Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation 2025 (USA)

PH.D, Postdoctoral, Research, Scholarship

USA

August 8, 2025

Scholarship

Urgent

Application deadline closed.

Date Posted

August 8, 2025
Location:

USA
Expiration date

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Gender

Both
Funding Type

Partially Funded
Level

PH.D, Research, PostDoc

Job Description

Funded Fellowship Opportunity in Patient-Oriented Clinical Research

The American Philosophical Society (APS) is offering the Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for early-career physician-scientists. This prestigious award supports innovative, patient-centered research across multiple branches of clinical medicine, including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.

This program is ideal for researchers in the first years of their post-clinical training, providing financial support and recognition to those dedicated to advancing medical science through direct patient-based investigation.

Why Apply for the Daland Fellowship?

Gain access to a prestigious U.S. research platform
Receive competitive financial support
Be mentored by leading scientists in your field
Develop strong clinical research skills in a patient-oriented environment
Advance your academic and medical research career in the U.S.

Application Deadline

Deadline: September 15, 2025
Notification: December 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Daland Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold one of the following degrees: M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O./Ph.D.
Must have received their degree within the last eight (8) years
Preference is given to candidates with less than two years of postdoctoral training
Research must take place at a U.S.-based institution
Open to both U.S. citizens and international applicants
Direct interaction with patients is mandatory
Must have a scientific advisor committed to supporting the candidate’s research

Award and Financial Benefits

Fellowship Amount: $40,000 per year
Duration: 1 year (renewable for 1 additional year upon satisfactory progress)
Renewal Application: Due in January, as stated in the award letter
Payment Schedule: July 15 and January 15
Institutional Overhead: Not supported

Note: The Fellowship expects full-time dedication to research. Limited teaching or clinical duties may be approved if they do not interfere with research commitments.

Letters of Support (Three Required)

Applicants must submit three confidential letters of recommendation, including:

Scientific Advisor Letter
- Should confirm mentorship, lab resources, office space, and research guidance.
Department or Division Head Letter
Expert in the Field Letter