Resident Manuscript Awards
The Resident Manuscript Awards are now open for submissions!
There are four categories: Basic Science, Clinical Research, Case Report/Case Series, and Review Manuscript. Each category will be awarded a $500 cash prize.
We receive a good amount of manuscripts each year and encourage anyone interested to submit by July 31st.
opens: May 15 - closes: july 31
Eligibility
A resident in an ABVO approved residency training program or an individual who has completed his/her ABVO approved residency within 18 months of the application deadline
Applicant must be first author on the manuscript
Manuscript research must have been conducted as part of the applicant’s ABVO approved residency program
Manuscript must be published, in press, or accepted without further revisions
Manuscripts that are accepted but with minor or major revisions are not eligible for consideration.
If a publisher’s version is not yet available, the final peer-revised manuscript should be submitted (The NIH defines “final peer-revised manuscript” as follows: "The Investigator’s final manuscript of a peer-reviewed paper accepted for journal publication, including all modifications from the peer review process)."
Required Application Materials
Cover letter (addressed to the ACVO Executive Director)
The cover letter must also be signed by both the applicant and the Supervising Diplomate.
Full manuscript and citation, including DOI, where available
Award Categories
Basic Science
Clinical Research
Case Report/Case Series
Review Manuscript
Name of ABVO approved residency program and date that the applicant finished or will finish the program
Statement affirming that the manuscript research was conducted as part of the applicant’s ABVO approved residency program
Optional: A photo of yourself that could be used for the on-site announcement, HTML email to members, and a page on the website. This is not required, but preferred.
