Master’s Program in Clinical Research, which leads to a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research, a professional degree awarded by the Duke University School of Medicine. Fellows accepted to the NIH-Duke training program may receive tuition support.
How to Apply	Deadline for applications: August 31, no exceptions Submit basic application materials to NIDCRclinicalFellow@nidcr.nih.gov CV Personal statement: should highlight the candidate’s research experience, research areas of interest within NIDCR, career goals/plans, and how the fellowship will help the candidate attain career goals Copy of active dental license (translated if not in English) Statement whether candidate has been clinically active within the past 6 years; brief description of scope and nature of clinical activities during the past 6 years, including hours spent/week Statement of citizenship or visa status (if not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, candidates must submit documentation of visa status if invited to interview) Dental school transcripts (translated if not in English; unofficial copies are fine at this stage; candidates must submit official copies if invited to interview) Three letters of recommendation (dated within 6 months of application submission and on letterhead) submitted directly from recommender to the Fellowship Director Select candidates will be invited to submit supplemental application materials including a one-page clinical research plan and interview after review of the basic application materials. Jacqueline W. Mays, D.D.S., M.H.Sc., Ph.D. Director, NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship DIR/NIDCR/NIH/DHHS 30 Convent Drive, Building 30 Rm 303, MSC 4340 Bethesda, MD 20892 Phone: (301) 496-8800 For questions or to request assistance, contact: Simona Simmons Administrative Assistant NIDCR/NIH 10 Center Drive, Building 10 Room 5-2531, MSC 1470 Bethesda, MD 20892-1470 Phone: (301) 827-7759 Fax: (301) 480-0498