The latest iteration of this program, Using Brain and Immune Imaging Innovations to Improve Human Health, seeks to "advance the application of imaging research to improve understanding of the brain, the immune system, and their interactions in health and disease." The Program supports pilot-testing of high-risk innovative hypotheses to "understand brain function and immune system function, and how these are altered in human conditions and diseases."

The current program consists of two tracks:
track A : to support conventional brain systems imaging of brain tissues (anatomical imaging of white or gray matter and measures of physiological functioning).
track B: to support the use of emerging cellular/molecular imaging technologies, either alone or in combination with conventional systems imaging techniques, of brain cells, or immune cells, or their interactions.

Track A: $100,000 (up to $200,000 if applicant has less than 2 R01s from the NIH)

Track B: up to $200,000

April 15, 2010 (approx)

MD, MD/PhD, PhD

Applicants must be at the Assistant Professor level or early in their Associate Professor career. Senior investigators will only be considered if they can convincingly demonstrate a new research direction. Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible.

Please be aware that this award was not offered in April 2009 and the foundation has not confirmed if it will be offered in April 2010.

Harvard University is the nominating institution for these awards. Therefore, the HMS Faculty Fellowship Committee will select HMS’ nominees and forward their applications to the Provost’s Office. Likewise, applications from HSPH and FAS will be submitted. A Committee appointed by the Provost’s Office will review all applications and select the University’s nominees.