Established in 2003, the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award honors the legacy of Dr. Maureen Andrew and her profound contributions to child health research. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership as a mentor, inspiring creativity, scholarships, and academic excellence among future leaders in pediatric science.
Submission Timeline: August 15 - September 30
| Award |
- One recipient is selected annually
- Formal recognition at the PAS Meeting
- Economy-level travel expenses, hotel accommodation for 2 nights
- Complimentary registration to the PAS Meeting will be provided
- Honorarium provided after the PAS Meeting
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| Eligibility Criteria |
- Must be a pediatrician
- Have a sustained record of excellence as a mentor, defined as an individual who demonstrates attributes of a teacher, sponsor, guide, mentor, role model, counselor
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| Nomination Requirements |
- Current Curriculum Vitae of the Nominee
- Include details on supervisory and mentor activities
- Highlight mentee names in publications to indicate research productivity
- List of Mentees (in table or spreadsheet format)
- Include the following: Training/faculty level at the time of mentorship, current academic appointment, an indication as to whether mentees are currently recipients of operating grants awarded by NIH and/or non-governmental organizations, other academic leadership roles or research contributions (e.g. research awards)
- List of Mentoring Activities
- Could include leadership within a training grant, development and/or implementation of mentoring activities at the local, national or international level, mentoring activities within professional organizations and academic health science centers
- Letter of Nomination and Three Letters of Support (four letters total)
- Letters should provide evidence regarding how the nominee has displayed mentor-related attributes including sponsor, mentor, guide, role model and counselor.
- Letters should include the impact of the nominee’s mentorship on the career development of those mentored.
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| Selection Process |
- The Committee for the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award will be solely responsible for the selection of the recipient
- Members of the selection committee cannot nominate or support any nominations
- The award will only be chosen when there are eligible candidates
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For Additional Information contact the SPR Central Office at
info@societyforpediatricresearch.org