The A. Marilyn Sime Faculty Research Fellowship was created to support faculty who are committed to conducting research in the field of integrative health and medicine. In creating the fellowship, Dr. Sime understood that:
- Integrative Health and Medicine is a relatively new area of inquiry.
- Federal funding is limited and competitive.
- To successfully compete for federal funding, preliminary or pilot data is generally required.
The intent is to provide protected time up to .50 for a period of 2 years with the hope that by the end of the fellowship, extramural funding will have been attained to sustain the fellow’s research trajectory. This innovative program is based on a strategy of identifying and investing in faculty with high potential for developing successful research careers. Fellows hold an appointment within the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing as well as their home department, if applicable. Center faculty as well as other University of Minnesota tenure and tenure-track faculty are eligible to apply. Non-tenure track faculty will also be considered.
Application process:
To apply for the A. Marilyn Sime Faculty Research Fellowship Program, please submit the following materials to Pamela Cherry by May 15, 2025:
- A 3-5 page description of your long-term research goals as well as what you hope to accomplish during the 2-year fellowship program. Please be specific in describing the research you will be conducting and sources of potential funding for your research.
- Describe your mentoring team within and beyond the University of Minnesota.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letters of support from a division head or department chair, and a colleague who can describe your research potential in the area of integrative health and medicine.
Pamela Cherry
University of Minnesota
Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
MMC 505
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 651-353-6344
Email: [email protected]