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American Society of Clinical Oncology Medical Student Rotation

American Society of Clinical Oncology/Susan G. Komen for the Cure — 2009-11-09T16:45:35Z

American Society of Clinical Oncology Medical Student Rotation

The ASCO Medical Student Rotation, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, provides 8- to 10-week clinical or clinical research oncology rotations for U.S. medical students from populations underrepresented in medicine who are interested in pursuing oncology as a career. Recipients receive a $5,000 stipend for the rotation plus $1,500 for future travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting. An additional $2,000 will be provided to support the student's mentor.

To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in an MD or DO, U.S. medical school program and be of an underrepresented population as defined by the program eligibility criteria. Applicants self-identify and recipients are drawn from this pool. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents. Candidates also must demonstrate an interest in pursuing oncology as a career and have a record of good academic standing.

The application period opened October 7, 2009, and will close January 7, 2010. Awardees will be announced in early April, 2010.

ASCO staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time. For further information please e-mail DOI@asco.org.

The ASCO Cancer Foundation
2318 Mill Road, Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22314
571.483.1700
Foundation@asco.org

2010-11 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program — 2009-11-09T16:36:21Z

2010-11 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering

The 2010-11 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program application is now available.

The deadline for applications is January 25, 2010.

The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first four years of the Whitaker Program, over 60 grants have been awarded to Fellows and Scholars who conducted projects in 16 countries worldwide.

For the 2010-11 competition, the Whitaker Program intends to fund approximately 50 high-quality projects.

Program Background
Today, biomedical engineering (BME) is a global discipline. Biomedical engineers know that, as work in the field becomes more refined, the best place to study or conduct research is not always in the U.S. Although there are currently few opportunities to go abroad to leverage international expertise, the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program makes available just such an opportunity.

Biomedical engineers can use the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program to go overseas to help further their careers, and the field of BME. Potential overseas activities could include:

Conducting research at an academic institution
Interning at a policy institute
Establishing ties between home and host institutions
Pursuing post-doctoral research

The Program consists of two branches: Whitaker Fellows and Whitaker Scholars

Whitaker Fellows are biomedical engineers (or bioengineers, which is considered synonymous) ranging from graduating seniors to those conducting doctoral studies. Whitaker Scholars are biomedical engineers who have/will have a PhD by the beginning date of their awards. Applicants are eligible ONLY for one or the other (depending on their academic level).

Fellows
Fellows should have a BS or MS degree in biomedical engineering. Because some institutions do not offer biomedical engineering or its equivalent as a degree program, exceptions may be made based on a demonstrated commitment to the field of BME through significant coursework, research, laboratory or work experience.

If not currently enrolled, the applicant’s latest degree may not have been obtained more than three years prior to the start of the grant.

The Whitaker International Fellow award will be approximately one academic year in length, and should be used to conduct work commensurate with the grantee’s experience in BME.

Scholars
Scholars should have a degree in biomedical engineering and a doctorate (which may not have been obtained more than three years prior to the start of the grant) OR will receive the PhD prior the start of the grant.

Scholar awards can be for as little as one academic semester or as long as two years, but are typically one academic year in length. The Whitaker International Scholar award will be used to conduct postdoctoral work.

Host Country

Grantees will come from diverse geographic areas of the United States and they will conduct their Whitaker Fellow or Scholar activity in diverse regions of the world. Candidates may apply to study or do research in any country outside of the U.S., except Canada, because it is contiguous with the United States, and the international experience is minimized.

Projects/Activities
A Whitaker International Fellow or Scholar experience will ideally advance an emerging biomedical engineering career, while also advancing the goal of increased international collaboration in BME.

Activities could include (but are not limited to):

Graduating seniors: Pursuing an academic year of study or research that leads to graduate study in BME, with the possible ability to transfer credit toward an advanced degree.
Graduate students: Conducting study or research at an overseas institution with established ties to your home institution in order to build on an existing collaboration or initiating a new relationship between your home institution and an overseas institution through collaboration in the lab or in the classroom.
At all pre-doctoral levels: Performing in-depth work in industry or policy-making (related to BME) through an internship assignment.
During/After the PhD: Engaging in a culminating experience by conducting research to foster career opportunities and/or to link the US and international BME communities.
Post-Doctoral: Pursuing pre-professional post-doctoral work at a leading overseas institution.
These are only some possibilities of relevant BME-related activities one could pursue. Applicants are free to design their own BME-relevant activity. Visit our Fellows and Scholars Directory to see what projects previous award recipients undertook.

Number of Grants
The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program can support between 50 and 60 grants per year.

However, only those applications and projects which the Whitaker Program Review Committee deems of high quality will be funded. For the 2009-10 application cycle, 26 out of 56 applications were selected by the Review Committee for funding.

Host Institution Affiliation

Any international institution that offers an outstanding professional experience in biomedical engineering may serve as a host institution. It is the applicant’s responsibility to select the host institution.

Fellow candidates are strongly recommended to include in their applications a substantive letter of support (one that addresses the specific proposed project) from a host institution or advisor.

Scholar candidates are required to include with their applications a host institution letter of support attesting to the depth and nature of the affiliation.

Grant length and start dates
A Fellow’s grant length is expected to be approximately one academic year (as defined by the academic calendar of the host country, but typically 9-12 months).

A Scholar’s grant will typically be one academic year in length, but can be as short as one academic semester, and as long as two academic years (for use in post-doctoral research fellowships). Applications should justify the length of time, based on how it would benefit the applicant, the activity, and the field of BME.

Awards typically begin between July 1st and October 1st, but may begin as late as March 31st.

Award Type Requirements
All Whitaker Awards Degree / Enrollment: No more than 3 years from most recent degree, or currently enrolled
Citizenship: Have U.S. citizenship, OR are a permanent legal resident of the U.S.
Language: Have language ability to carry out the proposed project in the host country at the time of departure.
Field / Specialty: In biomedical engineering or bioengineering
NOTE: If you are at an institution that does not offer a formalized BME program, an applicant should have a demonstrated commitment to the field of BME. Significant coursework, research, laboratory/work experience are some of the ways to demonstrate such commitment.

Fellowship Pre-Doctoral
Graduating senior
Recent recipient of a BS
In an MS program, or recently completed one
In a PhD program
Currently employed, with most recent degree no higher than an MS

Scholarship Post-Doctoral
Will finish PhD before taking a Whitaker grant
Completed PhD

Award Benefits
The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program offers a stipend commensurate with the recipient’s experience and expected expenses in the host country.

Fellows: The term of the award will be for a maximum of one academic year (as defined by the academic calendar of the host country).

Scholars: The term of the award will be as little as one academic semester, or up to two academic years in length (for post-doctoral research fellowships). Scholar awards generally should require a full academic year, but any length of time proposed should be appropriately justified at the time of application.

Award Benefits Include:
Round trip international airfare
A monthly living stipend
Health&Accident insurance
Fellows Only: Tuition allowance up to a maximum amount (to be determined by program administrators, typically no greater than $25,000)
Grantee Meetings
To foster the sharing of information and the development of a community of international fellows and scholars, interaction among recipients is encouraged during their grant tenure, and funding may be made available for such gatherings. Former fellows and scholars may also be invited to periodic conferences in the United States.

Contact Us
If you have comments or questions about the grant, the application, becoming a campus contact, or anything else, you can contact us by phone or email:

Phone: +1 212.984.5442
Email: whitaker@iie.org

The Whitaker International Fellows and Science Program is administered by the U.S. Student Programs division at Institute of International Education, by:

Alyssa Yeng
Program Manager
Science & Technology Programs
+1 212.984.5542

and

Vijay Renganathan
Senior Program Manager
Science & Technology Programs
+1 212.984.5442

United Negro College Fund/Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowship

United Negro College Fund/Merck — 2009-11-09T16:20:22Z

United Negro College Fund/Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowship

The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Research Laboratories announce the availability of the
UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships.

These fellowships are a component of the UNCF•Merck Science Initiative, the goal of which is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical research scientists.

At least 10 UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships will be awarded per year. The competition is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. Award recipients are selected based on the applicants’ abilities and accomplishments.

PURPOSE

The UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships are intended to provide support to African American post-graduates to obtain postdoctoral training or continue to conduct postdoctoral, pre-professional research projects.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Awards up to $85,000.

At least 10 UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowship awards will be made in 2010. Each award is up to a maximum of $85,000 and consists of a Fellowship Stipend of up to $70,000 for the award recipient and a Research Grant of up to $15,000. For administrative purposes, the awards will be made to the institutions with which the award recipients are affiliated. Only institutions in the United States are eligible. As the awards are intended to be used to support the stipends and research of postdoctoral fellows, no part of the awards may be used for indirect costs. Awards will begin no earlier than September 1, 2010.

Fellowship Stipend

The postdoctoral Fellowship Stipend of up to $70,000 is intended to support the award recipient for a minimum period of 12 months and up to a maximum period of 24 months of fellowship tenure. A maximum of $50,000 may be received in any 12 month period. Award recipients will be known as UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Fellows. Each Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist. As part of the award, the Fellow is expected to make regular contact with the Merck mentor. The Fellow is also required to visit the Merck Research Laboratories to present a progress report to the Merck research staff during the last half of their postdoctoral fellowship tenure. The cost of this visit will be underwritten by Merck & Co., Inc. A two-page summary of research results must be submitted to UNCF at the end of the fellowship tenure.

Research Grant

A grant of up to $15,000 will be given to the Fellow and is intended to support the research of the Fellow. Allowable expenses include purchase of research supplies, equipment, and travel costs of the Fellow to attend scientific meetings. Fringe benefits payments, e.g., for health insurance, of up to $8,500 are also allowed. It is preferable that a special account be established by the department for these purposes. Any funds remaining in the Research Grant at the end of the fellowship tenure must be returned to UNCF. However, a proposal may be submitted for the use of these funds to support research in the department. A report of all expenditures is due at the end of the fellowship. The grant may not be used to support salary, faculty or indirect costs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the UNCF•Merck Postdoctoral Fellowship award, an applicant must be:

African American (Black)
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree recipient in the life or physical sciences by the end of academic year 2009-2010
Appointed as a new or continuing postdoctoral fellow during the 2010 calendar year at an academic or non-academic research institution in the United States. Private industrial laboratories are excluded. The postdoctoral appointment must be for a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 24 months.
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

SELECTION

A UNCF•Merck Selection Committee consisting of educators and Merck scientists will select the award winners. The record of accomplishments and soundness of the proposed postdoctoral research are criteria for selection. Since the selection is partially based on the research proposal, the award may not be transferable to another project, lab, department or institution.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Online applications must be submitted by December 1, 2009, at www.uncf.org/merck.

All required information (marked with an *) must be entered or submission will not be allowed

Save each page as you fill in the requested information before going to the next page. Failure to do so may result in your being required to reenter information.

When you submit your completed application, an email will be automatically sent to the institutional officials listed in your application notifying them that you have applied for the scholarship

Recommendation letters from three individuals is required for a complete application and may be uploaded to your application by the recommenders. One of these recommenders must by your postdoctoral advisor and another must be your graduate advisor. Recommendation letters must be uploaded or postmarked before December 1, 2009. In order to give recommenders the maximum amount of time to submit recommendation letters, you should enter all information for your recommenders as early as possible and click the "email" button. This generates an email to each recommender notifying them of your application and request for a letter of recommendation. They should log on to the website and register as a recommender using the information contained in the email, and upload a letter of recommendation for you.

