Derek Gray Distinguished Traveling Scholarship Award

IPITA is once again pleased to offer research fellows the opportunity to apply for the Derek Gray Distinguished Traveling Scholarship Award based upon demonstrated research merit and future potential for both scholarly academic research and a commitment to the training of research scientists in the fields of islet and/or pancreas transplantation.


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
Friday January 17, 2025

If you wish to apply for the award, please complete the application online.
Only online applications will be accepted.

About Prof. Derek Gray
Professor Derek Gray, was a Professor of Experimental Surgery at the University of Oxford, and made many contributions to the experimental islet transplantation literature advancing our scientific knowledge thereby providing an important framework for refining the clinical procedure. He continually provided a stimulating research environment for many young students and trainees and encouraged them to pursue academic research careers in transplantation. As a strong proponent of pursuing the goal of perfecting islet transplantation, he also worked tirelessly to promote the mission of the International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association (IPITA). Professor Gray served the Association in the past as Councilor and Secretary. In recognition of his many contributions to the society and the field of islet transplantation, the IPITA council has established the Derek Gray Distinguished Traveling Scholarship Award.
Professor Derek Gray
Professor of Experimental Surgery
University of Oxford
About the Award
The $10,000 USD scholarship provides financial support to travel to two or more institutions across the world in order to broaden the laboratory-based research experience of the scholar during his/her formative research training and to provide an opportunity to learn from established laboratory investigators in the fields of islet and pancreas transplantation biology.
Applicant Eligibility
The Traveling Scholarship will be awarded to a post-doctoral research fellow or trainee with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree who demonstrates scientific merit and future potential for academic research and mentorship of trainees in the fields of islet and/or pancreas transplantation. The applicant will be judged solely on merit. An ideal candidate would be an individual who has not yet reached the level of Assistant Professor or an equivalent junior faculty position, and within 5 years of receiving their advanced degree. The applicant must have a trainee or full IPITA membership.
Past Recipients
  • 2023

    Ibrahim Fathi - Alexandria University, Egypt
  • 2021

    Andrea Peloso - Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Switzerland
  • 2019

    Shadab Abadpour - Oslo University Hospital, Norway
  • 2017

    Nathan Zammit - Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, Australia
  • 2015

    Raphael Meier - University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Details
  • 2013

    Sarah Cross - University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom 2013 - Sarah Cross, United Kingdom Details
  • 2011

    Dirk Van der Windt - Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2009

    Barbara Ludwig - University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany

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