Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000 honorarium, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit.
Application deadline: Jan. 16
Questions? Contact: APS Community Engagement Department
Award Description
The Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award, established by the Trainee Advisory Committee in 2008, honors an early-career member—such as a post-doctoral fellow, assistant professor or equivalent—who has made outstanding contributions to the physiology community. The recipient also demonstrates dedication and commitment to advancing the broader goals of the discipline.
This award is contingent upon funding. Final selection of the award recipient will be made by the Trainee Advisory Committee. This award is presented at the American Physiology Summit. The awardee must attend the Summit to accept this award. The award cannot be delayed.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- Be an APS member for at least two consecutive years.
- Not be above the rank of assistant professor or equivalent in government, industry or medicine.
- May not be a current member of the Trainee Advisory Committee.
Former members of committee may not apply for the award in the year directly following their term end date.
Applicants who are postdoctoral fellows must provide confirmation from their research advisor or department chair that travel funds to Summit will be available.
Criteria
The application package includes:
- Curriculum vitae
- A one-page letter written by the applicant stating the basis for the application with a synopsis of the applicant's specific contributions to the physiology community and evidence related to the criteria. Examples of service appropriate for consideration include, but are not limited to, active participation in:
- Professional society committees (e.g., APS, Society for Neuroscience, American College of Sports Medicine, etc.)
- Undergraduate or graduate education activities.
- Advocacy efforts for public policy.
- Educational programs targeted at promoting participation of diverse groups in physiology professions.
- National Postdoctoral Association or Graduate Student Association.
- Outreach programs such as Brain Awareness Week.
- Specific service activities within the nominee's department, program or university.
- Two letters of recommendation written by people who are familiar with the substantive contributions of the applicant to professional service.
Applications are only accepted via online submission.
Additional Resources
Don't forget to check out the current and past awardees.