APS Awardee Responsibilities and Tax Rules
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APS Early Career Advocacy Fellowship
The APS Early Career Advocacy Fellowship seeks to engage early career investigators in advocacy activities and provide them with skills to become long-term advocates for scientific research. In addition, experienced members of the APS Science Policy Committee (SPC) will mentor participants in developing their advocacy skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members in good standing of the APS, and have received their doctoral degree within the previous ten years. APS Early Career Advocacy Fellows will attend an orientation session at the Experimental Biology meeting to learn about the Society’s advocacy efforts and receive preliminary training for their Capitol Hill visits. Then in the fall, fellows will attend the SPC’s meeting in Bethesda to participate in Capitol Hill visits with SPC members and APS staff. The Advocacy Fellowship will provide registration for the EB meeting (please note that the fellowship does not cover any travel expenses related to EB) and reimbursement of travel costs for the fall SPC meeting in Bethesda up to $1500.
For more information see: http://www.the-aps.org/AdvocacyFellowship
ADInstruments Macknight Progressive Educator Award
Award: $1,500 and Institutional Grant
Deadline: December 15
Contact: Education Office
The ADInstruments Macknight Progressive Educator Award ($1,500, complimentary registration to EB meeting, and Institutional Grant providing the award recipient’s institution with a PowerLab PTB 4152 LabTutor Physiology Teaching Bundle or equivalent) honors an APS member who demonstrates the greatest potential for incorporating innovative teaching techniques and effectively utilizing technology resources in engaging undergraduate students in physiology education.
See below for link for additional information and requirements.
Arthur C. Guyton Awards for Excellence in Integrative Physiology
Award: $15,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The Arthur C. Guyton Awards for Excellence in Integrative Physiology Fund was established in 1993 from an anonymous donation in order to recognize the contributions of Arthur C. Guyton and his interests in feedback control and mathematical modeling of physiological systems. The award is given to an independent investigator who holds an academic rank no higher than assistant professor and is pursuing research that utilizes quantitative and integrative approaches and feedback control system theory for the study of physiological functions. Each award of approximately $15,000 is designated for the use in the awardee's research program.
An award is given annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on his/her research program in feedback control systems, quantitative modeling, and integrative physiology. Applications are accepted from Regular APS Members. An awardee is selected by members of the APS Awards Committee.
The award is announced during the APS Business Meeting held at the Experimental Biology meeting. The recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the meeting and a plaque presented at the APS Business Meeting held at the Experimental Biology meeting. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement.
To view a winning application from past Arthur C. Guyton Award recipient see Resources below.
Current and past Arthur C. Guyton Award winners
Bowditch Award Lectureship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: October 1
Contact: Executive Office
The Bowditch Award Lectureship is awarded to a regular member, who are less than under 42 years at the time of the Bowditch Lecture, or who are less than eight years from the start of their first faculty or staff research scientist position beyond postdoctoral training, for original and outstanding accomplishments in the field of physiology. Selected by the APS President, the recipient presents a lecture at the Experimental Biology meeting, which is considered for publication in the Society journal of their choosing. The recipient receives an honorarium of $2,500, reimbursement of expenses incurred while participating in the Experimental Biology meeting, and a plaque. The membership is invited to submit nominations for the Bowditch Lecturer. A nomination shall be accompanied by a candidate's curriculum vitae and one letter detailing the individual's status, contributions, and potential.
Current and past Bowditch Award winners
Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award
Award: $1,000 and Advanced EB Registration
Deadline: January 24
Contact: Education Office
The Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award ($1,000 + advanced EB registration) 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.
See Resources below for link for additional information and requirements.
Current and Past Dale Benos Early Career Professional Service Award winners
Dean Franklin Young investigator Award - Sponsored by Data Sciences International (DSI)
Award Includes: $1,500 Travel Award to attend Experimental Biology
Institutional Grant providing the award recipient’s institution with a DSI Instrumentation Starter Kit (approximate value $20,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The Dean Franklin Young Investigator Award has been established by Data Sciences International (DSI) in recognition of Franklin’s role in the development of instrumentation to monitor physiological function in conscious research animals and humans. Concepts originally formulated by Dean Franklin continue to serve as the inspiration behind many of DSI’s most technologically advanced physiological monitoring systems developed for today’s nonclinical research. The award recognizes a post-doctoral scientist or junior faculty member who is pursuing in vivo physiological research and is in the process of establishing an independent laboratory. The award recipient receives a travel award of $1,500 to attend the annual Experimental Biology meeting to present his/her work, and a DSI instrumentation starter kit (approximate value $20,000).
