Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award
Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award honors early-career APS members for leadership and professional service, recognizing contributions that advance the physiology community.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium plus reimbursement of the American Physiology Summit early registration fee
Summary: Recognizes early-career APS members for outstanding leadership and professional service advancing the physiology community.
Key Information: Awardees must attend the American Physiology Summit to accept the award; it cannot be deferred.
Description
The American Physiological Society (APS) recognizes early-career members who have made outstanding contributions to the physiology community through leadership and professional service. Established by the APS Trainee Advisory Committee in 2008, the award honors Dale J. Benos’ commitment to service and dedication to advancing the broader goals of physiology. It recognizes contributions to the community rather than supporting a specified research project.
Service considered includes professional society committee work, undergraduate or graduate education, public policy advocacy, and educational programs promoting diverse groups in physiology. Contributions through organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association or Graduate Student Association, as well as service to a department, program or institution, are also appropriate for consideration. The award is presented at the American Physiology Summit.
