Shih-Chun Wang Young Investigator Award
The Shih-Chun Wang Award recognizes early-career researchers for outstanding promise and innovative research in physiological sciences, honoring a legacy in neurophysiology.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: December 9, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 award plus reimbursement of early registration fee for the American Physiological Summit (one year)
Summary: Annual award recognizing early-career researchers showing outstanding promise in physiological sciences, in memory of neurophysiologist Shih-Chun Wang.
Key Information: Applicants must be APS members for at least two years and hold a rank no higher than assistant professor.
Description
This annual award honors the legacy of Shih-Chun Wang, a pioneer in neurophysiology and neuropharmacology, by recognizing early-career researchers who demonstrate outstanding promise in the physiological sciences. The award supports individuals whose research programs show exceptional potential for advancing the field. The recipient must attend the American Physiological Summit as part of the award requirements.
