ASTS-Astellas Faculty Development Grant

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Description

ASTS and Astellas continue their commitment to provide qualified ASTS Members with research funding in the field of organ transplantation.  It is designed to support a junior faculty member in the development of transplant research so that further funding can be obtained. 

Amount

$50,000 per year for 2 years

Funds support

Supports direct research and educational costs.
No salary support for applicant.
No indirects will be paid.

Eligibility

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

• ASTS Member (Regular or Candidate Member)
• Junior surgical faculty member at a UNOS approved (or Canadian equivalent) transplant center in the first 5 years of faculty appointment.
• Completed a post-residency fellowship or post-doctoral fellowship at an ASTS approved fellowship training program or foreign equivalent.
• Applicant must reside in North America. 
• Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support.

• Online Application Form
• Narrative:  3 page maximum plus 1 page of graphics permitted.  State the reason for applying for the grant, specific objectives for the duration of the grant, 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 Award Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the grant.
• An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the grant period or within 6 months of completion.
• A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.

* The funding of ASTS research grants and scholarship is contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of qualified applications.