Early Career Professional Service Award
Diane H. Munzenmaier, Ph.D., receives 2008
Award
Past Early Career Professional Service Awardees
APS AWARDEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TAX RULES
Award: $1,000 and complimentary registration to Experimental Biology
meeting
Deadline: January 25, 2008
Apply online at
http://www.the-aps.org/awardapps
The Early Career Professional Service Award honors an early
career stage (graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, Assistant Professor or
equivalent position) member of the American Physiological Society. The Award
will honor someone who is judged to have made outstanding contributions to
the physiology community and demonstrated dedication and commitment to
furthering the broader goals of the physiology community. This can be by
serving on professional committees, participating in K-12 education outreach,
participating in scientific advocacy and outreach programs, or by otherwise
strengthening and promoting the physiology community. Current members of the
Trainee Advisory Committee are not eligible for the award.
Applications should include:
1. A one-page letter written by the applicant stating the basis for
the application with a synopsis of the applicant's specific contributions to
the physiology community and evidence related to the criteria;
2. Two additional support letters written by individuals who are
familiar with the substantive contributions of the applicant to professional
service;
3. Applicant’s current curriculum vitae.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
1. Be an APS member in good standing (either student or regular member);
2. Not be above the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent in government,
industry or medicine;
3. Not be a current member of the Trainee Advisory Committee;
4. Plan and have support to attend Experimental Biology meeting to receive
the award (travel support is NOT provided). Graduate student and Postdoctoral applicants must
provide confirmation from their research advisor or department chair that
travel funds to the meeting will be available.
5. Be willing to write a brief article on professional service for The
Physiologist.
The three nomination letters (one written by the applicant
and two additional support letters) will serve as the main basis for
selection. The letters should demonstrate that the applicant has made a
substantive contribution to professional service above and beyond normal
expectation.
Examples of service appropriate for consideration include,
but are not limited to, active participation in:
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professional society committees (e.g.- APS, SFN, ACSM,
etc.)
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undergraduate and/or graduate education activities
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advocacy efforts for public policy
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educational programs targeted at promoting participation
of underrepresented groups in physiology professions
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National Postdoctoral Association or Graduate Student
Association
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outreach programs such as Physiology Understanding Week
or Brain Awareness Week
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active involvement in K-12 education outreach
-
specific service activities within the nominee’s
department, program or university
The Trainee Advisory Committee will act as the selection
committee for the award.
For questions about this award, contact
Melinda Lowy, APS
Education Office or
the APS Education Office at 301-634-7132 or
education@the-aps.org.
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