The Porter Physiology Development Program provides 1-2 year full-time graduate fellowships in programs leading to the Ph.D. (or D.Sc.) in the physiological sciences at U.S. institutions. The program is open to underrepresented ethnic minority applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories and are student members of the Society.
The fellowship provides
- An annual stipend equivalent to NIH predoctoral stipend levels. The stipend level is adjusted on an annual basis. See yearly application information in Resources below for updated information.
- Online professional development activities on networking skills and career development.
- Opportunities for K-12 outreach and other professional service.
Application deadline is January 15 for funding in September. To apply, read the yearly application information (see Resources below) and click on the “Apply Now” button below.
Please have transcripts mailed to:
APS Education Office
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
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2011 Application Information
This document contains details on eligibility, location of study, tenure, stipends, evaluation & selection, and condition of award.
Application Information for NEW Fellowship
This document contains guidelines for NEW Porter Fellowship applications.
Application Information for CONTINUING Fellowship
This document contains guidelines for RENEWAL Porter Fellowship applications (second year of funding).