Award Description
The American Physiology 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 meritorious contributions to the area represented by the GIL Section.
Eligibility
The applicant 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, sr. scientist, research investigator, etc.).
- Be nominated from one regular 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.
Optional
Applicants may also submit a PDF of their American Physiology Summit abstract with the abstract number and first author's full name included. Abstract submission is optional, but not required.
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 for independence and promise (e.g., grant funding, peer review activities).
Although this is not an abstract-based award, awardees are expected to attend the American Physiology Summit and make an oral presentation at the GIL 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: January 15
Questions? Contact: Izumi Kaji, PhD, Chair, GIL Section Awards Committee
Who Can Apply: APS members at the assistant professor level.