The following item must be uploaded from your computer

Career Interest and Goals Statement
Resume/C.V.
Dissertation Abstract
Postdoctoral Research Proposal

Up to two reprints of published papers and/or up to two published abstracts may also be submitted with your application. An uploaded digital file must be submitted by December 1, 2009.

The following items must be uploaded by December 1, 2009. Without these items, an application is considered incomplete.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, Resident Alien Card)
Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

Please complete the online application and submit it, along with the other items required, by midnight December 1, 2009.

Email: uncfmerck@uncf.org

Mailing Address:

Dr. Jerry Bryant
UNCF
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031

United Negro College Fund/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships

United Negro College Fund/Merck — 2009-11-09T16:09:26Z

United Negro College Fund/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships

The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Institute for Science Education announce the availability of the
UNCF•Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships.

These fellowships are a component of the UNCF•Merck Science Initiative, the goal of which is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical scientists.

At least 12 UNCF•Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship awards will be made per year. The competition is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.

Award recipients are selected based on the applicants’abilities and accomplishments.

PURPOSE

The UNCF•Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships are intended to support African American graduate students as they complete coursework, conduct research, and prepare the dissertation required for the doctoral degree in the biomedically relevant life or physical sciences.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Awards up to $52,000.

At least 12 Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship awards will be made in 2010. Each award is up to a maximum of $52,000 and consists of a Fellowship Stipend of up to $42,000 for the award recipient and a Research Grant of up to $10,000. For administrative purposes, the awards will be made to the institution with which each award recipient is affiliated. Only institutions in the United States are eligible. As the awards are intended to be used to support graduate student stipends and research, no part of the awards may be used for indirect costs. Awards begin no earlier than September 1, 2010.

Fellowship Stipend

The Fellowship Stipend of up to $42,000 is intended to cover a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 24 months of fellowship tenure. A maximum of $30,000 may be received per 12 month period. Applicants must been gaged in dissertation research and within one to three years of receiving the degree. All qualifying exams for candidacy for the degree must have been successfully completed before an award can be disbursed. Award recipients will be known as UNCF•Merck Graduate Fellows. Each Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist. As part of the award, each Fellow will be expected to make regular contact with his/her Merck mentor. Each Fellow is also expected to present a progress report of his/her research results in the last half of their fellowship tenure at a Merck research facility. The cost of this visit will be underwritten by Merck & Co., Inc. A two-page summary of research results must be submitted to UNCF at the end of the fellowship tenure. Each Fellow is expected to notify UNCF upon receipt of his/her doctorate degree.

Research Grant

A Research Grant of up to $10,000 will be given to each award recipient. It is intended to support the research of the award recipient; for example, to purchase research supplies, equipment, travel to scientific meetings, etc. Fringe benefits payments, e.g. for health insurance, of up to $5,200 are also allowed. It is preferable that a special account be established by the institution for the Fellow for these purposes. All items purchased become the property of the department at the end of the fellowship tenure. Any funds remaining in the Research Grant at the end of the fellowship tenure must be returned to UNCF. However, a proposal may be submitted for the use of these funds to support research in the department. A report of all expenditures is due at the end of the fellowship. The grant may not be used to support tuition, salaries, faculty, or indirect costs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the UNCF•Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship awards, an applicant must be:

African American (Black)
Enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree program majoring in a life or physical science. M.D./Ph.D. degree candidates are eligible
Engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research, having successfully completed all qualifying exams
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

SELECTION

A UNCF•Merck Selection Committee consisting of educators and Merck scientists will select the awardees. The academic ability and record of accomplishment of the applicant and the soundness of the proposed doctoral research plan are the criteria for selection. Since selection is partially based on the research proposal, the award may not be transferable to another project, laboratory, department or institution.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Online applications must be submitted by December 1, 2009, at www.uncf.org/merck.

All required information (marked with an *) must be entered or submission will not be allowed

Save each page as you fill in the requested information before going to the next page. Failure to do so may result in your being required to reenter information.

When you submit your completed application, an email will be automatically sent to the institutional officials listed in your application notifying them that you have applied for the scholarship

Recommendation letters from three individuals is required for a complete application and must be uploaded to your application by the recommenders. One of these recommenders must by your graduate advisor. Recommendation letters must be uploaded before December 1, 2009. In order to give recommenders the maximum amount of time to submit recommendation letters, you should enter all information for your recommenders as early as possible and click the "email" button. This generates an email to each recommender notifying them of your application and request for a letter of recommendation. They should log on to the website and register as a recommender using the information contained in the email, and upload a letter of recommendation for you.

The following item must be uploaded from your computer

Career Interest and Goals Statement
Resume/C.V.
Dissertation Research Proposal

Up to two reprints of published papers and/or up to two published abstracts may also be submitted with your application. An uploaded digital file must be done by December 1, 2009.

The following items must also be uploaded by December 1, 2009 Without these items, an application is considered incomplete.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, Resident Alien Card)
Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

Please complete the online application and submit it, along with the other items required, by midnight December 1.2009. All items must be entered online including proof of citizenship and transcripts. Other information may be requested from: Jerry L. Bryant, Ph.D., Director, UNCF/Merck Science Initiative, United Negro College Fund, Inc., 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 110, Fairfax, Virginia 22031-4511.

United Negro College Fund/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships

United Negro College Fund/Merck — 2009-11-09T16:01:09Z

United Negro College Fund/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships

The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Institute for Science Education announce the availability of the
UNCF •Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards.

These awards are a component of the UNCF•Merck Science Initiative, the goal of which is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical research scientists.

At least 15 UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made per year. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Award recipients will be selected based on the applicants’ abilities and accomplishments.

PURPOSE

The UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Awards up to $35,000.

At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made in 2010. Each award is up to a maximum of $35,000 that consists of a scholarship award of up to $25,000 and two summer research internship stipends totaling at least $10,000. For administrative purposes, the scholarship portion of the awards will be sent directly to the institutions of the award recipients. As the scholarship award is intended to support the award recipient’s tuition, room and board, and billable fees, no part of the award may be used for indirect costs. Awards are not transferable and may not be used at institutions abroad. Awards will be distributed for a September 1, 2010 start date.

Scholarship Award and Summer Internships

Each award recipient will receive a Scholarship Award of up to $25,000 to support tuition, room and board, and billable fees for the academic year 2010-11. Award recipients will be known as UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Fellows. An award recipient may not receive more funds than are adequate to cover his/her tuition, fees and room and board costs for one academic year.

In addition to the scholarship award, each award recipient will be mentored by a Merck scientist and receive two ten to twelve-week Merck Summer Internship assignments. Each ten to twelve-week internship carries a stipend of at least $5,000 which is subject to tax withholding. The actual stipend amount will be determined according to the current compensation scale set by Merck Research Laboratories. The internship stipends are payable directly to the award recipient. Each internship will be conducted under the guidance of the Merck mentor at a Merck research facility located in Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA or Boston, MA. Merck will offer optional housing but interns are responsible for room and board costs. Round trip public transportation to and from internships will be provided. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the Fellow. The first internship assignment will take place during the summer of 2010; the second internship assignment during the summer of 2011. In order to qualify for the second internship assignment, a UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Fellow must have completed all graduation requirements before the second internship begins, a satisfactory performance appraisal for the first internship assignment, and a demonstrated commitment to pursue terminal degrees in the biomedical research sciences.

In summary, each 2010 award will consist of the following:

First 10 to 12-week summer internship in 2010 with a stipend of at least $5,000
Tuition scholarship of up to $25,000 for the academic year 2010-11
Second 10 to 12-week summer internship in 2010 with stipend of at least $5,000.

Department Grant

The award recipient’s department may apply for a Department Grant of up to $10,000. The actual amount of the Department Grant will total the amount of funds remaining from the scholarship portion of the award after all tuition, room and board, and billable fees have been paid, up to $10,000. The Department Grant is intended to support the research of the department and may be used to purchase research supplies and equipment or support scholarships for other students in the department. The Department Grant may not be used to support salaries, travel, or indirect costs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards, an applicant must be:

African American (Black)
Enrolled full time in a four- year college or university in the United States
A junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2010-11 academic year
A life or physical sciences major. Physical sciences majors must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2009-10 academic year. First professional degree (Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S, etc.) and engineering majors are ineligible.
A student with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Committed to two ten to twelve-week summer internships at a Merck research facility
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

SELECTION

A UNCF•Merck Selection Committee consisting of educators and Merck scientists will review applications and select award recipients. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their GPA, their demonstrated interest in furthering their scientific education and pursuing a career in scientific research, and their interest in and ability to perform laboratory work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Online applications must be submitted by December 1, 2009, at www.uncf.org/merck.

All required information (marked with an *) must be entered or submission will not be allowed

Save each page as you fill in the requested information before going to the next page. Failure to do so may result in your being required to reenter information.

When you submit your completed application, an email will be automatically sent to the institutional officials listed in your application notifying them that you have applied for the scholarship

Recommendation letters from three individuals is required for a complete application and may be uploaded to your application by the recommenders. Recommendation letters must be uploaded before December 1, 2009. In order to give recommenders the maximum amount of time to submit recommendation letters, you should enter all information for your recommenders as early as possible and click the "email" button. This generates an email to each recommender notifying them of your application and request for a letter of recommendation. They should log on to the website and register as a recommender using the information contained in the email, and upload a letter of recommendation for you.

The following item must be uploaded from your computer

Career Interest and Goals Statement
Resume/C.V.

The following items must also be uploaded by December 1, 2009. Without these items, an application is considered incomplete.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, Resident Alien Card)
Recent transcript

Please complete the online application and submit it by midnight December 1.2009. All required documents must be uploaded online and nothing will be accepted by mail.

Email: uncfmerck@uncf.org

Mailing Address:

Dr. Jerry Bryant
UNCF
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031

AspiringDocs.org Video Contest

AspiringDocs.org Video Contest — 2009-11-09T15:26:07Z

AspiringDocs.org Video Contest

Reveal the Doctor in You:
What Motivates You to Increase Diversity in Medicine?

Our world is becoming increasingly diverse, requiring a diverse physician workforce that can identify with the cultural needs of different patients. As an AspiringDoc--what motivates you to increase diversity in medicine?

Submit a 2-minute video telling us your story and you could be one of 10 winners to receive $600 toward medical school preparation and application costs.

Just think--your video camera could be the first tool in your doctor's bag.

To enter:

Record a video, no longer than 2 minutes, that answers the question: What motivates you to increase diversity in medicine?
Upload your video to YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/aamcvideo)
Submit the URL for your video in the entry form below by midnight EST on December 1, 2009
Check out www.youtube.com/aamcvideo for updates and to see your video and others featured online.

Requirements:

Your video must answer the question "What motivates you to increase diversity in medicine?" (hint: we are looking for videos that are inspiring, creative, or unique)
Videos must be no longer than 2 minutes long
You must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited U.S. university, college, community college, or junior college. Post-graduate students are ineligible for the contest.
You must be a U.S. resident, age 18 or older
Your video must not contain unauthorized or prohibited music or images
You must comply with all contest rules and regulations
Your video must stay on YouTube through March 31, 2010. Entries removed before that time will result in the disqualification of the video.
Contestants may only submit one video. All submissions are final.
Prizes:

Winners will receive $500 toward the costs of preparing for and applying to medical school, as well as a suite of Association of American Medical Collegespublications (a $100 value) including "The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam” and the “Medical School Admissions Requirements" handbook.

Questions? Contact videocontest@aamc.org

The AAMC will not share your registration information with any other organization.

Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students

Betty Ford Center — 2009-11-09T15:14:29Z

Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students

The Summer Institute for Medical Students is a unique learning experience for medical students to gain understanding and insight into addictive disease and the recovery process.

Successful applicants to this program have the opportunity to spend five days experiencing what it is like to be a patient or a family member at the Betty Ford Center. Placements are available in the following programs:

Inpatient Treatment Those selected to participate in Inpatient Treatment are assigned to a residence hall where they join patients in lectures, group therapy sessions, physical activity therapy, specialized groups, peer groups and meals.
Residential Day Treatment Students who attend Residential Day Treatment participate in a program designed to address the needs of professionals who work in safety-sensitive jobs (pilots, physicians, nurses, attorneys) or who need extended treatment in a structured setting. Again, the students follow the patients through their day participating in most aspects of their care.

Family Program Those selected to participate in the Family Program spend five days with family members of chemically dependent people. The focus of this program is to help family members see how they have been impacted by addiction and to assist them in finding ways to improve their lives. Family Treatment activities include lectures, workshops, and group therapy.

New this year, a chance for 1-2 medical students to work with us for the entire summer, doing follow-up research. These students will attend the 1 week SIMS program (with lodging and on-campus meals paid for), and spend the rest of the summer working gathering data while living at their own homes. You are not required to participate as a researcher in order to be accepted in the SIMS Program.

Participants in all programs attend lectures addressing the medical needs of addicted patients and the theory and philosophy of treatment at the Betty Ford Center. They also attend a Treatment Planning Update (TPU) meeting to observe the multidisciplinary care process at the Center. Finally, as a means for integrating the knowledge gained from this experience, students are required to develop a PowerPoint presentation.

Dates for the Summer Institute for Medical Students

2010

May 17 - May 21
May 31 - June 4
June 14 - June 18
June 28 - July 2
July 12 - July 16
July 26 - July 30
August 9 - August 13
All programs begin on Monday at 7:00 am and end at 4:30 pm on Friday. Students must make a commitment to the full length of the program.

A completed Application Packet includes the following:
Completed application form
Curriculum vitae (resume)
Two current letters of recommendation to the Betty Ford Center
At least one letter must be written by a professor at your medical school or originate from the dean’s office.
Both letters should emphasize personal and professional accomplishments as well as academic and extracurricular performance.
Letters of recommendation must accompany the application.
A typed one page essay specifically describing what motivates you to want to attend the Summer Institute. Also, describe how you would anticipate incorporating this experience into your medical education and future practice.

All selected participants will receive a scholarship. The scholarship includes tuition, travel (limited), lodging, materials, support materials and on-campus meals. Participant selection is made by committee and is based in part on the quality of the completed application packet. Preferential program placement will be offered to those who apply before March 5, 2010. Applications must be received no later than Friday, March 19, 2010. This will ensure that you are considered for participation in one of the sessions.

Those selected for the program will receive detailed information regarding travel arrangements and lodging.

To inquire about these or other programs, call the Training Department at:

(800) 434-7365, ext. 4108
or (760) 773-4108
Email to traindept@bettyfordcenter.org.

William J. von Liebig Summer Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School — 2009-11-09T15:02:55Z

William J. von Liebig Summer Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School

Available June 1st, 2010

Four medical student research fellowships are available for 10-12 weeks of summer research training in molecular and cell biology, biomechanics, coagulation and thrombosis, and angiogenesis, with a focus on clinically relevant problems such as atherogenesis, intimal hyperplasia, prosthetic/host interactions and thrombosis. Trainees will pursue a program of intense research activity. This training program is designed to provide medical students with an initial exposure to vascular surgery research.

Students will carry out their research projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor, selected from renowned vascular researchers based at four Harvard Medical School hospitals: the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital (Boston), and the Joslin Diabetes Institute, as well as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Selection of trainees is based on candidates’ demonstrated ability. Applicants should be medical students who have completed at least one year of study at an LCME accredited school. Students have to be US citizens or Permanent Resident (green card holder).

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a personal statement, together with a curriculum vitae, dean/advisor or program director's letter and two letters of recommendation. Selection is based on merit only, without bias to gender, race, color, or ethnic origin.

SUPPORT
A $5000 stipend for the summer; appointment at Harvard Medical School as a Research Fellow in Surgery.

STUDENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Frank W. LoGerfo, M.D.
Division of Vascular Surgery,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
William V. McDermott Professor of Surgery,
Harvard Medical School

CONTACT
Leena Pradhan, PhD
William J. von Liebig Summer Research Fellowship

BIDMC Vascular Surgery Research-East Campus
330 Brookline Ave. Dana 805
Boston, MA 02215

Tel: 617-667-0096
Fax: 617-975-5300
Email: lpradhan@bidmc.harvard.edu

Application deadline for summer 2010:
January 10, 2010

American Society For Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship

American Society For Microbiology — 2009-11-09T13:57:51Z

American Society For Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship

The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is aimed at highly competitive students who wish to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time research at their home institutions with an ASM member and present research results at the ASM General Meeting the following year.

Students will:

Conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning in the summer of 2010
Work with faculty mentors who are ASM members and who are employed at the students home institutions, and
Submit a research abstract for presentation at the 2011 ASM General Meeting. (Should the opportunity to present research at the General Meeting conflict with graduation, then applicants should contact ASM).

Eligibility
Applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements will not be considered.

Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must:
Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2010-2011 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution,
Be involved in a research project,
Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and
Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.

Eligible faculty mentors must:
Have an appointment at the same institution as the student applicant
Be ASM members, and
Have an ongoing research project.

Funding
Funding for the ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is provided by the American Society for Microbiology.

The Fellowship provides:
Up to $4000 for student stipend
Two-year ASM student membership, and
Up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2011 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.

Criteria for Selection
Student applicants should be able to demonstrate:
Academic achievement,
Relevant career objectives,
Potential contribution to overall project outcome,
Personal motivation to participate in the program, and
Achievement in previous research experiences.

Faculty mentor applicants should be able to demonstrate:
Commitment to undergraduate education and research,
Quality, significance, and potential impact of the research project,
Appropriateness of the project for undergraduate student research,
Availability of appropriate facilities to support the proposed research project, and
Endorsement of the project by Department Chair or Dean.

*Note to Faculty Mentors
The number of qualified applicants for the URF Program has increased steadily since the Fellowship was established in 1993. Also, to ensure that URF stipends are competitive with the national stipend level, stipend level has been increased to $4,000. However, the amount of monies available from the ASM Fellowship Fund has decreased recently due to recent market trends. As a result, ASM solicits institutional support (e.g. for student stipend) in order to maintain the current level of funding. Please indicate on your application if your institution will be willing to provide full support for the student stipend. If your application is funded, ASM will provide one-year student membership and funding for the student to attend the ASM General Meeting and present research results the following year.

Preference is given to projects that:

Demonstrate the mentor's and the institution's financial commitment to the project, and
Have a significant impact on the faculty mentor's ongoing research effort.

Review of Proposals
To provide equal opportunity for students from all types of undergraduate institutions, proposals are grouped for review according to the Carnegie Classification of the applicant's institution. Awards are apportioned to each group based on the number of applicants received.

Deadline
February 1st

Application
The program requires a joint application from both the student and a faculty mentor. The faculty mentor must be an ASM member and willing to serve as the applicant's mentor for the duration of the research experience. It is student's responsibility to submit a completed application by February 1, 2010.

For more information, contact:
ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Education Board
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
fellowships-careerinformation@asmusa.org

Spine Fellowship

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation — 2009-11-09T10:01:44Z

Spine Fellowship

The objective of this fellowship grant is to fund post-graduate clinical and research fellowships in the orthopaedic subspecialty of spine.

Eligibility:

Any academic institution or group practice with an established orthopaedic program that qualifies as a non-profit, charitable entity may apply. A for-profit entity is not eligible unless affiliated with a non-profit entity. As currently structured, the program does not include funding for individual fellows seeking support for their training; OREF Clinician Development Program (CDP) grants are awarded to the institutions which provide the fellowships.

Institutions may apply for one CDP fellowship grant per category per year.

Institution must offer an orthopaedic-based spine fellowship, and should demonstrate either of the following:

a. An Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) certification; OR
b. Compliance with OREF’s fellowship requirements, which are substantially similar to
ACGME requirements.

Deadline for Application: December 15, 2009. This is the DUE date, not the postmark date.

Period of Fellowship: One year, beginning in August, 2010

Amount:: Fully funded fellowship grants will be awarded in the amount of $75,000. Depending on
available support, grants may be awarded in lesser amounts. Applications are limited to one fellowship
grant per category per year. The grant is intended to cover the stipend for the fellow and some, if not all,
related non-stipend direct costs. OREF Clinician Development Program (CDP) fellowship grant funds may not be used for indirect costs.

Jean McGuire
Vice President, Grants
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road, Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261
(847) 384-4348

Please visit the OREF Web site (www.oref.org/cdp) for an overview of this program.

Cooley's Anemia Foundation 2010-2011 Research Fellowships

Cooley's Anemia Foundation — 2009-11-08T10:34:07Z

Cooley's Anemia Foundation 2010-2011 Research Fellowships

The Cooley's Anemia Foundation invites national and international applications for 2010-2011 Research Fellowships. Postdoctoral and junior faculty members investigating clinical or basic research related to thalassemia are eligible. Applications studying iron overload, iron chelation, methods of non-invasive iron measurement, quality of life, hepatitis C, osteoporosis, fertility, bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy are encouraged. Postdoctoral fellows should hold MD, PhD or equivalent degrees and require sponsorship by a faculty mentor. Junior faculty applicants should not have held the rank of Assistant Professor for more than 5 years and must not have already received R-01 level support. Stipends will be $40,000 annually with possibility of a one year renewal upon submission of a renewal application and approval by the Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee and Board of Directors. Successful postdoctoral fellows are expected to use the funds for salary support, whereas junior faculty applicants may use funds for salary or non-salary research support. Awards will be announced in June 2010.

The deadline for receipt of Research Fellowship applications is Monday, February 1, 2010.

For further information, please contact

Cooley's Anemia Foundation
330 Seventh Avenue #900
New York, NY 10001

(212)-279-8090 Tel
(212) 279-5999 Fax
info@cooleysanemia.org

RFA for Thalassemia Gene Research

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation — 2009-11-08T10:19:48Z

RFA for Thalassemia Gene Research

The purpose of this initiative is to speed the application of recent translational advances in gene therapy to clinical trials. The Foundation recognizes that there are many key areas worthy of support in the search for a cure for thalassemia with cell therapy and gene therapy. While several funding mechanisms are available for a range of studies on vector development, proof of concept studies in animal models, and transplantation, there remains a funding gap for launching human trials. Both phase I (safety) and phase II (efficacy) trials are eligible for support. Funding and candidate eligibility: Total funding of up to $75,000 per year will be available (including indirect costs of 8%). With satisfactory evidence of progress the grant may be renewed for a second year. The research may not be conducted at a for-profit laboratory. Because the purpose of the support is to facilitate launch of clinical trials, eligible studies proposed for this RFA must be accompanied by a realistic timeline of progress to human trials. The Foundation recognizes that this timeline can be long. Applicants should state explicitly the status of their proposed trials, for example whether the trial has been approved by the recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC), or Food and Drug Administration (or equivalent processes at non-US sites), or whether review meetings at regulatory agencies have been scheduled. The completed application is due February 1, 2010.

