Each year, ASTMH recognizes the work of outstanding young investigators through the presentation of the Young Investigator Award, a yearly competition held during the first day of the Annual Meeting. This award encourages young scientists to pursue careers in various aspects of tropical disease research. Winners receive up to $900 cash award, First-Tier Mentions receive up to $600 cash award and Honorable Mentions receive up to $450 cash award.
Previous Young Investigator Award recipients are NOT eligible to apply again.
Please note that applicants must be current members of ASTMH. Not a member? Join today at the greatly reduced trainee/post- doctoral member rate of $25 or undergraduate member rate of $15.
Young Investigator Award Application deadline – April 13
► Download the guidelines
► Download the mentor/supervisor form
► Apply online