International Early-career Physiologist Travel Awards

Award Description

The International Early-career Physiologist (IECP) Travel Awards support graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members who live and work outside the United States. Sponsored by the APS International Committee, the awards help offset travel expenses incurred while attending the American Physiology Summit to present research. APS awards up to 12 travel awards of up to $1,500 each annually.

Award Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the submitted materials and the applicant’s potential for success as an early-career physiologist.

Reviewers will consider:

• The quality and significance of the submitted abstract, including the research aims or hypothesis, methodology, results, conclusions and overall scientific impact.
• The applicant's biosketch, including career goals, publications, presentations, awards and other professional accomplishments relative to career stage.
• The applicant’s role in the research and their potential to benefit from participation in the American Physiology Summit. 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be an APS member.
• Live and work outside the United States.
• Be studying for a doctoral degree or have received a doctoral degree within the past seven years.
• Hold a rank no higher than assistant professor or equivalent.

Application Requirements 

A complete application must include: 

• An abstract submitted to the American Physiology Summit as the presenting author (first author or senior author).  
• A PDF of the abstract submitted to the Summit. 
• A letter of support describing the applicant’s role in the research presented in the abstract.
• A biosketch in NIH or NSF format. 

Conditions of the Award

Recipients must:

• Attend and present their research at the Summit.
• Deliver a two-minute elevator speech during the meeting, if invited by the International Committee.

Individuals may receive a maximum of two IECP travel awards. Applications are reviewed and rated by the APS International Committee. Awards cannot be deferred and are contingent upon funding. 

Award recipients will be recognized at the Summit, and award funds will be distributed electronically after the meeting.