# Interdisciplinary Immunology Postdoctoral Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · 2020 · $378,117

## Abstract

The objective of the University of Iowa Immunology Postdoctoral Training Program is to produce outstanding
independent immunologist investigators who will make meaningful contributions to immunological sciences
through academic, biotechnology, public policy, or other relevant careers. The core of the program is a 90% time
commitment to an immunology research experience under the supervision of a preceptor who is an outstanding
immunology mentor with current external research funding. The program preceptors represent a broad range of
basic research areas in molecular and cellular immunology. These 35 faculty, assigned as Mentors or Associate
Mentors based on their postdoctoral training experience, represent 7 departments. They function within an
immunology community of well over 40 highly interactive immunology researchers. Sophisticated technologies
are accessible to all trainees through Core Laboratories and trainees are exposed to cutting edge research
technologies through formal interactions with our "technical consultants.” In addition to technical and operational
skills, specific emphasis is placed on advancing trainee professional development that includes management,
communication, leadership and teamwork. Trainees must hold a doctoral degree, such as an MD or PhD.
Candidates are sought by nationwide advertising and recruitment from preceptor laboratories, with specific effort
directed to discovering and recruiting women and underrepresented minorities. Application requires a project
description, statement of career goals, interview with the Admissions Committee and recommendation letters.
The main criterion for selection is the probability that the candidate will develop into a productive independent
immunology investigator. Trainee progress and career development are formally tracked by a tailored Career
Advisory Committee for each trainee and by the opportunities offered by the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars.
Trainees also are able to choose formal didactic and seminar courses from a rich immunology and molecular
biology curriculum. Formal training in Responsible Conduct of Research and new didactic courses in Rigor and
Reproducibility are madatory for all. Mentors also receive formal training designed to enhance their effectiveness
via participation in didactic workshops. Trainees attend weekly Immunology Seminars, presented by faculty and
by prominent guest immunologists, with whom they personally interact. Trainees are required to present their
work in this seminar series each summer. The grant supports attendance at one scientific meeting each year.
Trainees must submit at least one application for an individual fellowship in the for each year of funding. If this
application is not funded but progress is satisfactory, two years of research training are normally supported. For
a third year of support, candidates must compete with first year applicants. Support for five positions per year is
requested.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9950971
- **Project number:** 5T32AI007260-32
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- **Principal Investigator:** Noah Sullivan Butler
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $378,117
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1984-09-01 → 2024-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9950971

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9950971, Interdisciplinary Immunology Postdoctoral Training Program (5T32AI007260-32). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9950971. Licensed CC0.

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