Faculty Training in Oral and Craniofacial Biology

Short and long-term research training opportunities are available to faculty, seeking basic science, clinical, and translational initiatives at the University of Maryland Dental School. Clinical and basic science junior and mid-career faculty members are eligible to apply. All applicants must be citizens of the United States or hold a currently valid I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card.

Short-term Research Training

The goal of short-term research training is to provide a career development opportunity for the trainee to develop an independent project and become part of a research team in the laboratory of a mentor, who has a demonstrated ability in achieving external funding. A time commitment of three-months is required (e.g., three months in the summer; one month in the summer and one day per week for the remainder of the year). Short-term research training awards may be renewed or submitted for consideration for a long-term research training award. All applications, new or renewed, will be competitively reviewed on an annual basis.

Long-term Research Training

The goal of long-term research training is to provide an extended opportunity to develop a research project with sufficient depth to apply for and obtain external funding in the future. Faculty selected for the year-long training program will build upon previous training experiences either as a result of short-term research training or by other recent research activities that show promise but require more time than they have available given their usual activities. At least an 80% time commitment to research training is required.

Application Process

Submit the following application materials to:

Ms. Fran Addison, Research Administrator
Department of Neural and Pain Sciences
University of Maryland Dental School
650 W. Baltimore St., Suite 8 South
Baltimore, MD 21201-1586.
faddison@umaryland.edu

1. A letter of intent that includes a brief summary of the applicant's career path to date, including any research training and a description of current research interest. This summary should also describe your overall career goals (both short and long term), including how you plan to incorporate research training in your career. Finally, describe how this research training experience will meet your career goals.
2. A research plan with a clear hypothesis, indicating research aims and, if available, preliminary data, i.e., scientific abstract or perhaps a publication based on the project.
3. A letter from the primary mentor, providing a professional review of the proposed research with a commitment to the project.
4. A letter from the Chair, outlining the plans for the applicant’s career development that includes an understanding of the release time to be provided for research training and the specific hours per week released. An 80% time commitment is required for a full-time appointment.
5. A copy of your CV in the university format.
6. Documentation of approved or pending IRB or IACUC protocols.*

* An award will not be made until protocols are fully approved.