Scholarships

Now Accepting Scholarship Applications!  Applications Due December 5, 2011!

SHEA is pleased to announce that it will award up to sixteen scholarships to investigators in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention.

Thank you for your interest in the SHEA Education & Research Foundation’s Scholarship program.  Under the Foundation, we are proud to offer up to eight awards for each of our two scholarship programs. 

SHEA Education & Research Foundation 2012 Scholarship Criteria

Jonathan Freeman Scholarship

The Jonathan Freeman Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of outstanding infectious disease fellows who demonstrate interest in the field of healthcare epidemiology. The society established the scholarship in the memory of Jonathan Freeman, MD, MPH, a teacher and researcher in field of healthcare epidemiology dedicated to improving the delivery of healthcare through the prevention of nosocomial infections.  Dr. Freeman was a founding faculty member who for a decade taught the epidemiology and statistics track of the course. Up to eight awardees of the Jonathan Freeman Scholarship will receive the amount of $500 each to defray the expenses of attending the program. In addition to the $500 amount, each scholarship recipient will receive a complimentary registration for the Basic Training in Healthcare Epidemiology Track of the SHEA Spring 2012 Meeting.
To apply, please submit the completed application along with:

• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology and your career goals.
• A letter from your program director confirming your status of a “Fellow in good standing” at the time the meeting will occur (April 13-16, 2012).
• A letter from a mentor outlining your qualifications (if your program director is also your mentor, only one letter is required).

Gina Pugliese Scholarship

The Gina Pugliese Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of a non-physician infection preventionist (IP) who has shown outstanding interest and leadership in the field or works in a resource limited setting. SHEA established this scholarship in honor of Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, a prominent IP and leader in the field of healthcare epidemiology. Ms. Pugliese was a founding faculty member of the SHEA/CDC Training Course and co-chair for fifteen years. Up to eight awardees of the Gina Pugliese Scholarship will receive the amount of a $500 grant to defray the expenses of attending the program.  In addition to the $500 amount, each scholarship recipient will receive a complimentary registration for the Basic Training in Healthcare Epidemiology Track of the SHEA Spring 2012 Meeting.
To apply, please submit the completed application form along with:

• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology and your career goals.
• A letter from your supervisor or a colleague in the field, outlining your qualifications and leadership skills.

Submission of applications does not constitute enrollment in the course.

Submit all of the above to the following:
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diana Looney at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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