To recognize early-career investigators dedicated to scholarship in respiratory therapy research.
Approach:
Award Details: The Young Investigator Award is an annual $1,500 award established in 2025 to honor two researchers dedicated to scholarship in respiratory care research.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be current AARC members, RRTs with a minimum baccalaureate degree, have presented abstracts at national meetings, possess at least 5 peer-reviewed publications, and have less than 15 years of experience.
Selection Process: Recipients will be selected by the Editorial staff of Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Reports, in consultation with the Executive Director of the AARC.
Nomination Requirements: Nominations must include a letter not to exceed 1,000 words, the applicant's CV, and up to 5 copies of published work, detailing the applicant's contributions and future research plans.
Timeline: Nominations close on August 15, 2026, with recipients selected by August 25, 2026, and awarded at the AARC Congress in New Orleans.
Key Findings:
The award recognizes two early-career researchers annually.
Eligibility includes being an AARC member and having a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed publications.
Nominations require detailed descriptions of the applicant's work and future plans.
Interpretation:
The award aims to support and promote research in respiratory therapy among early-career professionals.
Limitations:
Applicants can only receive the award once.
Nomination is limited to current AARC members.
Conclusion:
The Young Investigator Award fosters research in respiratory therapy by recognizing promising early-career investigators.
