Rabab Gaafar Young Investigator Award
Rabab Gaafar Young Investigator Award
The International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB) offers the Rabab Gaafar Young Investigator Award to support promising young researchers. The Rabab Gaafar Young Investigator Award is designed to support promising young researchers in the field of liquid biopsy. This award encourages high-quality research projects from early-career scientists in the initial years of their postdoctoral stage.
Requirements for Nominations
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Applicants must submit an LOI, followed by a two-page proposal upon acceptance. The proposal should include the hypothesis, background, objectives, and future plan. References should be attached separately.
CV
A normalized CV should also be attached to the submitted proposal. It is important to include information about participation in research projects, publication records, social impact.
Eligibility
Postdoctoral researchers and young group leaders within seven years of their first faculty appointment, holding an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree at the time of LOI submission.
Research Focus
Applicants must conduct laboratory, population-based, or clinical research focused on liquid biopsy in cancer. The research should take place in an oncology laboratory or clinical research setting at an academic medical institution anywhere in the world.
ISLB Membership
Applicants must be ISLB members. Annual dues are waived for early-career researchers interested in Associate membership according to membership guidelines (www.islb.info). Nonmembers interested in this award must submit a satisfactory application for ISLB membership by the application deadline.
Presentation Requirement
Awardees agree to present an abstract at the International Liquid Biopsy Meeting.
Grant Term
The grant term is two years.
Note: There is no discrimination based on age, gender, or geographic location of the applicants. However, applicants from institutions where they are not citizens or permanent residents must ensure their visa status allows sufficient time to complete the project and the grant term at the institution.
The evaluation committee will select the awardee based on the quality of their proposal and their qualifications.
Evaluation Criteria
Scientific Track Record and Achievements (40%)
- Quality and relevance of publications
- Awards, grants, patents, or other recognitions
- Demonstrated impact in their field despite early career stage
Clarity and Strength of the Letter of Intent (30%)
- Clear research goals and vision
- Alignment with innovative, relevant, and promising scientific directions
- Ability to communicate scientific ideas effectively
Relevance and Focus of Research Area (15%)
- Strategic importance of the field of research
- Originality and potential for future contributions
Overall Potential as a Future Leader in Science (10%)
- Capacity to lead research projects or groups
- Demonstrated independence and initiative
- Engagement with the scientific community
2025 Application Open
7 Aug – 20 Sep
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