Frequently Asked Questions - Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund
Answers common questions about the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research, including application periods, fellowship details, and reporting requirements.
Foreign nationals working in a US lab are funded.; US citizens in foreign labs are funded.
Requirements
Applicants can have one primary postdoctoral advisor and one co-advisor.; Postdoctoral advisors and co-advisors cannot be referee writers.; No more than one fellow per sponsor in any award year.; Fellows are expected to attend annual symposium for three years.; Annual fiscal and narrative reports are required for years 2 and 3.
Application materials
Advisor Biosketch and Other Support documents can follow preferred format.
Important dates
Application period opens October 1, 2026.; Application period closes February 1, 2027 at 3:00pm EST.; Applicants notified by email in mid-May.
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