AAALAC International Technician Fellow

Criteria and Nomination Guidelines

The Fellowship recognizes two outstanding technicians—one IAT Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech) and one AALAS Registered Technician (RALAT, RLAT, RLATG, or CMAR)—who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field of laboratory animal care and use.

Minimum requirements:

1. Must be a current member of the UK Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) or the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
   
   
2. Must be a current participant in the AALAS Registry or an IAT Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech).
   
   
3. The nomination package shall include:
   • Nominating letter (candidates may self-nominate)
   • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • No more than three letters of support (excluding the nominating letter)
   • Written statement (not to exceed 500 words) by the candidate describing why s/he should be selected for this award.
     
     
4. Qualities to be considered that should be covered in the nominating letter, the CV, letters of support or written statement are:
   • What have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement within your workplace?
   • What have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement outside of your workplace?
   • How have you shared your knowledge of laboratory animal care with others?
   • If you are selected, how will this award benefit your career and your associates?
   • How will you translate this experience back to your workplace and your local association?
   • Does your package include evidence of leadership or leadership potential and participation with posters, presentations and publications?
   • Have you participated in overseas meetings in the past?

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