ASTS – NKF Folkert Belzer, MD Research Fellowship Award

Description

ASTS and the NKF support full-time clinical research in the field of transplantation or transplant immunobiology under the mentorship of an ASTS Member.  It is geared toward a resident in training who wishes to pursue a career in transplantation.

Amount

$40,000 per year for 2 years

Funds Support

Salary/Stipend support only.*
No indirects will be paid.

Applicant Eligibility

Please review these eligibility requirements carefully to ensure that you apply for an appropriate award.

• Resident in an ACGME surgical residency program.  
• Completed at least 2 years of clinical training.
• Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for the proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support.
• Applicant must reside in North America
• Proposed work is under the mentorship of an ASTS Member

• Online Application Form
• Narrative:  3 page maximum plus 1 page of graphics permitted.   State the reason for applying for the award, specific objectives for the duration of the award, and future plans and goals. 
• Autobiography:  1 page maximum explaining your educational background, choice of career and interest in transplantation and research. 
• Budget:  1 page maximum
• Department Chair Nomination Letter
• Member Sponsor Letter
• CV

Other Requirements

• The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the award.
• An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the award period or within 6 months of award completion.
• A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.