2009 APHA Conference Trainee Scholarships Available
September 18, 2009
AUCD in collaboration with the Disability Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) is excited to announce five new $1000 conference travel scholarship opportunities to attend the 2009 APHA Annual Meeting from November 7-11, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. These travel scholarships are open to AUCD Network Trainees as well as other graduate students involved in the work of National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities programs and initiatives including State Disability and Health grantees. Students need to be currently enrolled in a graduate program and be part of an AUCD LEND, UCEDD, or IDDRC or other university working in the disability and health areas. Scholarship recipients will have the exceptional opportunity to attend the scientific and poster sessions of the APHA Disability Section and the APHA Annual Meeting.
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is a wonderful and important Public Health Educational Forum, drawing about 10,000+ participants nationally and internationally. This year's APHA Annual Meeting theme, "Water and Public Health: the 21st Century Challenge", explores water as a limited resource and the latest public health challenges. The Disability Section will also have a Section meeting and a series of breakout sessions that will address a range of disability and health topics. This is a great opportunity to learn and discuss critical issues in public health and disabilities. Learn more about 2009 APHA Annual Meeting.
Eligible ApplicantsThese travel scholarships are open to AUCD Network Trainees as well as other graduate students involved in the work of National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities programs and initiatives including State Disability and Health grantees. Students need to be currently enrolled in a graduate program and be part of an AUCD LEND, UCEDD, or IDDRC or other university working in the disability and health areas.
Award Requirements
Scholarship recipients are required to document their experience at the 2009 APHA conference and share it with trainees across the AUCD network. You may select from the following activities:
- Submit a 300 word article to the Disability Section Newsletter or AUCD's Health and Disability Digest
- Submit an electronic photo album of highlights of your APHA experience to be posted online
- Start a discussion board topic on the AUCD Trainee Message Board OR initiate a discussion thread on AUCD's Trainee Facebook Page, AND post daily messages on insights, new knowledge, and impressions from the APHA Conference activities on the AUCD Trainee Listserv during APHA conference
- Submit a short 3-5 minute video of APHA conference to AUCD for electronic dissemination
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and one letter of recommendation online. To apply for a scholarship online, go to https://www.aucd.org/app.
Due Date
Online applications are due to AUCD by Friday, October 2, 2009 5PM EST. Awardees will be notified by October 12, 2009.
Questions
Contact Ylla Nikola-Lisa Bishop or George Jesien with questions about the scholarships or the application.
