• MDS-ES Grow Together in Clinical-Science Pilot Program Application Form

  • Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
    Program Period: January - December 2027

  • Program Overview
    The MDS-ES Grow Together in Clinical-Science Pilot Program aims to foster long-term collaboration between clinical and basic science trainees in movement disorders through mentorship, exchange visits, and translational project development.

    Applicants must apply as a pair, consisting of:
    - One Clinical Resident (MD)
    - One Basic Science Trainee (PhD Student or Postdoctoral Fellow – 1st year)

    Selected participant pairs will complete a collaborative translational project under the guidance of a senior MDS-ES mentor. Each accepted pair will receive a grant of up to $3,000 USD to support travel costs associated with institutional exchange visits.

  • Clinical Resident Applicant Information

  • Residency Start Date*
     - -

  • Basic Science Trainee Applicant Information

  • Position Type*
  • PhD Start Date*
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  • PhD Completion Date*
     - -

  • Translational Project Proposal

  • PROJECT OVERVIEW

    In the fields below, please provide additional information on the project, expected outcomes, and exchange visits.

  • Project Summary - Response (maximum 750 words)
    Provide a brief summary of the proposed translational project, including rationale and work plan.

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  • Expected Outcomes - Response (maximum 250 words)
    Please describe anticipated outcomes of the project. Examples may include: Abstract submission, Pilot data generation, Grant development, Manuscript preparation, New translational collaboration, etc

  • 0/250

  • Exchange Visits and Travel Plan - Response (Maximum 1,000 words)
    Outline proposed exchange activities and milestones  

    Include the following information in your response:

    • Clinical Exposure for Basic Science Trainee
      (e.g., anticipated clinical observations and learning objectives.)
    • Laboratory/Research Exposure for Clinical Resident
      (e.g., anticipated laboratory methods, scientific techniques, or research experiences)
    • Frequency of Travel/Anticipated Number of Exchange Visits
    • Project milestones and anticipated outcomes
  • 0/1000

  • Mentor Information

    Mentors should not be from the same institution as either participant

  • If no mentor is proposed, the Program Oversight Sub-Committee will assign an appropriate mentor, and the applicants will complete the mentor engagement plan as an addendum to the application.

  • Have you identified a senior MDS-ES Project mentor?*

  • Proposed MDS-ES Mentor Information
    Provide the contact information and rationale for your proposed project mentor. 

    Mentor Engagement Plan - Response (maximum 250 words)
    Describe how mentor interactions will support project development.

    Examples: Virtual meetings, clinical or laboratory visits (no additional funding provided), Scientific guidance, Publication support, Grant mentorship, etc.



     

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