Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 in travel expense reimbursement, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit and a complimentary ticket to the WEH Section luncheon.
Deadline: July 1
Questions? Contact: Meena S. Madhur, MD, PhD, Chair, WEH Section
Award Description
The American Physiological Society (APS) Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis (WEH) Section’s most prestigious award is the Ernest H. Starling Distinguished Lectureship. This lecture is awarded annually to an APS member recognized for exceptional contributions and lifelong dedication to water and electrolyte homeostasis research.
About Ernest H. Starling
Ernest H. Starling, FRS (1866-1927) was a British physiologist who formulated Starling's law of the heart and described the forces governing fluid movement across capillary membranes. His work on capillary dynamics and the balance between hydrostatic and oncotic pressures directly explains how the body maintains water and electrolyte homeostasis by regulating fluid distribution between blood vessels and tissues.
Eligibility
The nominee must be:
- An APS member who has made significant and meritorious contributions to water and electrolyte homeostasis research.
Criteria
This award requires nomination by an APS member. Self-nominations are not permitted. The nomination package includes:
- Nomination letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments.
- Nominee’s curriculum vitae.
The WEH Steering Committee selects the recipient as a representative of the best within the discipline. The awardee will be recognized at the American Physiology Summit, where they will give a lecture on their research during a section-sponsored session.
Applications are only accepted via online submission.