ISMRM 14th SCIENTIFIC MEETING & EXHIBITION
Seattle, Washington, USA
6-12 May 2006

Last updated 10 September 2008


2006
Stipend Programs

Last updated 10 September 2008

 
The ISMRM is proud to offer three stipend programs for the upcoming 14th Scientific Meeting & Exhibition.  Applicants may only apply to one program.  Please review each stipend program carefully before deciding which to pursue.  Note that each program has a unique set of rules and eligibility requirements which must be adhered to in order to be considered for a stipend award.  All stipend programs require a completed check sheet to be turned in with the application.  A description of each program and its eligibility and application requirements along with a link to each check sheet are below.
NAME OF AWARD
Educational Stipends for Students, Postdoctoral and Clinical Trainees
E.K. Zavoisky Stipend Program New Entrant Stipend Award
DEADLINE 21 November 2005 21 November 2005 31 January 2006
PURPOSE OF AWARD

 
The ISMRM invites applications for educational stipends that offer support for the attendance of students, postdoctoral and clinical trainees to present abstracts at the Fourteenth Scientific Meeting.  Those applicants who are first authors on the abstract will be given priority. 

Recipients of educational stipends who are not members of the ISMRM will be required to submit an application for membership before the funds are disbursed.  Stipend recipients are limited to three years of support.


 
The ISMRM invites applications for stipends from the E.K. Zavoisky Program, established to support the attendance of scientists and clinicians at the ISMRM Fourteenth Scientific Meeting who do not have access to the financial means to attend the meeting.  The program is named in honor of E.K. Zavoisky, pioneer in MR research from the former USSR.  Those applicants who are first authors on the Proceedings submission will be given priority.

Read about E.K Zavoisky.


 
To encourage new entrants to research in areas of interest to the ISMRM.  Each awardee will receive US$400 toward the costs of attending the Fourteenth Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Washington, USA.  Upon request, an awardee may be paired with a senior member of the ISMRM who will be the awardee's mentor during the Scientific Meeting, providing the opportunity for reviews and discussions of important scientific and clinical developments presented at the meeting.

Recipients of stipends who are not members of the ISMRM will be required to submit an application for membership before funds are disbursed.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
 
Applicants should either be:
  • Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program;
     
  • Enrolled in a full-time clinical training program, or;
     
  • A postdoctoral trainee who received a doctorate or equivalent degree after 31 July 2002
Applicants should be scientists and clinicians who do not have access to the financial means to attend the ISMRM Fourteenth Scientific Meeting.

NOTE: Applicants eligible for the Educational Stipend Program (undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral and medical trainees) are not eligible for the Zavoisky Program
Applicants should be students, trainees, or researchers who are new to the field and might not be funded under the main educational stipend program.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Applicants must be already actively involved or about to be actively involved in some aspect of research related to the ISMRM;
  • Applicants cannot be first or presenting authors on abstracts submitted to the ISMRM program and do not need to submit an abstract to the meeting;
  • Applicants are required to attend at least 4 days of the ISMRM meeting, including at least one day of the weekend educational courses.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Printout of the electronically submitted abstract;
  • Copy of email confirming online submission;
  • A letter from the applicant requesting student/postdoctoral support and confirming his/her intention to attend the meeting;
  • A curriculum vitae of the applicant;
  • A supervisor/sponsor/training program director's letter confirming the applicant's eligibility for a student stipend.  The Committee requests that the letter include comments on available funds for support.   If a number of applicants from the same group are applying, the Committee would appreciate a unique comment on each applicant, since funding might be limited in this situation.
  • Completed check sheet.
  • A printout of the electronically submitted abstract;
  • Copy of email confirming online submission;
  • A letter of application;
  • A curriculum vitae;
  • A letter from an appropriate person at their institution (supervisor, head of department, etc.) certifying that no alternative funds are available.  If a number of applicants from the same institution are applying, the Committee would appreciate a unique comment on each, since funding might be limited in this situation.
  • Completed check sheet.
  • Applicants should send a letter including a brief statement of their interest in attending the Scientific Meeting and explain how this will relate to their own work.
  • A letter of support from the Department Chair is required stating that the student either will be given the time off to attend and be supported for the remaining cost of the meeting, or will use vacation time and personal funds as needed.
  • A curriculum vitae of the applicant must accompany the application.
  • Completed check sheet.
WHERE TO APPLY
 
Jeffrey J. Neil, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
International Society for Magnetic
Resonance in Medicine
Subcommittee on Student Stipends
2118 Milvia Street, Suite 201
Berkeley, CA  94704  USA

Fax: +1 (510) 841-0106
 
Margaret A. Hall-Craggs, M.D., Chair
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
E.K. Zavoisky Stipend Committee
2118 Milvia Street, Suite 201
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Fax: +1 (510) 841-0106
Jeffrey J. Neil, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
International Society for Magnetic
Resonance in Medicine
Subcommittee on Student Stipends
2118 Milvia Street, Suite 201
Berkeley, CA  94704  USA

Fax: +1 (510) 841-0106