Junior Investigator Awards

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CAHON gives Junior Investigator Awards to recognize the achievements of outstanding Asian/Asian American high school and college student leaders. Through this award, CAHON wishes to encourage young students to participate in scientific research.

 

Junior Investigator Award Recipients

2020 Winner - Lillian Zhi
Ward Melville High School, New York

 

Application Process for Junior Investigator Awards

Eligibility Criteria

1. Outstanding high school or college student from the Asian community in the United States.
2. Non-Asian individual in the United States with a keen interest in Asian culture.
3. Demonstrated interests in biomedical career.
4. Availability to attend CAHON’s Junior Investigator Award Ceremony during CAHON’s Virtual Annual Member Meeting on December 19, 2020 via Zoom. Time of the meeting: TBD.

Application Instructions

Applications should include:

• JIA application form completed by the student
• Academic transcript from last semester
• One-page personal statement describing career and educational goals
• One letter of recommendation from school counselor, teacher, or research mentor

 

Last updated: July 9, 2021