The Summer Institute is intended for junior faculty in schools of social work or related disciplines who want to improve their research skills regarding studies of genetics and gene and environment interactions as they relate to the social determinants of health.

Only individuals who fit any one of the following categories will be considered - NO EXCEPTIONS:

• Recent COMPLETION OF A DOCTORATE (within the past 2 years) and seeking to pursue further transdisciplinary research integrating genetic and social work to address public health problems. Applicants MUST have completed their doctorate at the time of application.
• Two or more years since completion of a doctorate and some work (e.g., pilot study) toward preparation of a grant proposal integrating genetic and social work research to address public health problems.
• Experienced researchers seeking to expand their expertise in integrating genetic and social work research to address public health problems.

Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who plan to develop NIH grant applications (e.g., Ks, R03, R21, R01 or other). Those who have extensive research experience will be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated.

Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals who must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For questions regarding eligibility, please contact Joan Kim: jkim@thehillgroup.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability in order to participate in this activity, please contact:

Joan Kim, the Hill Group
P: (301) 897-2789 ext 117 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time
E-mail: jkim@thehillgroup.com at least 30 business days before the course begins.

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