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Morgridge Fellows Program

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Overview

Morgridge Fellows Program

Overview: A postdoctoral fellowship program at the Morgridge Institute for Research designed to spark unique collaborative research opportunities with the University of Wisconsin–Madison while preparing biomedical PhDs for a changing career landscape.

Status: Active (launched spring 2014, first cohort began summer 2015)

Geographic Scope: University of Wisconsin–Madison and Morgridge Institute for Research, Madison, Wisconsin

Focus Areas:

  • Regenerative biology

  • Virology

  • Medical engineering

  • Computation in biology

    • Award Details:

  • Structure: Five two-year fellowships awarded each year

  • Duration: Two years per fellowship

  • Mentorship: Fellows are mentored by both a Morgridge Institute principal investigator and a UW–Madison faculty member

    • Eligibility:

  • Biomedical PhD holders seeking postdoctoral positions

  • Candidates interested in collaborative research

  • Scientists interested in career development beyond traditional academic tracks

    • Program Components:

  • Mentorship in Morgridge focus areas

  • Training in communication and leadership skills

  • Exploration of tenure-track alternatives (industry, law, etc.)

  • Access to Morgridge's extensive outreach programs

  • Annual symposium where fellows present research with mentors (includes poster session)

  • Professional development opportunities

    • Contact: Debora Treu, Morgridge Education Liaison, 608-316-4304, dtreu@morgridge.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • Two application phases per year:

    • - Early fall for July 2015 start date
    - Early spring for September 2015 start

    Submission Materials:

  • Formal request for applications posted online (as of 2014)

  • Required documents not specified in provided text

    • Information Sessions: Scheduled information sessions available (dates posted with application materials)

    Contact for Questions: Debora Treu, 608-316-4304, dtreu@morgridge.org

    Note: Detailed application requirements and specific submission format not provided in source material.

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