The goal of the Informatics Programs is to promote the use of informatics in an integrative approach to the understanding of biological and disease processes. Informatics awards will support career development of scientists engaged in computational and experimental research to integrate cutting-edge information technology with advanced biological, chemical, and pharmacological sciences. Download the program brochure (PDF).

• Pre Doctoral Fellowships - This is the first year that this award has been offered in the Informatics program. This program provides two years of stipend funding during the doctoral program after course work has been completed and the remaining training activity is a student's research project. An applicant must be a full-time student and the Department Chair or graduate officer is expected to verify the applicant's doctoral candidacy. More >>>

• Post Doctoral Fellowships - This program provides stipend funding to well-trained graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to further develop and refine their informatics research skills through formal postdoctoral training. An application must include a research plan written by the applicant, a mentor's research record, and a description of how the mentored experience will enhance the applicant's career development in informatics. More >>>

• Sabbatical Fellowships - This program provides stipend funding to enable faculty members at all levels with active research programs an opportunity to work at other institutions for periods of six months to one year to learn new skills or develop new collaborations that will enhance their research and research training activities in informatics. Applicants are expected to have approval (or pending approval) for a sabbatical leave from their home institution, and provide an endorsement from the mentor who will sponsor their visiting scientist activity. Matching funds must be provided through the university. More >>>

• Research Starter Grants - This program supports individuals beginning independent research careers in academia. Applicants must be appointed to an entry-level tenure-track or equivalent permanent position in a department or unit responsible for informatics activities as part of its core mission. The description of an applicant's career goals and the Department Chair's description of institutional support for an applicant's salary, are also important components of the evaluation. More >>>