For further information, please contact

Cooley's Anemia Foundation
330 Seventh Avenue #900
New York, NY 10001

(212)-279-8090 Tel
(212) 279-5999 Fax
info@cooleysanemia.org

RFA for Translational Research in Adult Thalassemia

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation — 2009-11-08T10:00:46Z

RFA for Translational Research in Adult Thalassemia

The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation invites national and international applications for 2010-2011 grants in translational research in adult thalassemia. The goal of this initiative is to recruit investigators from all disciplines and backgrounds (MD, RN, PhD, MPH, MSW) to address one or more of the following areas in terms of the adult patient with thalassemia: fertility, pregnancy and family planning; quality of life/psychosocial; burden of disease; the heart. The stipends will be $60,000 annually with possibility of one year renewal upon submission of a renewal application and approval by the Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee and Board of Directors. Junior and senior faculty are eligible; fellows and trainees are not eligible. Investigators must interact directly with patients or patient-related data. Awards will be announced in June 2010.

Letters of intent must be submitted by January 15, 2010. The deadline for receipt of completed applications for the RFA on translational research in adult thalassemia is Monday, February 1, 2010.

For further information, please contact

Cooley's Anemia Foundation
330 Seventh Avenue #900
New York, NY 10001

(212)-279-8090 Tel
(212) 279-5999 Fax
info@cooleysanemia.org

Surgical Infection Society Junior Faculty Fellowship Award

Surgical Infection Society — 2009-11-08T09:39:30Z

Surgical Infection Society Junior Faculty Fellowship Award

For Junior Faculty
Faculty members in the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor for no more than three years in a surgical discipline are eligible to apply for the SIS Junior Faculty Fellowship Award. The amount of this award is $50,000/year.

The total amount of other extramural grants-in-aid supporting the Junior Faculty awardee’s research cannot exceed $30,000 (US). There are no specific restrictions on the amount of intramural (departmental/institutional) support. If there are any questions regarding these restrictions, the applicant or their sponsor should call or email Craig M. Coopersmith, MD, Chair of the SIS Fellowship Committee (address below).

The applicant and the sponsor must be SIS members at the time of the award announcement. The support will be given as a gift to the institution accepting responsibility for the research environment of the awardees. These awards must be expended solely for the purpose of the sponsored research. The award shall be used only for salary support or direct cost expenditures of the funded research project conducted by the SIS junior faculty member. No part of the award may be used for indirect costs. Funding will begin July 1, 2010. Junior Faculty Fellowship Awardees should devote at least 75% effort on the proposed research during the Fellowship period.

For All Fellowship Award Applicants
Decisions concerning the award will be announced at the annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society in Las Vegas, Nevada (April 17-20, 2010). The SIS Fellowship Committee will review the applications and forward recommendations to the Council of the Surgical Infection Society who will make the final decision regarding the awards.

Letters of support from the endorsers, research sponsor, and department Chairperson must be included with the application. These letters should describe the facilities available for the applicant, sources of salary support, and a guarantee of protected time. The letters should summarize the significance of this project and the applicant’s qualifications. The letter from the departmental Chairperson must indicate that no Fellowship funds will be used for overhead and that all monies provided are specifically for the Awardee’s salary and direct research costs. Absence of this letter will exclude consideration of the application.

SIS Fellowship Award application forms are available on the SIS website at www.sisna.org. These forms must be downloaded from the website, completed on your computer, and sent to Dr. Craig M. Coopersmith. The Instructions regarding completion of the SIS Fellowship forms must be followed.

The deadline for submission is Friday, January 15, 2010. Please contact Craig M. Coopersmith, MD, with any questions.

Craig M. Coopersmith, MD
Washington U in St. Louis
660 S. Euclid Ave.
Box 8109
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
314-362-9342
314-362-1602
coopersmithc@wustl.edu

Surgical Infection Society/Wyeth Evaluative Research Fellowship Award

Surgical Infection Society/Wyeth — 2009-11-08T09:30:55Z

Surgical Infection Society/Wyeth Evaluative Research Fellowship Award

The SIS/Wyeth Evaluative Research Fellowship Award only supports projects dealing with the broad area of evaluative research in surgical infection. Residents or fellows who have completed at least two years of post-graduate training in a surgical discipline are eligible to apply for the SIS/Wyeth Evaluative Research Fellowship Award. (Please note that this fellowship will only be awarded as funds are available.)

Research proposals should pertain to the broad area of evaluative research in surgical infection. Typical topics might include:

1. Clinical epidemiology (factors affecting the incidence of surgical infections, morbidity of surgical infections, epidemiology of surgical infections)
2. Health services research (surgical infection costs, need for hospitalization, measuring improvements in clinical care of surgical infections)
3. Decision analysis (need for antimicrobial intervention, results of surgical infection interventions)

Concomitant enrollment in a formal graduate-level training program in evaluative, epidemiology, and/or outcome research is strongly encouraged.

The sponsor must be an SIS member at the time of the application. The support will be given as a gift to the institution accepting responsibility for the research environment of the awardees. These awards must be expended solely for the purpose of the sponsored research. The award shall be used only for salary support or direct cost expenditures of the funded research project conducted in the laboratory of the SIS member, who serves as the sponsor/mentor. No part of the award may be used for indirect costs. Funding will begin July 1, 2010. Resident Fellowship awardees should not have any regularly assigned clinical duties during the Fellowship period.

Surgical Infection Society Fellowship Awards are intended to be the primary source of extramural support for the applicant’s research project. Thus, the total amount of other extramural grants-in-aid supporting the Fellow’s research cannot exceed $25,000 (US). If there are any questions regarding these restrictions, the applicant or their sponsor should call or email Craig M. Coopersmith, MD, Chair of the SIS Fellowship Committee (address below).

Please note that no surgical residency training program may have more than one active SIS Fellowship award in any given academic year. Renewal for second year of funding is competitive and is limited to 2 years total. Successful SIS sponsors/mentors must skip one funding period prior to sponsoring/mentoring another application. The only exception allowed will be consideration of competitive applications for the second-year renewal of an existing fellowship.

For All Fellowship Award Applicants
Decisions concerning the award will be announced at the annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society in Las Vegas, Nevada (April 17-20, 2010). The SIS Fellowship Committee will review the applications and forward recommendations to the Council of the Surgical Infection Society who will make the final decision regarding the awards.

Letters of support from the endorsers, research sponsor, and department Chairperson must be included with the application. These letters should describe the facilities available for the applicant, sources of salary support, and a guarantee of protected time. The letters should summarize the significance of this project and the applicant’s qualifications. The letter from the departmental Chairperson must indicate that no Fellowship funds will be used for overhead and that all monies provided are specifically for the Awardee’s salary and direct research costs. Absence of this letter will exclude consideration of the application.

Deadline and application submission
The deadline for submission is Friday, January 15, 2010. Please contact Craig M. Coopersmith, MD, with any questions.

Craig M. Coopersmith, MD
Washington U in St. Louis
660 S. Euclid Ave.
Box 8109
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
314-362-9342
314-362-1602
coopersmithc@wustl.edu

Surgical Infection Society Resident Fellowship Award

Surgical Infection Society — 2009-11-08T09:20:41Z

Surgical Infection Society Resident Fellowship Award

For Residents or Fellows
Residents or fellows who have completed at least two years of post-graduate training in a surgical discipline are eligible to apply for the SIS Resident Fellowship Award. The purpose of this award is to provide the opportunity for a resident or fellow to spend one year in full-time research in the laboratory of a member of the Surgical Infection Society. The amount of this award is $50,000/year.

For All Fellowship Award Applicants
Decisions concerning the award will be announced at the annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society in Las Vegas, Nevada (April 17-20, 2010). The SIS Fellowship Committee will review the applications and forward recommendations to the Council of the Surgical Infection Society who will make the final decision regarding the awards.

Letters of support from the endorsers, research sponsor, and department Chairperson must be included with the application. These letters should describe the facilities available for the applicant, sources of salary support, and a guarantee of protected time. The letters should summarize the significance of this project and the applicant’s qualifications. The letter from the departmental Chairperson must indicate that no Fellowship funds will be used for overhead and that all monies provided are specifically for the Awardee’s salary and direct research costs. Absence of this letter will exclude consideration of the application.

Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Research Scholarships

2009-11-08T09:06:15Z

Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Research Scholarships

Scholarships are available for the support of post-residency research by surgeons with a major commitment to a career in trauma surgery

Award Amount: $50,000
Awards available: 2

Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

Decision by AAST: April 2010
Scholarship Award: July 2010 - June 2011

For more information, please visit www.aast.org or contact:

Robert C. Mackersie, MD
AAST Secretary-Treasurer
Trauma/Critical Care
UCSF-San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3A
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 206-4622
Fax: (415) 206-5484

Sharon Gautschy
AAST Executive Director
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 202-5252
Fax: (312) 202-5063

Fellowship Award for Clinical Research in the Area of Wound Care

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma/KCI — 2009-11-08T08:56:54Z

Fellowship Award for Clinical Research in the Area of Wound Care

Award Amount: $50,000

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2010

Decision by AAST: April 2010
Scholarship Award: July 2010—June 2011

For more information, visit www.aast.org or contact the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Office:

Sharon Gautschy
Executive Director
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
800/789-4006
(312) 202-5252
(312) 202-5063 Fax

Tamara Jenkins
Program Coordinator
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
800/789-4006
(312) 202-5468
(312) 202-5063 Fax

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Ethicon Fellowship Award in Local Wound Haemostatics & Hemorrhage Control

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma/Ethicon — 2009-11-08T08:48:23Z

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Ethicon Fellowship Award in Local Wound Haemostatics & Hemorrhage Control

Award Amount: $40,000

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2010

Decision by AAST: April 2010
Scholarship Award: July 2010– June 2011

For additional information, please contact the AAST Office at:

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
633 N. Saint Clair St., Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (800) 789-4006/Fax: (312) 202-5063

Fellowship to Provide Funding for Innovative Research in Trauma and Critical Care

2009-11-08T08:38:27Z

Fellowship to Provide Funding for Innovative Research in Trauma and Critical Care

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and Center for Integration of Medicine &
Innovative Technology (CIMIT) will offer a fellowship to provide funding for innovative research in trauma and
critical care, engaging new technologies. The use or –preferably- development of new technology is essential.
The creation and evaluation of a new and innovative device or technological method will be given priority. The
fellowship intends to embrace “risky” ideas that will have a low likelihood of being funded by other agencies.
We understand that a new idea must start somewhere!

AWARD AMOUNT: $75,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2010
DURATION OF AWARD: 1 year (June 2010– July 2011)

For more information, visit www.cimit.org, www.aast.org or contact the AAST Office:

Sharon Gautschy
Executive Director
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 789-4006
(312) 202-5252
(312) 202-5063 Fax

Tamara Jenkins
Program Coordinator
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 789-4006
(312) 202-5468
(312) 202-5063 Fax

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Medical Student and Residents Scholarship

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma — 2009-11-08T08:26:16Z

American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Medical Student and Residents Scholarship

AAST provides medical student and resident scholarships to attend this year’s annual meeting in Boston, MA from September 22- 25, 2010 at the Marriott Copley Place. Medical students and residents are required to send a letter of recommendation by a member of the AAST addressed to L.D Britt, MD, MPH, Chair, Scholarship Committee with a copy of their CV. Medical students and residents who are granted a scholarship will be notified by letter in July. Once approved, the registration fee and banquet fee will be waived.

