Selection Criteria

1. Senior postdoctoral fellow or clinical fellow or junior faculty beginning a career in basic or clinical research

2. Clear commitment to a career in basic or clinical research

3. Strength of personal statement in defining why the applicant wants to attend the course and why the applicant should be selected

4. Commitment to attending the entire course

5. Letter of nomination from Division Chief, Department Chair, Dean, or Institute Director stating a commitment to the applicant’s career and support for the applicant to attend the entire course
   
   Nomination letters should be addressed to Dr. Joan M. Lakoski, Course Director, Course in Scientific Management and Leadership, University of Pittsburgh, M-252A Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, and uploaded as a PDF or Word document as part of the application process

6. All components of the electronic application completed prior to deadline (No components of the electronic application will be accepted after the deadline).