BASIC SCIENCE AWARDS

• Basic Science Investigator Award (Mid-Career)
• Basic Science Established Investigator Award (Senior Career)

The Basic Science Investigator and Basic Science Established Investigator Awards recognize outstanding ILTS members for their academic contribution to basic science research. Once a candidate has been nominated, they will receive a link to fill out their online application. Applications are reviewed annually by the ILTS Basic & Translational Research Committee under oversight of the ILTS Awards Committee. The reviewers distinguish mid-career from senior-career candidates based on their submissions.

Eligibility

• Nominations must be submitted through the ILTS website
• At least one nomination from another ILTS member is required to apply
• Both nominator and candidate must be ILTS members in good standing
• Once nominated, candidates must upload their application online through a link provided by the ILTS Secretariat
• Winners of the ILTS Society Awards (not based on abstracts) from the previous three years are not eligible
• Vice-chairs and chairs of the Basic & Translational Research Committee are not eligible during their term of office

Application formatting

The completed application must include:

• a standardized CV including the main contributions relevant to the award: e.g, publications, professional society involvement, community projects involvement
• a candidate statement, reflecting previous contributions to the field of basic science research and academic career plan if known (e.g., planned research focus and mentorship plan)

Awardee receives

• Complimentary registration to the ILTS Annual Congress of the year
• Complimentary ticket to the Closing Reception of the ILTS Annual Congress of the year

Selection process

• HOW?
  • Online nominations & applications
• WHEN?
  • step 1: Nominations can be submitted from November 20, 2023, to January 24, 2024. (NOTE! Deadline extended)
  • step 2: Application window closes January 28, 2024
  • Announcement of winners: March, 2024
• WHERE?
  • You are in the right place! The nomination form will be available below from November 15. Candidates will receive a link via email to submit an online application once they have been nominated.

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