How to Apply - Application Procedures

Applicants must use the 2012 Application to apply for the A.P. Giannini Medical Research Fellowship. The application form is available online. Click here to download a Microsoft Word formatted copy of the application, or click here to download a PDF formatted copy of the application.

Candidates should work closely with their prospective supervisor and grants officer to prepare the application in advance of the deadline to avoid errors and omissions.

The Foundation must receive all applications and letters of reference for the 2012 Fellowship Program is no later than 2 p.m. (PST) on Monday, November 7, 2011. The Foundation will not consider applications submitted by email, fax or after the due date and time.

Three Letters of Reference

The Foundation requires three Letters of Reference from individuals (other than the prospective mentor-principal investigator) who are familiar with the candidate’s work during the past three years.

Referees may include professors, supervisors or collaborators who can comment on the candidate’s scientific background and training, achievements and ability to contribute to the field of research.

One of the three referees for candidates with a PhD degree must be the doctoral thesis advisor. Candidates with an MD degree should ask for a letter from their Chief Resident or someone equivalent.

If referees prefer, they may send their letters directly to the A.P. Giannini Foundation in a PDF file format at

Candidates are responsible to ensure that the Foundation receives all Letters of Reference by the November 7, 2011 deadline.

2012 APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
(PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS)

The completed application includes one copy of the following documents.

The 2012 Application Form.
Candidates must use the 2012 Application Form to apply to the 2012 Fellowship Program.

Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography of Publications.
Please do not send copies of published articles, colored photographs or other visuals.

Non-technical Statement (Not to exceed 200 words).
A brief title and description of the proposed research for non-scientific audience.

Significance of the Proposed Research (Not to exceed one page).
Describe the practical application of the research beyond the laboratory and the potential to help advance the translation of basic biomedical sciences into new treatments, preventions and cures for human diseases and contribute to the alleviation of human suffering.

Technical Statement of the Proposed Research (Not to exceed five pages, excluding bibliography).
Outline the significance of the research problem, the hypotheses, methodology, expected results and the dates when the research will begin and be completed.

Curriculum Vita of Prospective Mentor-Principal Investigator (Not to exceed two pages).
List of public and private of research grants and institutional funding.

Letter of Endorsement from the Prospective Mentor-Principal Investigator
Prospective mentors should comment on the significance of the candidate's proposed research and research potential, They should state their willingness to accept and supervise the candidate if awarded a fellowship; guarantee the fellow adequate laboratory space, equipment and supplies; and reimburse an out-of-state candidate for travel expenses to California for an interview.

All applications and reference letters should be sent to:

John and Ken Blum, Administrative Directors A. P. Giannini Foundation 57 Post Street, Suite 510 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-2966