Early Career Professional Development & Training Fund

The recent APS Education Initiative research findings identified the need for broader experiences and enhanced opportunities in preparation for careers in plant pathology. In response, the newly formed APS Early Career Professional Development &Training Fund is focused on assisting new plant pathologists in broadening their experiences and skills by providing financial support for their participation in one of the following activities, as well as others judged appropriate by the APS Foundation:

1. A short internship with industry or special research laboratory;
2. An international internship to attend a workshop, regional meeting, and/or to visit an international center to gain a unique networking opportunity and a global perspective;
3.  Participation in an interactive grant-writing training/workshop;
4. Participation in a workshop for curriculum development offered by APS or in collaboration with other scientific societies or institutions; and
5. Support for the APS Leadership Institute.

The APS Foundation is establishing the APS Early Career Professional Development & Training Fund with a goal of $500,000 to provide the seed funds needed for five or more early career professionals annually to cover expenses associated with their participation in professional skill-enhancing activities.

Fill out the donation form to send with your donation. Please mark "Early Career Professional Development & Training Fund."