Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research

Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research Application deadline: June 25, 2014 The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Centennial Travel Award was established in 2003 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its parent society. This centennial milestone is honored with this award that fosters international collaboration in the basic science of tropical infectious diseases. This award also provides physicians and scientists the opportunity for field experience in combination with laboratory studies of parasitic, bacterial or viral infectious diseases in endemic developing countries. In an effort to stimulate interest in tropical infectious diseases and build international collaborations, ASTMH seeks applications from physicians and scientists for this international career opportunity focused on benefiting underserved populations in locations in the world where the burden of disease is high. Eligibility A highly competitive award, the Centennial Travel Award Committee will select the 2014 recipient based on academic credentials, recommendations, quality of proposal, feasibility of completing the project, potential for enhancing international collaborative possibilities and demonstration of deep commitment in a career in international tropical infectious disease research. It is expected that the recipient will use this funding for career development. • Applicant must be a full-time post-doctoral fellow...
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