All Grants

Canada Gairdner International Award

The Foundation's aim is to honour and reward outstanding biomedical scientists who have made original contributions to medicine with the ultimate goal of contributing through research to the conquest of disease and relief of human suffering. The Foundation invites the scientific community to nominate qualified scientists from every branch of biomedicine.

Gairdner Foundation Awards are given annually in the amount of $100,000 (each) payable in Canadian funds and are given to residents of any country without restriction. A joint award may be given for the same discovery or contribution to medical science, but each awardee receives a full prize. In addition an award citation depicting the recipient's work and a commemorative item, will be presented at an Awards Dinner in October 2010. The Awards are for the personal use of the recipient.

All necessary travel and accommodation expenses for winners and their partners to accept Awards are paid by the Foundation.

Nomination Requirements

1. Provide a short introduction and summary in 150 words or less of the Nominee's contribution to biomedical and clinical research.
2. Present a brief biography including academic, administrative and research positions, awards or recognitions and identify five top publications.
3. Outline in an analytical manner, how and why the work of the Nominee(s) has advanced basic, clinical and/or population health sciences and clearly delineate how it is set apart from the work of others in the field.
4. Define whether an individual or shared award would be pertinent to the nomination and if so, who the shared Nominee(s) would be.
5. Provide a Nominee's full current curriculum vitae and bibliography and a contact sheet listing full position, titles, letters, business address, telephone number, fax, e-mail address and support person contact.
6. Arrange for at least two (2) letters of support from colleagues familiar with the Nominee's work. These are particularly valuable when analytically evaluated as regards a discovery or major contribution to biomedical science.

Selection Process

Nominations are reviewed on two levels. A Medical Review Panel made up of mid-career scientists from across Canada is comprised of 30 eminent scientists in various fields who review and prepare a short list of potential recipients from received nominations. This Panel is currently co-chaired by Dr. Peter Lewis, Ph.D., Vice Dean, Research and International Relations, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and Dr. Jack Gauldie, Ph.D., FRSC, University Professor and previous Chair of the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.

A Medical Advisory Board (MAB) comprised of 20 eminent international scientists select the winners for recommendation to the Gairdner Foundation Board of Directors. John. H. Dirks, M.D. Scientific Director of the Gairdner Foundation, Chairs the MAB Board.

Please submit in electronic format (MS Word or PDF)

Nominations for 2010 should be received no later than October 1, 2009. (Please note that this is a strict deadline date.) Nominations received after that date will be considered the following year.

John H. Dirks, MD
President & Scientific Director
The Gairdner Foundation
44 Charles Street West
Suite 4706
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R8

Phone: 416-596.9996
Fax: 416-596-9992

American Society of Cytopathology Scholarships

The American Society of Cytopathology launched its philanthropic initiative in 2002 with the inauguration of its Foundation. The ASC Foundation has been dedicated to funding the non-operational costs of the Society to assure fiduciary responsibilities to the mission, membership and public as it insures the Society’s financial stability. The ASC Foundation has focused its mission on funding activities in Education, Advocacy and Research.

The ASC Foundation current supports five grants or scholarships and one Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract award.

General Instructions

1. The applicant must be an ASC Member or an applicant for membership.
2. A complete application, as specified in the instructions, must be submitted on the ASC Web site and received by September 1, 2009.
3. A curriculum vitae that includes educational training indicating the time, place and degrees awarded, and relevant awards and honors.
4. A statement of career goals (no more than one page) describing the applicant’s short- and long-term career goals and how the scholarship will enhance these career plans. The career statement should also include alternative means of support and activities that may be available should the applicant be unsuccessful in receiving the scholarship.
5. Letter of recommendation from two individuals who are professionally familiar with the applicant’s potential.
6. Letter from applicant explaining why he/she should be considered for the Scholarship.
7. Application material should be submitted in the order listed. Pages should be numbered and submitted in page order.

All applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2009. The scholarship awardees will be announced at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

ASC Foundation Scholarships

Cytotechnologist – ASC Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship

The ASC Foundation will award $2,000 each to five qualified Cytotechnologists, who are ASC members and in their first two years of practice, to attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting. This scholarship, based on need and merit, will defray registration, travel and hotel costs, and will include funding for one workshop, a panel luncheon, and per diem allowance. Foreign recipients will be awarded $4,000 to provide additional compensation for travel expenses.

