UCSF-Stanford CERSI Scholars Program

Overview

The UCSF-Stanford CERSI Scholars Program is an opportunity for academic trainees to explore regulatory science and build their professional network by participating in regulatory science activities. Those selected as CERSI Scholars shall remain as Scholars for two years, after which the funding will no longer be available to the Scholar. They will then submit a brief statement about how the funds helped facilitate their scholarship.

Program Requirements

Those selected as CERSI Scholars will receive an award of $2,500 for research and regulatory science-related education expenses that may be used for up to two years. These funds can be reimbursed for expenses including but not limited to research supplies (e.g., data acquisition costs, laboratory supplies/equipment, statistical software purchase), scientific meeting travel and accommodations, and journal publication fees. Expenses must follow University of California policies and receipts are required. CERSI Scholars may also attend UCSF-Stanford CERSI events for free, including the CERSI Bayesian Thinking in Clinical Research Course and Immersion Course in Drug Discovery, Drug Development, and Regulation.

CERSI Scholars will be asked to participate in various CERSI activities throughout their scholarship, including the annual CERSI Innovations in Regulatory Science Summit. They may meet with various FDA visitors, give presentations at some of our events, attend webinars and events hosted by FDA OMHHE and other Centers/offices, and participate in networking activities with CERSI Scholars from other institutions. Scholars will also be required to submit a progress report and budget status report describing their progress and explaining how they used the funds.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible, applicants must be registered professional/graduate students in good standing or postdoctoral fellows (including clinical fellows) at UCSF or Stanford University at the time the application is submitted. Scholars will be selected by UCSF-Stanford CERSI faculty. The following are required for a complete application:

1. Applicant Information including full name, highest degree obtained, degree-granting institution, current title, institutional affiliation, email address, cell phone number, and complete mailing address.
2. Statement of interest (500 words maximum) describing their interest in regulatory science, how the CERSI Scholars Program can help their careers, and how they plan to implement the funds. Applicants should also describe their commitment to community service.
3. Curriculum vitae (5 page maximum)
4. Names of three references with contact information.

Five CERSI Scholars will be selected based on their interest in regulatory science, community service, and academic scholarship (e.g., research productivity, etc.).
 

Timeline

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by UCSF-Stanford CERSI faculty.

Contact

Please email [email protected] with any questions.