Anne R. Crecelius High Impact Scholar Award
Forecasted
Anne R. Crecelius High Impact Scholar Award supports a physiology educator’s long-term education project and mentoring work to advance undergraduate advising, inclusive teaching, and faculty development.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 toward project completion, plus reimbursement of APS From Concept to Classroom registration fees
Summary: Supports an APS member completing a large, long-term physiology education project and mentoring fellow educators.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least two years of APS membership in good standing at application.
Description
The Anne R. Crecelius High Impact Scholar Award supports sustained project work that advances the physiology educator community. Administered by the American Physiological Society’s Center for Physiology Education, contingent upon funding, it recognizes an APS member’s sustained high-quality work, consistent effort, and commitment to education. The scholar collaborates with the Center on a large, long-term project selected from options proposed by its Advisory Board, while mentoring physiology educators and contributing to related events.
The award honors Anne R. Crecelius, a longtime APS member, researcher, educator, mentor, and inaugural Center board member. Its emphasis on sustained effort reflects her commitment to high-impact initiatives. The published 2026 project options address undergraduate career advising, inclusive physiology teaching, and faculty professional development and advancement.
