EFSD/Lilly Research Fellowships

Euro 100,000 for two fellowships

of Euro 50,000 each

The objective of the EFSD/Lilly Research Fellowships is to encourage innovative research in the fields of metabolism and complications of diabetes, and to promote excellence in medical education. Applicants should have demonstrated their ability in the field of diabetes research.

Two fellowships will be awarded annually, each in the sum of Euro 50,000 (fifty thousand). The money awarded will be paid into the account of the host institution.

The following regulations shall apply:

Application may be made by any paid-up member of EASD under the age of 38 years on 1 January in the year of the award. The application shall consist of:

1. Full name, address, date of birth and brief curriculum vitae of the applicant.
2. Proof of current EASD Membership.
3. List of publications by applicant as first or co-author.
4. Date and nature of appointment held by applicant, with brief resumé of work on which currently employed.
5. A report (not more than 2-3 pages) providing full details of the project for which the fellowship is required.
This should cover the aims, background, methodology and hoped-for results of the project.
6. Letter of commitment from the host institution.

The original plus five copies of the application should be sent to:

European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes
Rheindorfer Weg 3
40591 Düsseldorf
Germany

to arrive no later than 15 February 2008.

The EFSD/Lilly Research Fellowship awardees will be announced by the President of EASD during the President's Address on the occasion of the EASD Annual Meeting.

Upon completion of the fellowships, recipients will be invited to present their research results at a scientific meeting held at Lilly.