Information on award and fellowship programs available through the Brigham and Women's Hospital Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

1. Center for
Faculty Development & Diversity
Sharing Strategies. Supporting Careers.
Award & Fellowship Programs
2015

2. Fellowships and Awards
CFDD Pillar Awards
Faculty Career Development Award
Minority Faculty Career Development
Awards
Family Care Travel Award
BRI/ORC Micro Grants
OMC Travel Support
ORC Peer Mentor Award

3. CFDD Website Resources
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/FellowshipsandAwards/

4. CFDD Pillar Awards
Award categories include:
Senior Faculty Mentor Award
Junior Faculty Mentor Award
Clinical Teacher Award
Educational Program Leadership Award
Educational Research Award
Research Collaboration Award
Research Community Service Award
Research Innovation Award
Research Leadership Award
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Leadership
Award
Community Service Award
Diversity and Inclusion Service Award
Contribution to Faculty Development &
Diversity Award
CFDD Pillar Awards awarded annually
to BWH faculty in recognition of
achievement in one, or more, of the
four pillars of academic life:
clinical care, research, education and
community service.
Nominations are open between January and March, annually.
www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/CFDDAwards

5. BWH Faculty Career Development Award
Faculty Career Development Awards
(part of the HMS Shore Fellowship Program)
with support from the BWH President’s Office and the Brigham Research Institute
Provides support for the academic career development of junior faculty,
with emphasis on assisting women, URMs, and
faculty who have family responsibilities.
Amount of Award: $30,000
(three awards granted in 2015; subject to change each year)
Eligibility:
• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree.
• Appointment at level of Instructor or Assistant Professor at HMS
• Established interest in an academic career
More information and online application available at:
www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/FCDA
Applications open in late Fall and are generally due in January.

6. BWH Minority Faculty Career Development Award
Granted annually to early-career underrepresented in medicine
(URM) minority academicians to assist them in obtaining and
developing the skills necessary to attain a faculty appointment. at
BWH and Harvard Medical School. This award is an important part of
BWH’s efforts to increase the representation of URM physicians and
scientists in the fellowship programs and faculty positions at BWH.
Amount of Award: The MFCDA is a mentored career development award of
$100,000 which is paid out over a 5-year period
Eligibility:
 URM senior resident, fellow or junior faculty
 Nomination and support of Department Chair and Division/Laboratory Chief
 Open in October, annually.
www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/OMC/MFCDA

7. BWHC Family Care Travel Awards
Family Care Travel Awards
with support from the BWPO and the Brigham Research Institute
Financial support to defray some of the costs of traveling
with dependents, or extra care at home, while traveling for
professional meetings critical to promoting the advancement
of early career scholars with familial obligations.
Amount of Award: $500
Eligibility: Appointment of Instructor or
Assistant Professor at HMS
Timing: Open year round, as funding allows.
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/FellowshipsandAwards/FamilyCare.aspx

8. BRI/ORC Micro Grant
The Brigham Research Institute (BRI) and the Center for Faculty Development &
Diversity's Office for Research Careers (ORC) offer micro grants for scientific projects
(basic, translational or clinical), training/career advancement, and special circumstances
Amount of Award: Funds are awarded based on merit as up to $1000 (typical awards
$500 - $1000). Applications are evaluated by BRI & ORC staff on a rolling basis with input
from the BRI Executive Committee (EC) as needed.
Eligibility:
Post-docs, residents, clinical fellows and junior faculty (ranking assistant professor or
below) who are BWH employees may apply.
 Individuals may only be the recipient of one micro grant in this pilot phase.
 Applicants must apply in advance of the event requiring support and may not
receive support for events that have already occurred
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/research/microgrants/default.aspx

9. OMC Travel Support
Travel support for underrepresented in medicine (URM)* minority
residents or fellows to attend professional society meetings related to
their area of clinical expertise or research, or a conference that
specifically targets underserved health professionals.
Amount of Award: The OMC will match departmental contributions and
reimburse up to 50% of travel and lodging expenses ONLY; the OMC
contribution will not exceed $500.
Eligibility:
 URM interns, residents, clinical or research fellows
*Per AAMC guidelines, at BWH, URM is defined as African American/Black, Alaskan/Hawaiian
Native, Hispanic American, and Native American.
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/OMC/TravelSupport.aspx

10. Connect with the CFDD
Visit the CFDD website for more information:
www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd
Print and post copies of the Monthly Calendar of Programs:
www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd/calendar
Check the BWH Health Events Calendar to find program
dates and to register:
www.brighamandwomens.org/calendar
Subscribe to the CFDD Mailing List:
www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/subscribe.aspx
Meet with us or ask us questions:
Contact us at BWHCFDD@partners.org or 617-525-7646