Award Description
The American Physiological Society (APS) Gastrointestinal & Liver (GIL) Physiology Section New Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding investigator in the early stages of their career. Candidates should have made significant contributions to the area represented by the GIL Section.
Eligibility
The nominee must:
- Be an APS member in good standing.
- Hold the rank of assistant Professor or a comparable position in a research track at an academic institution or in industry (e.g., scientist, senior scientist, research investigator, etc.).
- Be nominated by one APS member.
Criteria
This award is by nomination only. Self-nominations are not permitted. The nomination package includes:
- APS member number.
- Curriculum vitae.
- One nomination letter by an APS member.
- URLs for three publications.
Applications with excess or incomplete materials will not be considered. Candidates will be judged on the overall quality of their publications and how the publications relate to the GIL Section. Candidates will also be judged on evidence of independence and promise (e.g., grant funding, peer review activities).
Optional
Nominators may also submit a PDF of their nominee’s American Physiology Summit abstract with the abstract number and first author's full name included. Abstract submission is optional but not required.
The awardee must attend the Summit to receive the award and is expected to give an oral presentation at the GIL Section Trainee Symposium.
Applications are only accepted via online submission.
Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus reimbursement of the early registration to the American Physiology Summit and complimentary admission to the GIL Section banquet.
Deadline: Jan. 9
Questions? Contact: Izumi Kaji, PhD, Chair, GIL Section Awards Committee