The AAALAC International Technician Fellowship recognizes two outstanding technicians—one IAT Registered (RAnTech) Technologist and one AALAS Registered (RALAT, RLAT, RLATG, or CMAR) technician – who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field of laboratory animal care and use.

This Fellowship is valued at more than $4,000. The U.S. winner will receive a week-long guest visit to a prestigious biomedical research facility in the U.K., plus complimentary attendance at the IAT Congress, the U.K.’s largest laboratory animal science and technology meeting (all registration, travel and lodging expenses are included, along with a daily allowance for meals and out-of-pocket expenses).

TO APPLY:
1.) Simply write a brief letter nominating yourself (or you can have someone write this letter on your behalf).
2.) Include a 500-word written statement describing why you should be selected (this can be part of the nomination letter if you are self nominating).
3.) Include a copy of your CV.
4.) You may also include up to three letters of support (optional).

TIPS:
Be sure to address these points in your application …
• What have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement within your workplace?
• What have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement outside of your workplace?
• How have you shared your knowledge of laboratory animal care with others?
• If you are selected, how will this award benefit your career and your associates?
• How will you translate this experience back to your workplace and your local association?
• Does your package include evidence of leadership or leadership potential and participation with posters, presentations and
publications?
• Have you participated in overseas meetings in the past?

TIMELINE:
Timeline for the AALAS (RALAT, RLAT, RLATG, or CMAR) Registered Technician nomination process:
• Call for nominations: June, July, and August
• Nomination package deadline: October 1
• Selection Committee reviews nomination packages: October-November
• Award recipients notified: December 1

Mail, fax, or e-mail your application materials to: AAALAC International c/o The International Technician Fellowship Selection Committee, 5283 Corporate Drive, Suite 203, Frederick, MD 21703, FAX: +301.696.9627, EMAIL: accredit@aaalac.org

For complete details and a list of criteria, visit: http://www.aaalac.org/about/fellowship.cfm

The AAALAC International Technician Fellowship Award is presented by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International) through a grant by Priority One Services, Inc. (POS) and in cooperation with AALAS, IAT, the Medical Research Council (MRC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).