The AAST will also cover the cost of your hotel room from September 22-25 only (4 nights). In addition, medical students and residents will be provided with a $200 stipend for food/misc items ($50/per day). If selected, Students and residents are expected to attend the entire meeting. Medical students and residents wishing to prolong their trip will be required to pay the additional hotel nights. Medical students and residents or their institution will be responsible for travel arrangements.

The deadline for medical student and resident scholarship applications (CV and letter of recommendation from an AAST Member) is June 1st, 2010. Please note: there are a limited number of scholarships available for medical students and residents.

Please send letter & CV to:

AAST
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611

* Letters submitted (with cv) via email must be on letterhead and have a signature

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Gautschy
AAST Executive Director
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-789-4006
Fax 312-202-5063

Tamara Jenkins
AAST Program Coordinator
633 N. Saint Clair Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-789-4006
Fax: 312-202-5063

Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy Scholarship

American College of Surgeons/American Association for the Surgery of Trauma — 2009-11-07T09:38:25Z

Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy Scholarship

The American College of Surgeons and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma are offering an
annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy
and Management at Brandeis University. The course takes place June 13–19, 2010. The award is in the amount of
$8,000, to be used toward the cost of tuition, travel, housing, and subsistence during the period of the course.

The award is open to surgeons who are members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST). Applicants must be at least 30 years
old, but under 60, on the date that the completed application is filed.

The award is to be used to support the recipient during the period of the scholarship. Indirect costs are not paid to
the recipient or to the recipient’s institution.

Applications for this scholarship consist of the following items:
•• One copy of the applicant’s current curriculum vitae
•• One copy of a one-page essay, discussing why the
applicant wishes to receive the scholarship

Application for this award may be submitted even if comparable application to other organizations has been made. If the recipient accepts a similar scholarship from another agency or organization, the scholarship will be
withdrawn. It is the responsibility of the recipient to notify the Scholarships Section of ACS, which administers this award, of competing awards.

The scholarship must be used in the year for which it is designated. It cannot be postponed.

The Scholar is required to provide one year’s health policy-related assistance to the ACS and the AAST, attending meetings, reviewing applications, participating as a pro tem member of the health
policy committee, etc., as requested by either organization.

A brief report of the Scholar’s experiences and activities is due at the conclusion of the course and of the scholarship period. A simple accounting is also required.

The closing date for receipt of applications is February 1, 2010.

An awardee will be selected by a committee consisting of members of ACS and AAST. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process by March 31, 2010.

Questions may be directed to the ACS Scholarships Administrator at 312-202-5281. For more information,
visit http://heller.brandeis.edu/ academic/elp.html. Requirements for the ACS/AAST scholarship are also posted on the ACS Web site at www.facs.org and the AAST Web site at www.aast.org.

Please send applications for this scholarship to:
SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION American College of Surgeons 633 N. Saint Clair St. Chicago, IL 60611-3211

Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars — 2009-11-07T09:10:07Z

Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Presents A Two-Year $100,000
Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship

A TWO-YEAR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP WILL BE AWARDED FOR CANCER RESEARCH

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW presents an opportunity for researchers to devote two years, full-time to making
new discoveries about cancer. United States universities, hospitals, and other institutions are invited to
nominate one individual who meets the criteria.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicant must be a United States citizen. (The nominator does not have to be.)
2. Must be nominated by the person who will be supervising the lab in which the researcher will be working.
3. Must be qualified in a specific cancer-related specialty and proposed research project must be cancer-related.
4. Candidate must have a doctoral degree by July 1, 2010. If candidate does not have the degree by the time of
application, please indicate date expected on the application form. (No later than July 1, 2010.)
5. Proposed research must be the principal professional responsibility of the recipient during the fellowship.

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
1. Completed 2010 Official Application Form.
2. NIH biographical sketch on candidate’s training, experience, honors, and a list of candidate's published research.
3. Brief description of proposed research project including abstract, methods, procedures and significance.
4. Timeline for the project and expected results throughout the study. Specifically, the results anticipated to have been
obtained after nine months of funding. This information will be used to review adequacy of progress.
5. Letter of recommendation from sponsor (and from co-mentor if another individual will contribute significantly to the training supervision).
6. NIH biographical sketch on sponsor (and co-mentor, if applicable).
7. Brief description of lab funding available to support proposed project.
Items 2, 3, and 4 must NOT EXCEED 10 pages. (Excess will be viewed negatively by review panel.) Do not use type smaller than 11 point font. Must be postmarked by March 1, 2010; no exceptions).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: POSTMARKED MARCH 1, 2010
PLEASE MAIL ONE COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION LISTED UNDER APPLICATION RULES TO:

ADMINISTRATOR OF PROGRAMS
Cancer Research Fellowship Program
Ladies Auxiliary VFW National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street, 10th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816-561-8655 FAX: 816-931-4753

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Educational Program Scholarships

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-07T08:51:36Z

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Educational Program Scholarships

SUNA has made available annual scholarships – two for the Annual Conference in the fall and two for the Annual Symposium in the spring.

Scholarships

The SUNA Foundation provides expenses up to a maximum of $1,200, which will be reimbursed after submission accompanied by original receipts for registration, travel, hotel, and meals. Any unused funds are non-transferable.
Eligibility Criteria

1. Membership must be current and active for the immediate past 2 years.
2. Currently employed in urologic nursing.
3. Program content must relate to area of employment.:

Selection Process

1. Application is to be submitted to the SUNA national office by June 1 for the Annual Conference and by September 1 for the Annual Symposium.
2. The SUNA Foundation Board of Trustees will evaluate requests and determine the recipient or will form a task force for this purpose. In the event of equal qualifications, further documentation will be requested.
3. Applicants will be notified of their status in a timely manner.

Recipient's Responsibility

1. Recipient must attend all educational presentations indicated on registration form.
2. Recipient must write a letter to the SUNA Board of Directors describing the experience and the effect it had on their career with permission to publish the letter.
3. Recipient must submit a provided authorized SUNA travel voucher form with original receipts within 30 days of the meeting attended.

SUNA National Office
East Holly Avenue/Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
856-256-2335 / Fax 856-589-7463 / Web site: www.suna.org

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Educational Program Scholarships

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-07T08:47:00Z

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Educational Program Scholarships

SUNA has made available annual scholarships – two for the Annual Conference in the fall and two for the Annual Symposium in the spring.

Scholarships

The SUNA Foundation provides expenses up to a maximum of $1,200, which will be reimbursed after submission accompanied by original receipts for registration, travel, hotel, and meals. Any unused funds are non-transferable.
Eligibility Criteria

1. Membership must be current and active for the immediate past 2 years.
2. Currently employed in urologic nursing.
3. Program content must relate to area of employment.:

Selection Process

1. Application is to be submitted to the SUNA national office by June 1 for the Annual Conference and by September 1 for the Annual Symposium.
2. The SUNA Foundation Board of Trustees will evaluate requests and determine the recipient or will form a task force for this purpose. In the event of equal qualifications, further documentation will be requested.
3. Applicants will be notified of their status in a timely manner.

Recipient's Responsibility

1. Recipient must attend all educational presentations indicated on registration form.
2. Recipient must write a letter to the SUNA Board of Directors describing the experience and the effect it had on their career with permission to publish the letter.
3. Recipient must submit a provided authorized SUNA travel voucher form with original receipts within 30 days of the meeting attended.

SUNA National Office
East Holly Avenue/Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
856-256-2335 / Fax 856-589-7463 / Web site: www.suna.org

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Scholarships

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses — 2009-11-07T08:34:41Z

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Scholarships

Provides funding for those SOHN members advancing their educations in nursing.

Application Deadline ~ July 1st ~ $1,000 - $1,500

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses

Contact SOHN:
info@sohnnurse.com

202 Julia Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Tel : 386-428-1695
Fax : 386-423-7566

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Research & Research Literature Search Grants

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses — 2009-11-07T08:29:25Z

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Research & Research Literature Search Grants

SOHN has established a fund to help nurses develop and/or participate in ORL clinical nursing research, and has made a commitment to nursing research.

Application Deadline ~ Jan. 1st and July 1st

Research Grants up to $2000 ~ Literature Search Grants $70

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses

Contact SOHN:
info@sohnnurse.com

202 Julia Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Tel : 386-428-1695
Fax : 386-423-7566

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Research & Research Literature Search Grants

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses — 2009-11-07T08:26:22Z

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Research & Research Literature Search Grants

SOHN has established a fund to help nurses develop and/or participate in ORL clinical nursing research, and has made a commitment to nursing research.

Application Deadline ~ Jan. 1st and July 1st

Research Grants up to $2000 ~ Literature Search Grants $70

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses

Contact SOHN:
info@sohnnurse.com

202 Julia Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Tel : 386-428-1695
Fax : 386-423-7566

Excellence in Otorhinolaryngology Nursing Award (Clinical)

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses — 2009-11-07T08:20:21Z

Excellence in Otorhinolaryngology Nursing Award (Clinical)

The SOHN Clinical Excellence Award is to recognize and reward nurses who have
consistently demonstrated excellence in the delivery of skilled and compassionate care to
the ORL-Head and Neck Patient.

Nomination Deadline ~ July 1st ~ Cash Award & Plaque

PROCEDURE:
A. AWARD
1. The winner of the SOHN Clinical Excellence Award will be selected by the
Scholarship and Awards Committee.
2. This award may be made annually.
3. Applications will be reviewed by the SOHN Scholarship and Awards
Committee.
4. The award stipend will be determined by the Board of Directors.
5. The recipient will be recognized at the SOHN Annual Congress.
6. A certificate will be awarded in addition to the stipend.

B. CRITERIA
1. Current RN license
2. Current SOHN member
3. CORLN
4. A minimum of five years of ORL nursing
5. Consistently demonstrates excellence in both technical and interpersonal
skills
6. Serves as a role model to other ORL nurses
7. Nominations accepted from colleagues, patients and/or families
8. Recipient is selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee and receives
SOHN Board Approval

C. NOMINATION PROCESS
1. Completed nominations must be received by July 1
2. Nominations made on application form
3. Four letters of support must accompany the nomination
a. One from the immediate supervisor
b. Two from nursing colleagues
c. One from a patient/family member, student or other professional
colleague

D. REVIEW PROCESS
1. President, Vice President, Executive Director and a Board Member will
constitute the Scholarship and Awards Committee.
2. Nominations with supporting application and letters will be reviewed by the
Committee.
Clinical Excellence Award application and Scoring form available from SOHN Headquarters.

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses

Contact SOHN:
info@sohnnurse.com

202 Julia Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Tel : 386-428-1695
Fax : 386-423-7566

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses — 2009-11-07T08:12:58Z

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship

The Cynthia Mabry Allergy Lectureship was established in 1999 to honor her memory (1937-1999). Cynthia was a long time active member of SOHN and well respected for her expertise in otolaryngic allergy.

Application Deadline ~ January 31st ~ Cash Award & Plaque

The presentation should focus on at least one of the following

• Allergy/immunology
• Innovations in the management of the patient with allergies
• Allergic rhinitis
• Otolaryngic allergy assessment/management
• Allergy/sinusitis
• Allergic fungal sinusitis
• Establishing an otolaryngic allergy practice
• Quality improvement ideas/research in otolaryngic allergy
• The role of the nurse in otolaryngic allergy practice

Deadline: January 31st.

