Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award/Clark T. Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology Lecturer Grant

Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award/Clark T. Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology Lecturer Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Endocrine Society
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award, supported by Dr. and Mrs. Delbert A. Fisher, honors scholars excelling in the history of endocrinology. It provides a $2,000 honorarium and the recipient delivers a prestigious lecture at the Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting. This award celebrates important milestones and contributions in endocrine research, encouraging personal insights and historical narratives, making it a significant event in the field.

Overview

This award is made possible by the generous support of Dr. and Mrs. Delbert A. Fisher, MD. Dr. Fisher is a renowned leader in the development of international neonatal screening programs to detect congenital hypothyroidism. He has made extensive contributions to the advancement of endocrine research and has served the community as a distinguished educator. Each year, the Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award provides a $2,000 honorarium to a scholar demonstrating exceptional work in the preservation of the history of endocrinology. The scholar also delivers the Clark T. Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology Lecture at ENDO, the Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting. The Sawin lecture is one of the highest attended sessions at ENDO. The lecture is intended to be a broad, comprehensive, and scholarly narrative of the history on the chosen topic. Important discoveries, milestones, and significant contributions by those in the field, including the recipient's own work, are outlined and discussed. Personal insights and historical vignettes are encouraged.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All are welcome to apply or nominate.