Fellow/Resident – ASC Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship

The ASC Foundation will award $2,000 each to five qualified Pathology Residents or Cytopathology Fellows, who are ASC members to attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting. This scholarship, based on need and merit, will defray registration, travel and hotel costs, and will include funding for one workshop, a panel luncheon, and per diem allowance.

Cytotechnology Molecular Training Scholarship

The ASC Foundation will award $2,000 each to five qualified cytotechnologists, to attend a molecular diagnostic training program. This scholarship, based on need and merit, will defray registration, travel and hotel costs.

The goal of this grant is to create a workforce with a multi-disciplinary skill set for cancer screening, detection, and prognostication, and prepare the next generation of cytotechnologists for the future of cytopathology. The scholarship will be awarded through a competitive process requiring an application with program description that is reviewed by the ASC Foundation Board.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

ASC Foundation
100 West 10th Street, Suite 605
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 543-6583
awards@cytopathology.org
www.cytopathology.org

American Society of Cytopathology Grants Program

The American Society of Cytopathology launched its philanthropic initiative in 2002 with the inauguration of its Foundation. The ASC Foundation has been dedicated to funding the non-operational costs of the Society to assure fiduciary responsibilities to the mission, membership and public as it insures the Society’s financial stability. The ASC Foundation has focused its mission on funding activities in Education, Advocacy and Research.

The ASC Foundation currently supports five grants or scholarships and one Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract award.

General Instructions
Below are general instructions for all ASC Foundation Grants and Scholarships. Please refer to the individual awards for additional criteria and instructions.

1. The applicant must be an ASC Member in good standing.
2. A complete application, as specified in the instructions, must be submitted on the ASC Web site and received by September 1, 2009.
3. A curriculum vitae that includes educational training indicating the time, place and degrees awarded, and relevant awards and honors.
4. A statement of career goals (no more than one page) describing the applicant’s short- and long-term career goals and how the grant will enhance these career plans. The career statement should also include alternative means of support and activities that may be available should the applicant be unsuccessful in receiving the grant.
5. Letter of recommendation from two individuals or mentors who are familiar with the applicant’s potential.

** Research Grants should include information assuring that the mentor/sponsor has sufficient resources to facilitate the awardee and can support expenses beyond the awarded amount if the project incurs greater expenses. This letter should also include a statement that the mentor or applicant has an Internal Review Board approval for HIPAA compliant study of human samples, if applicable.
6. Letter from applicant explaining why he/she should be considered for the grant.
7. Application material should be submitted in the order listed. Pages should be numbered and submitted in page order.

All applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2009. The grant awardees will be announced at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

ASC Foundation Grants

ASC Cervical Cytology and HPV Partnership Investigator Grant

The ASC Cervical Cytology and HPV Partnership Investigator Grant consists of a two-year $50,000 research grant with $25,000 paid annually to the successful applicant. The grant is designed to fund investigators in the discovery of new knowledge related to cervical cancer screening, and specifically to projects related to the clinical implementation of the new cytological screening technology, HPV vaccine and/or HPV testing. Projects considered for funding can involve health services or translational research. Projects that apply existing technologies, procedures, and/or methods in an innovative fashion are encouraged. The research will commence on January 1, 2010 and continue for two years.

Topics for the grant should address:

* Health services research projects should examine the delivery of detection, screening and prevention technology, services related to the HPV vaccine and/or HPV testing, and how to most effectively deliver these services, especially to the underserved.
* Translational research projects should clearly describe the “translational bridge” elements: (1) the research discovery related to HPV to be translated, (2) how the discovery will be applied, (3) the end point targeted, and (4) potential individual or population-level impact.

Grant applications should demonstrate:

* Define key steps or milestones on a critical pathway from the present level of research knowledge to the practical application.
* Identify discrete barriers to this progress and strategies to overcome them.
* Employ a unique perspective and innovative research methods.
* Include plans for evaluating the process and outcome of the research effort.
* Optional: include collaborations that allow diverse disciplines to contribute to the research effort

Patient Advocacy Grant

The Patient Advocacy Grant consists of one grant in the amount of $10,000 to the successful applicant.

