Funded Training

  • Procter Scholar Awards

    Trustee Award & Procter Scholar (TAPS) Program

    The goal of the Procter Scholar Program is to support the development of highly skilled pediatricians with a strong commitment to pursuing a career in academic research. Funds will support highly skilled MD or MD, PhD Pediatric fellows who are transitioning to a faculty appointment, with the goal to enable the transition to a National Institutes of Health K-level award or K-level equivalent awards from foundations. Successful candidates will have a:

    • Strong commitment to pursuing a career in academic research
    • Record of accomplishment in research
    • Strong mentorship along with a clear path to independent research
    • Well defined scientific research plan

    The deadlines for applications are the first Monday of May or October at 5:00 pm.

    For further information please contact:

    Jorge Bezerra, MD (jorge.bezerra@cchmc.org)
    TAPS Program Director

    Cynthia Wetzel, PhD (cynthia.wetzel@cchmc.org)
    TAPS Program Manager