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Experimental Biology 2006
April 1 - April 5
San Francisco, CA

APS AWARDEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TAX RULES

Endocrinology and Metabolism Section Awards

The Virendra B. Mahesh Award of Excellence in Endocrinology ($1,000 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) is to promote the career development of young investigators pursuing research in the area of Endocrinology. The award will be presented to the graduate student or postdoctoral fellow submitting the best abstract to the Experimental Biology meeting in the area of endocrinology and metabolism. The recipient must be first author on an abstract submitted to the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section topic category and be certified by his/her advisor as being eligible for such an award. The recipient will be notified prior to the meeting and award presented at the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Business Meeting and Awards Reception at the EB meeting. Candidates must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract, and submit a brief (e.g., half page) letter from the mentor describing why the trainee is deserving of the award (upload to the nominations letter field). All application materials must be completed online by November 2, 2005 at: www.the-aps.org/eforms/awards. Questions should be directed to Virendra Mahesh email address: vmahesh@mail.mcg.edu.

The Endocrinology and Metabolism Section New Investigator Award ($1,000 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) recognizes an outstanding investigator in the early stages of his/her career.  Candidates should be investigators who have made meritorious contributions to the area represented by the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section.  They should not be above the rank of Assistant Professor or a comparable position in a research track at an academic institution or in industry (e.g. Scientist, Sr. Scientist, Research Investigator, etc.).  They should receive nominations from at least two regular members of the APS.  Candidates will be judged on their publications, how the publications relate to the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section and evidence for independence and promise (grant funding, peer review activities, etc.).  Although this is not an abstract-based award, awardees are expected to attend EB and make an oral or poster presentation.  The candidate must be an APS member in good standing. Candidates must upload: a curriculum vitae, 2 nomination letters from APS members, and 3 reprints. Awardees are recognized at the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Business Meeting and Awards Reception at EB 2006. All application materials must be completed online by October 31, 2005 at: www.the-aps.org/eforms/awards. Questions should be directed to Virendra Mahesh email address: vmahesh@mail.mcg.edu.

The Mead Johnson Research Award in Endocrinology and Metabolism ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) is intended to recognize the graduate student, resident or postdoctoral fellow who presents the best abstract for research in the area of endocrinology and metabolism at the Experimental Biology Meeting. Applicants must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract and a letter from the sponsor certifying the training status of the applicant using the nomination letter field of the submission form. Awardees are recognized at the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Business Meeting and Awards Reception at EB 2006. All application materials must be completed online by November 2, 2005 at: www.the-aps.org/eforms/awards. Questions should be directed to Virendra Mahesh email address: vmahesh@mail.mcg.edu.

The Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Research Recognition Award ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) is presented to up to four graduate students or research fellows whose investigations in endocrinology and metabolism physiology has been designated by the Steering Committee as being an example of meritorious research. Candidates must be first author on a submitted abstract to an APS Endocrinology & Metabolism Section topic category and be certified by his/her advisor as being eligible for such an award. Applicants must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract. Awardees are recognized at the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section Business Meeting and Awards Reception at EB 2006. All application materials must be completed online by November 2, 2005 at: www.the-aps.org/eforms/awards. Questions should be directed to Virendra Mahesh email address: vmahesh@mail.mcg.edu.