The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Research Laboratories announce the availability of the UNCF-Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships.  The goal of the fellowships is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical scientists. At least 10 UNCF-Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships awards will be made in 2006. Each award is up to a maximum of $85,000 and consists of a Fellowship Stipend of up to $70,000 for the award recipient and a Research Grant of up to $15,000. Apply on-line. All applications must be submitted on-line or postmarked by December 15, 2006.

The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Institute for Science Education announce the availability of the UNCF-Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships. The goal of the fellowships is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical scientists. At least 12 UNCF-Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship awards will be made in 2006. Each award is up to a maximum of $52,000 and consists of a Fellowship Stipend of up to $42,000 for the reward recipient and a Research Grant of up to $10,000. Apply on-line. All applications must be submitted on-line or postmarked by December 15, 2006.