Dean Franklin Young Investigator Award - Sponsored by Harvard Bioscience

Award Description

The Dean Franklin Young Investigator Award, established by Harvard Bioscience, recognizes Franklin’s role in the development of instrumentation to monitor physiological function in conscious research animals. Franklin’s original research concepts continue to serve as the inspiration behind many of Harvard Bioscience’s most technologically advanced physiological monitoring systems developed for today’s nonclinical research.

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Award Criteria  

This applicant should be pursuing in vivo physiological research and in the process of establishing an independent laboratory.    

Eligibility

Applicant must:

• Have been an APS member for at least two consecutive years.  
• Be a postdoctoral scientist or early career professional.

Application Requirements 

A complete application must include:

• A description of the current or proposed research program, emphasizing its alignment with the purpose and goals of the award (up to three pages).   
• A one-page description of how the DSI Starter Kit will be used to support your research program.  
• A one-page description of the applicant’s career development plan and path towards research independence. 
• The applicant's current Nation Institutes of Health style Biosketch.  
• A list of current and pending grant support not included in applicant's biosketch.
• A copy of abstract(s) submitted for presentation at the Summit. 
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant's department chair, administrator, or mentor. 
• A letter of support addressing the strength and significance of the applicant’s research program. 

Submit an Application

APS members may apply through the application portal. The Awards and Honors Committee reviews all applications. 

Condition of the Award

The award recipient must attend the Summit to accept the award.