Grants & Awards
Kellion Australian Diabetes Society Award 2010
The Kellion Foundation and the Australian Diabetes Society invite applications for the Award for an Australian who has made an outstanding contribution in diabetes research, clinical or service areas in Australia. This is an annual award and commenced in the year 2000.
Nominations are now called for this Award which will be considered by a review committee consisting of prominent Australian diabetes researchers with the power to co-opt international referees. Nominations may be self-initiated, initiated by colleagues or by organisations.
The recipient of the Award will be required to deliver the Kellion Plenary Lecture at the Australian Diabetes Society / Australian Diabetes Educators Association Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, 1st – 3rd September 2010. The Award will include a return business class airfare to the meeting, accommodation for the duration of the meeting, registration, and a commemorative plaque. There is also a $5,000 honorarium.
Nominations should include a letter (not exceeding 2 pages) clearly stating the basis of the nomination and a full curriculum vitae. Nominations made in the previous 3 years have been retained and will be considered also.
Nominations for the 2010 Kellion Award will close on Friday 9th 2010 and should be sent to:-
Ms Suzie Neylon
Australian Diabetes Society
145 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Fax: 02-9251 8174
Email: suzie@diabetessociety.com.au
Further enquiries can be directed to Ms Suzie Neylon, Executive Officer, Australian Diabetes Society on (02) 9256 5462 or email suzie@diabetessociety.com.au.
Previous recipients of this prestigious award include: Len Harrison (2000), Don Chisholm (2001), George Jerums (2002), Paul Zimmet (2003), Tim Welborn (2004), Mark Cooper (2005), David James (2006), Ted Kraegen (2007), Martin Silink (2008) and Michael Horowitz (2009).
ADS Travel Grants to Sydney for 2010 ASM
A number of Travel Grants will be awarded to junior investigators who have an abstract accepted for presentation at the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting in September 2010 in Sydney. The number and size of grants will be determined according to the number and suitability of applications and the funds available. Applications will be prioritised using abstract review scores. It is anticipated that the awards will represent a substantial contribution to the individual's travel costs to the meeting.
Application should be made in writing to the Honorary Treasurer, Australian Diabetes Society, 145 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 by Friday 18th June 2010. The successful applicants will be advised in writing about one month prior to the meeting.
Eligibility is as follows:
1. A financial member of the ADS for 12 months at the time of application
2. In training for a higher degree eg. PhD, MD, fellowship or medical specialty.
3. Supported by a statement from the candidate's supervisor or department head indicating the nature of their present position and the availability of other sources of financial support for their travel to the Meeting.
Please Note: Applicants must not be in receipt of a travel grant from any other body to attend the ADS meeting or a meeting in association with the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting.
