The Endocrine Society provides travel grants to attend ENDO, the Society's Annual Meeting. These travel grants are supported by the Mara E. Lieberman Memorial Fund and are awarded to outstanding abstracts submitted by women in honor of Mara E. Lieberman.
The recipients will receive a travel grant and complimentary registration for ENDO.
The application period for 2027 is not yet open. If you would like to be contacted when applications open, please complete this interest form.
Eligibility:
In-person attendance is required at ENDO, June 5–7, 2027, in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Please do not register for ENDO until awardees are announced.
Recipients of this award will receive complimentary ENDO registration.
Members are eligible to receive one travel award or travel reimbursement per meeting.
If you are selected for more than one travel award, you will receive the higher monetary value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be nominated to apply?
No. All applicants self-nominate.
Is a letter of recommendation required?
Yes. Please request a letter of recommendation from a research mentor through the awards platform.
Can I apply if I’ve received the award before?
No. Only first time Mara E. Lieberman Award winners are eligible. Please explore other early career award opportunities.
Can the award be sent to my institution instead of me?
Yes. Awardees can opt to have funds sent to their institution.
Can I receive feedback if I’m not selected?
Unfortunately, reviewer feedback is not shared. The award is competitive, and we encourage reapplication in future years.
Are late applications accepted?
Only in rare cases for applications already in progress. Please contact the Endocrine Society at [email protected] with details.
What if I can no longer attend ENDO?
Award funds are only granted to those who attend the ENDO Annual Meeting. You will retain the honor of the award but will not receive the travel grant.
How will I receive my award?
Direct Deposit (U.S. Based Applicants)
Wire transfer (International Applicants)
When will I receive payment?
Within 6 weeks after ENDO 2026
How can I use the award funds?
While usage is not monitored, funds are expected to support travel to the ENDO Annual Meeting.
(International Applicants) Can I transfer the award to someone outside of my home country to avoid taxes?
No. Awardees are responsible for any applicable taxes in their home country.
Will I be recognized at ENDO?
Yes, the Mara E. Lieberman winner will be honored at the Excellence in Endocrinology Awards Dinner
To learn more about the Mara E. Lieberman Memorial Travel Grant, contact us at [email protected].
Previous Award Winners
Year
Recipient
Institution
2026
Elisabeth Ng, MBBS
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
2026
Gillian Choquette
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2025
Rajae Talbi, PhD
Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
2025
Inmaculada Velasco, PhD
University of Washington
2024
Maria Camilletti, PhD
National Scientific and Technical Research Council
2024
Lára Ósk Eggertsdóttir Claessen, MD
Landspitali the National University Hospital of Iceland and University of Iceland
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