Fellowship: Klingenstein (Esther A. and Joseph) Fund, Inc.

The purpose of these awards is to support, in the early stages of their careers, young investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders.  The Klingenstein Fund recognizes that to accomplish this goal it is necessary to encourage a variety of new approaches. Several areas within the neurosciences are of particular interest to the Fund:  

• Cellular and molecular neuroscience—Studies of the mechanisms of neuronal excitability and development, and of the genetic basis of behavior.
• Neural systems—Studies of the integrative function of the nervous system.
• Clinical research—Studies designed to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and our understanding of the causes of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

HOW TO APPLY
	Applications must be received by January 10, 2013. Three letters of recommendation are required and must be received by January 31, 2013. More than one application may be submitted from an institution.

ELIGIBILITY
	To qualify for an award investigators must hold the Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees, and have completed all research training, including post-doctoral training. Applications will be reviewed, and selections made by an Advisory Committee of distinguished neuroscientists. The candidate should be an independent investigator, within 4 years of receiving his/her first tenure track appointment in a university or medical school, or the equivalent standing in a research institute or medical center. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but it is expected that candidates will be permanent residents of the U.S. and that their research will be carried out in U.S. institutions. Klingenstein Fellows must obtain approval from The Fund before accepting awards from other foundations.