BI INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP

1. Written Statements: Each applicant is required to submit ALL of the three (3) following statements.

a)  A written statement addressing why you are interested in the BI Innovation Fellowship and how the opportunity will help you develop personally and professionally. Responses should be limited to 500 words or less.

b)  A written statement that addresses one (1) of the following prompts. Responses should be limited to 500 words or less.

i) If selected, how will you directly contribute to the success of the BI Innovation Fellowship?

ii) Describe something interesting about yourself that is not reflected on your resume. How will that contribute to your success in the BI Innovation Fellowship Program?

iii) Outside the scope of your research where you had to problem-solve and demonstrate leadership. Who was involved? What happened? How did you exhibit leadership?

c)  A written statement that integrates and highlights your commitment to DEI and your DEI professional development experiences. Responses should be limited to 250 words or less.

2. CV

3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

4. Application Submission

Applications and Letters of Recommendation need to be submitted to [email protected] by April 30, 2024.

Selected applicants will be invited for interviews with the program Selection Committee. Notice of application decisions will be made in mid-June. Fellowships will begin on August 1.

The Biointerfaces Institute (BI) at the University of Michigan (U-M) provides a new blueprint for biomedical research that encourages out-of-the-box thinking, drives innovation, accelerates the path from basic research to real-world health outcomes, while serving as an ideal training site for the next generation of scientists and thought leaders. Designed to break down disciplinary silos and promote continual collaboration between scientists, engineers and clinicians, BI is home to 32 research groups comprised of more than 400 students and researchers from the School of Dentistry, the College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy, collocated in over 56,000 square foot of dedicated, state-of-the-art facilities. BI provides some of the most diverse research environments at U-M. Many grad students, postdocs, visiting scholars from various departments and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty with all backgrounds are welcomed and contributing to high-impact research. We believe that each individual possesses a unique talent that needs to be fostered and highlighted.

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top natiional public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/