Travel Awards Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the HealthEmotions Research Institute website. The online process is quick and easy. Please read ALL instructions thoroughly before submitting your application.

Deadline for receipt of Sympoium Travel Award Applications
is Friday, February 15, 2008 – 5:00 PM

Applications received after the deadline cannot be accepted. All applications received by the deadline are processed and forwarded to the reviewers on Saturday morning, February 16, 2008. To be included in this year's competition, your application must be received by the deadline.

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Application Confirmation

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged by email. Please note that as the application deadline nears, the volume of applications increases substantially and there may be a delay in confirming receipt of your submission. Timely submission is encouraged.

Announcement of Winners

Notification of final award status will be emailed to all applicants no later than Friday, March 14, 2008.

Confirmation of Acceptance

Winners will have until Monday, March 17 to confirm acceptance of their travel awards. In the event a winner is unable to attend, the award will be offered to an alternate selected from the applicant pool.

Eligibility

We appreciate the interest shown each year by dedicated individuals "in between" programs in the educational track. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applicants each year, we must hold to the student/trainee status requirement for eligibility. Please note that you must either be currently enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate student (including medical students), or postdoctoral trainee (including medical residents), or you must have been formally accepted to such a program. If you have been accepted, but have not yet started, please provide a copy of your official acceptance notification with your application.

Note regarding proper student/trainee category for application submission: Some countries classify medical students as “undergraduate students.” For the purpose of this competition, all medical students are considered “graduate students.” If you have a terminal degree and are currently pursuing a second degree (e.g., you are an MD working on a PhD, or a PhD working on an MD) for the purpose of this competition you are considered a “graduate student.” Medical residents are considered “post doctoral trainees.”

Summary of key symposium Travel Award Program dates

  • Application Deadline:
  • February 15, 2008 by 5 PM CST
  • Announcement of Winning Applications:
  • March 14, 2008
  • Winners' Confirmation of Award Acceptance:
  • March 17, 2008
  • Travel Award Directory:
  • A directory of all Travel Award Winners at both levels will be printed for distribution at the symposium. The directory is intended to facilitate interaction among an outstanding group of young scientists and potential colleagues with possible interests in similar areas of research. If selected as a travel award recipient, your name will appear in the directory and, with your permission, your one-paragraph summary of current research interests and your email address will be included with your name. Travel Award Winners will be asked when they accept their award to confirm whether or not they give permission for either/both their research summary and email address to be printed.
  • Important note to all applicants regarding registration:
  • Travel award application and symposium registration are two separate processes. All travel award winners are automatically registered for the symposium.
  • If you plan to attend even if not selected for a travel award:
  • You should refer to the registration section and submit a registration request as soon as possible, because general reservations will be filling quickly and capacity is limited. If selected for an award, your registration fee will be refunded. When completing the registration request form, please be certain to check the box indicating that you are also applying for a travel award at the top of the registration form to facilitate a refund.
  • If you plan to attend only if selected for a travel award:
  • You need only submit your travel award application. There is no need to request registration separately.
  • Note to foreign students and trainees regarding visa requirements:
  • Some visa classifications have varying requirements on how these awards can be paid. If you are a non-US citizen, we will advise you of any special requirements depending upon the type of visa you will be holding at the time of the symposium. Please be certain to provide complete details regarding foreign status where requested on the Travel Award Application Form.