There are currently several openings for foreign MD or PhD graduates who wish to pursue research training in the US. Applicants should have a strong background in research.

Note: The application process is approximately 3-5 months long. Send your CV no earlier than 5 months before you are available to start. Once you have successfully interviewed and are offered a position, they are valid for 3 weeks only. If you do not accept within this time frame, the offer will become void.
We do not accept fellows with F1 visas. You must have a J1 or an H1B visa, be a permanent resident or a US citizen to qualify for the interview. We do not reimburse travel costs for interviews.

How do I apply?

To inquire about a fellowship position, please send your CV and a cover letter to:

Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD
Center for Molecular Imaging Research
Department of Radiology
CNY 149-5403
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, MA 02129

Phone: (617) 726-8226
Fax: (617) 726-5708
E-Mail: Weissleder@helix.mgh.harvard.edu

Please note that Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School require the following documents for the final application:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae, in English
• Three original letters of recommendation on letterhead stationery,
  in English, addressed to Dr. Weissleder
• A notarized copy of your medical degree,translated into English by a licensed translator such as: Translation Documentation Center www.eurasiacom.com
• Credentials must be evaluated by a licensed credential agency such as: Center for educational documentation www.cedevaluations.com or Educational International www.educationinternational.org
• An Exchange Visitor coming to a Partners Institution such as MGH-CMIR must be able to demonstrate financial support of at least $30,000 per year for an individual. Additional funding required per dependant: $36,000, $39,000, $40,000, $41,000, etc.
• Proof of funding must be presented via a bank statement or letter from funding agency/University. Letter must be in English or translated by a licensed translator.
• Proof of health insurance coverage for you and family members who are accompanying you
• A completed application form for MGH research fellowships