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The International Myeloma Society (IMS) Career Development Award 2027 aims to advance the academic careers of young researchers working in the field of plasma cell disorders by fostering collaboration among institutions and providing training in a research environment different from that of their home institution.
Funding is provided for one-year fellowships of up to 75,000 USD. The recipient receives a free one-year IMS membership. The host institution must be different from the home institution and provide a substantial change in the research environment.
Requirements
The researcher must be working in the field of multiple myeloma and must also meet the requirements related to professional experience and mobility.
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Degree: MD (Medicine) or PhD (Doctorate). Candidates currently pursuing a doctoral degree focused on plasma cell disorders will also be considered.
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Career stage: You should not yet be an independent researcher.
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Future career path: You must intend to pursue a career in the field of plasma cell disorders.
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Previous funding: Applicants must not have received funding from the U.S. NIH or its international equivalent.
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Employment Relationship with the Host Institution: You cannot already have an employment contract with the laboratory that will host you.
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Change of institution: The research must be conducted at an institution other than the researcher’s home institution and involve a substantial change in the research environment. Changes between laboratories within the same institution or between laboratories located in the same metropolitan area are not permitted.
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IMS Membership: The principal investigator at the home institution or the host institution must be an IMS member.
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Limit per laboratory: Each host laboratory may submit a maximum of one application per cycle.
We especially encourage nominations of women and members of underrepresented minorities.
How to apply
The application must be completed in English. The following documentation is required:
- Official application form. It must be completed and approved by the institution.
- Research proposal, bibliographic references, the candidate’s resume, letters of support from the home institution and the host laboratory, and a budget and justification.
Applications are submitted through the IMS Grant Management System
The call for applications for 2027 is now open, and the deadline is January 29, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (EST) (the deadline corresponds to 5:59 a.m. on January 30, 2027, Spanish peninsular time).