Report on interdisciplinary research released
Interdisciplinary research is necessary to address complex problems that cut across traditional disciplines, but is often impeded at many institutions by policies on hiring, promotion, tenure, and resource allocation that favor traditional disciplines, says a new report from the National Academies. The report, "Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research," recommends steps that individuals and institutions can take to more effectively conduct, facilitate, and evaluate interdisciplinary research programs and projects. For more information, please visit http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309094356?OpenDocument.

Applicants needed for NIH fellowship
The National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center is seeking applications for a program that offers one-year clinical research training experiences for graduate level students in the health professions. The program is managed by the AAMC and the Association of Schools of Public Health, with support from the Ellison Medical Foundation. The fellowship program provides U.S. students the opportunity to experience mentored research training at NIH-funded research centers in developing countries such as Bangladesh, Botswana, Haiti, India, Mali, Peru, South Africa and Thailand. Applications for the term beginning July 2005 are due Jan. 7. For more information, visit http://www.aamc.org/overseasfellowship.