AIMS
The main objective of the Education and Training activities of the ISBM is to facilitate international cooperation in education and training within the field of behavioural medicine.
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NEWS
The Governing Council of ISBM will present up to ten Early Career Awards, each in the value of USD 500, to encourage a further career in behavioral medicine. The awards will be distributed at a congress ceremony, where all awardees are expected to be present. Some additional ISBM funds are available for award winners from countries with limited resources, to partially cover conference-related costs.
Recipients will have distinguished themselves scientifically or in their clinical practice career.
Eligibility
Selection of the Early career Award is based on total career achievement and review of a submitted and accepted abstract. To qualify for this award, the applicant has to meet the eligibility criteria listed below:
Priority may be given to applications from countries with limited resources, and/or representatives from different geographical regions.
Application
In addition to submitting an abstract to the Congress Secretariat, applicants are asked to upload the following documents on the Congress registration website:
Award decisions
The applications will be judged by Dr Anne H Berman, Chair, ISBM Education and Training Committee, members of the Education and Training Committee, and members of the Scientific Program Committee.
Applications from countries with limited resources are requested to clearly indicate if they need funds to cover the costs of travel, registration, and lodging. Dr Berman and members of the Scientific Program Committee will evaluate these requests.
Deadlines
The deadline for the award applications is 30th January 2018. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 1st September 2018.