Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 travel reimbursement and early registration for the American Physiology Summit.
Deadline: Feb. 28
Questions? Contact: Michelle Gumz, PhD, Chair, APS Renal Section
Award Description
The Carl W. Gottschalk Distinguished Lectureship of the Renal Section recognizes a world-renowned scientist and engaging speaker who has made major contributions to understanding Renal physiological processes through state-of-the-art research.
Nominee's area(s) of research expertise do not need to be in renal physiology but should be of interest to Renal Section members.
Award Criteria
Nominations will be evaluated based on the quality, relevance and completeness of the submitted materials, with consideration given to nominees’ scholarly, professional or research experience.
Eligibility
Nominee must:
- Be an APS member in good standing with the Renal Section as their primary affiliation.
- Be nominated by an APS member.
The award is available by nomination only. Self-nominations are not permitted.
Nomination Requirements
A complete nomination must include:
- A nomination letter that includes a summary of the candidate’s contributions relevant to renal physiology (no more than two pages).
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae and publication list.
The Renal Section Carl W. Gottschalk Award Committee selects one recipient.
Conditions of the Award
The recipient must attend the Summit to deliver the lecture, accept the award, participate in the Renal Section’s Posters and Professors Reception and be recognized at the Renal Section banquet.
The awardee will also be invited and strongly encouraged to write a review to be published in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology.
Nominators are responsible for confirming the nominee can attend the Summit. The awardee is responsible for arranging their travel funding beyond the reimbursement provided as part of the award.
About Carl W. Gottschalk
Carl W. Gottschalk, MD, (1922-1997) was a physician-scientist who revolutionized renal physiology through innovative research techniques. He is known for his work using micropuncture techniques to study the kidney’s ability to concentrate urine and developing foundational theories that transformed the understanding of kidney function. His research provided crucial evidence that fundamentally changed how scientists view renal physiology.