This annual award is given to reward meritorious research in the field of microcirculation by supporting the recipient's visits to laboratories abroad. The award is intended for a researcher who is a resident of the United States or Canada, has received a Ph.D. or completed a first M.D. residency within 12 years of the deadline, and is an active member of the MCS. The award consists of a certificate and $5,000 to defray travel costs associated with the trip.

To apply for this award, a letter of nomination describing how the award will benefit the nominee's career and advance their knowledge of microcirculation, a brief tentative itinerary including the laboratories to be visited, and a current Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee, Dr. Matthew Boegehold. Application materials are due prior to December 2nd of the year preceding the award. The recipient is expected to present a brief report of their trip to the MCS membership at the banquet of the annual meeting of the MCS.