The IACS-NAS has a strong commitment to promoting the academic careers of junior researchers. Accordingly, several Awards will be offered to students, trainees, and young investigators during the conference.
The President of the IACS-NAS invites nominations from a number of early career researchers (including postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, research associates, and new faculty - within 2 years of faculty appointment). All nominations will be reviewed by the IACS-NAS Council members and ranked based on merit. The top 4 nominees will be selected and invited to present their research work in an oral session at the annual meeting of the IACS-NAS. The selected presenters are paid complimentary registration and 3 nights of hotel accommodation and local hospitality. The appointed judges of this session will listen to each talk and select one presentation for the award.
The President of the IACS-NAS invites nominations from a number of Young Investigators within 7 years of first faculty appointment. All nominations will be reviewed by the IACS-NAS Council members and ranked based on merit. The top 4 nominees will be selected and invited to present their research work in an oral session at the annual meeting of the IACS-NAS. The selected presenters will be offered complimentary registration and 3 nights of hotel accommodation and local hospitality. The appointed judges of this session will select one presentation for the award.