CSPT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

CSPT Fellowship program is designed to honor the professional accomplishments of members of the CSPT. Fellows of CSPT will receive public recognition through the exclusive use of the postnominal “FCSPT” designation, which signifies their distinguished contributions to the field. Membership benefits also include special recognition at CSPT and associated meetings, such as ASPET. Fellows will further be eligible for exclusive awards and, when applicable, receive preference for honors such as distinguished service and education awards.

Current and previous CSPT Fellows

Eligibility:

1. Hold a postgraduate degree in pharmacology or relevant field
2. CSPT membership of at least five years in good standing
3. Meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Attendance at a CSPT conference every three years at a minimum
• At least two abstracts^* in a CSPT conference/meeting^** during the five years prior to designation.
• At least two publications^* in any area of pharmacology or related field in an indexed, peer-reviewed journal during past five years.
• Significant contributions to CSPT. A significant contribution may include any service for the overall benefit of the society, such as serving as:
• • an office bearer and/or a member of a committee
  • providing expert advice
  • support to arrange conferences, workshops or other programs under CSPT
  • any other contribution as judged to by the CSPT Executive Committee to be significant.

^*A significant contribution to CSPT may be considered for eligibility in lieu of one abstract or one publication in academia. For members from industry, significant contributions to CSPT would be the major requirement.

^**If only one abstract is available at a CSPT meeting during last five years, a second abstract at another major conference/meeting of pharmacology or a related field may be considered.

Application and Acceptance Process:

• To apply, submit a completed application to info@pharmacologycanada.org, which includes:
• Application form
• Current CV
• Two letters of recommendation: one from a CSPT member of good standing and the other from head of the department/institution of member’s current employment.
• Your application will be assessed by the Fellowship Review Committee, composed of current CSPT fellows. Senior or emeritus members of CSPT will comprise the initial review committee.
• If your application is accepted, you will be asked to submit an annual registration fee of $50 CAD. The first fee will due at the time of application acceptance and each year thereafter on January 1.