Contact SOHN:
info@sohnnurse.com

202 Julia Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Tel : 386-428-1695
Fax : 386-423-7566

Career Development Award for Infectious Diseases Specialists Interested in Geriatric Medicine

Association of Specialty Professors/the Infectious Diseases Society of America — 2009-11-06T10:24:48Z

Career Development Award for Infectious Diseases Specialists Interested in Geriatric Medicine

In partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Association of Specialty Professors offers a two-year $100,000 award to fund the early stages of career development for infectious diseases specialists interested in geriatric medicine. The award supports research in a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases. ASP offers the recipient travel grants to attend two American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meetings and one IDSA annual meeting.

At a minimum, an award candidate must:

* Have a faculty appointment equal to the level of assistant professor by July 1, 2010.
* Be a US citizen or have applied for permanent US resident status.
* Have completed a fellowship in infectious diseases leading to certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
* Be within four years of his or her first faculty appointment.
* Commit 75% of professional effort to research.
* Develop and implement a basic, clinical, translational, or health services research project focused on a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases.
* Generate and implement a career development plan with mentors from infectious diseases and geriatric medicine. The plan must include:
o A mentorship team comprised, at a minimum, of a geriatrician, and infectious diseases specialists, and a research mentor.
o Specific measures for the continued involvement in structured geriatrics activities, including, for example, developing appropriate educational resources, teaching the geriatric medicine aspects of infectious diseases, or developing specialty clinical services focused on geriatric patients.

The award, part of ASP's T. Franklin Williams Scholars Program, is a career development award for internal medicine specialists focusing on geriatric medicine. Award applications are due February 15, 2010. For more information on the award, please contact IDSA Communications and Web Programs Coordinator Stephanie Cox at scox@idsociety.org or view the award description in the IDSA Award brochure. For more information about the T. Franklin Williams Scholars Program, contact ASP at Policy@im.org.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:37:31Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

There are many problems in GI and solutions are needed for the well being and safety of our patients. Research offers solutions. Nurses, from all practice settings, identify questions for study and apply for funding. Research grants are funded according to the scope and budget of the project presented.

Grants are awarded through the existing process for SGNA research grants. Applications for the grants should be submitted to SGNA, using SGNA research grant applications – deadlines are February 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year.
SGNA Research Priorities include, but are not limited to:
Conscious Sedation
Expanded Role of the GI Practitioner
Infection Control
Safety
Patient Education
Nursing intervention related to GI disease processes

Are you interested in a research grant? Are you eligible?
Research grant criteria:
-Investigators must be able to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant
- Applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee.
- Research grant recipients must submit progress reports every 6 months.
-Research grant recipients are expected to submit a manuscript for possible publication in Gastroenterology Nursing, SGNA’s official journal.

Research grant recipients will be invited to present the research findings at the SGNA Annual Course.

Mentoring for novice researchers is available from the SGNA Research Committee and SGNA Research Special Interest Group. Mentoring is also available for publishing by the Editor of Gastroenterology Nursing.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267

P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165
F: 312/673-6694

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:34:22Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:30:35Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

There are many problems in GI and solutions are needed for the well being and safety of our patients. Research offers solutions. Nurses, from all practice settings, identify questions for study and apply for funding. Research grants are funded according to the scope and budget of the project presented.

Grants are awarded through the existing process for SGNA research grants. Applications for the grants should be submitted to SGNA, using SGNA research grant applications – deadlines are February 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year.
SGNA Research Priorities include, but are not limited to:
Conscious Sedation
Expanded Role of the GI Practitioner
Infection Control
Safety
Patient Education
Nursing intervention related to GI disease processes

Are you interested in a research grant? Are you eligible?
Research grant criteria:
-Investigators must be able to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant
- Applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee.
- Research grant recipients must submit progress reports every 6 months.
-Research grant recipients are expected to submit a manuscript for possible publication in Gastroenterology Nursing, SGNA’s official journal.

Research grant recipients will be invited to present the research findings at the SGNA Annual Course.

Mentoring for novice researchers is available from the SGNA Research Committee and SGNA Research Special Interest Group. Mentoring is also available for publishing by the Editor of Gastroenterology Nursing.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267

P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165
F: 312/673-6694

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN Advancing Education Scholarship Application

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:23:45Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN Advancing Education Scholarship Application

SGNA is offering this scholarship to a Registered Nurse working in Gastroenterology, who wishes to continue their education by pursuing a BSN, MSN, or PhD. Funds of $2500 for a full time student or $1000 to a part time student (taking a minimum of three credit hours per semester) will be presented to the recipient(s) of this scholarship. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship. The winner(s) will be announced in the fall, and the money will be awarded as a reimbursement after transcripts have been sent to SGNA Headquarters showing that the intended course work was completed with a GPA at least 3.0

Criteria:
Applicant must be a member of the SGNA, and a registered nurse currently enrolled full time (as defined by the educational institution) or part time (taking a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester) in an accredited advanced degree program pursuing a BSN, MSN, or PhD with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Send completed application by July 31st to:
SGNA Awards Committee
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

To be considered, application must include:
*Completed application
*Essay, no more than 500 words, double-spaced
*A limit of two letters of recommendation from faculty
*Transcript of coursework completed to date

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267

P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165
F: 312/673-6694

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN General Education Scholarship

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:17:37Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN General Education Scholarship

SGNA is offering this scholarship to assist a student to become a Registered Nurse. Funds of $2500 per year will be presented to the recipient of this scholarship as a reimbursement after transcripts have been sent to SGNA Headquarters showing that the intended course work was completed with a GPA at least 3.0.

Criteria:
Individual must be a nursing student currently enrolled full time (as defined by the educational institution) in an accredited nursing program with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Send completed application by July 31 to:
SGNA Awards Committee
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

To be considered, application must include:
*Completed application
*Essay, no more than two typed pages, double-spaced
*A limit of two letters of recommendation from faculty
*Transcript of coursework completed to date

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267

P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165
F: 312/673-6694

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarships

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T14:11:20Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarships

The SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate scholarship has been established to financially assist
newer SGNA members (less than two years of membership) with attendance at their
first SGNA Annual Course. The scholarship is geared towards people who are new to
the GI/Endoscopy field to give them a chance to experience the Annual Course and all it
has to offer. Grants of $500 will be awarded each spring to those members who meet
the established criteria. The number of grants awarded will depend upon funds
available.

Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their interest and reasons for
wanting to attend the Annual Course. Applicants who apply should be available to attend
the Annual Course that year. All information submitted should apply January to
December of the past year.

Eligibility:
You may be eligible for the SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarship if:
1. You have been a member of SGNA less than two years (must have joined
SGNA after January 1 two years prior to application date, i.e., between
1/1/2003 and 12/31/2004 to be eligible for the award for the 2005
Annual Course).
2. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology and
be relatively new to the field, with a preference given to those with less
than two years experience.
3. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

You are ineligible if:
1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.
2. You have attended an SGNA Annual Course in the past.
3. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.

Any individual interested in applying for this educational scholarship must complete the
application and return by March 1st.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267

P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165
F: 312/673-6694

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Annual Course Scholarships

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates — 2009-11-05T13:50:40Z

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Annual Course Scholarships

SGNA Annual Course Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA members with attendance at the SGNA Annual Course. Grants of $500 will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. The number of grants awarded will depend upon funds available.

Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their commitment and participation in SGNA. Applicants who apply should be planning to attend the Annual Course that year. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.

Eligibility:
You may be eligible for a SGNA Annual Course Scholarship if:
1. You have been a member of SGNA for two or more years (as of January 1st , of this Course year).
2. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.
3. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

You are ineligible if:
1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA or the SGNA Foundation
2. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors

Any individual interested in applying for this educational scholarship must complete the application and return by March 1st.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL 60611-4267
P: 800/245-7462, in Illinois: 312/321-5165 - F: 312/673-6694

Society of Pediatric Nurses Educational Scholarship Award 2009-2010

Society of Pediatric Nurses — 2009-11-05T13:35:12Z

Society of Pediatric Nurses Educational Scholarship Award 2009-2010

The purpose of the Society of Pediatric Nurses Educational Scholarship Award is to help
SPN members further their professional education. The award will be granted to a
member engaged in a BSN completion program or a graduate program that will advance
the health of children.

Type of Award
The recipient will receive a $500 monetary award and a plaque that will be presented at
the annual convention.

Selection Criteria
1. Nominee must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a BSN completion program
or graduate program that will advance the health care of children.
2. Nominee must be a current SPN member.
3. Nominations must be from a current SPN member or chapter.
4. Members of the Board of Directors, during their elected terms, and members of
the selection committee are excluded from eligibility for award nomination.

Application
1. A complete application includes the following:
Documentation of current enrollment/acceptance in BSN completion or
graduate program
A curriculum vitae
A letter of recommendation from an SPN member. The letter must address
the following:
the nominator’s relationship to the nominee
the nominee's position and responsibility
the nominee's interest in and/or commitment to the care of
children and their families
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can evaluate the
nominee's potential to meet professional goals

Submit Application by November 13, 2009, to the SPN National Office.

Notification
All nominees will be notified, via mail, of results of award by February 5,
2010.

The Educational Scholarship Award will be officially presented at the 2010
Annual Convention.

SPN National Office 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514
800-723-2902 Fax 850-484-8762 spn@dancyamc.com

Society of Pediatric Nurses Convention Scholarship Program

Society of Pediatric Nurses — 2009-11-05T13:28:29Z

Society of Pediatric Nurses Convention Scholarship Program

The Society of Pediatric Nurses Convention Scholarship Program was established to help give
SPN members an opportunity to attend the SPN annual convention. The Program’s
establishment was sponsored by Aurora Visiting Nurses Association Wisconsin who awarded
SPN a $500 scholarship for attendance at the SPN Convention.

Eligibility
Individuals who have been members of SPN for at least 6 months by the application deadline
date are eligible; however, special consideration is given to applicants who have never attended
an SPN convention. The ideal candidate will demonstrate financial support from the
organization, the ability to apply and share knowledge gained at the convention, and potential to
have a positive impact on pediatric nursing.

Format
To apply for the SPN Convention Scholarship, prepare a packet that includes the following
materials:
1. Completed Application Form.
2. Letter from CEO/supervisor which specifies the institution or department staff
travel/education policies and/or a copy of the institution’s or department’s staff
travel/education policy.
3. Narrative (under 50 words) on why you would like to attend the convention.
4. Narrative (under 50 words) on how you would use/share the information gained from the
convention.
5. Narrative (50-100 words) on your contributions (previous or potential) to pediatric nursing.

Submit your application November 13, 2009.

SPN National Office ∙ 7794 Grow Drive ∙ Pensacola, FL 32514 ∙ (850) 494-9467 ∙ (800) 723-2902 ∙ FAX: (850) 484-8762 ∙ SPN@dancyamc.com

Promoting Influenza Prevention: Pharmacists As Immunization Advocates--A Demonstration Grant Program

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists — 2009-11-04T17:47:16Z

Promoting Influenza Prevention: Pharmacists As Immunization Advocates--A Demonstration Grant Program

Supported by CSL Biotherapies
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010

Each year in the United States, an estimated 20 percent of the population gets influenza. While most people recover without complications, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die. Influenza vaccination is the most effective tool to prevent those deaths. It is estimated that only 42 percent of health care personnel in the United States receive a yearly influenza vaccination, even though healthcare worker immunization has been identified as a critical strategy in protecting patients from exposure.

Description
The ASHP Foundation is offering support for demonstration projects that focus on the pharmacist’s role in promoting vaccination against seasonal influenza. These demonstration projects should address implementation of programs that advance seasonal influenza immunization in healthcare workers during the 2010/2011 influenza season and should incorporate resources from ASHP’s Stop the Flu – It Starts with You resource center.

