R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship Grant

R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The American Society of Parasitologists
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: March 07, 2024

Summary

The R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship, awarded by the American Society of Parasitologists, honors outstanding contributions in parasitic protozoology. Established in 1924, it recognizes a scientist's research and mentoring efforts. Nominations are open to all society members, requiring a primary nomination and two seconds, along with the nominee's CV. The recipient will present their work at the Society's Annual Meeting, receiving an honorarium and travel support, reinforcing the importance of innovation in parasitology.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations will close on the deadline. The next R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship will be given in 2023, 2029, and 2035. About Us Founded in 1924, the American Society of Parasitologists comprises a diverse group of about 700 scientists from academia, industry, and government involved in the study and teaching of the scientific discipline of parasitology. Society members contribute to the development of parasitology as a discipline, as well as to primary research in behavior, biochemistry, ecology, immunology, medicine, molecular biology, physiology, systematics, and other related fields of science. R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship The R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lectureship is awarded to honor a scientist in Barclay's field of research in parasitic protozoology. This prestigious award is named after a man who has impacted many active and retired parasitologists. Most of his career was at the University of Georgia, where he was the Chairman of the Department of Zoology for 11 years and then became the Chairman of the Faculty of Parasitology until his death. His research dealt with the trypanosomatids in plants and insects, and avian blood parasites. He succeeded in developing a strain of avian Plasmodium that would infect mice. This was novel, as he was trying to examine the factors that limited host specificity. Crossing vertebrate class lines in malaria parasites had not been heard of and is peculiar even today. He was considered a true southern gentleman and strove to help others get their start in academia or in parasitology. Mentoring was a major strength of his. The recipient of this award should reflect this role, as well as be a productive, innovative, and meticulous scientist. This lectureship occurs in odd-numbered years and alternates with the Bueding and von Brand and Stoll-Stunkard lectureships. Nomination Nominations may be received from any member of the ASP and will consist of a primary nomination and a minimum of two seconds. The primary nominator will submit the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae, plus a summary outlining the candidate’s contributions to the field of parasitic protozoology. Those seconding the nomination must submit supporting letters that include a serious evaluation of major aspects of the nominee’s scientific work. Award The recipient will present a major address at the Annual Meeting of the Society summarizing his/her research endeavors on parasitic protists. The recipient will receive an honorarium, paid travel and accommodations for the meeting up to $1000, and a commemorative plaque.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The R. Barclay McGhee Memorial Lecture is awarded to honor a scientist in Barclay's field of research, parasitic protozoology. The recipient must have made major research contributions to the biology of parasitic protists. Nominees are not required to be members of the American Society of Parasitologists, and there is no age limit.