The Education Scientific Assembly (ESA) of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science announces the competition for CLS/CLT student research papers and case studies. Student Research Papers should address scientific as well as applicable educational, technical, administrative, consulting, and management studies. Case Studies should address any unusual, interesting, and unique manifestation of a disease etiology, pathology, clinical syndrome, complications and prognosis known or unknown.
EligibilityResearch Paper: Student must be a current ASCLS member and have been enrolled in a NAACLS accredited CLS/CLT program at the time the research was conducted.Case Studies: Student must be a current ASCLS member and presently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited CLS/CLT program. Case Studies should be from actual patient cases and address any unusual, interesting, and unique manifestation of a disease etiology, pathology, clinical syndrome, complications and prognosis known or unknown.
AwardsResearch paper: Travel expenses to the ASCLS national meeting. Paid expenses include airfare, registration, and single room for the duration of the meetingCase Study: $500 cash award.
ConditionsThe student winning the research paper award will present their paper during the ASCLS national meeting. The student awards will be presented at the awards ceremony during the ASCLS national meeting.Students can also submit their papers/cases to the journal Clinical Laboratory Science to be reviewed for publication.Research papers/cases will be judged according to guidelines in Instructions to Authors for the journal Clinical Laboratory Science. Failure to follow guidelines will result in rejection from judging.Review of the paper/case will be anonymous. Designated representatives of the ESA will review papers/cases. Reviewers are expected to disqualify themselves if a paper/case is from their institution or there is a conflict of interest. Reviewers should abstain from grading if the subject is outside the reviewer(s) area of expertise. Authors will be notified by mail of awards soon after the review process. Date and time of research paper presentation will be included in the notification letter.Papers/cases that are not dated by the deadline will be rejected without review and the submitter(s) will be notified.By May 1: * Fax one signed copy of the application cover sheet to Joan Polancic, ASCLS Director Education at 303-904-8933. Click here to print a MS-Word file of the cover sheet. * Email one copy of the research paper or case study (Word or Word Perfect format) to joanp@ascls.org. Include the research paper or case study title, author name, and institution address on the paper's coversheet.DeadlineMay 1Send to:Joan PolancicASCLS Director of Educationfax: 303-904-8933joanp@ascls.orgCriteria for Judging Research PapersResearch papers will be judged according to guidelines in Instructions to Authors. Click here to print a MS-Word copy of Instructions to Authors.Basis of Grading Scale: 1. Overall assessment of the investigation’s applicability and inherent value to CLS practitioners. 2. The validity of the author’s conclusion in reference to the hypothesis of problems, statistical findings, and their level of significance. 3. Organization of the paper. 4. Adherence to format in published instructionsCriteria for Grading a Case StudyCase studies will be judged according to guidelines in "Instructions to Authors." Scientific Merit * Case demonstrates extensive study of the subject (population), a valuable contribution to Clinical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Technology profession, allied health education, health care, and medicine. * Case represents uncommon disease condition, outcome of disease, unusual complications, education or management outcome and/or methodology. * Case study is clearly and thoughtfully organized, ideas well defined and comprehensive. * Interpretation of the case is presented sufficiently with implications for its relevance for clinical application or valuable contribution to the clinical laboratory science practice and profession.Format and Presentation * Writing shows good clarity, broad and precise vocabulary attuned to the scientific discipline and correct grammatical usage. * Patient history and disease condition and/or new innovative practice are described. * Main outcome measurements reflect the impact of achieving patient outcomes stated with adequate clarity. * All aspects of instructions to authors are followed.Preparation of CopyAll case studies/research papers must be double-spaced and typed with margins of 1 inch on all edges. Cover page must be included; no abstract is required for initial submission. Recommended typeface is Times New Roman, 12-point type. Text format is flush left. To encourage consistency in style refer to guidelines in "Instructions to Authors."
Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity and Education and Research Fund ScholarshipsDEADLINES: APRIL 1PURPOSE:Alpha Mu Tau is a national fraternity whose purpose is the advancement of professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences. One of the prime activities of the fraternity is the granting of graduate and undergraduate scholarships for clinical laboratory science students..The ASCLS Education & Research Fund (E & R) is the charitable foundation of ASCLS and was founded to encourage and assist educational and scientific research in the field of medical laboratory science. Scholarship Program of the Fund supports education for students, practitioners and educators.AWARD:Recipients of these scholarships are announced at the ASCLS Awards Ceremony and the Alpha Mu Tau winners are also announced at a dinner; both occur at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.APPLICATIONS:The application form, required performance evaluation form and scholarship descriptions may be downloaded after November 1 of each year. All scholarships are administered by the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity (AMTF). Completed applications must be postmarked by the deadline and sent to the AMTF Scholarship Coordinator as listed in the application form.ELIGIBILITY:GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: * Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States. * Applicants must be accepted into or are in an approved Masters or Doctoral program in areas related to Clinical Laboratory Science including Clinical Laboratory Education or Management Programs. * Applicants cannot complete their education before the scholarship is awarded. * Only one application is needed for the graduate scholarships. * APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: * Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States. * Applicants must be accepted into an NAACLS accredited program in Clinical Laboratory Science, to include Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnology or Histotechnology. * Applicants must be in or entering their last year of study on September 1st. * Only one application is needed for all scholarships. * APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1. * To download an application form, click hereALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIPSALPHA MU TAU GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:POSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in an approved Master or Doctoral program. One scholarship of up to $2000 for a full time student or up to $1000 for a part time student is awarded yearly.RUTH M. FRENCH GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPPOSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1:This scholarship is awarded in honor of Ruth French for her contribution to the profession. One scholarship up to $3000 is awarded yearly to an applicant for Graduate or Undergraduate Scholarships.DOROTHY MORRISON UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPPOSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1This scholarship is awarded in memory of Dorothy Morrison, an outstanding member of ALPHA MU TAU. One scholarship up to $2000 is awarded yearly to a deserving student in an NAACLS accredited undergraduate clinical laboratory science program.ALPHA MU TAU UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPSPOSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1Several Scholarships up to $1500 are awarded to deserving students in their last year of study in an NAACLS accredited program in clinical laboratory science.ASCLS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND SCHOLARSHIPSGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS POSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in an approved Master or Doctoral program. One scholarship for $3000 is awarded yearly.UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS POSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 1This scholarship is awarded to a deserving undergraduate student in a NAACLS-approved program. Up to three scholarships for $1500 each are awarded yearly.Current applications are available for download above after November 1. All scholarships are administered by the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity (AMTF). Completed applications must be postmarked by the deadline and sent to the AMTF Scholarship Coordinator as listed in the application form. The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300 Bethesda, Maryland 20817By Telephone: 301-657-2768By FAX: 301-657-2909Or by Email: ascls@ascls.org
ASIP Experimental Pathologist-in-Training Award
Application Deadline: November 12, 2008
The EPIT is a prestigious award presented to an ASIP trainee member who is a postdoctoral fellow (including research and clinical fellows) and who has excelled in investigative efforts in studying mechanisms of disease, as evidenced by an abstract submission to the ASIP annual meeting, an extended research report, and a letter of recommendation attesting to the candidate’s role in the work and potential as a biomedical research investigator. The award includes: a certificate of achievement for the winning abstract presented at the ASIP Annual Meeting Awards Presentation at the Experimental Biology Meeting, a $1,500 honorarium and complimentary meeting registration. Candidates for the EPIT Award are also considered for ASIP Merit Awards ($1,250 plus complimentary registration), which will be awarded to the best postdoctoral fellow/resident abstract. Each applicant must be a trainee member of ASIP. Prior recipients of the EPIT and Merit Awards may reapply if the work submitted is clearly distinct from the work previously submitted for their winning application (not just a continuation of the same project). In such cases, the applicants should submit a copy of the previous winning application along with the new application.
American Society for Investigative Pathology 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 (USA) Tel: 301-634-7130 Fax: 301-634-7990 www.asip.org
American Society for Investigative Pathology Experimental Pathologist-in-Graduate Training Award
Application Deadline: November 12, 2008 The EPIGT is a prestigious award presented to an ASIP trainee member who is a graduate student in a PhD training program, MD/PhD training program or MD training program who has excelled in investigative efforts in studying mechanisms of disease, as evidenced by an abstract submission to the ASIP annual meeting, an extended research report, and a letter of recommendation attesting to the candidate’s role in the work and potential as a biomedical research investigator. The award includes: a certificate of achievement for the winning abstract presented at the ASIP Annual Meeting Awards Presentation at the Experimental Biology Meeting, a $1,500 honorarium and complimentary meeting registration. Candidates for the EPIGT Award are also considered for ASIP Merit Awards ($1,250 plus complimentary registration), which will be awarded to the best graduate/medical student abstract. Each applicant must be a trainee member of ASIP. Prior recipients of the EPIGT and Merit Awards may reapply if the work submitted is clearly distinct from the work previously submitted for their winning application (not just a continuation of the same project). In such cases, the applicants should submit a copy of the previous winning application along with the new application.
ASCP Scholarships Offered to students enrolled in their final clinical year of study in Cytotechnologist (CT), Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) or Medical Technologist (MT) programs. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited laboratory science program, be either a United States citizen or a permanent resident, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
American Society for Clinical Pathology33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 P 312.541.4999 F 312.541.4998
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