Educational Grant Information

MSACL's mission is educational advancement in the area of clinical mass spectrometry. The Educational Grant program is intended to advance this directive.

The Grant described below is a Late-Breaking Exception.

This is not a Standard Educational Grant.

Surgical Pathologist Grant (includes Residents and Fellows in training)

This is a special application.

APPLY HERE if you are a Pathologist

Abstract Submission NOT Required.

This grant is for non-commercial Surgical Pathologists interested in learning how “on-tissue” mass spectrometry-based approaches, such as ambient ionization and MALDI mass spectrometry imaging, can be used to complement and enhance the current pathology toolbox. You will learn how these cutting-edge techniques can not only improve diagnostic power, but also provide insight into metabolic and immunological aspects of disease. By understanding the strengths and limitations of these approaches, the attendee will remain a step ahead of their colleagues as these rapidly advancing approaches enter clinical diagnostics.

This grant will cover:

• Conference Registration.
• Up to 2 nights of hotel if you are a Trainee.

The text below is NOT relevant to this Grant Type.

1. Only short course and conference registration will be awarded.

2. If you have received support 2 or more times you are not eligible for support, unless you are performing a specific service, such as Scientific Committee, Ambassador, etc.

3. Applications that are marginal -- poorly prepared (spelling, syntax, punctuation, formatting error) without objective justification and detail -- will be rejected. Be concise with your application.

4. Make sure you apply to the the correct program – read the requirements carefully. If you don’t qualify – don’t apply.

5. If your grant requires a mentor's support email – make sure they submit the endorsement.

MSACL 2024

** APPLICATIONS ARE NOT OPEN**

Educational Grants support the conference attendance of non-commercial individuals who are generally early in their career and (1) have a strong potential for meaningful contribution, as determined by their submitted abstract and Grant application, or (2) are on track to lead a clinical laboratory and are interested in learning more about mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies that can be used to improve clinical analytics.

1. Young Investigator (YI) Grant

Abstract Submission Required by Nov 08, 2023 FOR PODIUM, OR by Nov 08, 2023 FOR POSTER applicants.

This grant is for non-commercial individuals submitting abstracts for either podium or poster presentations. Grants are targeted for the support of MD/residents/fellows, PhD students, post-docs, and young faculty members (fewer than 4 years since appointment).

This grant will cover:

• Conference Registration.

This grant DOES NOT cover:

• Lodging or Travel.

2. Trainee Grant

Abstract Submission NOT Required.

This grant is for non-commercial MD/Residents/Fellows, PhD students, Post-docs and young faculty members (fewer than 4 years since appointment) who are in training to direct a clinical Lab and are interested in acquiring a greater understanding of the value of mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies as tools for improving clinical laboratory analyses.

This grant will cover:

• Conference Registration.

This grant DOES NOT cover:

• Lodging or Travel.

3. Lab Director Grant

Abstract Submission NOT Required.

This grant is for non-commercial Clinical Lab Directors who are aiming to get a better understanding of what mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies can do for their lab. The grant is targeted to those Lab Directors who have had minimal mass spec exposure, but all may apply.

This grant will cover:

• Conference Registration.

This grant DOES NOT cover:

• Lodging or Travel.

4. Surgical Pathologist Grant (includes Residents and Fellows in training)

This is a special application. Please APPLY HERE.

Abstract Submission NOT Required.

This grant is for non-commercial Surgical Pathologists interested in learning how “on-tissue” mass spectrometry-based approaches, such as ambient ionization and MALDI mass spectrometry imaging, can be used to complement and enhance the current pathology toolbox. You will learn how these cutting-edge techniques can not only improve diagnostic power, but also provide insight into metabolic and immunological aspects of disease. By understanding the strengths and limitations of these approaches, the attendee will remain a step ahead of their colleagues as these rapidly advancing approaches enter clinical diagnostics.

Up to 40 slots available.

This grant will cover:

• Conference Registration.
• Up to 2 nights of hotel if you are a Trainee.

Grant Requirements

Obligations of Grantees:

• Attend as much of the conference as possible.
• Get to know the exhibitors and other attendees. They are here because you're here. And they want to meet you. :)
• Complete a post-con questionnaire to help us gauge the success of the program.

Notification

Grant status notifications will be sent by, or near, Jan 10, 2024 via email.