Awards Programs  

• SPR Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology

• SPR David G. Nathan Award in Hematology/Oncology

• SPR Student Research Award

• SPR House Officer Research Award

• SPR Fellow Basic Research Award

• SPR Fellow Clinical Research Award

• APS/SPR Travel Grants

• APA Ludwig–Seidel Award

• ASPH/O Young Investigator Award

Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

The Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology was established by colleagues, trainees, and friends of Dr. Rowe to mark his many personal achievements, commitment to academic excellence, integrity and humility. The winning candidate is selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research on the basis of both the quality of the work presented in the abstract and the information contained in the sponsoring letter. The award carries a monetary prize of $1,000.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.       SPR Award Application Form 
• Have M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and be within 3 years of completion of post-doctoral education (individuals who are in the process of obtaining such an education, but have already completed original work are encouraged to apply.
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in the field of perinatal cardiovascular development that has been accepted for presentation.
• Check the appropriate box on the 2003 PAS abstract form.
• A sponsoring letter from a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. This letter should contain a short appraisal of the candidate's accomplishments and potential and clearly outline his/her participation in the work contained in the abstract.
• A copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.

Past Recipients of the Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology

David G. Nathan Award in Hematology/Oncology
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

The David G. Nathan Award in Hematology/Oncology was established by the colleagues, trainees, and friends of Dr. Nathan. The award marks Dr. Nathan's many achievements in every aspect of academic pediatrics and pediatric hematology, but most particularly celebrates his mentorship of young physicians during the formative years of their research careers. The winning candidate is selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research on the quality of the work presented in the abstract. The award carries a monetary prize of $1,000.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.     SPR Award Application Form 
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology that is accepted for presentation.
• Must be submitted prior to the completion of fellowship.
• The appropriate box on the 2003 PAS abstract form must be checked for the David G. Nathan Award.
• A letter from the senior investigator or sponsor that includes a statement that the work was performed by the nominee and fully addresses the role the candidate had in the work.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.

Past Recipients of the David G. Nathan Award in Hematology/Oncology

Student Research Award
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

The Society for Pediatric Research annually honors students, house officers and fellows engaged in pediatric research. These awards are designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics. Winning candidates are selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research based on the quality of the work presented in the abstract. Each award ($1,000) is given annually to one to three individuals in each category at the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.

Student must submit abstract prior to the student receiving his/her M.D. or Ph.D.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.     SPR Award Application Form 
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.
• The appropriate box on the abstract form must be checked.
• A letter from the senior investigator or sponsor that includes a statement that the work was performed by the nominee and fully addresses the role the candidate had in the work and why the caliber of this study is worthy for a national award.
• The abstract must be accepted for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting to be considered.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.
   

House Officer Research Award
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

Resident must submit abstract prior to the completion of residency.

The Society for Pediatric Research annually honors students, house officers and fellows engaged in pediatric research. These awards are designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics. Winning candidates are selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research based on the quality of the work presented in the abstract. Each award ($1,000) is given annually to one to three individuals in each category at the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.     SPR Award Application Form 
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.
• The appropriate box on the abstract form must be checked.
• A letter from the senior investigator or sponsor that includes a statement that the work was performed by the nominee and fully addresses the role the candidate had in the work and why the caliber of this study is worthy for a national award.
• The abstract must be accepted for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting to be considered.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.
   

Fellow Basic Research Award
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

Fellow must submit abstract prior to the completion of fellowship.

The Society for Pediatric Research annually honors students, house officers and fellows engaged in pediatric research. These awards are designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics. Winning candidates are selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research based on the quality of the work presented in the abstract. Each award ($1,000) is given annually to one to three individuals in each category at the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.     SPR Award Application Form 
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.
• The appropriate box on the abstract form must be checked.
• A letter from the senior investigator or sponsor that includes a statement that the work was performed by the nominee and fully addresses the role the candidate had in the work and why the caliber of this study is worthy for a national award.
• The abstract must be accepted for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting to be considered.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.
   

Fellow Clinical Research Award
(Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research)

Fellow must submit abstract prior to the completion of fellowship.

