Announcement

							Announcing 2012 Travel Awards - Application deadline: November 1, 2011

The Hon. Ruth D. Vogel Fund for Professional Development will give up to four awards per
year, of $500 each, to JHMI students, residents, or postdoctoral fellows, for travel or related
expenses to attend a scientific workshop, conference, or similar scholarly meeting. The
candidate must be the presenting author of an oral or poster presentation. Applications will be
reviewed by a committee of faculty and senior staff. Awards will be announced November 24.

The Fund was established in memory of Ruth D. Vogel (1917- 1973), an attorney and judge,
whose career demonstrated her belief in social justice and the potential of young people.




         The Honorable Ruth D. Vogel Fund for Professional Development
                    The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Ruth Denton Vogel was born in Buffalo, NY in 1917. She received scholarships to D'Youville
College and the University of Buffalo Law School. One of two women in her law class, she
graduated in 1938 with honors, second in her class. After passing the bar, she worked for the
Erie County Social Services Department until 1942, when she joined a law firm. In the mid-
1950’s, she ran for election as City Judge of Tonawanda, NY. She did not win, but was
appointed Acting Judge. Upon the death of the City Judge she took over the bench and was
twice re-elected, serving as City Judge for 10 years. She had the distinction of having been the
first woman elected official in the history of Tonawanda. She had a particular interest in social
justice and the potential of young people. After leaving office, she returned to the private
practice of law. She married Irving S. Vogel, DDS in 1939. They had two daughters, Barbara
Fishman of Los Gatos, CA and Donna Vogel of Bethesda, MD. Judge Vogel died in 1973 at the
age of 56. This annual award will be made to recognize outstanding students, trainees or
fellows to enhance their career development.
        The Ruth D. Vogel Professional Development Award for 2012


                                  Application Directions

The Hon. Ruth D. Vogel Fund for Professional Development will give up to four awards
per year, of $500 each, to JHMI students, residents, or postdoctoral fellows, for travel or
related expenses to attend a scientific workshop, conference, or similar scholarly
meeting. The candidate must be the presenting author of an oral or poster
presentation. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty and senior staff.
Upon completion of the review, successful applicants and their sponsors will be required
to submit a signed hard copy of the application form.

                      Application deadline: November 1, 2011
                     Award notification date: November 28, 2011

All of the following items must be submitted together as a single document to
jhmipdo@jhmi.edu in the following order:

1. Completed Application

2. Your abstract
Submit completed abstract, or if in preparation, the near-final draft.

3. Candidate’s statement (< 150 words)
Explain your goals in attending this meeting. Be specific: What events will you attend,
whom do you expect to meet, and how will the meeting help your professional
development?

4. Sponsor’s statement ( < 150 words)
Address the need for financial support and the impact of attendance at this meeting for
the candidate. Explain how the candidate’s professional development would be
impaired if prevented by lack of funds from attending this meeting.

Applications that are
     Incomplete
     In multiple documents
     Submitted past the deadline
     For meetings in 2011
will not be considered. All properly completed submissions will be confirmed by email.

Questions may be directed to the JHMI Professional Development Office at
jhmipdo@jhmi.edu or 410-502-2804.
              The Ruth D. Vogel Professional Development Award

Application deadline: November 1, 2011
Award notification date: November 28, 2011

Applicant and faculty sponsor information

Applicant: ____________________________ Degree(s) held ________

Faculty sponsor: _______________________ Dept. ______________________

Hopkins Email Address: ____________________________________________


Meeting and abstract information

Title of meeting:___________________________________________

Date of meeting (must be during calendar year 2012) _________

Date abstract submitted, or submission deadline if upcoming:________

Abstract accepted_____ in review _____ in preparation _______

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION:

1. Your abstract
Submit completed abstract, or if in preparation, the near-final draft.

2. Candidate’s statement (< 150 words)
Explain your goals in attending this meeting. Be specific: What events will you attend,
whom do you expect to meet, and how will the meeting help your professional
development?

3. Sponsor’s statement ( < 150 words)
Address the need for financial support and the impact of attendance at this meeting for
the candidate. Explain how the candidate’s professional development would be
impaired if prevented by lack of funds from attending this meeting.

All 4 items must be submitted together as a single document to jhmipdo@jhmi.edu

Signatures of applicant and sponsor will be required upon notification of award.