Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation - American Philosophical Society
The Daland Fellowships fund early-career physician-scientists to conduct innovative, patient-oriented clinical research involving direct patient contact at U.S. institutions.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $40,000/year for up to 2 years; total possible award $80,000; no institutional overhead allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists conducting innovative, patient-oriented clinical research at U.S. institutions.
Key Information: Direct patient contact is mandatory; applicants must have held an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O./Ph.D. for fewer than 8 years.
Description
The Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation are designed to foster the development of early-career physician-scientists by supporting original, patient-oriented research in clinical medicine. Eligible fields include internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, and related disciplines, with a strong emphasis on research involving direct patient interaction. Fellows work under the supervision of experienced scientific advisors at U.S. institutions, advancing both their research and professional growth.
