Award at a Glance
Award amount: $10,000 honorarium and complimentary early registration to the American Physiology Summit
Application deadline: Dec. 15
Questions? Contact: APS Community Engagement Department
Award Description
The Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award was established in 1999 in memory of Lazaro J. Mandel, professor of physiology at Duke University and long-standing APS member. The award is intended to support an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on their research program in epithelial or renal physiology. Awardee must attend the American Physiology Summit. The award honorarium does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. This award is contingent upon funding.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- Be an APS member in good standing for two consecutive years.
- Must be working within the U.S., but residency is not required.
- Hold a rank equivalent of assistant professor.
Criteria
The application package includes:
- Description of current and pending research program, highlighting outstanding promise based on the research program in epithelial or renal physiology (three page maximum).
- One-page justification of how the research reflects the purpose of the award.
- NIH-style biosketch (up to 5 pages).
- List of their current and pending grant support not listed in biosketch.
- Copy of abstract(s) submitted for presentation at the Summit.
- Letter of recommendation from department chair, administrator or mentor.
- One letter of support discussing the impact of the research program on the field of epithelial or renal physiology.
Applications are only accepted via online submission.