Eligibility Criteria
• The proposed research must involve demonstration projects focused on the pharmacist’s role in promoting vaccination against seasonal influenza. If the principal investigator does not have a strong research track record, inclusion of a senior investigator as a member of the research team is strongly advised. The principal investigator must be a licensed pharmacist and multidisciplinary research teams are strongly encouraged. If a senior investigator participates on the research team as a mentor/advisor, in the application process and grant progress reports evidence must be included regarding the support and involvement of the senior investigator. The senior investigator must have a strong research track record. The senior investigator does not have to be a pharmacist. Consideration should be given to allocating a portion of the budget to support biostatistics consultation.
• The proposed research must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval has been received.
• Individuals who currently serve as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on an existing ASHP Foundation-supported research grant, with the exception of new investigator grants, are not eligible for funding through this grant program. Individuals who served as principal investigators on previous ASHP Foundation grants are eligible to apply if all work, including publication of study findings, on the previously funded research is complete. If a tie score occurs during the grant review process, the grant will be awarded to the applicant(s) who has/have not received a grant from the ASHP Foundation previously.
• The ASHP Foundation only makes grants to tax-exempt institutions or agencies in the United States of America.
• The research must comply with the NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research that was amended in October, 2001.
• The research must comply with the NIH Policy and Guidelines On the Inclusion of Children As Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects.
• The study timeline should not exceed 18 months from project initiation.

Funding Information
Two $25,000 grants will be awarded. Grants will be awarded to pharmacist investigators to provide funding for specific practice-based research related to the pharmacist’s role in promoting vaccination against seasonal influenza and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. Facilities and administrative cost rates that do not exceed 8% of the total requested budget are allowed.

Application Process
Pharmacists interested in applying for funding should refer to the request for proposals and application instructions below for full eligibility requirements and application procedures.

Selection Criteria
Grant applications will be judged by a selection panel using the following criteria:

• Rationale-10 points
• Significance-10 points
• Objectives-20 points
• Study Methods-40 points
• Scope and Timeline-5 points
• Personnel and Facilities-15 points

Deadline
April 16, 2010

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: (301) 664-8612
Fax: (301) 634-5712
E-mail: foundation@ashp.org
Web site: www.ashpfoundation.org

Lundbeck, Inc. Neonatal Nursing Career Path Scholarship

Lundbeck, Inc./National Association of Neonatal Nurses — 2009-11-04T16:51:10Z

Lundbeck, Inc. Neonatal Nursing Career Path Scholarship

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Lundbeck, Inc. Neonatal Nursing Career Path Scholarship program made possible through a grant from Lundbeck, Inc.

The Lundbeck, Inc. Scholarship supports and encourages the training and education of clinical neonatal nurses seeking to become neonatal nurse practitioners. Two scholarships will be awarded annually to qualified applicants, to be applied toward higher education costs.Applications must be received at the NANN office by March 15 (If March 15 falls on a weekend or holiday applications will be accepted the next business day).

National Association of Neonatal Nurses • 4700 W. Lake Ave. • Glenview, IL • info@nann.org • 800/451-3795

National Association of Bariatric Nurses Research Award

National Association of Bariatric Nurses — 2009-11-04T16:07:54Z

National Association of Bariatric Nurses Research Award

Basic requirements:
This study must be an investigation which furthers nursing knowledge in the care of the morbidly obese patient and family. It should be a pilot project which can be completed within one year of the award.

Proposal requirements:
The proposal should outline the background, relevant literature, the methods to be used in the study, and how the data will be analyzed. A proposal should not exceed five pages in length.

Proposals may be sent electronically or in hard copy to the NABN office. To send electronically, email to friendd@ecu.edu.

Mailing Address is:
NABN
East Carolina University School of Nursing
2111 Health Sciences Building
Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Proposals should arrive at the NABN office by midnight, August 31 of each year.

The funding request should not exceed $1000.

Review criteria:
Proposals will be reviewed using the following criteria:

Significance of the research - will it contribute to nursing knowledge?

Methodology – are the methods appropriate and adequately described?

Data analysis – are plans for data analysis adequately described and appropriate for the study?

Investigator

Strength of PI and team (if applicable) – CV, description of previous research experience for PI and all members of the research team are included. Also, each team member must disclose any financial or other conflicts.

Attention to Human Subjects or other protection clause included.

Review process:
Research awards will be considered privileged communication. A committee will be appointed by the Board and report its recommendations to the Board of NABN by October 1 of each year. Winner of the research award will be announced at the annual NABN conference.

Project Expenses:
Justified budget and time line, and deliverables (report/poster, etc) are included.
Other sources of funding for the project must be listed.

Final Report:
The Principal Investigator will submit a final report.

Publications:
If publications result from the research, NABN must be noted as providing support for the study.

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Research Grant Program

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) — 2009-11-04T11:17:12Z

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Research Grant Program

AORN is committed to research that fosters evidence-based practice leading to quality surgical patient care. This commitment is demonstrated by AORN's history of funded research projects since 1998.

AORN currently offers a two-tiered research grant program that is specifically designed to support the development of nurse researchers and to contribute to the scientific knowledge related to perioperative nursing practice. Funds for all research grants are made available through AORN, Inc. and the AORN Board of Directors.

The first tier of the grant program is designed to support qualified nurses to conduct research that enhances clinical practice in the perioperative setting. Researchers are encouraged to conduct research that aligns with AORN's research priorities, but all relevant research projects will be considered. An example of a first tier research project is the joint AORN/Sigma Theta Tau Grant for which proposals are due April 1 each year and the http://www.ANFonline.org (ANF) grant.

The second tier of the grant program offers grant funding up to $15,000 for degree completion research efforts. These types of proposals may be submitted on November 1 or April 1, with funding occurring January 1 and July 1, respectively. These types of grants are restricted to AORN members and must address one of AORN's research priorities.

Tier 1 Grant Funding

Grant amount: varies
Project type: research
Eligibility: priority is given to AORN members
Communication: grants are publicized in the AORN Journal, on the AORN website, and in communications sent to chapter presidents

Tier 2 Grant Funding

Grant amount: up to $15,000
Project type: degree completion research project addressing one of AORN's research priorities
Eligibility: restricted to AORN members
Proposal submission dates: April 1 and November 1

Nursing Research Grant Program
Attn: Robin Chard, PhD, RN, CNOR
Center for Nursing Practice
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231-5711

Questions about the AORN Research Grant Program should be directed to the Research and Nursing Resources Department at 800-755-2676, Ext. 236.

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Research Grant Program

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) — 2009-11-04T11:13:36Z

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Research Grant Program

AORN is committed to research that fosters evidence-based practice leading to quality surgical patient care. This commitment is demonstrated by AORN's history of funded research projects since 1998.

AORN currently offers a two-tiered research grant program that is specifically designed to support the development of nurse researchers and to contribute to the scientific knowledge related to perioperative nursing practice. Funds for all research grants are made available through AORN, Inc. and the AORN Board of Directors.

The first tier of the grant program is designed to support qualified nurses to conduct research that enhances clinical practice in the perioperative setting. Researchers are encouraged to conduct research that aligns with AORN's research priorities, but all relevant research projects will be considered. An example of a first tier research project is the joint AORN/Sigma Theta Tau Grant for which proposals are due April 1 each year and the http://www.ANFonline.org (ANF) grant.

The second tier of the grant program offers grant funding up to $15,000 for degree completion research efforts. These types of proposals may be submitted on November 1 or April 1, with funding occurring January 1 and July 1, respectively. These types of grants are restricted to AORN members and must address one of AORN's research priorities.

Tier 1 Grant Funding

Grant amount: varies
Project type: research
Eligibility: priority is given to AORN members
Communication: grants are publicized in the AORN Journal, on the AORN website, and in communications sent to chapter presidents

Tier 2 Grant Funding

Grant amount: up to $15,000
Project type: degree completion research project addressing one of AORN's research priorities
Eligibility: restricted to AORN members
Proposal submission dates: April 1 and November 1

Nursing Research Grant Program
Attn: Robin Chard, PhD, RN, CNOR
Center for Nursing Practice
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231-5711

Questions about the AORN Research Grant Program should be directed to the Research and Nursing Resources Department at 800-755-2676, Ext. 236.

2010 Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation/American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease

2009-11-04T10:53:09Z

2010 Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation/American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease

The major goal of this program is to support important research in areas in which more scientific investigation is needed to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. The program will also serve to encourage junior investigators in the United States and Israel to pursue research and academic careers in the neurosciences, and Alzheimer's disease in particular.

Projects in basic and translational research related to Alzheimer's disease (AD) that are clinically relevant, will be considered. Examples of promising areas of research include, but are not limited to:

Basic mechanisms of aging in the central nervous system
Genetics of AD
Neuroimaging and precursors of AD
Cellular and Molecular pathways of AD
Biological Markers of AD
Exercise and dietary factors
Neurogenesis and AD
Impact of environmental agents in CNS aging and early AD
Inflammation
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular factors
Drug discovery
Healthy brain aging*

*For one of the awards, priority may be given to an investigator with a research interest related to healthy brain aging. Areas of research could for example include nutrition, exercise, and cardiovascular risk factors, as they relate to the brain and the aging process.

It is anticipated that 5 grants of up to $75,000 each will be awarded in 2010. Applicants may propose to use the award over the course of one or two years as justified by the proposed research. Funds may not be requested for overhead or indirect costs. Funding will begin July 1, 2010.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an independent investigator with assigned independent space and must have received a junior faculty appointment (instructor, assistant professor or equivalent) by July 1, 2006 or later. The proposed research must be conducted at any type of not-for-profit setting in the United States or Israel.

The Gilbert/AFAR Research Grant Program does not provide support for:

Postdoctoral fellows in the laboratory of a senior investigator
Investigators who have already received major extramural funding for research on Alzheimer's disease and/or aging (such as an R01 grant)
Senior faculty, i.e. at the rank of Associate Professor level or higher
NIH Intramural program employees
Applicants cannot apply for the 2010 AFAR Research Grant Program or Glenn/AFAR BIG Program. Applications for this program will be considered for the AFAR Research Grant if deemed competitive.

If you are using animals in your research, please review Principles of Animal Use for Gerontological Research.

Application Guidelines

Five criteria are used to determine the merit of an application:

Qualifications of the applicant;
Quality of the proposed research;
Relevance of the proposal to how mechanisms of aging may lead to AD;
Excellence of the research environment;
Likelihood that the project will advance the applicant's career in basic research on the mechanisms of aging and AD

For one of the awards, priority may be given to an investigator with a research interest related to healthy brain aging provided the application is deemed to meet the highest standards set by AFAR's Research Committee.

Application Procedures

All candidates must submit applications endorsed by their institution. The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials from candidates based in the U.S. is December 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials from candidates based in Israel is December 30, 2009. Please refer to the instruction sheet and application for complete application procedures. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Applications are reviewed in two stages: An initial screening is made by an international team of reviewers after which candidates are advised of the status of their applications via email by mid-April. Proposals that are successful in the initial screening are then reviewed by members of the AFAR Research Committee and final awards are announced by early June. The award start date is July 1, 2010. AFAR can provide critiques only for those applications that are subject to a second stage review.

Reporting Requirements

Investigators will be required to submit a brief narrative report on the progress of their research five months after the start date of the award. Final narrative and financial reports are required within three months following the end date of the award.

