The ASM is the world's largest scientific society of individuals interested in the
microbiological sciences. The Society’s mission is to advance the microbiological sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic wellbeing worldwide.
ASM will:
Support programs of education, training and public information;
Publish journals and books; convene meetings, workshops and colloquia;
Promote the contributions and promise of the microbiological sciences;
Recognize achievement and distinction among its practitioners;
Set standards of ethical and professional behavior.
American Society for Microbiology
International Fellowship Program
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ASM
International Professorship
Program For Asia
ASM International Professorship for Asia
The program enhances professional development internationally by offering an opportunity to a North American ASM member to present a course in the field of microbiological sciences at a host institution in Asia.
The applicant is an internationally recognized scientist from North America, actively involved in teaching at the secondary level.
The host is an institution from Asia with graduate students enrolled in a masters, doctoral or equivalent program, post-doctoral fellows or residents, and teaching faculty.
Award amount– Up to $5,500 per Professorship.
More information can be found at: International
International Professorship
Program for Asia
The program is intended to provide microbiological expertise and resources to faculty and students throughout the world.
This program enables an institution of higher learning the resources to bring an ASM member who is scientifically recognized for his/her area to teach a highly interactive short course on a single topic in the microbiological sciences.
The program encourages and facilitates international collaborations.It is strongly recommended that the course include a hands-on component, such as a wet lab or other practical activity.
Application Deadlines
April 15 for a course in
July - December
October 15 for a course in
January - June
The application must be made jointly between a hosting institution and the Visiting Professor
For more information about the ASMInternational Professorship Program for Asia and application forms, please visit our website at:
and click on the following links:
International Affairs
Grants and Fellowships
International Professorship Program
To apply, download the application form and follow the instructions for submission.
Or
Contact International Affairs at .
For more information about the ASMInternational Professorship Program for Asia and application forms, visit our website at:
or contact Todd Peterson at
For more information about the ASMInternational Professorship Program for Asia and application forms, visit our website at:
or contact Todd Peterson at
Description of Award
Award amount – Up to $5,500 per Professorship.
The applicant
A citizen residing inNorth America that is internationally recognized in his/her scientific area.
Actively involved in teaching at the post-secondary level.
Committed to international collaborations.
The Host
A higher education institution from Asia with graduate students enrolled in a masters, doctoral or equivalent program, post-doctoral fellows or residents, and teaching faculty.
An organization willing to host a visiting teaching professor and where at least 12 students will be enrolled full-time in the short course developed by the teaching professor.
Committed to maximizing the use of the course and international partnership.
Funding:Up to 65% of the funding from ASM may be utilized to defray travel expenses for the professor and co-professor, if required. Up to 50% of the $5,500 may be used for supplies and equipment that are not available at the host institution, or a local assistant, if required. No amount of the award may beused for housing and board by the visiting professor at the host institution.