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Applications Sought for Pinn Scholars Program

March 8, 2023 by jta6n@virginia.edu

Vivian Pinn, MD

Vivian Pinn, MD

The Pinn Scholars program for 2023 is accepting applications. The program supports and rewards mid-career research faculty whose scientific expertise and productivity, mentorship, and service, have resulted in significant contributions to the School of Medicine and the greater research community.

The program is named in honor of Dr. Vivian Pinn, an early African American graduate of the UVA School of Medicine, who served as associate director for research on women’s health at the NIH and was the inaugural director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health.  The Pinn Scholars program is limited to full-time faculty members, who at the date of nomination, hold the rank of Associate Professor (tenure optional) or have held the rank of Professor for not more than 3 years at the time of nomination.

Please note the deadline to submit application documentation is April 10, 2023.  See the guidelines for applying on the Office for Research website. The application process requires nomination letters as well as a short research proposal to be performed with research funds provided with the award.

Scholars will be announced by the end of May, 2023.

Filed Under: Call for Nominations, Faculty