The John M. Templeton, Jr., Injury Prevention Scholarship of the EAST Foundation

This scholarship is made possible through the generous donation of long time EAST member John (Jack) M. Templeton, Jr. Dr. Templeton’s vision is to help support a young investigator perform an interventional trial in the field of injury prevention. The 2011 scholarship deadline for receipt of applications and research proposals as well as statements of support and facilities from sponsors of potential scholars is October 31, 2010. Applicants do not have to be physicians and may be enrolled in graduate medical education. The amount of the award is $10,000.00 annually. Following receipt of applications, the Scholarship Committee, along with members of the Injury Control and Violence Prevention Committee, will judge applicants on the basis of the merit of their proposal and the potential of the applicant of future contributions to the field of injury prevention. The announcement of the scholarship recipient will be made following the review process at the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly in to be held January 25-29, 2011 in Naples, Florida.  The period of the award is for one (1) year.

If you need further information, please contact my office.

Andrew C. Bernard, MD
Chair, EAST Scholarship Committee
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
800 Rose St., C222
Lexington, KY 40536-0298
Phone: (859) 323-6346 Ext. 224
Fax: (859) 323-6840
Email: acbern00@uky.edu