Dr Robert (Bob) Douglas

Dr Robert (Bob) Douglas 1947-2026

It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Dr Robert (Bob) Douglas who was a long standing and much valued member of the ISER community. He was formerly an assistant professor at Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky with bench marked papers published. Forty two years ago, Bob was instrumental in the founding of B.E.T. Labs, an endocrine diagnostic service based in Lexington, Kentucky, USA of which he was the co-owner and president. He also was a co-founder of B.E.T. Labs in Brazil twenty seven years ago. These were commercial enterprises but Bob retained an interest in the application of his skills and knowledge to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues mainly in the USA and South America, publishing the data. Bob’s kindness to everyone and broad smile, as well as his deep knowledge and experience of equine endocrinology will leave a chasm in our community. We would like to express our sincere condolences to his family and his many friends and colleagues around the world.

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Professor W.R. (Twink) Allen
Travel Fellowship

Professor W.R. (Twink) Allen Travel Fellowship
Application Form

    1. Applicant



    Senior Applicants: please attach a formal invitation from the host institution HERE

    Early Career Applicants: please attach a cv HERE

    2. Proposed Project



    Reports containing the successful Applicant's Name and Title of the Project, together with (as relevant), a description of the benefits experienced by the Applicant and / or the Host Institution and a summary describing the results of any work should be sent to the Fellowship Secretariat: janwade@btopenworld.com OR julia.kydd1@nottingham.ac.uk

    3. Proposed Host



    Please attach a letter or email from the proposed host, using their institution’s address confirming their willingness to host the project during
    the proposed time frame.

    4. Costs (maximum of US$5,000 awarded per annum)

    Terms for the Professor W.R. (Twink) Allen Travel Fellowship

    The Professor W.R. (Twink) Allen Travel Fellowship has been established in memory of Twink’s substantial contribution to the field of equine reproduction research and its translation into clinical practice. The Fellowship aims to promote the advancement of knowledge and practical skills in the field of equine reproduction, with particular emphasis on the mare. It provides travel fellowships to enable young or more experienced scientists or clinicians to visit centres of research or clinical practice to expand their knowledge and experience and / or transfer knowledge and practical skills. The maximum Fellowship(s) awarded will be US$5,000 per annum.

    Early Career applicants should demonstrate that the period of travel relates directly to the provision of specialised training and provide evidence of approval of the visit from their own supervisor and / or home institute. 

    For work involving animals, all national and institutional ethical approvals and licences must be obtained in advance of the work commencing. 

    As a condition of the Fellowship, successful applicants are required to submit a report of their visit within two months of return. This may be in poster, video/webinar or written format.

    The Twink Allen Fellowships are specifically for travel and accommodation costs of the applicant, with some allowance for consumable materials and Covid-19 testing. No additional living costs will normally be provided. As a guide, the duration should range from 1-3 months. If required, applicants will be responsible for any visas in advance of travel. Applications must be submitted prior to travel and fellowships will not be awarded retrospectively.

    The fellowships will normally be made in two stages: half the amount to be paid in advance of the visit and the balance to be paid upon receipt of a satisfactory report from the applicant after the visit has been completed.

    Successful applicants must inform the Trustees immediately of any change in their circumstances which would prevent them starting or completing the visit. For further details or if you have any questions, please contact the Fellowship Secretariat: janwade@btopenworld.com OR julia.kydd1@nottingham.ac.uk

    TERMS FOR THE PROFESSOR W.R. (TWINK) ALLEN

    TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP

    The Professor W.R. (Twink) Allen Travel Fellowship has been established in memory of Twink’s substantial contribution to the field of equine reproduction research and its translation into clinical practice. The Fellowship aims to promote the advancement of knowledge and practical skills in the field of equine reproduction, with particular emphasis on the mare. It provides travel fellowships to enable young or more experienced scientists or clinicians to visit centres of research or clinical practice to expand their knowledge and experience and / or transfer knowledge and practical skills. The maximum Fellowship(s) awarded will be US$5,000 per annum.

    Early Career applicants should demonstrate that the period of travel relates directly to the provision of specialised training and provide evidence of approval of the visit from their own supervisor and / or home institute. For work involving animals, all national and institutional ethical approvals and licences must be obtained in advance of the work commencing. As a condition of the Fellowship, successful applicants are required to submit a report of their visit within two months of return. This may be in poster, video/webinar or written format.

    The Twink Allen Fellowships are specifically for travel and accommodation costs of the applicant, with some allowance for consumable materials and Covid-19 testing. No additional living costs will normally be provided. As a guide, the duration should range from 1-3 months. If required, applicants will be responsible for any visas in advance of travel. Applications must be submitted prior to travel and fellowships will not be awarded retrospectively. The fellowships will normally be made in two stages: half the amount to be paid in advance of the visit and the balance to be paid upon receipt of a satisfactory report from the applicant after the visit has been completed. Successful applicants must inform the Trustees immediately of any change in their circumstances which would prevent them starting or completing the visit. For further details or if you have any questions, please contact the

    Fellowship Secretariat: janwade@btopenworld.com OR julia.kydd1@nottingham.ac.uk

    Background Background

    1st -6th August 2027

    Dublin, Ireland