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Q: When will I know whether I have been accepted for the course?
A: Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis after the initial application deadline. For the “Writing and Reviewing for Journals” course, acceptances are issued based on adequate manuscripts in a specific field to form a working group.
Q: I am in _____________ area of physiology. Can I apply or should I wait until next year?
A: Check the Call for Applications. If your research area matches one of those listed, you are more likely to be accepted. However, additional areas are added if enough applications are received and space allows. Encourage fellow trainees in your field to apply.
Q: Can international students apply to the program?
A: Yes, but they must be proficient in BOTH written and spoken English. The courses are conducted in English. The courses do not teach English grammar or writing skills. Students residing outside the U.S. are not eligible for travel fellowships.
Q: Can my “complete manuscript” be a grant proposal?
A: NO. The course focuses on writing and reviewing for journals. Therefore, manuscripts that students submit to the instructor and work on during the course must be developed for journals, such as JAP, JBC, Science, etc., not for grant proposals or other submissions.
Q: What is the cost of attending?
A: The cost varies from year to year. Please refer to the current year’s website for more information.
Q: Are there fellowships available?
A: The availability of fellowships varies from year to year. Please refer to the current year’s website for more information.
Q: What can I expect from the Writing and Reviewing Skills course?
A: You will learn various ways to write a paper, and the process of getting a paper published, and you will have the opportunity to identify ways to improve your paper. The course is NOT designed to teach English and grammar skills, and does not guarantee you will get your paper published.
Q: When will I know whether I have been accepted for the course?
A: Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis after the initial application deadline. For the “Writing and Reviewing for Journals” course, acceptances are issued based on adequate manuscripts in a specific field to form a working group.
Q: Can international students apply to the program?
A: Yes, but they must be proficient in BOTH written and spoken English. The courses are conducted in English. The courses do not teach English grammar or writing skills. Students residing outside the U.S. are not eligible for travel fellowships.
Q: Can I still apply if I do not have a first author abstract?
A: If you do not have a first author abstract, are you still listed as an author? If so, are you presenting the poster? If the answer is “yes” to both questions, you can participate. If not, this workshop is not for you. Secondly, if you will have a first author abstract by the deadline, you can participate. Keep in mind you MUST come with the completed poster to present along with the abstract.
Q: What is the cost of attending?
A: The cost varies from year to year. Please refer to the current year’s website for more information.
Q: Are there fellowships available?
A: The availability of fellowships varies from year to year. Please refer to the current year’s website for more information.
Q: What can I expect from the Presentation Skills course?
A: You will practice your presentation skills, get input from colleagues at all levels, learn various ways to introduce yourself, and have the opportunity to work on your presentation. The course is NOT designed to teach English or grammar skills, and does not guarantee that your abstract will be accepted for future meetings.
Q: Does the 1st author manuscript have to be unpublished? Does it have to be unsubmitted?
A: Your 1st author manuscript should be unpublished. If your manuscript has been submitted, you should be open to ideas for how it could be/could have been improved. Your manuscript does not need to be completely ready to submit to a journal. Your manuscript should be complete, but the point of the course is to improve on what you have. You will get input from professionals in your research area with suggestions for improvement.
Q: How do I submit my draft manuscript?
A: Email a PDF file of your manuscript to
education@the-aps.org. Please put in the subject line your name, course name-manuscript. For example: Jane Doe, Writing and Reviewing-manuscript. If you need help in converting your files to PDF format, check with your IT department.
Q: If I drive to the course, will I be reimbursed for gas or mileage?
A: The registration fee you paid for the APS Professional Skills Training course does not cover travel, therefore you will not be reimbursed for any travel expenses unless you apply for and receive a travel fellowship. Refer to those guidelines concerning gas reimbursement.
Q: If I make changes to my poster/abstract/manuscript between the time I submit it and when the course happens, do I have to send those revisions to the course organizers?
A: No. Bring the changes with you to the meeting. However, don’t submit a half finished poster or manuscript and expect to finish it before the course. Your instructor needs to see a complete draft even if it is not final.
Q: I found a flight that gets in after the course has begun, and leaves before the course is over. Is that okay?
A: No. It is imperative to attend all course sessions, from the orientation to the closing session.
Q: How do I submit my draft abstract and poster?
A: Email a PDF file of your poster and meeting abstract to
education@the-aps.org. Please put in the subject line your name, course name-poster. For example: Jane Doe, Presentation Skills-poster. If you need help in converting your files to PDF format, check with your IT department. Note: Your poster can be in 8.5” x 11” sheets, rather than one large poster file.
Q: Should I bring my full size poster? Can I bring handout copies of my poster?
A: Do not bring your full-size poster. Bring your poster text and graphics on 8.5” x 11” sheets of paper. You will post these in a 3’6” x 5’6” area and will work with the course instructor on improving your content and layout. You may also bring handout copies of your full poster.
Q: If I drive to the course, will I be reimbursed for gas or mileage?
A: The registration fee you paid for the APS Professional Skills Training course does not cover travel, therefore you will not be reimbursed for any travel expenses unless you apply for and receive a travel fellowship. Refer to those guidelines concerning gas reimbursement.
Q: If I make changes to my poster/abstract/manuscript between the time I submit it and when the course happens, do I have to send those revisions to the course organizers?
A: No. Bring the changes with you to the meeting. However, don’t submit a half finished poster or manuscript and expect to finish it before the course. Your instructor needs to see a complete draft even if it is not final.
Q: I found a flight that gets in after the course has begun, and leaves before the course is over. Is that okay?
A: A: No. It is imperative to attend all course sessions, from the orientation to the closing session.
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