The Governing Council of ISBM will present up to ten Early Career Awards, each in the value of USD 500, to encourage a further career in behavioral medicine. The deadline for the award applications is 1 April 2012…

First Announcement on Early Career Awards for ICBM 2012 in Budapest

 

The Governing Council of ISBM will present up to ten Early Career Awards, each in the value of USD 500, to encourage a further career in behavioral medicine. The awards will be distributed at a congress ceremony. For award winners from countries with limited resources, ISBM will provide additional funds to cover the costs of travel, registration and lodging.

 

Recipients will have distinguished themselves scientifically or in their clinical practice career.

Eligibility

Selection of the Early Career Award is based on total career achievement and review of a submitted and accepted abstract. To qualify for this award, the applicant has to meet the eligibility criteria listed below:

• Should be no more than seven (7) years out from their highest degree and/or
• Have held a faculty or professional position for no more than seven (7) years.
• Must submit an abstract of empirical work.
• Must be the first or only author of the accepted abstract.
• Attendance and presentation at the congress is required.

Priority may be given to applications from countries with limited resources, and/or representatives from different geographical regions.

Application
In addition to submitting an abstract to the Congress Secretariat, applicants are asked to send a copy of their abstract, a short curriculum vitae (max 4 pages), and a cover letter with full contact details (name, postal address, phone, fax, email) to Dr Anne H Berman, Chair, Education and Training Committee, ISBM, via email (anne.h.berman@ki.se).The applications will be judged by Dr Berman and members of the Scientific Program Committee.

Applicants from countries with limited resources are requested to clearly indicate if they need funds to cover the costs of travel, registration and lodging. Dr Berman and members of the Scientific Program Committee will evaluate these requests.

 

Deadline
The deadline for the award applications is 1 April 2012. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 15 May 2012.