The RPS is pleased to announce the 3rd Conrad Pirani Travel award for travel to the ASN 2008 to be held in Philadelphia November 4-9. The intent of this award is to assist junior members with an accepted abstract whose financial situation makes international travel difficult or impossible. Junior faculty (instructors, assistant professors) and renal fellows from the US and presenting at an international meeting, or working outside the USA and presenting at a meeting in the US qualify for this award. Documentation of need will be required for consideration of this award. Up to $1,500 will be awarded to the successful candidate. Applications should be forwarded to Steve Bonsib, Chair of the Nominations and Award Committee