Timothy M. George Fellowship Award

Purpose: Assist medical students, residents, and neurosurgeons in clinical investigation or basic science research of syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, and related disorders. Award renamed in August 2020 in memory of Dr. Timothy M. George, who was well known in the Chiari/Syringomyelia community for his knowledge, dedication, and care.

Award Details:

• Award amount: $10,000-$20,000 (depending on location and duration)
• Duration: 6 to 12 months of fellowship
• Sponsor requirement: Fellowship conducted under direction of specific sponsor
• Research scope: Clinical, translational, or basic science investigation relevant to syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, and related disorders
• Additional support: Conference registration and economy airfare (reserved at least 2 weeks in advance) to ASAP Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference in year of fellowship will be reimbursed

Eligibility:

• Medical students
• Neurosurgical residents
• Fully trained neurosurgeons at any stage of career
• Must be in United States

Eligible Expenses:

• Support up to $20,000 available
• Detailed budget justification required
• Account of expenses incurred following fellowship completion required
• Residents: No extra salary support if already covered by clinical residency program
• Conference registration and economy airfare to ASAP conference reimbursed

Requirements:

• Detailed budget plan for proposed fellowship expenses
• Salary justification if applicable

Contact Information: ASAP PO Box 1586, Longview, TX 75606-1586 | Phone: 903-236-7079 or 800-asap-282 | Email: info@asap.org

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter

2. Description of Proposed Fellowship:
- Proposed fellowship details
- Education goals
- Research goals

3. Personal Statement:
- Reasons for pursuing the fellowship
- Plans for career/future after fellowship

4. Budget Documentation:
- Detailed budget plan for proposed fellowship expenses
- Salary justification costs

5. Letters of Support (4 total):
- Letter from designated mentor
- Letter from designated program
- Letter from training program director (if applicable)
- Two letters from neurosurgeons or other professional medical references familiar with applicant and their goals and commitment

6. Curriculum Vitae (Current CV)

7. Publication Record:
- Reprints of previous publications pertinent to the application

8. Headshot Photograph

Submission Instructions

• Complete all application requirements listed above
• Mail application materials to ASAP
• Contact Dr. Brian J. Dlouhy for more information
• Click website link for ASAP fellowship application form