The Society for Pediatric Research annually honors students, house officers and fellows engaged in pediatric research. These awards are designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics. Winning candidates are selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research based on the quality of the work presented in the abstract. Each award ($1,000) is given annually to one to three individuals in each category at the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• A completed award application form.     SPR Award Application Form
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.
• The appropriate box on the abstract form must be checked.
• A letter from the senior investigator or sponsor that includes a statement that the work was performed by the nominee and fully addresses the role the candidate had in the work and why the caliber of this study is worthy for a national award.
• The abstract must be accepted for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting to be considered.
• The awardee will present the study at the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.

APS/SPR TRAVEL GRANTS
(Presented by the American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research)

The Society for Pediatric Research and American Pediatric Society will award travel grants in the amount of $500 plus complimentary meeting registration to attend the PAS Annual Meeting. Travel grants are possible to at least fifteen runner-ups among the SPR House Officer, Fellow Basic, Fellow Clinical, and Richard D. Rowe Award categories only. Travel grants will be awarded during the SPR Presidential Plenary Session in Seattle, Washington.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• Must apply for one of the following SPR Awards: House Officer, Fellow Basic, Fellow Clinical, or Richard D. Rowe Award.
• A completed SPR Award Application Form.
  SPR Award Application Form
• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the PAS Annual Meeting.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10, 2002.

For questions or further information:

SPR Awards
3400 Research Forest Drive, Suite B-7
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Tel: 281-419-0052
Fax: 281-419-0082
E-mail: info@aps-spr.org
URL: www.aps-spr.org

Ludwig–Seidel Award
(Presented by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association)

This award recognizes the abstract that represents the best research project in pediatric emergency medicine in which a PEM fellow is a lead author.

• A completed award application form.     APA Award Application Form 
• Checking the appropriate box on the abstract form.
• The nominee must be the first author of the abstract.
• Submitting a 500–1000-word expanded version of the abstract. The overview should include the project’s rationale, method of implementation, and evaluation. There should be some discussion of the project’s importance and potential impact. During the judging process strong emphasis is placed on the extent to which the process is innovative, and the degree to which there is an objective evaluation component.
• Abstract must be received by December 6, 2002; supplemental materials, by December 10.

A committee from the Ambulatory Pediatric Association selects the winning candidate. The work is presented during the Emergency Medicine Special Interest Group meeting, and the award is presented during the APA Business Meeting.

For questions or further information:

APA Awards
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703-556-9222
Fax: 703-556-8729
E-mail: marge@ambpeds.org
URL: www.ambpeds.org

ASPH/O Young Investigator Award
(Presented by the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology)

Criteria:

Young Investigator Award recipients are selected each year by the Program Committee of ASPH/O, with input, if required, from the Executive Committee.

Nominees for the Young Investigator Award are solicited each year during the Call for Abstracts. Qualifications for Young Investigator Award candidates are as follows:

1. Less than 4 years having elapsed since the completion of the standard three-year pediatric hematology–oncology fellowship.
2. The individual has conducted high-quality clinical or laboratory research on a project (described in the abstract) in which he or she participated actively in the design, conduct, and data analysis.
3. The candidate is committed to a career that includes clinical and/or laboratory investigation in pediatric hematology–oncology.

The application process for a Young Investigator Award includes the following:

1. Submission of an abstract submitted with the young investigator designated as the first author.
2. A completed award application form.     ASPH/O Award Application Form 
3. Expectation that the young investigator nominee, if successful, will present from the podium his or her paper at the next joint ASPHO/PAS meeting.
4. Submission of a curriculum vitae along with the abstract.
5. Submission of a one-to-two page statement of career goals along with the abstract.
6. A supporting letter from the training program director or clinical or laboratory mentor attesting to the fact that the Young Investigator Award nominee has played a major if not the key role in the conduct of the research project and confirming the candidate's promise as a young investigator in pediatric hematology–oncology.

In general, there will be two ASPH/O Young Investigator Awards presented each year, one in the area of hematology and one in oncology. The awards may be granted in recognition of either clinical or laboratory research. If the number and/or quality of applications for the award in a particular year is limited, a single Young Investigator Award will be made.

For questions or further information:

ASPH/O Awards
4700 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025-1485
Phone: 847-375-4713
Fax: 847-375-6315
URL: www.aspho.org