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Award at a Glance

Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 in travel expense reimbursement, reimbursement of the early registration fee to the American Physiology Summit and a complimentary ticket to the WEH Section luncheon.

Deadline: July 1

Questions? Contact:  Meena S. Madhur, MD, PhD, Chair, WEH Section

Who Can Apply: APS members who are established investigators.

Award Description

The APS Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis (WEH) Section’s most prestigious award is the Ernest H. Starling Distinguished Lectureship. This lecture is awarded annually to an APS member recognized for exceptional contributions and lifelong dedication to water and electrolyte homeostasis research. 

Eligibility

The nominee must be:

  • An APS member who has made significant and meritorious contributions to WEH related research.
Criteria

This award is by nomination by an APS member only. Self-nomination are not permitted. The nomination package includes:

  • A nomination letter which describes the nominee’s accomplishments.
  • The nominee’s curriculum vitae.

The WEH Steering Committee selects the recipient as a representative of the best within the discipline. The awardee will present a talk and be an active participants at the American Physiology Summit. 

Applications are only accepted via online submission.