The Susan M Barman Award from the American Physiological Society supports early-career research in central autonomic neurophysiology with funding for advanced training and scientific development.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 unrestricted research grant; up to $2,000 for travel; early registration for the American Physiology Summit
Summary: Supports early-career physiologists seeking advanced training in neurophysiological methods for central autonomic research.
Key Information: Applicants must be APS members for at least two consecutive years and at assistant professor rank or below.
This award, presented by the American Physiological Society, recognizes and supports early-career physiologists who show exceptional promise in research focused on the central nervous system’s regulation of autonomic target organs. The grant is designed to help recipients obtain advanced training in cutting-edge neurophysiological techniques, fostering expertise and leadership in central autonomic neurophysiology. The funding is intended to support both research and professional development, including travel and registration for the American Physiology Summit.