2021 Focus: Contributions to the development of breakthrough solutions to understand or manage immunological responses to infection, autoimmunity or cancer.
The purpose of the Agilent Early Career Professor Award is to:
- Promote and encourage excellent research enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world
- Establish strong collaborative relationships between Agilent researchers and leading professors early in their career
- Build the prominence of Agilent as a sponsor of university research
Selection Criteria
- Significant original research contributions enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world
- Outstanding potential for future research
- Alignment with the 2021 Focus: Contributions to the development of breakthrough solutions to understand or manage immunological responses to infection, autoimmunity or cancer.
- Professor completion of Ph.D. (or completion of residency for M.D. or M.D. – Ph.D.) no earlier than January 2011. See FAQ
Award Information
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An unrestricted award of a total of $100,000 in support of the professor's research paid to the university in two annual installments.
- Option to use all or part of award to obtain Agilent products at 50% discount
- Option to accelerate payments to facilitate procurement of equipment with list price over $100,000
nterested applicants should upload the following documents in sequence in one PDF file (Last name_Agilent2021) no later than 4:00 p.m. on the internal submission deadline:
Required for the application:
1. CV, which should include:
- Education and academic background
- Research and related experience
- Publications, presentations and patents
- Technical and profession recognition, awards, honors, and affiliations
2. Summary of expertise, should include contribution to measurement technology and future research directions (up to 1000 words).
3. Nomination letter. Self-nominations are encouraged. Up to 500 words.
Formatting Guidelines:
- Font/size: Times New Roman (12 pt.)
- Document margins: 1.0” (top, bottom, left and right)
- Standard paper size (8 ½” x 11)
Questions concerning the limited submissions process may be submitted to limitedsubs@psu.edu.