To apply, submit a 4-6 page letter of intent with the following information:

1. Description of candidate and commitment to research in women's health
2. Describe how the OHSU BIRCWH program will further the candidate's research career and ultimately impact women's health
3. Career development plan (including timeline)
4. Proposed Mentor if known and mentorship plan
5. Research Plan: specific aims, background, research design and methods (including timeline)
6. Biosketch of candidate and primary mentor (not included in page limit)

Applications will be reviewed and potential candidates selected to make a presentation to the OHSU BIRCWH selection committee. The presentation should expand upon the candidates application. Mentors are also asked to accompany the applicant and speak to the mentorship plan and departmental support of the candidate. All applicants selected for presentation are asked to have their department chair send  a letter directly  to BIRCWH Director Jeanne-Marie Guise, MD, MPH at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or BIRCWH Program Coordinator Christen O’Haire, PhD at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ensuring a commitment to protect 75% of scholar's time for research and agreements to the following: if appropriate, provision of space needed for candidates research, etc.