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ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING ADVANTAGE
FITs – Apply for
Annual Meeting
awards and
scholarships
Fellows-in-Training (FITs): Be recognized for your outstanding research and apply for a FIT scholarship to attend the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 24-28 in Boston!
Clemens von Pirquet Awards – Up to three FITs will be recognized for the best research abstracts on any aspect
of allergy/immunology or related fields. To be considered, you must indicate that you wish to apply for a Clemens von Pirquet Award on the abstract submission site. Information on the criteria and application requirements are available at annualmeeting.acaai.org/2024/submit_abstract.cfm.
Applications and materials must be received by July 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm CDT.
The Abstract Review Committee selects the award-winning abstracts. Award winners present their research during educational sessions in the general meeting. Winners will receive cash awards from $1,000 to $2,500 and are also eligible for a scholarship to attend the Annual Meeting. Questions? Contact education@acaai.org.
FIT scholarships – The College provides scholarships to FITs in North American accredited training programs to attend the Annual Meeting. FITs who have completed their fellowship in 2024 are still eligible for these scholarships. The application, due by Aug. 23, 2024, is available at annualmeeting.acaai. org/2024/submit_abstract.cfm. For more information, contact Karla Kaschub, Director of Membership, at karlakaschub@ acaai.org.
International FIT Travel Scholarship - The Allergists' Foundation is offering travel scholarships for up to two international Fellows-in-Training with an accepted research abstract to attend the College's 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, October 24–28, in Boston. Research Abstracts must be fully submitted by the July 8, 2024 deadline to apply. Find the application at annualmeeting.acaai.org/2024/ document/ACAAI_IntlFITscholarshipApp_24.pdf.
Ready to nominate a FIT?
Send an email to annals@acaai.org and include the following information:
• Nominee’s name
• Full publication reference
• Statement of the FIT’s role in the work
• Nominator’s name and contact information
Nominations must be received by Aug. 15, 2024 to be considered for this year’s awards.
If you have any questions, please email the Annals editorial office at annals@acaai.org.
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