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MLA Medical Informatics Career Development Grant

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$1,500

deadline Due: January 31, 2027
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

MLA Medical Informatics Career Development Grant, with an application deadline in January, offers one award in the amount of $1500. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Medical Informatics Career Development Grant was established in 1997 by the Medical Informatics Section, now the Medical Informatics Caucus. It provides for a career development activity that will contribute to the advancement of the field of medical informatics. This grant may be used for MLA professional development opportunities offered through MEDLIB-ED that meet the grant criteria. The applicant must be a member of MLA; and have a master's of library science or equivalent degree have the potential to make significant contributions to medical informatics. The applicant may be either a recent graduate or a librarian with significant experience in health sciences libraries. It is preferred that the applicant: be a member of the Medical Informatics Caucus and update their MLA member profile page. Applicants may submit up to three letters of support and their proof of Medical Informatics Caucus membership, if applicable. The grant jury will assess the application and score points based on the statement of interest or information that shows active participation in the medical informatics field; ability or plan to contribute to medical informatics at institution; description of career development activity; and the applicant's need for financial support. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.
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