ASTS-Roche Laboratories Scientist Scholarships 

Description

ASTS and Roche Laboratories continue their commitment toward supporting full-time basic and translational research in the field of transplantation and transplant immunobiology in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.  This award is specifically designed to support research in a laboratory setting.

Amount

$40,000 per year for 2 years

Funds support

Direct research expenses and/or educational enrichment of the Awardee.
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 program, or
• Completed an advanced professional degree (i.e. PhD, DVM), or foreign equivalent, in discipline germane to transplantation.
• Completed at least 2 years of clinical training or 1 year of post doctoral research in transplantation or transplant immunobiology.
• 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 in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.
  

• Online Application Form
• Narrative:  3 page maximum including references 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:  This letter must indicate that the applicant will be guaranteed two years research time for the proposed research.
• 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.

Other

3 awards available annually