The Leadership Development Award supports one Missouri pathology resident's attendance at the Pathologists Leadership Summit for leadership and scientific growth, funded by the College of American Pathologists Foundation.
Funder: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Due Dates: December 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200 for travel expenses to attend the Pathologists Leadership Summit; single award per cycle.
Summary: Supports Missouri pathology residents in developing leadership skills and engaging with key issues in pathology through attendance at a national leadership summit.
Key Information: Institutional approval required; award covers travel up to $1,200—costs above this must be covered by the recipient or their institution.
This award is designed to introduce Missouri-based pathology residents to leadership opportunities and critical issues within the field of pathology. Offered by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation and sponsored by the Missouri Society of Pathologists Foundation (MSPF), the program provides funding for one Missouri pathology resident to attend the Pathologists Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. The experience aims to enhance recipients' education, professional growth, and exposure to leadership roles at various levels within the specialty.