Education News and Announcements

18 Jun 2009 - Friends of the Semel Institute Research Fellowship Program 2009-2010 Application

The Friends of the Semel Institute is committed to helping develop the next generation of researchers on the mind and brain in health and disease. The Friends are pleased to announce the fourth year of fellowship funding to help young investigators build their careers. Applications are due by 12:00pm on Monday, July 6, 2009.
This program supports postdoctoral fellows who are conducting independent research in the basic or clinical sciences with an Institute Scientist as a mentor. The Friends Research Fellowship will provide support for fellow(s) with an ongoing research project on which the fellow is the lead investigator. Fellowship award amounts will be up to $35,000 and may support the fellow's salary and/or research related costs. Preference will be given to research projects which do not currently have adequate financial support, and where the award will enable the applicant to more rapidly, effectively, or completely conclude his or her research project and publish a first-authored manuscript. Applicants must currently hold an appointment as a research or clinical fellow in the Semel Institute devoting at least half-time to research.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be a research or clinical fellow devoting at least half time to research at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA
• Postdoctoral fellow is the lead investigator of an ongoing independent research project with an Institute Scientist as a mentor
• Strong preference is given to research projects, which do not currently have adequate financial support

Instructions:

Applicants must download the application form. A photocopy of this form is acceptable. The form must be typed or neatly printed, and submitted with the following materials:

• A one page synopsis of the research project (a detailed protocol may be submitted as well)
• A one-paragraph lay-language abstract
• A budget with one-paragraph budget justification
• Timeline for completion of the project
• Documentation of appropriate IRB or ARC submission
• A brief letter of support from mentor
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae

Application Process:

• Applications must be received by 12:00 pm, July 6, 2009. Applications received later than this date will not be reviewed
• Original application and materials plus four (4) copies must be submitted
• Notification of awards will be made on or about July 31, 2009
• Applicants will be asked to present updates on their research to the Board Members of the Friends and/or the Institute in general

For further information on this application process, or to submit an application, contact:

Lisa M. Weber
Program Manager
Office of Professional and Community Education
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA
Phone: 310.206.9299
Fax: 310.825.7642
Email: lweber@mednet.ucla.edu

20 Apr 2009 - Time to Update Department Course Catalogue and Submit Classroom Reservations for AY 2009-2010

Teaching Faculty, Please review your course(s) as listed in the last published Department Catalogue located on the Semel Website at: www.semel.ucla.edu/pdf/courses.pdf

To make changes for the 2009-2010 course catalogue, complete the Course Update Form. To reserve classroom space in either the Semel Institute or 300 Med Plaza, complete the Conference Room Reservation Form.

Please direct both forms to Carla Vera in the Office of Education by May 29thth (mail: C8-238, Semel or fax: 310.206-5637). Questions can be directed to her at 310.206.5110.

19 Mar 2009 - Nominations for the 2008-2009 Teaching Awards are now being accepted

Nominations for the 2008-2009 Teaching Awards are now being accepted. The initial deadline is March 31, 2009.

These awards are presented annually during Psychiatry Grand Rounds. Their purpose is to honor excellence in teaching, supervision, mentoring or related instructional activities in a number of categories designated below. Nominees for each award are selected for their ingenuity, clinical skill, innovation, availability, supportiveness, dedication, humanism, respect for diversity, improvement in the teaching process, and introduction of new important subjects.

Please go to www.psychiatry.ucla.edu/teachingaward for more information and download the nomination form.

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