This annual cash award was established in 1982 in memory of Dr. Frederik B. Bang, department chair from 1953 to 1981, to recognize a student from any department of the School who has passed his or her preliminary oral examination and is engaged in doctoral research on a topic relevant to pathobiology. Selection of a winner is made by a special committee and is based on the scientific merit of the student applicant's research topic. The committee consists of two departmental faculty members and a faculty member from another department in the School. The committee will be appointed by the department chair. Applications are due in March of each year, and applicants may be interviewed by the committee. The recipient presents a departmental seminar at the conclusion of his/her research. The A. Ralph and Silvia E. Barr Fellowship was established in memory of Dr. Barr’s many contributions to the field of medical entomology and tropical medicine. This fellowship will provide financial support for select doctoral or post-doctoral students in the Department of MMI who have displayed a commitment to the study of vectors of infectious disease at the level of such organisms in their natural habitats. This monetary award was established to recognize Dr. Shah’s contributions to Johns Hopkins as an educator and his distinguished career of research on viral diseases. This scholarship provides support to students working in the area of translational research in infectious diseases. The Gilbert F. Otto Fund was established by Sandra Otto Abbott, daughter of Dr. Otto. This award provides support to a post doctoral student or junior faculty to fund innovative research projects. The Jane Welsh Russell Fund will provide support for postdoctoral fellows or junior investigators for innovative research in Infectious Diseases. The Calvin A. and Helen H. Lang Scholars gift was established to support postdoctoral fellows whose work will focus on Malaria. These fellowships have been established through the generosity of MMI alumni to provide financial aid for the graduate education of our doctoral students. Students will be named, on an annual basis, as honorary fellows by a committee consisting of the graduate officer and the chairs of the Graduate Program Committee and the Admissions and Financial Support Committee. Academically outstanding students may be renominated in a subsequent year. All students, new and continuing, will be considered. In addition to academic excellence, the research accomplishments of students will be taken into consideration. The recipients will be expected to write letters, including biographical information, to the benefactors of the awards or to their estates. The recipients' biographical information provided may be used for announcement of the awards in one of the University's publications and will be kept on file in the Department. The Bliss Fellowship has been established through the generosity of an alumna of the Department, Dr. Eleanor A. Bliss. The Causey Fellowship has been established by Drs. Ottis and Calista Causey, both Hopkins alumni who have made significant contributions to the area of public health. The Hampil Fellowship has been established through the generosity of an alumna of the Department, Dr. Bettylee Hampil. The Hegner-Cort-Root Fellowship was provided by a number of alumni to honor the founding members of the Department. The Katharine E. Welsh Fellowship was established by a loyal alumna of the Department. The Martin Frobisher Fellowship was established by a grateful student to honor the memory of this distinguished microbiologist. The A. Ralph and Silvia E. Barr Fellowship was established in memory of Dr. Barr’s many contributions to the field of medical entomology and tropical medicine. The Dr. Harry J. Lawler award was established to recognize the work of an outstanding MMI student. The Dr. Lloyd and Mae Rozeboom Scholarship was created from the Lloyd Rozeboom Lectureship in Medical Entomology. The Frances Coventry Scholarship has been established through the generosity of an alumna of the department, Frances Coventry. The J. Harold Drudge Scholarship was established by Dr. Harold Drudge and his daughter, Caran C. St. John, to support students studying parasitology. The Ruth G. Wittler Scholarship was established through the generosity of an alumna of the department, Ruth G. Wittler
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