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##  Faculty Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

 



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###    Can a non-U.S. citizen OR a non-permanent resident apply for the fellowship?  expand\_more  

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is NOT required for the HMS OCCE Faculty Fellowship.

 

 



###    If my department head or division chief is also my mentor, will one letter of recommendation be sufficient?  expand\_more  

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.

 

 



###    If I have two mentors for my project, may I submit letters of recommendation from both of them?  expand\_more  

Yes, submitting letters of recommendation from two mentors in addition to the letter of recommendation from the department head/division chief is fine.

 

 



###    What is covered in the Fellowship award?  expand\_more  

The award is for salary and research support for the awardee (fellow) only. Indirect costs are not supported by this award.

 

 



###    Does the applicant need to submit proof that they are being promoted from clinical/research fellow to instructor?  expand\_more  

The letter from the department head/division chief should indicate the promotion status.

 

 



###    If the applicant has been an instructor/assistant professor for over 10 years, does this mean that they are no longer eligible?  expand\_more  

An instructor or assistant professor, regardless of his/her years of appointment, is considered junior faculty, and, therefore, is eligible to apply.

 

 



###    Is the doctoral eligibility requirement specific to certain degrees?  expand\_more  

Degree requirements are: MD, or PhD, DO, DMD, DDS, and ScD. There may be other doctoral degrees that are included as well.

 

 



###    If the applicant currently holds a “K”, “R”, or “T” award, is he/she eligible to apply for the fellowships?  expand\_more  

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.

 

 



###    How do I know if my work is categorized as clinical and/or translational research?  expand\_more  

Discuss it with your mentor.

 

 



###    Are applicants conducting international research eligible to apply?  expand\_more  

Yes.

 

 



###    When are the letters of recommendation due?  expand\_more  

They are due by Friday, June 5, 2026.

 

 



###    What is the start date for the Fellowship?  expand\_more  

The HMS OCCE Faculty Fellowship start date is July 1, 2026.