The success of the FIT Program continues to grow. To date, more than $2.4 million in new grants have been awarded to FIT attendees. Forty-six individuals have graduated from the FIT Program during the 3 years of its existence. A key factor in its success is the experience and willingness of the mentors to give of their time and talents.

The Research Institute is pleased to report that the 2011 FIT Program will be hosted at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Tucson. The 2011 FIT Program mentors are highly experienced NIH-funded researchers who will engage in a close mentoring-type relationship with attendees. The mentor team for 2011 is Barry Carter, Julie Banderas, John Cleary, Mary Ensom, Vicki Ellingrod, Susan Fagan, Reggie Frye, Mary Gerkovich, Gene Morse, Greg Stoddard, Lynda Welage, and Gary Yee.

The 2011 FIT Program brochure and application are posted at http://www.accpri.org/fit/. Applications close April 1, 2011. The FIT Program is supported through gifts to the Frontiers Fund. Please give generously to the Frontiers Fund on behalf of the FIT.