ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION FORM
BMBH Emerging Scholars Program
Qualified applicants are invited to apply to participate in the sixth cohort of the BMBH Emerging Scholars Program. The BMBH Emerging Scholars Program will support a group of early career investigators examining brain aging among Black men.
Emerging Scholars will receive opportunities over the 18-month program to expand their research trajectories, connect with leading national scholars, and engage with local community organizations. A signature component of the Emerging Scholars Program is the annual BMBH Conference, which will also launch a Research Directory for Black men’s brain health.
Eligibility
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Demonstrated interest in expanding research in health disparities paradigms and Black men’s participation in brain health science
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Must be an early career scientist as defined in this program:
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A postdoctoral fellow, or
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An assistant professor within 10 years of academic appointment at an accredited university
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Available to attend 2027 and 2028 BMBH Conferences
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Available to participate in the virtual professional development workshops
Scholars Will Be Expected To
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Attend the 2027 & 2028 Black Men’s Brain Health Conferences.
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Attend the Cohort 6 Emerging Scholars Kick-off Webinar.
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Attend the 2027 and 2028 Emerging Scholars Preconference.
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Prepare an Individual Development Plan (with 5 scheduled follow-up reports).
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Submit a microgrant proposal to leadership.
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Participate in monthly meetings with mentors, including the submission of a written update of progress.
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Submit a bi-annual progress report.
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Attend 4 mandatory professional development workshops (90 minutes each).
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Participate in an annual check-in meeting with BMBH Principal Investigators.
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Develop a Specific Aims page.
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Develop a research project related to Black men’s brain health, including a poster to be presented at the 2028 BMBH Annual Conference.
Given the prioritization of local community partnerships at each BMBH conference, diverse scholars affiliated with institutions located near the Super Bowl site and who desire to fully engage with these local organizations throughout the program are strongly encouraged to apply.
The BMBH Conference and Emerging Scholars Program are committed to creating welcoming and supportive opportunities for participants across all aspects of our work as academics, administrators, and researchers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and geographic regions.
Application Process
PART 1: Complete the online application form at https://redcap.link/BMBHESPApp
PART 2: Upload the following documents:
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Curriculum Vitae or NIH Biosketch
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Letter of Support: This letter should come from the applicant’s Dept/Fellowship Chair articulating that the applicant will be allowed time to attend all program scheduled events and work on a research project specific to Black Men’s Brain Health
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Statement of Purpose: Explain your alignment with Black men’s brain health research (600 words). Please include the following:
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Your experiences in or contributions to the fields of aging, brain health, community-based methods, and/or health disparities. There should be an explicit focus on Black men.
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If the proposed topic is a new area of investigation, please explain how your previous research, training, or experience has led to your interest in Black men’s brain health.
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The specific objectives you hope to achieve from this scholar’s program and how they relate to your career objectives.
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Application Deadline: October 26, 2026
Notification of acceptance: November 30, 2026
Questions? Please contact: emergingscholars@mensbrainhealth.org
Virtual Information Sessions
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
Join here: https://jhjhm.zoom.us/j/4105028977
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST
Join here: https://jhjhm.zoom.us/j/4105028977
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