John F. Perkins Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award
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John F. Perkins Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award supports researchers’ specialized training, laboratory visits, and research projects to expand skills and strengthen long-term career potential.
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Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000; funds must be used within one year of the award date
Summary: Supports APS members’ specialized research training and retraining to expand skills and enhance long-term career potential.
Key Information: Applicants must have two consecutive years of APS membership in good standing and hold assistant professor-equivalent rank or above.
Description
The American Physiological Society (APS) administers this award to help members expand their research skills and advance their career trajectory through targeted skill development. It supports early-career researchers pursuing specialized training and established researchers developing new skills or retraining in emerging research areas.
Supported activities include research projects, visits to host laboratories to acquire specific skills, and attendance at specialized courses focused on research methodologies. The proposed activity should connect to the applicant’s existing research program and demonstrate how it will enhance their research and strengthen their ability to obtain future funding. The emphasis is on building capabilities that improve long-term career potential.
