American Society of Transplant Surgeons/Roche Laboratories Scientist Scholarships

American Society of Transplant Surgeons/Roche Laboratories Scientist Scholarships

ASTS and Roche Laboratories continue their commitment toward supporting full-time basic and translational research in the field of transplantation and transplant immunobiology in the laboratory of an ASTS Member. This award is specifically designed to support research in a laboratory setting.

Amount

$40,000 per year for 2 years

Funds support

Direct research expenses and/or educational enrichment of the Awardee.
No indirects will be paid.

Applicant Eligibility

Please review these eligibility requirements carefully to ensure that you apply for an appropriate award.

* Resident in an ACGME program, or
* Completed an advanced professional degree (i.e. PhD, DVM), or foreign equivalent, in discipline germane to transplantation.
* Completed at least 2 years of clinical training or 1 year of post doctoral research in transplantation or transplant immunobiology.
* Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for the proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support.
* Applicant must reside in North America
* Proposed work is in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.

Submission Requirements

* Online Application Form
* Narrative: 3 page maximum including references plus 1 page of graphics permitted. State the reason for applying for the award, specific objectives for the duration of the award, and future plans and goals.
* Autobiography: 1 page maximum explaining your educational background, choice of career and interest in transplantation and research.
* Budget: 1 page maximum
* Department Chair Nomination Letter: This letter must indicate that the applicant will be guaranteed two years research time for the proposed research.
* Member Sponsor Letter
* CV

Other Requirements

* The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the award.
* An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the award period or within 6 months of award completion.
* A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.

Other

2 awards available annually.

Submission Deadline: January 13, 2009

American Society of Transplant Surgeons | 2461 South Clark St., Suite 640 | Arlington, VA 22202 | Phone: 703-414-7870 | Fax: 703-414-7874