Victor A. Mckusick Fellowship Grant

The Victor A. Mckusick Fellowship offers $150,000 for MD candidates and $100,000 for PhD candidates over two years, aimed at supporting postdoctoral fellows in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome and genetic aorta or vascular conditions. Eligible candidates include fellows up to postgraduate year six, who will work with a mentor to foster their scientific career in this important field.

This award is for $150,000 for an MD and $100,000 for a PhD, over 2 years. It is designed to support postdoctoral fellows embarking on a scientific career in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions that are within the Foundation’s scope of interest. Fellows up to postgraduate year six are eligible. During the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a mentor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in this field.