2026 PAAA FIT Travel Reimbursement Nomination Form

FIT Travel Reimbursement Nomination Form

Funded by the Pennsylvania Allergy Educational Research Fund (PAERF)

The Pennsylvania Allergy Educational Research Fund (PAERF) is the arm of the PAAA that funds educational and research endeavors related to the field of allergy and immunology. In order to facilitate fellow participation in the upcoming PAAA Annual Meeting in Hershey June 26-28, 2026, PAERF is again asking each allergy/immunology program director to nominate one or more fellows to participate.

Each program will receive an amount proportional to the size of its fellowship program, with each institution receiving between $2,000 to $4,000. One or more fellows may be nominated.

Please complete this form for each recipient by March 20, 2026.

You may nominate more than one individual. Please complete a separate form for each fellow being nominated.

Each program will receive an amount proportional to the size of its fellowship program, with each institution receiving between $2,000 to $4,000, based on the number of recipients.

Reimbursement

PAERF will reimburse for the following expenses only:

Hotel room and tax
Mileage at the current IRS rate (72.5¢ per mile)
Tolls

PAERF will NOT reimburse for the following expenses:

Meals
Guest meeting registration fees

Recipient Requirements

Once accepted and notified, PAERF Travel Reimbursement Recipients must submit the following by April 20, 2026:

Poster Submission

All applicants must create a profile first and then can submit their poster through the portal.

PAAA Annual Meeting Registration

All recipients must register for the meeting. Additional information will be provided once nominations are confirmed.
Registration is complimentary for nominees and other Fellows in Training.

PAAA Membership Application & CV (only required for non-members)

Membership is complimentary for nominees and other Fellows in Training.

PAERF Reimbursement Recipients must submit original receipts for reimbursable expenses online via the PAAA Reimbursement Form after the meeting.

Screenshots of bank statements are not accepted
Receipts must show the date, amount, and proof of payment (ex.: last 4 digits of card used on the receipt).

Questions?

Please contact PAAA staff at paaa@paallergy.org or 833-770-1543

Name of Training Program Director:*

PD First NamePD Last NameDegree(s)

Name of Nominated Fellow-In-Training:*

FIT First NameFIT Last NameDegree(s)

FIT Email Address*

A/I Training Program*

Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

My signature below indicates my receipt and understanding of the FIT Travel Reimbursement program. I have made note of the deadlines and will contact the PAAA office with any questions.

Fellow-In-Training Signature:
("sign" with mouse)

Signature*

Program Director Signature:

Signature*

Today's Date*