Established in 1983, the prestigious Young Investigator Award honors the early achievements of scientists and physician-scientists engaged in discovery-based research focused on diseases and development in children. This award recognizes a rising star whose outstanding scientific research accomplishments help to unravel the mysteries of childhood development or disease.
Submission Timeline: August 15 – September 30
| Award |
- One recipient is selected annually
- Formal recognition at the PAS Meeting
- Economy-level travel expenses, hotel accommodation for up to 4 nights
- Complimentary registration to the PAS Meeting will be provided
- Honorarium provided after the PAS Meeting
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| Eligibility Criteria |
- Must have completed no more than 7 years post-training at the time of the upcoming PAS Meeting (residency, post-doctoral or research fellowship)
- Exceptions may be requested for individuals with research career interruptions
- Hold rank of Assistant Professor or below
- 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
- Be nominated by a member of one of the Societies or Alliances within the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)
- Recipient must be able to attend the PAS Meeting
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| Nomination Requirements |
- Curriculum Vitae of Nominee
- Manuscript of Research Work
- Description of research work, the basis for the nomination
- Preprint or reprint of manuscripts representing fundamental research
- Maximum of three key papers reflecting research accomplished during post-training period
- Nominator’s Letter of Support
- Must include detailed explanation of nominee’s role in research submitted
- Succinct and maximum of two pages
- Senior Investigator Letter of Support (if different from nominator)
- From an investigator at the laboratory where nominee carried out research submitted
- Include dates, department, and location of research conducted
- Three to Five 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 is responsible for screening letters
- Each letter is limited to two pages
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| Selection Process |
- 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
- The award will only be chosen when there are eligible candidates
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For Additional Information contact the SPR Central Office at
info@societyforpediatricresearch.org