Call for Applications: 2014 Macy Faculty Scholars Program

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The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation has issued a Call for Applications for its 2014 Macy Faculty Scholars program.

The program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising educational innovators in medicine and nursing. Macy Scholars will implement new educational innovations at their home institutions and participate in career development activities.

Chosen scholars will receive salary support of $100,000 per year for two years, at least 50% protected time for two years to pursue educational projects, active mentorship by a senior faculty member at their institution, and access to the program's national advisory committee. In addition, Macy Scholars will receive opportunities to participate in Macy conferences and other national meetings.

Candidates must be a faculty member for more than five years in a United States accredited nursing school, allopathic medical school, or osteopathic medical school. In addition, candidates must be nominated by the dean of the school, and there can be no more than one nominee per school. Nominees also must have a faculty mentor who will advise them on their educational innovation project and on their career development, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories.

The deadline for applications is February 26, 2014. All applications must be completed online.

For more information about the selection criteria as well as instructions on how to apply to the program, visit our website and read the 2014 program brochure.

SAVE THE DATE: An informational webinar for applicants will be held on January 7, 2014 at 2pm ET. Please join the ORSP for this webinar please click HERE to RSVP.