UTMB - National Student Research Forum

To compete for this award, the applicant will write an original 1000-word essay describing the implications and potential importance of his/her research avenue or discovery for the betterment of human health. The successful essay should explicitly link results of the applicant's scientific inquiry with the humanistic ideals espoused by Osler and emulated to this day. All areas of research are eligible for this award, both clinical and basic science. Judging will be based both on the applicant's essay and submitted abstract. Up to 5 winners will receive a $100 cash prize, a plaque, and a book.

There will be awards given for both oral and poster presentations, but the award listing in this brochure is TENTATIVE, and subject to change. The purpose of the awards is to recognize and to encourage outstanding research in the basic and clinical sciences. These awards are described in detail below. (See Award Presentation Note below) Students competing for awards must plan on attending selected activities.

Any student whose abstract is accepted as an oral (slide) presentation may participate in the Forum. However, in order to compete for awards, a student in this category must also submit a manuscript.

All participants presenting in the poster presentation category are eligible for poster awards, unless someone other than the person listed as the first author is presenting the work.

These awards are sponsored by the American Medical Association. One award is given for the best paper presented in clinical research and consists of a $500 cash award and a plaque. An additional $500 cash award and plaque is being given for overall excellence of research.

Sigma Xi Award For Excellence In Research

A plaque is presented by the local Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society for overall excellence in research. This award also includes a two year subscription to American Scientist, a bimonthly magazine published by Sigma Xi.

Award Presentation Note

There are other awards given for overall excellence in research. To qualify to receive an award one must submit an abstract and be accepted to present. If you are accepted to present in an oral category you must also submit a manuscript (Rules for Submitting Abstracts, Manuscripts, and Posters). The manuscript will count 60 percent of an overall score, with the presentation counting 40 percent. Those competing for poster awards are graded on their original abstract and their presentation, counting 60 percent and 40 percent respectively. Some awards will overlap categories. This means that the title of the session that you are presenting in does not necessarily reflect the award category. For example, someone presenting in the Neurosurgery Session may win the Surgery Award, instead of someone in the General Surgery Session.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Human Biological Chemistry & Genetics and is presented to the participant having the best paper and oral presentation in the fields of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The award consists of a plaque and a cash award of $200.

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and is presented to the participant presenting the best cardiology research. This award consists of a plaque and a cash award for $300.

Cell Biology/Human Genetics Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Human Biological Chemistry & Genetics and is presented to the participant having the best paper and oral presentation in the fields of Cell Biology and Human Genetics. The award consists of a plaque and a cash award of $200.

Edward S. Reynolds Investigative Pathology Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology in the amount of $200 and a plaque. The award is given for the best student research representing a scientific study pertinent to the basic mechanisms of disease or cell injury.

Internal Medicine Award

This award is given for the best paper in Internal Medicine. It is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Department of Internal Medicine. It consists of $200 and a plaque.

James E. Beall II, Award in Neuroscience

This award was established by The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Galveston and is presented to the participant with the outstanding paper in neuroscience. It consists of a plaque and a cash award of $150.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation presents a $500 cash award and plaque to the participant with the best paper and presentation in the area of genetics and birth defects. (Tentative)

McLaughlin Award(s)

These awards, established at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, are given for the best paper in the fields of infectious disease and immunology. It consists of a $200 cash award and a plaque.

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Institute for the Medical Humanities. It is a $200 cash award and plaque given to the participant with the best paper and presentation in the Medical Humanities.

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Pediatrics. The $300 cash award and plaque are presented to the participant with the best paper and presentation in the field of pediatrics. (Tentative)

This award is sponsored by the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, in memory of Dr. Mason Guest who was the department's chairman from 1951 through 1973. A $200 cash award and a plaque are presented to the participant having the best paper and oral presentation in the fields of physiology/biophysics.

Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Award

This $100 cash award and plaque is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science. The award is given to the participant with the most outstanding paper and presentation in the field of psychiatry. (Tentative)

Surgery Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Department of Surgery, and is given to the participant having the best paper and presentation in the field of surgery. This award consists of a plaque and a cash award of $200.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Cancer Center has allocated this award for the best paper in the field of oncology. It consists of $150 cash award and a plaque.

UTMB Center on Aging Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Center on Aging. It is a $500 cash award and plaque given to the participant with the best paper in the field of geriatrics and aging. (Tentative)

UTMB Dermatology Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Dermatology. It is a $200 cash award and plaque given to the participant with the best paper and presentation in the field of Dermatology.

UTMB Orthopedics Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. It is given to the participant with the best paper and presentation in the area of Orthopedics. It consists of an engraved plaque and a cash award of $150.

NSRF Overall Poster Awards

These poster presentations awards are given to those participants demonstrating overall excellence of research. Each of these awards consist of a plaque and cash award.

Best Overall Poster Presentation in the Area of Infection and Immunity Research

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Institute for Infections and Immunity. This is a $300 cash award and plaque given to the participant having the best poster presentation in the field of Infection and Immunity.

The Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society presents two awards for poster presentations demonstrating excellence in research. First Place - An engraved plaque and a two year subscription to American Scientist, a bimonthly magazine published by Sigma Xi.
Second Place - An engraved plaque and a one year subscription to American Scientist, a bimonthly magazine published by Sigma Xi.

UTMB Obstetrics and Gynecology Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. It is a $200 cash award and plaque given to the participant having the best poster presentation in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (Tentative)

UTMB Anatomy and Neuroscience Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience. It is a $200 cash award and plaque presented to the participant with the best poster in Anatomy and Neuroscience.

Dr. Bohdan R. Nechay Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. It is a $100 cash award and plaque presented to the participant with the best poster in the field of pharmacology.

UTMB Dermatology Poster Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Department of Dermatology. It is a $100 cash award and plaque presented to the participant with the best poster presentation in the field of Dermatology.

UTMB Orthopedics Poster Award

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. It is given to the participant with the best poster presentation in the area of Orthopedics. It consists of an engraved plaque and a cash award of $150.

This award is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Research Education Office. It is a $200 cash award and plaque presented to the participant with the best poster presentations in Clinical Research.

Questions? Please contact:
Elisabeth Sanders, NSRF Coordinator
(409) 772-3390
FAX: (409) 772-5753
Email: easander@utmb.edu