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AACC Helen Free Travel Award

Helen Free Award (For Non-Doctoral Applicants Residing in the USA Only)

General Information

The Helen Free Travel Award was established to recognize Helen Free whose many achievements include the development of the first urine glucose dipstick. This award is for non-doctoral applicants residing in the United States only and is worth $2,000 to assist in travel to attend any AACC meeting within a 12 month period. Applications are due January 15; The winner will be notified by March 1 and the funds will be distributed at the meeting the candidate has selected to attend.

The Helen Free Travel Award is intended to help offset travel expenses, not to cover all the costs of attending the meeting, and are based on the following criteria which should be explained in the cover letter:

  • Impact on the applicant’s career; and
  • Financial need to attend

How to Apply

Applications should contain the following:

  • A statement about which AACC meeting the applicant wants to attend and how attending will help the applicant in his or her work environment;
  • A statement as to whether the applicant has submitted an abstract for presentation at the meeting (if so, a copy of the abstract must be included with the application).<.li>
  • Information about whether other resources are available for the applicant to attend the meeting. Applicant must be able to pay in advance for airfare and other expenses related to travel to the meeting as the award will not be given until arrival at the meeting.
  • Contact information for the applicant, such as address, e-mail address, or fax number;
  • Information about whether applicant has attended past AACC meetings;
  • Applicant's CV or resume;
  • Two letters of support that address the impact your attendance at the meeting will have on your job and in your institution, AND financial need to attend which must be on organizational letterhead.

Submit applications by January 15 to:
Email: Michele Horwitz
Fax: 202-835-8723.
Format: Please make sure the documents are in the sequential order listed directly above (under the "How to Apply" Section). Applications will not be considered unless submitted as a single PDF document.

Questions?

If you still have questions about the Helen Free Travel Award, email Michele Horwitz or call (800) 892-1400 Ext. 1723 or call (202) 835-8723.