MAAS Early Career Scholarship

Award Amount: $3,500 annual award

Purpose

The MAAS Early Career Scholarship is established to promote, advocate for, and advance the field of Allergy & Immunology by supporting medical students and residents who demonstrate a strong commitment to our specialty.

This scholarship aims to invest in early career trainees who show leadership potential, academic curiosity, and a dedication to improving patient care in allergic, immunologic, and related disorders. By supporting the next generation of clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates, we seek to strengthen and diversify the future workforce of Allergy & Immunology.

Funds may be used to support:

  • Medical school tuition or educational expenses

  • Research projects (basic, translational, or clinical)

  • Community outreach and public health initiatives

  • Advocacy or policy efforts related to allergic and immunologic disease

  • Educational programming or scholarly activity

  • Conference attendance or academic development activities

Commitment to Inclusion and Equity

The Allergy Association is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive professional community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in medicine, first-generation medical trainees, and those who have demonstrated commitment to serving medically underserved or marginalized populations.

Selection is based on merit, dedication to the specialty, and demonstrated impact.

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  1. Be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school or be a resident physician in an accredited U.S. training program.

  2. Demonstrate a clear interest in pursuing or promoting a career in Allergy & Immunology.

  3. Be in good academic and professional standing.

  4. Submit a complete application by March 31st, 2026.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • A completed application form (linked below)

  • A current CV

  • A personal statement (maximum 750 words) describing:

    • Interest in Allergy & Immunology

    • Career goals

    • How the scholarship funds will be used

    • Commitment to advancing the specialty or serving diverse communities

  • One letter of recommendation from a faculty mentor or program director

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Demonstrated commitment to Allergy & Immunology

  • Leadership potential and initiative

  • Academic and professional development

  • Community engagement or advocacy

  • Quality and feasibility of proposed use of funds

Award Administration

  • One or more awards of $3,500 may be granted annually to individuals.

  • Funds will be distributed directly to the awardee.

  • Recipients may be invited to present their work or provide a brief impact report to the Association within one year of receiving the award.

Application Survey