ASTS – Wyeth Collaborative Scientist Award

Description

ASTS and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals continue their commitment to develop collaborative research between ASTS  investigators and qualified established scientists.  This award provides qualified ASTS investigators and their scientific collaborators with research funding in the field of solid organ transplantation. 

Amount

$50,000 per year for two years

Funds support

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

Applicant Eligibility

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

• ASTS member with an established research effort. 
• Surgical faculty appointment at an established UNOS approved transplant center.
• Applicant must reside in North America.
• Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support from the NIH or from the ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting support for similar research.

• Completed an advanced professional degree (i.e. MD, PhD, DVM) or foreign equivalent. 
• Demonstrate a record of collaborative efforts and hold a position amenable to proposed scientific work with the ASTS Member.
• Faculty appointment at an academic institution that has the ability to support the collaboration.

• Online Application Form
• Collaborator 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. 
• Collaborator Autobiography:  1 page maximum
• Budget:  1 page maximum
• Department Chair Nomination Letter
• CV
• Collaborator CV

Other requirements

• At least one of the Awardees 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.

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