American Association of Physicists in Medicine-Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine Medical Physics Travel Grant
This grant is made annually to a U.S. AAPM member who shows evidence of an active scientific career in medical physics. The purpose of this grant is to promote communications and professional partnerships between U.S. AAPM members and IPEM members from the United Kingdom.
Primary Criteria:
Practicing medical physics for at least 5 years.
Travel to United Kingdom for 14 to 21 days between July, 2011 and July, 2012.
Submit report suitable for publication in AAPM Newsletter and appropriate receipts for reimbursement.
Application Procedure:
Applicant should send curriculum vitae and letter detailing anticipated professional development as a result of this travel, and five suggested topics for lectures to be presented during their visit to the U.K., to the AAPM Awards and Honors Committee (address above) along with a list of proposed facilities to be visited and professional contacts at those facilities.
The grant is supported by £400 from the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and $2,750 from AAPM to be used towards expenses incurred in the U.K.
Deadline
All applications must be received by October 15, 2010.
Address Travel Grant applications to:
AAPM Awards and Honors Committee
One Physics Ellipse
College Park MD 20740-3846
nvazquez@aapm.org
Applicants will be notified of decisions by June 15, 2011. Recipients will be honored at the AAPM Awards and Honors Ceremony and Reception during the 53rd Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia in the year 2011.