Annual Meeting

The award recipients are expected to attend the AFAR Grantee Conference which convenes AFAR grant recipients, mentors and leaders in the field to review and disseminate the research progress of the grantees and their findings. The meeting encourages networking, facilitates collaborations, and enhances the development of leadership. In addition, Gilbert/AFAR grantees are expected to attend a special session prior to the grantee conference.

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation (www.thegilbertfoundation.org) invests in programs in the areas of College Access, Healthcare and Israel. In addition, the Foundation funds Arts Education & Culture in Los Angeles, Jewish Programs in Los Angeles, and Universities in California.

In the area of Alzheimer's disease, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the advancement of research by junior investigators in the United States and Israel and investments in Alzheimer's disease caregiver resources and support.

American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) | 55 West 39th Street, 16th Floor | New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 703-9977 | Toll-free: (888) 582-2327 | Fax: (212) 997-0330
E-mail: grants@afar.org or info@afar.org

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Edna Ashy Award

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses/Marco Ophthalmic — 2009-11-03T16:36:51Z

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Edna Ashy Award

Sponsored by Marco Ophthalmic

The purpose of the Edna Ashy Award is to recognize the contribution an ASORN member is making to expand ophthalmic nursing knowledge and literature.

Award
The winner will be awarded $750 and a silver bowl, and will be recognized during the Annual Meeting. The winner will present their winning entry during the Annual Meeting. The presentation should focus on the rationale for selecting the project, goals of the project, and a highlight of the nursing focus of the project.

Acceptable Entries
All entries must be original and may include, but are not limited to:

* publishable articles
* research studies
* projects
* community service projects
* educational materials

Individual Qualifications
* Active member of ASORN for at least two years
* Registered nurse, actively working in ophthalmic nursing for a minimum of two years

Nomination
Applicants may be nominated for this award as follows:

* Self nomination – applicant submits entry on their own
* Nomination by another – applicant is nominated by another individual, who then notifies the nominee; nominee accepts nomination by submitting the required application form on their own, and complying with the entry requirements.

Entry Requirements
Applicants submitting entries for consideration must:
* omit specific names referring to particular practice settings, institutions or employers (i.e., "our hospital" or "our outpatient surgery center" should be used in place of the proper names)
* sign a Letter of Transmittal form granting exclusive publishing rights of the entry to ASORN; if the applicant has published the entry elsewhere, the appropriate release must accompany the submission
* have completed the submitted entry within the previous two calendar years
* present the project at the Annual Meeting in the year in which the award is made

Application Procedure
* Send a completed application form letter of transmittal, biographical data form, and financial disclosure to ASORN headquarters
* Submit five hard copies and one of the entry on disk or CD-ROM (with author's name on the title page only). Applicant should include the following information:
1. purpose for undertaking the project
2. goals for the project
3. objectives of the project.

Selection Process
The Awards Committee will judge masked entries on the following points:

* relevance to ophthalmic nursing
* clarity of project purpose
* clarity of project goals
* clarity of project objectives
* scholarship
* originality and creativity

Deadline for Application
All applications must be received at ASORN headquarters by June 1 of the current year.

ASORN
PO Box 193030
San Francisco, CA 94119-3030
phone: 415-561-8513
fax: 415-561-8531
e-mail: asorn@aao.org

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Innovation in Nursing Award

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses — 2009-11-03T16:29:19Z

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Innovation in Nursing Award

Presented in recognition of a member who has successfully and creatively managed a personal or professional challenge.

Award
Two (2) winners will be awarded Annual Meeting registration fees valued at approximately $450 and a certificate. Award recipients will be notified in advance and announced at the Annual Meeting. A representative for Alimera Sciences, Inc. will announce the winners during the meeting.

The recipient's winning entry may be published in ASORN's journal, Insight.

Acceptable Entries

All entries must be original and may include, but are not limited to:

* Publishable articles
* Research or case studies
* Projects
* Community services
* Educational material or tools
* Program development

All entries should focus on innovation in handling or overcoming a personal or professional challenge.

Eligibility Criteria
* Applicants must be ASORN Members or Affiliate Members.
* Applicants must develop a project, case study, tool, or article that will be beneficial to others facing personal or professional challenges.
* Each submitted entry must be an original work.
* Each submitted entry must be submitted as a final, written manuscript that meets the criteria for publishing.
* Manuscripts must be 500 words or greater (typed and double-spaced). References must be cited if applicable.
* All authors or project members must be identified and must give their permission for copyright ownership of manuscripts to ASORN and Alimera Sciences, Inc., in the event the work is published.
* Photographs are accepted. Consent or written permission of individuals photographed must accompany the final manuscript.
* Applicants may not be employees of Alimera Sciences, Inc. ASORN Board Members are not eligible.
* Submission of a disclosure form is required as part of the application.

Application Procedure
* Send a completed application form, Letter of Transmittal form, and a disclosure form
* Submit one hard copy and one copy on disk or cd-rom (with author's name on the title page only). Applicant should include the following information:
1. purpose for undertaking
2. goals
3. learning objectives.
* Required forms and complete details are located on the ASORN website at: www.asorn.org. Select "Scholarships, Awards, and Grants."

Selection Process
The Awards Committee will judge masked entries on the following points:

* clarity of project purpose, project goals and learning objectives
* applicability
* value to others
* accuracy and organization
* originality and creativity
* timeliness

Deadline for Application
All applications must be received by ASORN on or before June 1st of the current year.

ASORN
PO Box 193030
San Francisco, CA 94119-3030
phone: 415-561-8513
fax: 415-561-8531
e-mail: asorn@aao.org

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Manuscript Award

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses — 2009-11-03T16:21:41Z

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Manuscript Award

Categories
Two awards are available—one for first time authors (novice category) and one for previously published authors (experienced category).

Eligibility
The primary author in both categories must be an ASORN member. Entries may have more than one author if all authors are identified. In the experienced category, the primary author must have been previously published. In the novice category, if submitted by multiple authors, none of the authors may have previously published anywhere.

All entries must be the original work of the author(s) and may not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication. Manuscripts being considered by other publishers will not be accepted.

Subjects must be pertinent to ophthalmology and/or patient care. Topics are not limited to research studies, nursing process, disease topics or clinical studies. All topics affecting ophthalmic health personnel will be considered.

Award
The winner in each category will receive $175 and publication in Insight: The Journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. Prize money will be awarded to the primary author. It will be their responsibility to determine how money is distributed.

Selection Process
Applications will be masked and sent to the Awards Committee for review and selection. Judging of manuscripts will be "blind"—judges will not know who authored the manuscript.

Judging will be based on value to ophthalmic practice, organization of information, knowledge of topic, clarity of writing, presentation, and style.

ASORN retains the right to publish all manuscripts submitted (subject to approval) unless a written release for withdrawal is obtained from the Editor of Insight and the President of ASORN. Winning manuscripts will not be allowed to withdraw from ASORN publication.

Manuscript Submissions
Manuscripts must be typed on white 8" x 11" paper, double spaced. Top, bottom, left and right margins should be 1". The number of pages of text should not exceed twelve (12). (Do not count the title page, abstract page, reference page, photos, charts, and illustrations.)

A cover letter should accompany the manuscript. It should state that the entry is an original work by the author(s) and that permission is given by the author(s) for ASORN to publish the manuscript in Insight (subject to approval). It should provide the home address, work and home phone number of each author.

The name of author(s) should appear only on the title page and in the cover letter. The title page should contain: the manuscript title, the name, degree/certification, address, title of position and place of employment of each author, and acknowledgment of any financial/grant support.

The second page of the manuscript should be a summary or abstract of the submission, not more than 100 words in length.

In order to maintain the anonymity of the author(s) for judging purposes, do not identify specific institutions in your entry. If identification is necessary to maintain the integrity of the article, the author(s) will be contacted for clarification before publication.

All references should be submitted in the APA (American Psychological Association) style. References are to be cited in a chronological order to correlate with the text. Number the citations at the end of the appropriate sentence in the text, i.e., (#1), (#2). Style guidelines as follows should be used for references:

Journals - Author's (s) surname, initial(s). Year. Full title of article. Name of periodical including volume number, inclusive of page numbers.

Books - Author's (s) surname, initial(s). Year. Full book title. Edition. City. Name of publisher. Inclusive pages cited.

Article or Chapter in a book - Author's (s) surname, initial(s). Year. Title of article. Title of book. Book author's or editor's surname, initial(s). Edition. City, name of publisher. Inclusive pages cited.

Manuscripts should be mailed flat (not folded) and labeled "Manuscript Award" on the outside of the envelope.

Submit one original and four copies of the entire manuscript (be sure to include copies of charts, illustrations, photographs, etc. for each copy submitted) and a copy on CD-ROM or disk.

Photographs should be 5 x 7" black and white glossy. They should be marked on the back side with an arrow pointing to the "top" for orientation. Reference to placement of photos regarding text, caption, and name of manuscript should accompany photo. Author's name must not appear in photos, charts, or illustrations. Ball point pens and magic markers may distort the glossy surface—take care when writing on the back of photos. Package photos, charts, and illustrations in protective cardboard for mailing. Do not use paper clips or tape directly on them.

Charts and illustrations must be accompanied by a full description and appropriate reference to the text. Details must be large enough to withstand size reduction. Captions should be attached to each chart or illustration in such a manner as to avoid being lost or mixed up, but should not be stapled or attached in a way that will mar the original.

The author is responsible for obtaining and providing written permission for the use of any photos, charts, or illustrations previously published or copyrighted. In addition, the consent of persons photographed must be secured. All consents must accompany the manuscript. Authors should retain a complete copy of the manuscript, photos, charts, and illustrations.

Deadline for Application
Manuscripts must be received at ASORN headquarters by June 1 of the current year.

Mail application to:

ASORN
P.O. Box 193030
San Francisco, CA 94119
Overnight Mail:

ASORN
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Phone: (415) 561-8513

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Advanced Educational or Training Scholarship

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses/Pelion Surgical — 2009-11-03T16:14:31Z

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Advanced Educational or Training Scholarship

Sponsored by Pelion Surgical

The American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) offers two $750 scholarships each year. Individuals wishing to apply for the scholarships must submit a completed application form. Scholarship recipients are to use the funds for furthering their ophthalmic career goals in a formal educational or technical program, preferably a degree program. ASORN does not require scholarship recipients to apply the funds to courses or work toward a degree in nursing, or toward a degree leading to technician status or certification. However, the Awards Committee will give additional consideration to applicants in a nursing degree program or a technical degree or certification program. Applicants must be furthering their formal education or training in a nursing- or health-related field and must show how this will enhance ophthalmic patient care.

Individual Qualifications
* Active membership in ASORN for at least one year prior to application.
* Registered or licensed practical nurse or ophthalmic medical personnel, actively working in the ophthalmic health care field for a minimum of two years.
* Not a current member of the ASORN Board of Directors.
* Enrollment in an approved formal educational or training program or acceptance by such a program.

Use of Monies
* Scholarship recipients must use monies awarded to further education or training that advances the individual's career goals and can be expected to improve care for ophthalmic patients.

Selection Process
* The Awards Committee will review entries and select the scholarship recipients based on information provided by applicants, including their professional statements.

Deadline for Application
* All applications must be received at ASORN headquarters no later than June 1 of the current year.

Recognition
* The President of ASORN will notify the winning scholarship recipients.
* The scholarship recipients will be formally recognized at the ASORN Annual Meeting.

ASORN
PO Box 193030
San Francisco, CA 94119-3030
phone: 415-561-8513
fax: 415-561-8531
e-mail: asorn@aao.org