[American Philosophical Society](https://www.amphilsoc.org)

September 15, 2025

$40,000 per year for up to 2 years (renewal for second year possible)

Supports early-career researchers conducting patient-oriented clinical research in medicine with direct patient contact.

Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. (or combined M.D./Ph.D. or D.O./Ph.D.) for fewer than 8 years; research must occur in the U.S.

--- ## Description The Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation, offered by the American Philosophical Society, support early-career investigators pursuing patient-oriented clinical research in fields such as internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. The program is designed to foster research that directly involves patient contact and advances knowledge and treatment in clinical practice. The fellowship is typically intended as the first post-clinical-training award for physician-scientists. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 15, 2025 - Notification: December 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - $40,000 stipend for the first year - Renewable for a second year at $40,000, contingent on satisfactory progress - No institutional overhead allowed - Payments are made in two installments: July 15 and January 15 --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have held an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O./Ph.D. degree for fewer than eight (8) years. - Intended as the first post-clinical-training fellowship; preference for candidates with no more than two years of postdoctoral training and research. - Both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals are eligible, but research must be conducted at a U.S. institution under the supervision of a scientific advisor. - Direct patient contact is mandatory for the research project. - 100% of the Fellow's time should be devoted to research (limited teaching or clinical service may be allowed with committee approval). --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [application form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/attachments/Daland2025%20application.docx) and [reference form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/attachments/Daland2025%20ref%20form.docx). - Submit a complete application, including all requested materials and three confidential letters of support: - One from the scientific advisor (assurance of support, space, supplies, etc.) - One from the department/division head - One from another expert in the field - Letters can be sent to [lettersofsupport@amphilsoc.org](mailto:lettersofsupport@amphilsoc.org), included in a sealed envelope with the application, or mailed directly. - Mail the completed application for receipt by September 15, 2025, to: Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation American Philosophical Society 104 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 --- ## Additional Information - The Society does not provide funds for institutional overhead. - The committee may require information about other financial support for the project. - Past recipients have conducted research in diverse clinical areas, including oncology, psychiatry, cardiology, transplantation, and more. - See the [Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation](https://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/judson-daland-prize-outstanding-achievement-clinical-investigation) for related opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation – Program Page](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/daland-fellowships-clinical-investigation) - [Fellowships & Grants Overview](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships) - [Other Research Grant Programs](https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/research) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Linda Musumeci | Director of Grants and Fellowships | [LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org](mailto:LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org) | 215-440-3429 | | General Inquiries | | [Contact Form](https://www.amphilsoc.org/contact) | 215-440-3400 | ---

Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation

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