The objective of the EFSD/CDS/Lilly Research Fellowships is to encourage collaborative research in the field of diabetes. Applications for fellowships may be accepted from applicants from China for study in a recognized research institution in Europe or its associated countries.  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 scientist or clinician under the age of 38 years on 1 January in the year of the award. The application should consist of the following:

·               Full name, address, date of birth and brief curriculum vitae of the applicant.

·               List of publications by applicant as first or co-author.

·               Date and nature of appointment held by applicant, with brief resumé of work on which currently employed.

·            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.

·             Letter of commitment from the collaborative host institution.

Four postal 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 24 October 2008.

Upon completion of the Fellowship, the recipient may be invited to present his/her research results at a scientific meeting organised by Lilly.

Any questions regarding these Fellowships should be sent to:

Foundation@easd.org