Pathway-to-Independence Award (MeNu Program)

Pathway-to-Independence Award (MeNu Program)

Funder: Van Andel Institute (VAI), Grand Rapids, Michigan

Program Type: Career development award for postdoctoral fellows

Overview

As part of VAI's commitment to training the next generation of scientists, the Metabolism and Nutrition (MeNu) Program offers the Pathway-to-Independence Award to selected senior postdoctoral fellows at VAI interested in launching independent tenure-track research careers.

Award Details

• Number of Awards: Up to two awards each year
• Duration: Two years of project support
• Mentorship: Awards provide support under the guidance of the postdoc's mentor

Eligibility

• Senior postdoctoral fellows at Van Andel Institute
• Candidates interested in launching independent tenure-track research careers

Research Focus

• Metabolism and nutrition research
• Early-stage research projects with emphasis on collaborative work
• Innovative research in the field of metabolism

Recent Awardees

The program has supported several notable researchers including:
• Michael Dahabieh, Ph.D.
• Yujin Jeong, Ph.D.
• Benjamin Johnson, Ph.D.
• Joseph Longo, Ph.D.
• Eduardo Pérez-Mojica, Ph.D.
• Samuel Preston, Ph.D.
• Xiansha (Merissa) Xiao, Ph.D.
• Lukai Zhai, Ph.D.

Contact Information

MeNu Program Manager: Kelsey Williams, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]

Website

https://www.vai.org/research/collaborations/menu-program/