MSMR is ANNOUNCING THE BEECH TREE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

In memory of Colleen Cody and Angela (Angie) Birnbaum

Beech trees are associated with knowledge and wisdom, are valued for their strength and broad canopy, and are emblematic of the way in which both Colleen and Angie generously shared their time, knowledge and passion for research ethics and regulation. The Beech Tree Scholars program has been established to both honor their memory and continue their legacy of welcoming those new to the field. Beginning in 2024, each year a selected applicant will be awarded registration, domestic airfare and hotel to attend the THREE I’s conference. As the network of Beech Tree Scholars and their supporters grows, it will continue to provide both roots and shelter within the research ethics community. The purpose of the Beech Tree Scholars Conference Scholarship is to enable first time attendees to attend and participate in our THREE I’s professional conference to learn, grow and network. Support will only be available to participants who have been in the IACUC, IBC, IRB or Research Administration field for less than five (5) years.

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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be employed in a role supporting or managing Research Administration, IACUC, IBC or IRB at the time of the conference and must be within the first 5 years of involvement in the field, must show a demonstrated interest in regulatory ethics and the THREE I’s and cannot be a prior recipient of a Beech Tree Scholars Award.

• The award recipient must commit to serve on the scholarship selection committee for 1 year following award (virtual meetings).

• The award recipient must commit to write about or present their experience at the conference within 12 months of attending.

• Writing will address the overall experience and highlight MSMR learnings by the recipient. It should be in the form of a blog entry, conference summary review or similar style suitable to be published on the MSMR and THREE I’s conference websites.

• Presentation will be conducted virtually at an online seminar arranged in agreement with MSMR and 3I’s Conference Committee. Alternatively, the presentation can be given at the THREE I’s conference in the following year (travel to that conference is not included).