The "Gábor Than Award" in placentology acknowledges outstanding contributions to the field of placentology in all its aspects, including the relationship with fetus and mother, by early career investigators who are normally within 10 years of their terminal degree. This award is presented biennially in even years, alternating with the IFPA Placentology Award (e.g. 2018, 2020 etc.).
Award: The IFPA Gábor Than Award consists of US$2000 plus accomodation and registration for the next meeting and a bronze medal. The awardee will be invited to present a lecture during a plenary session of the same IFPA-designated meeting. The lecture will be published in "Trophoblast Research" following normal peer review procedures.
The "IFPA Senior Award in Placentology" is intended to recognise the work of established senior scientists/clinicians who have led placental research groups for a substantial period of time and have made a significant contribution to our understanding of placental and reproductive functions in general. Awardees will be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to the development of younger placental researchers and to the placental/reproductive research community in general. As a guide to nominators, applicants with 20 years or more experience might be appropriate
Award: The IFPA Senior Award represents the highest distinction of the international placental research community. There will be no monetary prize associated with the Award. However, up to $1500 will be reimbursed towards economy class airfare. The awardee will be invited to present a lecture during a plenary session of the same IFPA-designated meeting. The lecture will be published in "Trophoblast Research" following normal peer review procedures.
The Andrée Gruslin Award is named in honor of Dr. Andrée Gruslin, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and researcher who, while battling breast cancer, continued not only her obstetrical service but also drove a well-known research program until her death in 2014. She spent her life researching placental health as a way of reducing risk from conditions such as preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. This prize will be offered every year to an outstanding female mid-career investigator in the field of placental or placental-related biology. In the absence of suitable candidates the award will not be given.
The awardee will be invited to present a lecture during a plenary session of the same IFPA-designated meeting. The lecture will be published in "Trophoblast Research" following normal peer review procedures.
Awarded for the best Poster Presentation by a New Investigator at an IFPA meeting. Award: US$1500, an invitation to present their work in a plenary lecture at the following year's IFPA-designated meeting, and free registration and accommodation at the following years meeting. The winner will also receive free access to Elsevier ScienceDirect for one year.
The Elsevier Award acknowledges the best Oral Presentation by a new investigator in the field of placentology in all its aspects, including the relationship with fetus and mother.
Award: The Elsevier Award consists of an award of 1000 Euros, and free access to Elsevier ScienceDirect for one year.
Support for New Investigators in Placentology to attend IFPA meetings.
Award: US$500. New investigators are defined as students or researchers in full-time training or researchers who are within three years of their senior degree (e.g. Ph.D., M.D.). The awards are based on a review of abstracts submitted for an IFPA-designated meeting. Candidates should indicate that they wish their abstract to be considered for this award at the time of submission.
Award: US$500 and above, depending on funds, these travel awards are to enable US-based new investigators in any aspect of placental research to attend the annual meetings of IFPA. New investigators are defined as students or researchers in full-time training or researchers who are within three years of their senior degree (e.g. Ph.D., M.D.). The awards are based on a review of abstracts submitted for an IFPA-designated meeting. Candidates should indicate that they wish their abstract to be considered for this award at the time of submission.
Award: US$500, these travel awards are to enable new investigators in any aspect of placental research to attend the annual IFPA meeting. New investigators are defined as students or researchers in full-time training or researchers who are within three years of their senior degree (e.g. Ph.D., M.D.). The awards are based on a review of abstracts submitted for an IFPA-designated meeting. Candidates should indicate that they wish their abstract to be considered for this award at the time of submission.
