Pathway-to-Independence Award (MiND Program)
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Overview
Pathway-to-Independence Award (MiND Program)
Program Type: Career Development Award for Postdoctoral Fellows
Geographic Scope: Van Andel Institute (Michigan, US)
Focus Area: Neurodegenerative diseases research (Parkinson's, dementias)
Description: As part of VAI's commitment to training the next generation of scientists, the MiND Program offers the Pathway-to-Independence Award to selected senior postdoctoral fellows at VAI to further develop their careers.
- Number of Awards: 2 grants per year
- Duration: Up to two years of project support
- Mentorship: Awards provided under the guidance of their mentor
Award Details
- Senior postdoctoral fellows at Van Andel Institute
- Seeking to further develop their research careers
Eligibility
- Neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's, dementias, etc.)
- Genetic and epigenetic changes in neurodegenerative diseases
- Early-stage collaborative research projects
- Screening and pilot studies
Research Focus
- Program Manager: Erin Williams, Ph.D.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: vai.org/research/collaborations/west-michigan-neurodegenerative-diseases-mind-program/
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