FAQ
Faculty Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is NOT required for the HMS OCCE Faculty Fellowship.
Yes. However, it is imperative that the recommender indicate in the letter that they serve both roles. Also, it is imperative that the letter address all the requirements listed under both the “department head/division chief” and “mentor” categories.
Yes, submitting letters of recommendation from two mentors in addition to the letter of recommendation from the department head/division chief is fine.
The award is for salary and research support for the awardee (fellow) only. Indirect costs are not supported by this award.
The letter from the department head/division chief should indicate the promotion status.
An instructor or assistant professor, regardless of his/her years of appointment, is considered junior faculty, and, therefore, is eligible to apply.
Degree requirements are: MD, or PhD, DO, DMD, DDS, and ScD. There may be other doctoral degrees that are included as well.
To ensure the applicant’s eligibility to apply for the Faculty Fellowship, he/she should review their award guidelines and restrictions before applying for the HMS OCCE fellowship.
Discuss it with your mentor.
Yes.
They are due by Friday, June 5, 2026.
The HMS OCCE Faculty Fellowship start date is July 1, 2026.