Award Description
The American Physiology Society (APS) and the Goyal Family Charitable Foundation (GFCG) share the mission of advancing the study of gastrointestinal and liver physiology through the exchange of scientific ideas and creation of career development programs. Thanks to a grant from the GFCF and the Raj and Prem Goyal Fund, the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section is pleased to offer the Raj and Prem Goyal Translational Research Award.
This award, selected by the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section Award Committee, will be distributed to students or early-career physiologist in recognition of their promising translational research in gastrointestinal and liver physiology in relation to furthering the understanding of mechanism of disease. This award will be presented at the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section banquet during the American Physiology Summit. Four to five awards will be distributed annually, depending upon the volume and quality of applications received.
Eligibility
The applicants must:
- be an APS member in good standing;
- be a member of the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section; and
- be a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or assistant professor.
Criteria
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest
- PDF of abstract submitted to the American Physiology Summit
Applications are only accepted via online submission.
Award at a Glance
Award amount: $500, early registration reimbursement for the American Physiology Summit and complimentary admission to the Gastrointestinal & Live Physiology Section banquet.
Deadline: December 15
Questions? Contact: Melanie Gareau, PhD, Awards Chair, GIL Awards Committee
Who Can Apply: APS members affiliated with the Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology Section, graduate student or assistant professor level career stage.