The Parker B. Francis Fellowship provides research support to clinical and basic scientists embarking on careers in clinical, laboratory or translational science related to Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at a U.S. or Canadian university or research institution. The ideal candidate is one with evidence of strong aptitude in research and who is in transition from post-doctoral trainee to independent investigator. It is essential that there be evidence of accomplishment and proficiency in research. Few applicants who are just beginning research training and have only one or two research publications are funded.
About Parker B. Francis
Parker B. Francis, founder of the Puritan-Bennett Company, established a foundation bearing his name in 1951. Because Puritan-Bennett was a leading manufacturer of respiratory equipment and medical gases, the foundation provided grants to universities and research foundations to fund research in anesthesiology and related sciences. His sons assumed leadership of Puritan-Bennett after his death in 1957; with John B. Francis as Board Chair and Parker B. Francis III as President. Parker B. Francis III also established a separate foundation to fund his interests in education, and arts and cul... continue reading
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Parker B. Francis Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of Parker B. Francis Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program
- The Parker B. Francis Fellowship provides three years of funding. The budget year begins July 1 and ends June 30. The budget guidelines are included below. The total budget for individuals starting a PBF Fellowship in 2022 is $225,000 over three years or $75,000 per year.
- Allowable costs are restricted to the PBF Fellow’s salary plus fringe benefits and may include travel to a maximum of $2,000 per year. Any costs other than the Fellow’s salary support and travel allocation must be approved by the Scientific Director of the PBF Fellowship Program.
- Direct research project costs should be supported by the mentor’s research grants. Such grants are an essential part of the application as documentation of sufficient financial support to complete the fellow’s project.
- Indirect costs and equipment purchases are not allowed.
Parker B. Francis Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program Courses
Requirements for Parker B. Francis Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program Qualification
- Scientists holding a relevant doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., D.V.M., Dr. P.H.) who are embarking on a career in clinical, laboratory or translational science related to Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at a U.S. or Canadian university or research institution.
- A citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada or or holder of a Visa that spans the entire project period of the grant.
- A Ph.D. or other non-M.D. scientist no more than seven years beyond completion of their doctoral degree or an M.D. scientist no more than seven years beyond clinical training (i.e., residency, internship, clinical fellowship) at the time of application. Candidates with greater than seven years since the doctoral degree require approval for continued training from the Scientific Director of the PBF Fellowship Program.
- Applicants must be approved by their department to apply for the PBF Fellowship. Institutions may have no more than three Parker B. Francis Fellows in a single department at a given time, a department may submit nor more than two applications annually, and a mentor may sponsor only one application annually.
- Individuals are not eligible for a PBF Fellowship if, at the time of application, they are or have been principal investigator on an NIH K or R series research award or other nationally competitive research award at the comparable level.
- If a PBF Fellow receives an NIH K or Research Award or any nationally competitive grant at a similar level, at any point on or after the start date of the PBF award, the amount of the award will be changed per the Allowable Cost policy. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
- PBF Fellows are required to have at least 75 percent of their time available for research. Most successful candidates have two-to-five years of research experience and a minimum of two or three research publications at the time of fellowship application.
Application Deadline
October 10, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Parker B. Francis on www.francisfellowships.org to apply
