John F. Perkins Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award

Award Description

John F. Perkins Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award supports APS members seeking to expand their research skills and career trajectory. Funding is intended to enhance long-term career potential through targeted skill development

The award provides up to $20,000 to:

• Support early-career members pursuing specialized training.
• Enable established researchers to develop new skills or retrain in emerging research areas.

The award does not provide reimbursement for indirect costs, salary support, daily per diem or participant compensation. Funds must be used within one year of the award date.

Please note: The awardee is expected to attend the American Physiology Summit for the award presentation and is responsible for securing their own travel support. The award is contingent upon funding and may not be deferred to future years. Individuals may receive this award once.  

Applications submitted for the June 27 deadline must request funding for career enhancement activities beginning after Aug. 1. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  

As a condition of the award, successful applicants must complete a short survey on the outcomes of their career enhancement activity three to five years after completion. The award must also be acknowledged in any publications resulting from the funded activity.  

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be APS members in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive years at the time of application. U.S. residency is not required. 
• Hold a rank equivalent to assistant professor or above.

Criteria

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• A detailed description (not to exceed three pages) of the proposed research project and/or of the course(s) to be attended. Detailed course outlines are acceptable.
• A description (not to exceed three pages) of the applicant's current research program, highlighting how the proposed research project or course(s) will enhance their research and strengthen their ability to obtain future funding.
• Documentation of appropriate approvals by institutional oversight committees (e.g., IRB, IACUC), or proof of exemption, for any research or educational project involving human participants or animals.
• A budget justification for the requested funds (not to exceed $20,000). Provide specific cost details, including partial travel expenses where applicable. Quotes must be included for any products or equipment purchased from vendors. Failure to include required quotes may affect the amount of funding awarded.
• A list of current and pending research support.
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant's department chair or equivalent.
• A letter of support from the host laboratory agreeing to the proposed research program (not required if funding is requested to attend a course).
• A biosketch (not to exceed five pages) for the chief of the host laboratory (not required if funding is requested to attend a course).
• A detailed curriculum vitae.

All applications must be submitted in full by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications are only accepted via online submission.

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