Aug 17, 2025, 19:29

AST Research Network — Fellowship Research Grant

One-year, USD 75,000 grant for fellows within two years of their last doctoral degree to conduct high-merit basic, translational, or clinical research in solid organ transplantation/immunology; strong training and path to independence expected.

Eligibility Criteria:

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD (or equivalent) within first 2 years of postdoctoral research training by Dec 1, 2025; must remain at “fellowship training” level (no faculty/senior staff post).
Research performed in North America; citizenship/residency: U.S./Canada/Mexico citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Protected time: ≥50% (basic/translational) or ≥25% (clinical).
Sponsor required (active AST member or application submitted by Dec 1, 2025).
Not eligible if PI on K-series/career awards or other fellowships supporting salary; no overlap with other AST career development grants from same group/institution.

Funding Details:

USD 75,000 total (1 year), paid to the institution.
Allowable: recipient salary and research costs.
Not allowed: indirect/overhead, capital equipment, travel.
IRB/visa (as applicable) required before funds release.

Deadline:

Applications due: December 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Pacific).
Notifications: March 2026; recognition at ATC (June 20–24, 2026, Boston).
Start date: July 1, 2026 (no deferrals).

Where to Go for Further Information:

Apply.
Questions: [email protected].

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