Application Requirements

1. A cover letter that explains your interest in the fellowship, your qualifications for a career in research related to stroke research, and states your commitment to participating fully in the NIH StrokeNet training program.
2. A commitment letter from a proposed research mentor indicating that the mentor accepts this role, has assisted you in developing your proposal, and will commit to provide the necessary supervision over the duration of the fellowship. The letter should provide evidence of the mentor’s qualifications, including prior experience as a mentor, research accomplishments, and current research funding. The letter should detail how the mentor plans to oversee the fellow’s progress and provide assurance that he or she can spend adequate time on this activity.
3. A letter of recommendation from your current program director, fellowship director, or departmental chair. The letter must comment on your recent professional performance, qualifications for a career in research, and explanation of the program or department’s support for the applications. This letter must also indicate that you will have 50% of your time available to devote to fellowship activities. It must include a commitment from the chair to provide funds to supplement the StrokeNet award so that the candidate has a total of 50% time for research.
4. A research proposal (1-2 pages, not including references):
   1. Title
   2. Background
   3. Research Aims
   4. Hypothesis(es)
   5. Methodology
   6. Expected Outcomes
   7. Potential challenges and contingency plans
   8. References.
5. A training plan.
6. An NIH Biosketch and separate curriculum vitae.

For instructions on preparing the proposal and training plan, contact Ruth Arnold.