Eligibility

• Must have completed no more than 7 years post-training at the time of the upcoming PAS Meeting (residency, post-doctoral or research fellowship).
• Nominators of candidates who have completed more than 7 years of post-training due to an interruption in research careers may request that committee waive stipulation.
• Must not hold rank higher than Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Individuals with MD and/or PhD are encouraged to apply.
• Research work must have been conducted after graduation from medical school or completion of PhD.
• Nominations must be made by a member of at least one of the Societies or Alliances that comprise the Pediatric Academic Societies.
• Recipient must be able to attend the PAS Meeting.

Nomination Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae of Nominee
• Manuscript of Research Work
  • Upload manuscript(s) in which the research work (the basis for this nomination) is fully described. This could be in the form of preprint(s) or reprint(s) of manuscripts representing the fundamental research of the nominee. Maximum of three (3) key papers that reflect research accomplished during the post-training period.  
• Nominator’s Letter of Support
  • Must include detailed explanation of applicant’s role in research submitted.
  • Succinct and limited to 2 pages.
• Senior Investigator Letter of Support (if other than Nominator)
  • Should be from an investigator from the laboratory where nominee carried out research submitted.
  • Include dates, department, and location of research conducted there.
• Three to five (3-5) additional Letters of Support
  • Letters should be from established investigators in the nominee’s field.
  • Authors should clearly state how their viewpoints provide additional insight that is different from the nominator and senior investigator.
  • Provide critical evaluation of research work submitted for award.
  • Nominator should screen letters.
  • Limit to 2 pages for each letter.

Selection

• The Committee for the Young Investigator Award will be solely responsible for recipient selection.
• Members of the selection committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.
• Awards will only be chosen when there are eligible candidates.

Award

• Award recognition at the PAS Meeting.
• The award will be presented to one individual annually.
• Economy-level travel expenses, hotel accommodations for up to 4 nights and PAS meeting registration will be provided.
• The awardee will receive an honorarium after the PAS Meeting.