Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus early registration for the American Physiology Summit.
Application deadline: Dec. 9
Questions? Contact: APS Community Engagement Department
Award Description
The Neural Control & Autonomic Regulation (NCAR) Section New Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding researcher in the early stages of their career who has made significant contributions to the areas of research represented by the section.
Award Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the quality, completeness, and relevance of the submitted materials as well as how effectively they demonstrate alignment with the award’s purpose and objectives.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be an APS member in good standing with NCAR Section primary affiliation.
- Be an early-career investigator at the assistant professor level or hold an equivalent position in a non-academic sector or industry.
Application Requirements
A complete application must include:
- A curriculum vitae, including honors and awards, professional appointments, grant support, publications and teaching activities.
- A letter of recommendation from an APS member that summarizes the applicant’s scientific contributions and accomplishments, plus highlights the applicant’s qualifications and endorses them for the award.
The NCAR Section Awards Committee selects one recipient each year.
Conditions of the Award
Awardees must accept the award at the American Physiology Summit and attend the NCAR Section banquet. Recipients are responsible for funding their travel.