New York State International Training & Research Program
Application Process
To Apply to NYS-ITRP:
Laboratory-Based Training
Applicants for a traineeship in laboratory-based training should submit the following items to Christine Geer:
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation:
- Two letters from institutional representatives
- One letter from the in-country contact
- A description of how the applicant intends to apply the skills and knowledge resulting from the research project to ongoing research in his/her home country upon re-entry. A description of the proposed research project (limit to 2 pages).
- A photocopy of the applicant’s transcript from a college or university of recognized standing.
- A letter from the U.S. mentor outlining and supporting the research project (may be submitted directly by the mentor to the Program Director).
- A signed Acknowledgement Form.
University-Based Training
Applicants for a traineeship to pursue a degree at the School of Public Health, University at Albany should forward a letter of referral from his/her in-country contact to Dana Turner.
- Part 1: Applying to the Fogarty Program
- Meet with in-country contact to discuss letter of interest/intent.
- Obtain letter of recommendation from in-country contact, or request in-country contact to correspond with a Program Director, by e-mail, telephone, or post.
- Submit letter of intent/letter of interest to Program Director (either Dr. Dale Morse or Dr. Jack DeHovitz).
- If possible, arrange to meet with Program Director during in-country recruitment visits.
- Make arrangements to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Make arrangements to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Interview with in-country partner contact in home country.
- Contact Dr. Morse or Dr. DeHovitz for a preliminary assessment of the proposed study program.
- Provide a letter of support from home institution.
- Provide a signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Part 2: Applying to SUNY Albany School of Public Health
- The Program Coordinator will advise on appropriate time and method to submit an application to the University.
Non-Degree Training Programs (Behavioral Research, Blood Safety, etc.)
To apply for non-degree training programs with NYS-ITRP, please contact Dana Turner.
Application Submission
For the laboratory-based training program, applications are received and reviewed by the selection committee throughout the year; trainees generally begin the program in the summer or fall.
For the university-based training program, applications are received and reviewed by the selection committee; trainees begin the program in the fall.
The above items, including a cover letter from the applicant indicating his/her reason(s) for pursuing a New York State International Fellowship, should be forwarded to the appropriate Program Coordinator at the following addresses:
Laboratory-Based Training:
Christine Geer
New York State Department of Health
Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute
120 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tel: 518-408-2063
Fax: 518-408-2147
Email: cmg06@health.state.ny.us
University-Based Training/Non-Degree Programs:
Dana Turner
STAR Program
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1240
Brooklyn, NY 11203 USA
Tel: 718-270-4571
Fax: 718-270-2440
Email: dana.turner@downstate.edu