Applicants must:
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Be a member in good standing of the APS. U.S. residency is NOT required.
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Provide a description of the applicant’s current and pending research program, highlighting its relevance to the intent of the award program.
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Provide a brief biosketch.
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A copy of abstract submitted for presentation at the EB meeting.
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Provide a letter of Recommendation from the applicant's Department Chair and/or mentor.
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Provide at least one additional letter of support discussing your research program.
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Provide information on your current and pending grant support.
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Describe your anticipated path to independence, since one of the requirements is for the applicant to be in the process of establishing an independent laboratory
Current and past Dean Franklin Award winners
Giles F. Filley Memorial Award for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine
Award: $12,000
Deadline: November 16
Contact: Executive Office
The Giles F. Filley Memorial Award for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine recognizes excellence in respiratory physiology and medicine. The award is given to an investigator who holds an academic rank no higher than assistant professor. The award is presented annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on his/her research program in respiratory physiology and medicine. Each recipient receives a $12,000 award designated for use in the research program. The award is announced during the APS Business Meeting held at the Experimental Biology meeting and at the Respiration Section Dinner.
The recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the meeting and a certificate recognizing his/her designation as a Giles F. Filley Awardee. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. Applications are accepted from members of APS working within the U.S., reflecting Giles F. Filley's contributions to the national research community through his membership in APS. Because of Giles F. Filley's long association with the University of Colorado, Denver, preference for one award, on a competitive basis, is given to an individual affiliated with that institution. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement.
Current and past Giles Filley Award winners
International Early Career Physiologist Travel Awards
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The International Early Career Physiologist (IECP) Travel Awards are presented to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty members who work outside the United States. This initiative of the International Physiology Committee is designed to assist with travel expenses that international early career physiologists incur in attending the Experimental Biology Meeting in order to present their work. Up to 12 awards of $1,000 each will be made annually.
To be eligible for an IECP Travel Award, the applicant: (1) Must be an APS member in good standing; (2) Must be studying for a doctoral degree or have received a doctoral degree within the past 15 years; (3) Must not be above the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent; and 4) Must submit an abstract as presenting author (i.e. first author) to the Experimental Biology meeting (see “Tips on Writing a Successful Abstract” below) and attend the meeting to present their work. The abstract must be submitted to a Topic Category of the APS Section to which the applicant’s research is relevant. Individuals who have received an IECP travel award in two consecutive years are not eligible to apply for award in the third year.
Please note that Student Members must have their abstract sponsored by an APS Regular Member; if you cannot find a Regular Member to sponsor your abstract, please contact Bryan Mackenzie, Chair of the International Physiology Committee (bryan.mackenzie@uc.edu).
Applicants must complete the on-line application, and upload a brief curriculum vitae and a pdf of the abstract that has been submitted for the Experimental Biology meeting. Applications are reviewed and rated by the International Physiology Committee.
In order to receive an IECP Travel Award, successful candidates are required to attend the Experimental Biology meeting and present their work. Awardees will be recognized and reimbursement checks presented at the APS Business Meeting during the Experimental Biology Meeting.
See Resources below for more information and tips on applying for the IECP Travel Award.
Tips on Writing a Successful Abstract
Current and past IECP Travel Awardees
APS Minority Travel Fellowship Award
Deadline:1 week after the EB abstract deadline or APS conference abstract deadline.
Contact: Education Office
The APS is offering travel awards for individuals who traditionally have been underrepresented in science to attend the APS meetings and conferences. The specific intent of the APS Minority Travel Fellowship is to increase active participation in and networking at scientific meetings among pre- and post-doctoral students who are from groups underrepresented in the physiological sciences.
The APS Minority Travel Fellowship Awards are open to underrepresented minority (URM) graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career faculty (recently transitioned); and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career faculty (recently transitioned) with disabilities. Applicants must be attending US institutions and conducting research within the 50 States and U.S. Territories. Porter Physiology Development Fellows are encouraged to apply. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. These awards do not provide funds for international travel.
Awardees will receive up to $1,800 in expense reimbursement for registration, housing, meals, air and ground transportation, and tips. Each recipient is matched with an APS “Meeting Mentor” at the conference.
See below for link for additional information and requirements.
