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Transcribimos, para su conocimiento y difusión, información emitida por Amy Galblum, Program Coordinator de ISID, en relación al “Sanofi Pasteur Travel Grants for Awards for Latin American Women Physician and Scientists".
Cordiales saludos,
Prof. Eduardo Savio
Presidente
Asociación Panamericana de Infectologia.
Dear Colleague,
With the abstract deadline for the 15th ICID in Bangkok extended to February 24, we want to make you aware of the opportunity of a travel award specifically for Latin American and Caribbean women physicians and scientists. Please send this information to any young women you know who may be eligible and interested.
Sanofi Pasteur Travel Grants for Awards for Latin American Women Physicians and Scientists
The ISID invites women physicians and scientists ages 40 or younger, working in the field of infectious diseases or microbiology, to apply for travel grants to attend the 15th International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Bangkok, Thailand, 13-16 June 2012. This opportunity is open to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean whose careers focus on the study, prevention, control, or treatment of infectious diseases. Each grantee will receive airfare, lodging, a stipend of $ 300 USD, and registration to attend the 15th ICID.
Applicants must submit the following documents:
A completed, signed application (download form from website)
A brief written statement describing reason for interest (less than 500 words)
A letter of recommendation from the sponsoring institution (e.g. scientific advisor, clinical director, department chair)
CV or resume
Applicants must submit an abstract for presentation at the Congress. Awardees will be selected based on applicant qualifications and abstract quality.
The application packet should be submitted by email to:
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The deadline for abstract submission is February 12. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 2. All applicants will be notified of acceptance status by April 13.
Web Link: http://www.isid.org/icid/awards.shtml
Kind regards,
Amy
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Amy Galblum, MPH
Program Coordinator
International Society for Infectious Diseases
9 Babcock Street, 3rd floor, Brookline, MA 02446 USA
Tel: 617-277-0551
