Radiology Academic Council - GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF) Program

Radiology Academic Council
GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF) Program

Date: A two-year program; application deadline is January 16, 2009
Location: Various locations for annual retreat.
Sponsoring Organization: AUR

Description:
A two-year, $140,000, radiology research fellowship for junior faculty members in academic radiology departments in the U.S. or Canada. Each year, three or four individuals are selected, from among board-certified academic radiologists, based on the strength of their commitment to research careers; the quality, creativity and vision of the proposed research projects; and the continuing support provided by their institutions. The GERRAF program includes a strong mentoring component. Each sponsoring institution is required to provide at least three mentors/preceptors to help the Fellow succeed. Further, every Fellow is assigned a personal mentor from the Board of Review who works with him/her throughout the fellowship. Independent advice and mentoring during the application process is available from former GERRAF recipients through the Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research. Additionally, mentoring is facilitated by frequent contacts throughout the GERRAF year, beginning at the annual meeting of the Association of University Radiologists where senior Fellows report on their research activities at a special "GERRAF Scientific Session" and new Fellows present their research plans at the "GERRAF Breakfast." In addition to individual contacts between Fellows and their personal Board of Review mentors, an expanded group of the Board mentors conducts thorough project reviews with Fellows via individual teleconferences each autumn. The major mentoring activity of the year is the mid-winter GERRAF Annual Retreat, held at various locations.