Lemann Foundation Cardiovascular Research Postdoctoral Fellowship

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a scientific, clinical and academic stronghold with a long history of firsts. Our culture promotes excellence in patient care, teaching and research and affords an exceptional environment for research training and participation in exciting advances in research. Lemann Fellows have worked in the research groups directed by Drs. Croce, Di Carli, Edelman, Everett, Garcia-Cardeña, T. Gaziano, Libby, Mehra, Morrow, Pfeffer, Pradhan, Ridker, Sabatine, Seidman, Solomon, and Taqueti.

Our Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty 

This fellowship will support full time research training in cardiovascular research for physicians or medical scientists who have a commitment from their home institution and convincing possibilities for developing a research career upon return to Brazil. The research opportunities span basic laboratory science through translational, epidemiologic, and large-scale clinical trial studies.

Eligibility requirements are as defined below. An important part of the selection process is the clear and express official commitment of a Brazilian institution with a research infrastructure to provide a position for the candidate after his or her return to Brazil and provide support for cardiovascular research, including, if possible, protection of a portion of his or her professional effort exclusively for research. The candidate him or herself must demonstrate a commitment to research, also presented in an official statement of experience and career goals.

• Applicants must meet these requirements to be eligible for this Fellowship:
• Either  a). Physicians (MD) having undertaken a residency in internal medicine, cardiology, or an allied specialty.
• Or  b). Scientists with a PhD or equivalent degree in cardiovascular or related research.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated involvement and commitment to cardiovascular research. Early career researchers will be given priority. This program is intended for postdoctoral research training of early career candidates whose applications will be given strong preference. It is not intended to provide support for sabbatical experiences for established individuals.
• Candidates who have not already trained in the United States will receive preference.

• Curriculum vitae of the candidate.
• Letter from a Brazilian institution with a research infrastructure indicating commitment to the candidate's career, including steps that will be taken to support their research, such as providing financial resources and facilities for research, and protecting time for the candidate to perform research upon return to Brazil.
• A personal statement by the candidate describing their interest in and any experience with cardiovascular research and how the Lemann Fellowship would help advance his or her career.
• Three letters of reference.

• Download the application form
• The documents required for the application should be scanned and submitted as PDFs with the application form.
• Only applications written in English will be accepted, and must be sent electronically by e-mail: dlynn@bwh.harvard.edu and received by 17:00 on November 30, 2024.
• For further information, contact David Lynn at: dlynn@bwh.harvard.edu.

The selection process will be conducted by a Committee of faculty members of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiovascular Division chaired by Professor Peter Libby.

The Fellowship will be managed and administered by the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital in coordination with Harvard Medical School. The Fellow will be provided with a benefit package including health insurance from Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Interviews may be arranged after the application deadline of November 30, 2024.

Face to face, Zoom, or FaceTime.

Please note that the candidate will need to be responsible for travel, accommodations, and other expenses.