Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award Grant

The Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award, established in honor of the esteemed epidemiologist Dr. Tony McMichael, recognizes mid-career scientists excelling in environmental epidemiology. Awardees, who must have over five years of experience post-doctorate, will receive subsidized costs for attending the annual conference. This prestigious award celebrates contributions to research, innovation, and mentoring, promoting the values of community engagement and impactful scientific communication within the field.

This award was created in Dr. Tony McMichael's memory to recognize mid-career scientists. Tony was a world renowned epidemiologist known not only for his scientific work, but also for his compassionate mentoring of junior colleagues. He was President of ISEE from 2008-2009.
The award will be given to candidates that possess the same qualities as Dr. McMichael:
Demonstrated excellence in environmental epidemiology researchExcelled in innovation, such as promoting novel areas of research, initiating novel studies or developing novel methodology for environmental epidemiologyDemonstrated capabilities for mentoring graduate and postgraduate students and/or contributed to teaching environmental epidemiologyContributed to guidelines, public debates or dissemination of scientific results in environmental epidemiologyDemonstrated practice of environmental epidemiology, such as community engagement, impact on the field of environmental epidemiology or translation into environmental health policyContributed meaningfully to the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology
The recipient of this award will receive subsidized registration, airfare, and hotel costs for the annual conference using a fund established in Tony McMichael’s name. The award is presented at the Annual Conference.

Eligibility

Eligible awardees are scientists with more than 5 years past their doctoral degree, ideally holding an independent academic, research or professional position and are at an academic rank below full professor or the equivalent.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Awardees must be current ISEE members. Any member of the ISEE (except Awards Committee members) may make nominations.