The APS is offering travel awards for individuals who traditionally have been underrepresented in science to attend the APS meetings and conferences. The specific intent of the APS Minority Travel Fellowship is to increase active participation in and networking at scientific meetings among pre- and post-doctoral students who are from groups underrepresented in the physiological sciences.The APS Minority Travel Fellowship Awards are open to underrepresented minority (URM) graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career faculty (recently transitioned); and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career faculty (recently transitioned) with disabilities. Applicants must be attending US institutions and conducting research within the 50 States and U.S. Territories. Porter Physiology Development Fellows are encouraged to apply. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. These awards do not provide funds for international travel.Awardees will receive up to $1,800 in expense reimbursement for registration, housing, meals, air and ground transportation, and tips. Each recipient is matched with an APS “Meeting Mentor” at the conference.See below for link for additional information and requirements.
Current and Past Minority Travel Fellowship Award winners
John F. Perkins, Jr. Memorial Award for International Physiologists
Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 15 and October 15
Contact: Executive Office
The John F. Perkins, Jr. Memorial Award for International Physiologists promotes cultural exchange and scientific collaborations by providing supplementary aid to families of foreign scientists working for a minimum of 3 months in the U.S. In this way, young scientists are able to bring their families and thus make full use of the cultural exchange as well as the scientific benefits associated with an international collaboration. This award is intended to support family visits to the US for postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty from overseas.
The program presupposes that the visiting scientist and his/her host already have made arrangements for scientific collaboration and have sufficient funds to cover the needs of the visiting scientist. Several awards are granted each year. Application for the Perkins Award must be made jointly by the host, who must be an APS member, and the visiting scientist.
The recipient receives funds generally not exceeding $5,000. The size of the award depends on the estimated needs over and above the amount already available to the visiting scientist. For scientific visits beginning between January 1 and June 30, the application is due on October 15 the year before with notification by December 15. For scientific visits beginning between July 1 and December 31, the application is due on April 15 of the same year with notification by June 15.
Current and Past Perkins Memorial Award winners
Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award
Award: $4,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award was established in 1999 in memory of Lazaro J. Mandel, professor of physiology at Duke University and long-standing APS member. The Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award is given annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on his/her research program in epithelial or renal physiology. Applications are accepted from members of APS working within the U.S. who hold an academic rank no higher than assistant professor. The award of $4,000 is designated for the use of the awardee in his/her research program. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. The recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the meeting and a plaque presented at the APS Business Meeting held at the Experimental Biology meeting.
To view winning application from past Lazaro J. Mandel Award recipients see Resources below.
Current and Past Mandel Young Investigator Award winners
Shih-Chun Wang Young Investigator Award
Award: $4,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The Shih-Chun Wang Young Investigator Award Memorial Fund was established in 1998 in memory of Shih-Chun Wang, the Pfeiffer Professor of Pharmacology at Columbia University and a long-standing APS member. Wang was internationally recognized for his research contributions in the areas of neurophysiology and neuropharmacology with an emphasis on brain stem control mechanisms. The Shih-Chun Wang Young Investigator Award is given annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on his/her research program in the physiological sciences. Applications are accepted from members of APS working within the U.S. and holding an academic rank no higher than assistant professor. The award of $4,000 is designated for use in the awardee's research program. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. The recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the meeting and a plaque presented at the APS Business Meeting held at the Experimental Biology meeting.
To view winning application from past Shih-Chun Wang Award recipient see Resources below.
Current and Past Wang Young Investigator Award winners
S&R Foundation Ryuji Ueno Award for Ion Channels or Barrier Function Research
Award: $30,000
Deadline: November 13
Contact: Executive Office
The S&R Foundation Ryuji Ueno Award for Ion Channels or Barrier Function Research was established in 2007 by the American Physiological Society through the generous support of Ryuji Ueno, M.D., Ph.D., Sachiko Kuno, Ph.D., and S&R Foundation. Dr. Ueno and Dr. Kuno are founders of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and S&R Foundation, both in Bethesda, Maryland. The Ryuji Ueno Award is given annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on his/her research in ion channels or epithelial barrier function. Applications are accepted from APS members who hold an academic rank of assistant professor or higher or a comparable position if the member is not affiliated with an academic institution. The award of $30,000 is designated for use in the ion channels or epithelial barrier function research program in which the awardee is conducting his/her research. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. The recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the Experimental Biology Meeting and a plaque presented at the Society’s Business Meeting. The recipient is expected to attend a Founders’ dinner immediately following the APS Business Meeting.
Current and Past Ryuji Ueno Award winners