Call for Applications: Williams Syndrome Association 2014 Professional Conference Diversity Travel Award

Call for Applications: Williams Syndrome Association 2014 Professional Conference Diversity Travel Award Williams Syndrome Association 2014 Professional Conference June 30 - July 1, 2014 Garden Grove,  California Williams Syndrome: Insight from Genetics, Psychology, Neuroscience & Medicine Up to $1000 (registration transportation & lodging) Applications Due March 30, 2014 We encourage applications for travel awards from students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals who are members of minority populations and/or have a disability and are conducting research on Williams syndrome. Travel awards will cover registration, transportation, and lodging (up to $1000).  Due to funding restrictions from the National Institutes of Health, these awards are limited to individuals who are US citizens or permanent residents. Guidelines for submission: ● An abstract for a poster or platform presentation (Abstracts Due March 30, 2014) ● A cover letter describing your WS project and the ways in which attending the WS Professional Conference will further your work ● A statement that you are a US citizen or permanent resident ● A copy of your CV (which includes your email address and phone number), and ● Your mentor must email a letter of recommendation/support. Please email the information requested to: Dr. Carolyn Mervis - [e-mail] Award decisions will be made by the WS Professional Conference Orga...

Source: ScanGrants feed - February 27, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Williams Syndrome Association Source Type: funding