2012 Award Program

Purpose: The Lymn Foundation announces a grant program to recognize new investigators in muscle biology research. Additionally, this program may provide supplemental funds to enhance interactions between new and established investigators at the scientific meetings where their work is presented.

The Lymn Foundation wishes to recognize significant contributions to research conferences by young investigators. The award to each investigator will be based on presentation of an outstanding poster that provides new insight into understanding biological or disease processes of skeletal muscle. The Lymn Foundation will provide funds for individual awards to be presented to individuals at the meeting.

Young investigators who receive an award must be the first author and present the poster at the meeting. In the case of multiple authors, the sponsor of the work must attest that the young investigator is the principal force involved in the work. Recipients of awards must qualify under the Foundation's definition of a young investigator.

The Foundation will limit support to meetings that have already obtained substantial grant funding, show promise of developing cutting-edge advancements in the field of muscle biology, and bring together eminent scientists. In selecting a conference, the Foundation will evaluate the meeting description and the credentials of the presenters.

                                APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, the meeting organizers and sponsoring organization must submit an application to the Foundation. The application must describe:

1. the purposes and contents of the meeting, including a list of speakers;

2. a proposed agenda;

3. the method and criteria for selection of a committee to choose awardees from the authors of posters displayed at the meeting;

4. the method and criteria the committee will use to judge and select young investigators to be recipients of the award(s); and

5. a proposal as to how enhancement of interactions between established and new investigators will be achieved.

Applications must include copies of peer reviews of conference grant applications.

Applications must be submitted at least four months before the scheduled conference.

Applications may be submitted on one of the following dates: January 30, 2012; June 22, 2012; or November 23, 2012.

3. The award ceremony shall make an announcement that the awards are given by the Lymn Foundation;

4. Up to $500 for a program that will enhance opportunities for young and established investigators to meet informally and to discuss research issues;

5. Programs to enhance meetings between young and established investigators shall feature signs indicating support by the Lymn Foundation; and

6. A flyer provided by the Lymn Foundation describing the Foundation shall be included in the registration materials.