Awards

Mara E. Lieberman Memorial Travel Grants

November 06, 2026

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 $500 travel grant and complimentary registration for ENDO and the Early Career Forum (ECF).

Applications are due Thursday, January 14.

New this year: Apply by selecting the award option during the abstract submission process.

Eligibility:

  • In-person attendance is required at ENDO, June 5–7, 2027, in Toronto, ON, Canada.
  • Must be a member of the Endocrine Society. Join Now or renew your membership for 2027!
  • First and presenting author on the abstract
  • Graduate student, in-training post-doctoral fellow (1st–4th year of fellowship), or new faculty (1st–2nd year of appointment)
  • Must be a woman

Application Requirements:

  • Application form in abstract platform

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Important Notes for Applicants

  • Please do not register for ENDO until awardees are announced.
  • Recipients of this award will receive complimentary ENDO registration and the Early Career Forum (ECF).
  • 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.

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?

Our goal is to issue payment within 6 weeks after ENDO 2027.

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 
2024  Maria Stamou, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital 
2023 Hana Kubo Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute 
2023 Hashni Epa Vidana Gamage  University of Illinois 
2022  Alexandra Fahrner University Hospital Zürich
2022  Maryam Al Mansi  University of Georgia
2020 Stéphanie Larrivée Vanier CHU Sainte-Justine
2019 Manassawee Korwutthikulrangsri University of Chicago
2019 Miriam Udler Massachusetts General Hospital
2018 Julie Refardt University Hospital Basel
2018 Melody Allensworth University of Arkansas
2017 Anne van der Spek Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam
2017 Maria Ledesma Colunga National University of Mexico (UNAM)
2016 Hatice Saatcioglu Military Hospital
2016 Hillary Woodworth Michigan State University
2015 Amanda Herberger University of California, San Francisco
2015 Hen Prizant University of Rochester
2014 Hana Vakili University of Manitoba
2014 Margaret Allison University of Michigan
2013 Cynthia Andoniadou UCL

 

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