Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Grant

This grant program supports research relevant to clinical laboratory science, clinical pathology, and laboratory medicine.

Focus Areas:

• Clinical research
• Translational research
• Basic science research
• Quality improvement
• Regulatory research

Eligibility:

• Designed for young investigators
• Applicants must be either:
  • Currently in training (residency and/or clinical or research fellowship), OR
  • Less than three years after first faculty appointment (at any level)
• Eligibility is determined at the time of application

Award Details:

• Award Amount: $7,500 per grant
• Requirements: Awardees are expected to present their research at an upcoming ACLPS Annual Meeting

Geographic Scope: United States (funder is based in UT, US)

Contact Information:

• Amit Gokhale, M.D., ACLPS Education Committee Chair
• Grace Kroner, PhD, ACLPS Secretary
  • Email: kronerg@ccf.org

Background: Named after Paul E. Strandjord, this program supports the next generation of clinical laboratory researchers and professionals.

Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications accepted beginning October 1, 2025
• Submission deadline: December 12, 2025

Required Materials:

1. Completed application form (Microsoft Word 2007 or later required)
2. Application instructions document

Application Form & Instructions:

• Download both form and instructions from the ACLPS website at https://www.aclps.org/training-grants
• Forms must be submitted in Microsoft Word 2007 or later format

Promotional Materials:

• A promotional poster (PDF format) is available for sharing with trainees, young investigators, and institutional grant offices

Contact for Questions:

• Grace Kroner, PhD (kronerg@ccf.org)