Early Career Travel Stipend Award

The Early Career Travel Stipend Awards have been established to provide funding for deserving young investigators to attend the ASPHO Conference to present their work and to introduce them to the many benefits of ASPHO programming and networking. Up to five awards of $500 will be given per year. 

Travel stipends are awarded annually to as many as five pediatric hematology/oncology fellows who have submitted high-quality abstracts as determined by the Conference Planning Committee. Stipend winners are expected to present their abstracts during platform sessions at the ASPHO Conference.

Qualifications

• The applicant is either currently a fellow in a pediatric hematology/oncology program or is within 4 years of completing a standard three-year pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship
• The individual’s abstract has been accepted for presentation either as a poster or platform session at the ASPHO meeting
• Author submits an application for funding
• Currently a member of ASPHO (at the time of application) living in the United States or Canada
• Applicant has not received any other ASPHO awards this year

To apply, please include the following:

• A supporting letter from the training program director or the program chair, attesting to the applicant’s status as well as his/her role in the conduct of the research project
• In regard to awards for a particular topic, the letter should address the individual’s interest in this area and how participation will advance this area of their career

Winners are chosen based on eligibility criteria, topic, and abstract ranking. The award consists of $500 and will be presented at the conference.

Note:

• Abstract must be submitted by January 8, 2020 at 4 pm ET
• All award application materials must be received no later than January 8, 2020 at 4 pm ET.
• Each year approximately up to 5 awards will be selected based on topical areas of interest as determined by participant needs and/or directed donations
• Selected by the Conference Planning Committee
• If successful, applicant will be recognized at the 2020 APSHO Conference in Fort Worth, TX

To be considered for the award:

• Carefully review the criteria for the award to determine eligibility
• Complete the Appropriate Award Application Form
• Include all required supplemental materials to make your award application complete