NEW for 2012 - Applications are now being accepted for first-time attendees as well as second-time attendees!!!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2012


Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse

2012 Substance Abuse Conference Travel Awards

36th Annual National Conference
November 1-3, 2012

Double Tree Hotel
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD

The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) has opportunities for health professionals to learn about alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues. AMERSA has Applied *for NIDA funding to underwrite a limited amount of travel/lodging for health professionals to participate in our annual conference.
(*BASED ON APPROVED FUNDING)

Full or partial awards are available for up to 15 attendees to attend the 2012 AMERSA National Conference. - NEW for 2012 - Applications are now being accepted for first-time attendees as well as second-time attendees.

Applicants should be:
(a)  Health professional educators or researchers presently providing training in the substance abuse field or conducting substance abuse and/or alcohol related research.
(b)  Currently providing substance abuse and/or alcohol-related treatment or training to  underserved populations, particularly Latinos, African Americans, or women

Preference will be given to:
(a)  Latinos, African Americans, and Women
(b)  Individuals from health professions that AMERSA is targeting for increased participation (for example, but not  limited to: nursing, social work, psychology, dentistry, allied health professions)
(c)  Individuals with the ability to disseminate knowledge and skills from the national meeting to their students, trainees, residents, or interns, who provide services to underserved  populations
(d)  Individuals who submit either an abstract or workshop presentation. - (applicants are encouraged to submit abstracts, posters or workshop proposals. Travel award recipients who apply for a second year of funding for travel will be expected to submit abstracts, posters, or workshop proposals)

Awardees must commit to attend the 3-day conference

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2012