Submission Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2020, 11:59 PM, Pacific Daylight Time. No applications will be accepted after this date.

Applications must be completed online and submitted electronically with the required Supplementary Materials to https://researchscholars.gilead.com

If Applicants from Japan have any questions or require further information, please contact:

Research Scholars Program Coordinator
Telephone: 03-5643-2232
Email: gileadrsp@pharma.co.jp

All other applicants, please contact:

Research Scholars Program Coordinator
Telephone: (US Country Code) 919-534-7621
Email: gileadsciences@bcdme.com

Application

Applicants must complete the online Application Form (all fields must be completed or applicant will not be able to submit) and include the following Supplementary Materials as specified:

• Research Abstract
• Research Proposal
• Applicant's biosketch, inclusive of publications, if applicable, using the template provided on the program's website
• Mentor's biosketch, if applicable, using the template provided on the program's website
• Letter of support from mentor which includes: mentor's track record of productivity, funding, and success with prior trainees; detailed description of the mentoring plan, including resources allocated to the proposed research project, provision of protected time, and available laboratory facilities. If you do not currently hold a junior faculty position, your mentor's letter should confirm that you anticipate becoming faculty
• Bibliography of relevant references
• Detailed budget and completed budget summary
• Certification of Faculty Appointment from mentor is required if you hold a junior faculty position and must be submitted with the Application, using the template provided on the program website (Download Certification of Faculty Appointment Template)
• List of Current and Pending Funding, using the template provided on the program website (Download List of Current or Pending Applications for Funding Template)
• Letter of support from the department chair or division chief that documents the institution is willing and has the ability to commit the resources necessary for the applicant to complete the proposed research, including sufficient protected time