We are pleased to
announce that the NIH’s Office of AIDS Research has
provided expanded support for a Young Investigator
Scholarship Program at this year’s meeting. The
Scientific Program Committee will provide a limited
number of young investigator awards for early
career scientists.
AWARD
There are two types of awards available for young investigators: registration waivers and full scholarships. Although the total number of awards has not yet been determined, please be aware that we will be able to accommodate more registration waivers than full scholarships. You will need to specify whether you are a more suitable candidate for the registration waiver or the full scholarship.
Registration waiver: For this award, the registration fee will be waived for the young investigator. The recipient will still be responsible for all other costs associated with travel to/from San Juan and attending the meeting.
Full scholarship: This award includes transportation to/from San Juan (economy airfare fare prepaid by the conference up to $800, or reimbursed mileage), waiver of the conference registration fee, and three nights of hotel accommodations. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for incidental costs (meals, local transportation, etc.) incurred during the meeting.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be the presenting author on an abstract accepted at the conference and commit to attend full meeting.
Scientists who are younger than 35 years of age as of December 1, 2008 are eligible. Special consideration will be given to young scientists from Puerto Rico, as we want to ensure that local participants are able to benefit from the intellectual environment of the meeting. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
SELECTION
Awards will be based upon the quality of the submitted abstract and the recommendation form.
REQUIREMENTS
Awardees are required to complete a Conference Evaluation at the close of the meeting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicant must submit both a meeting abstract and Young Investigator Program application by August 1, 2008. The Young Investigator Program application consists of:
1) A current CV.
2) A letter (one page, single spaced, max.) describing why you should be considered for a Young Investigator award. This letter should indicate whether a registration waiver or full scholarship is requested.
3) (Students and fellows) A letter from your mentor verifying your trainee status, years in training, and an evaluation of your research and prospects for future success. Please note: there is a limit of 2 awards per mentor.
(non-students/fellows) A letter of support from a scientific mentor or colleague familiar with your research
4) A copy of your submitted abstract for the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABSTRACTS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE OFFICIAL ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM
The four required documents must be compiled into a SINGLE PDF and attached to an email. Send the application email to Edi Chan chan@primate.wisc.edu.
DEADLINES
The deadline for Young Investigator Program applications is August 1, 2008. Applicants must also have their abstracts submitted via the online registration form by the Young Investigator Program deadline.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Young Investigator Program should be sent to Edi Chan (chan@primate.wisc.edu).
AWARD
There are two types of awards available for young investigators: registration waivers and full scholarships. Although the total number of awards has not yet been determined, please be aware that we will be able to accommodate more registration waivers than full scholarships. You will need to specify whether you are a more suitable candidate for the registration waiver or the full scholarship.
Registration waiver: For this award, the registration fee will be waived for the young investigator. The recipient will still be responsible for all other costs associated with travel to/from San Juan and attending the meeting.
Full scholarship: This award includes transportation to/from San Juan (economy airfare fare prepaid by the conference up to $800, or reimbursed mileage), waiver of the conference registration fee, and three nights of hotel accommodations. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for incidental costs (meals, local transportation, etc.) incurred during the meeting.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be the presenting author on an abstract accepted at the conference and commit to attend full meeting.
Scientists who are younger than 35 years of age as of December 1, 2008 are eligible. Special consideration will be given to young scientists from Puerto Rico, as we want to ensure that local participants are able to benefit from the intellectual environment of the meeting. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
SELECTION
Awards will be based upon the quality of the submitted abstract and the recommendation form.
REQUIREMENTS
Awardees are required to complete a Conference Evaluation at the close of the meeting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicant must submit both a meeting abstract and Young Investigator Program application by August 1, 2008. The Young Investigator Program application consists of:
1) A current CV.
2) A letter (one page, single spaced, max.) describing why you should be considered for a Young Investigator award. This letter should indicate whether a registration waiver or full scholarship is requested.
3) (Students and fellows) A letter from your mentor verifying your trainee status, years in training, and an evaluation of your research and prospects for future success. Please note: there is a limit of 2 awards per mentor.
(non-students/fellows) A letter of support from a scientific mentor or colleague familiar with your research
4) A copy of your submitted abstract for the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABSTRACTS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE OFFICIAL ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM
The four required documents must be compiled into a SINGLE PDF and attached to an email. Send the application email to Edi Chan chan@primate.wisc.edu.
DEADLINES
The deadline for Young Investigator Program applications is August 1, 2008. Applicants must also have their abstracts submitted via the online registration form by the Young Investigator Program deadline.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Young Investigator Program should be sent to Edi Chan (chan@primate.wisc.edu).
