Award

Research Training Award

Provides the opportunity for investigators to visit a research lab at another educational institution to facilitate the transfer of research knowledge, skills and techniques and new research methodologies.

Closed
Nomination 11/15/2024
Research Funding: Awards Scientists-in-training

Award

Reimbursement of up to $3,000 to assist with airfare, up to 6 nights of lodging, meals and related travel expenses to locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Nomination due 11/15/2024

Award criteria

This award provides an opportunity for investigators to visit a research lab at another educational institution to facilitate the transfer of research knowledge, skills and techniques and new research methodologies in the following areas:

  • Animal research studies
  • Basic science or bench research

The exchange of techniques and skills for human subjects research is not allowable for this award.

 

Award Information

SIR Foundation will provide reimbursement of up to $3,000 to assist with airfare, up to 6 nights of lodging, meals and related travel expenses to locations in the U.S. and Canada. This award is not intended for international travel.

The recipient will be responsible for arranging their own airfare, transportation and housing at the new site.

Eligibility

  • Eligible candidates must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree at an educational institution in the U.S. or Canada
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Candidates must be an active SIR member in good standing
  • Candidates must be a faculty member, research fellow or permanent staff at an educational institution who has a demonstrated need to learn new technique(s) or procedure(s) that are not practiced at their home institution. Human subjects studies are not eligible for this award opportunity.
  • Letter of support from their department chair of home institution supporting travel to new institution and time away from clinical service
  • Letter of support from the mentor from the new institution supporting the recipient to learn the new techniques and providing the necessary equipment or materials to ensure techniques are adequately attained
  • The applicant will identify the host institution and will describe the specific skill or technique that will be acquired at the new site
Eligibility and requirements guidelines

How to apply

Applications for the 2025 award closed at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 15, 2024.

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