Robert E. Shope International Fellowship in Infectious Diseases Application Deadline: June 8, 2011 Download application guidelines here. Robert E. Shope, MD (1929 – 2004) devoted his career to the study of viruses carried by mosquitoes, ticks and other biting insects. One of the world’s foremost authorities on insect-borne viruses, he discovered and characterized more previously unknown viruses than any other person in history. He was often called a “walking encyclopedia” of viruses, who made major contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases and the promotion of global health. His lifelong contributions to our understanding of arthropod-borne viruses, hemorrhagic fever viruses and the diseases these viruses cause are without equal. Bob Shope was a clinician, virologist, epidemiologist and more. In 2005, to honor Dr. Shope, a past president and beloved member, the Society unanimously agreed to establish a Fellowship in his name. The Robert E. Shope International Fellowship in Infectious Diseases. The Fellowship honors his significant contributions in the areas of arbovirology and emerging infectious diseases. Recipients inspired by Dr. Shope will involve themselves in studies of arbovirology and/or emerging diseases from clinical to field to laboratory studies. The Fellowship is administered by the Society’s Robert E. Shope International Fellowship Committee and provides support for international training opportunities in arbovirology and emerging diseases for those with an MD, DVM, PhD or related doctoral degree. Eligibility details · Full-time post-doctoral fellows (PhD, DVM, MD or the equivalent) with positions at North American institutions who study any tropical infectious disease in arbovirology and/or emerging tropical infectious diseases. · Co-mentors must be identified both at a North American institution and at an international institution or site. · Sponsoring North American and international institutions are responsible for assuring that the proposed studies are compliant with contemporary regulations, including those related to human subjects and pathogens. · Projects must begin after August 1, 2011. · Preference will be given to applicants sponsored by an ASTMH member. · Preference will be given to applications focused on arbovirology and studies of related pathogens. Funding Financial support of $25,000 for a short-term research experience in the tropics. The purpose of the funding is to help defray travel costs, living expenses and/or research abroad. Submission timeline Beginning May 4, 2011, applications may be submitted online via the link posted at http://www.astmh.org/funding/index.cfm Award notice Applicants will be notified of decisions in late August, 2011. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100 • Deerfield, IL 60015 USA +1-847-480-9592 • Fax +1-847-480-9282 www.astmh.org