Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship Grant

Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The American Society of Parasitologists
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: June 09, 2024

Summary

The Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship, awarded by the American Society of Parasitologists, honors researchers with significant contributions to basic science, particularly in parasitology. Nominations are open to all ASP members and require a primary nominator and two seconds, along with the candidate's CV and a summary of their contributions. The award includes travel expenses, an honorarium, and a plaque, with presentations occurring in odd-numbered years. The next lectureship will be held in 2025.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations will close on the deadline. The next Stoll-Stunkard Lectureship will be given in 2025, 2031, and 2037. 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. Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship Norman R. Stoll received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He worked for Johns Hopkins University and the Rockefeller Institute. He authored 142 research papers including his very popular presidential address at the 1946 meeting of ASP, entitled “This Wormy World”. The focus of Dr. Stoll’s work was on public health aspects of the epidemiology of hookworm infections. Horace W. Stunkard received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He worked at the New York University for his entire career. He published nearly 300 research papers with an emphasis on the biology of parasitic flatworms, especially the life cycle and mode of transmission of anoplocephaline cestodes. After retirement, Dr. Stunkard continued to work as a research associate for the American Museum of Natural History until his 100th birthday. Nomination The Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship award is to honor someone whose prominence in basic research is evident, and who is not necessarily a parasitologist, but one whose research might enhance investigations on parasites, hence fostering cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches. This lectureship is presented in odd-numbered years and alternates with the Bueding and von Brand and the R. Barclay McGhee lectureships. Nominations will 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 enhancement of research on parasites. Those seconding a nomination must submit supporting letters that include a serious evaluation of major aspects of the nominee’s scientific work. Award The award consists of travel and accommodation expenses up t o $1000, an honorarium, and a plaque presented during the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists. The Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lecturer will be required to give a one hour presentation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees should have significant international recognition for substantial contributions to basic scientific research that has impacted the field of Parasitology. Eligibility is not limited to ASP members.