One award will recognize the best clinical abstract and one, the best basic science abstract, based on the quality of the work. The award consists of a cash award, partially paid travel expenses, and a complimentary registration. Candidates for the Trainee Research Award are solicited during the Call for Abstracts.

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• Must be a medical student, resident or fellow pursuing combined clinical and research training toward becoming a pediatric nephrologist.

• First authorship on an abstract submitted to the ASPN/PAS Annual Meeting in the field of pediatric nephrology that is accepted for presentation.

• Awardees will be expected to present their abstract at one of the nephrology “Free Communication” sessions at the annual ASPN/PAS meeting.

• Presentation of the awards will take place at the ASPN reception.

Application Process:

• Medical Students and Resident—Written confirmation of their educational/training status.

• Submission of a completed ASPN Trainee Research Application Form (included with the PAS “call for abstracts”).

• Complete submission packet must be RECEIVED as directed in the submission program.

Click here for abstract submission and information.