August Krogh
(1874-1949)
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1920
This annual award is intended for a
graduate student, Ph.D. or M.D. in the early stages of a
research career. The purpose of the award is to encourage
excellence in microcirculatory research by new, young
investigators. Eligibility for this award is limited to
graduate students, recent graduates (less than 3 years
after having received a Ph.D., or for M.D., 3 years
following completion of a first residency). The award
consists of a certificate and $500 to be used at the
discretion of the awardee. The requirements include
submission of a brief manuscript which describes research
to be presented at the annual MCS meeting and a letter of
nomination from a member of the Society. These materials
should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Awards
Committee prior to November 1st of the year preceeding
the award.
Address All Award Correspondence
to:
William M. Chilian, Ph.D.
Department of Physiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226-0509
E-Mail: chilian@mcw.edu