The fellowship supports two-year research projects investigating causes, prevention, and treatment of ADHD or depression in children and adolescents, especially from low-income or minoritized groups. It provides $50,000 annually to postdoctoral or junior faculty researchers at US institutions who are nominated by their Department Chair and have a primary mentor. Prior major awardees are ineligible. Applications include research abstracts, proposals, budgets, and letters of support.
Applicants must be postdoctoral or junior faculty with a Ph.D. or M.D., nominated by their Department Chair, have a primary mentor, and conduct research at US institutions. Prior major awardees (e.g., NIH R01) are ineligible.