letter must include a statement
regarding the nature and
extent of the teaching and
other academic involvement
of the applicant. Letters of
recommendation should
be submitted by the person
making the recommendation.
• The online application
form is structured to assist
the Scholarship Selection
Subcommittee and assists
the applicant in submitting a
structured curriculum vitae.
• The International Guest
Scholarships must be used
in the year for which they
are designated. They may
not be postponed.
• Applicants who are awarded
scholarships will provide a
full written report of the
experiences provided through
the scholarships upon
completion of their tours.
•An unsuccessful applicant may
reapply only twice and only
by completing and submitting
a new application and new
supporting documentation.
The scholarships will
provide successful applicants
with public recognition of
their presence. Assistance
will be provided in arranging
visits, following the Clinical
Congress, to various clinics and
universities of their choice.
For consideration by
the Selection Committee,
applicants must fulfill all of
the requirements. Applicants
are urged to submit their
completed applications and
supporting documents as
early as possible to provide
sufficient time for processing.
Send supporting materials
to International Liaison
Section, American College of
Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair
St., Chicago, IL, 60611-3211;
or via fax to 312-202-5021.
Questions should be directed
to Kate Early, International
Liaison, at kearly@facs.org. ♦
ACS and Triological Society offer
Clinical Scientist Development Award
Applications for a competitive grant program sponsored by the American College of Surgeons
(ACS) and the Triological Society to provide supplemental funding to otolaryngologists–head and
neck surgeons who have received a new National Institutes of Health Mentored Clinical Scientist
Development Award (K08/K23), or who have an existing award with a minimum of three years
remaining in the funding period as of June 1, 2016, are due May 26, 2016. This award is intended to
facilitate the research career development of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, with the
expectation that the awardee will have sufficient pilot data to submit a competitive R01 proposal
before the conclusion of the K award period. This award provides financial support in the amount
of $80,000 per year for up to five years or for the remainder of the term of existing grants, to
supplement the K08/K23 awards. Funding is dependent upon receipt of meritorious applications.
For more information, visit the Triological Society’s website at www.triological.org/researchgrants.html
or contact info@triological.org. ♦
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The 12 scholarships are available for 2017, in the amount of
$10,000 each, and will provide the scholars with an opportunity
to engage in clinical, teaching, and research activities in the U.S.
and Canada and to attend and participate fully in the educational
opportunities and activities of the ACS Clinical Congress.
