{"id":10675,"date":"2018-01-09T16:55:11","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T16:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilts.org\/?page_id=10675"},"modified":"2024-12-16T19:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:56:53","slug":"vanguard-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.ilts.org\/about\/awards\/vanguard-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanguard Committee Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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See full document containing the full outline of the grant here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vanguard Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)<\/mark><\/strong> is composed of young, highly motivated, and qualified individuals with multidisciplinary expertise in liver transplantation. The committee is dedicated to promoting the engagement of early-career liver transplant professionals and trainees in all ILTS activities. It advocates on their behalf by providing opportunities for active participation in projects, recognizing and supporting their research, and facilitating valuable collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2021, the Vanguard Committee Grant has been available to support a clinical, basic science, or outcomes research project led by a young physician-scientist in the field of liver transplantation. The grant aims to further the goals of the ILTS by fostering innovation and excellence in this domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria:<\/mark><\/strong>
-The candidate must be 42 years old or younger, or within 5 years of completing initial training.
-A mentor with established expertise in the research focus must provide a letter of support, confirming their commitment to the mentorship role.
-The candidate must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae.
-Both the trainee and mentor must be ILTS members in good standing before submitting the application.
-The project must be original.
-Mentees who are principal investigators on major grants (e.g., NIH K or R series, international scientific foundations) are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Topic:<\/mark> <\/strong>The research topic must fall within the field of liver transplantation, whether in the clinical, basic science, or translational arenas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Project Composition:<\/mark><\/strong>
The research project should include the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Abstract:<\/strong> A concise summary of the project, limited to 200 words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Specific Aims Page:<\/strong> A clear and focused outline of the project\u2019s objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Project Description:<\/strong> A detailed narrative (maximum of 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) organized into the following sections:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n