The goal of the Patient Advocacy grant is to support ongoing or new projects for advocacy efforts for patients with gynecologic and/or other cancers.

Topics for the grant should:

* Support ongoing or new projects for advocacy efforts for patients with gynecologic and/or other cancers.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

ASC Foundation
100 West 10th Street, Suite 605
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 543-6583
awards@cytopathology.org
www.cytopathology.org

Doctoral Students to Association for Library and Information Science Education Grant

Grant: The ALISE Board of Directors seeks nominations from institutional members for the Doctoral Students to ALISE Grant. The grant supports the attendance of one or more promising LIS doctoral students at the ALISE Annual Conference, which will be held in Boston, MA on January 12-15, 2010. Through undertaking conference assignments and participating fully in conference programs, the winner will gain an understanding of how ALISE serves its members. One or two grants will be given.

Each winner will

* Receive a stipend of $500 (U.S.) that may defray lodging and meal expenses during the conference
* Complimentary registration at the conference
* Complimentary one year membership in ALISE
* Attend a luncheon hosted by a Board member
* Receive a certificate at the ALISE awards ceremony

The nominating school of the award recipient is asked to help their student with transportation costs.

Applications: The dean/director/program chair of a member school may nominate one doctoral student by completing the nomination form. The nominee must submit a statement on an issue relating to the theme of the 2010 ALISE conference “Creating a culture of Collaboration” The document must be double spaced, word processed, and must not exceed 250 words. Submissions must be titled and display the author’s name. Nominees must e-mail both the NOMINATION FORM and STATEMENT to Kathleen Combs at kcombs@alise.org by September 19, 2009.

Student Commitment Guidelines

The Doctoral Students to ALISE will commit to 10 hours of ALISE activities which may include:

1. Have lunch with the third year Director of the ALISE Board.
2. Assist MLA with conference registration (as their schedules permit).
3. Work with session moderators.
4. Attend one board meeting.
5. Assist with major sessions. Students may assist at the keynote or plenary sessions, the general conference meeting, receptions, etc.
6. Journalist-students will write up an article about their conference experiences for the ALISE newsletter. Also, students could write an article on the conference in general that could be sent to American Libraries, Library Journal and posted on the ALISE website (photos would be nice too).
7. Other duties as negotiated.

Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)

65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246 USA
Phone: 1 312 795 0996
Fax: 1 312 419 8950
E-mail: contact@alise.org

Association for Library and Information Science Education Research Grant Competition

(DEADLINE - October 1, 2009)

The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) is now accepting proposals for its 2010 Research Grant Program Competition. An award of one or more grants totaling $5,000 may be made to support research broadly related to education for library and information science. The Research Grant Award cannot be used to support a doctoral dissertation. At least one applicant in a group submitting a proposal must be a personal member of ALISE as of the deadline date.

Proposals may not exceed 20 double-spaced pages, excluding CVs. If necessary, supporting information may be included in an appendix. Proposals must include the following information to be considered in the competition:

* Abstract of the project (not longer than 200 words).
* Problem statement and literature review (including justification and need for the research).
* Project objectives.
* Project description.
* Research design, methodology, and analysis techniques (including schedule for completion).
* Detailed budget (including institutional or departmental contributions, if any).
* Expected benefits and impact of the research.
* Vita(e) of project investigator(s) may be appended.

Staff training, general operating or overhead expenses, and other indirect costs are not funded.

The proposals will be judged by the ALISE Research Committee with the assistance of additional ALISE members in those cases where the methodology warrants. The proposals will be judged on:

1. Appropriateness of the proposed project to issues in library and information science education in its broadest context.
2. Significance of the problem.
3. Design of the study.
4. The investigator's qualifications: how likely she/he is to be successful, based on previous work and/or possession of the requisite skills.
5. The appropriateness of the schedule and the likelihood that the work will be accomplished on time.
6. Completeness of the application.

Submissions will be disqualified if they exhibit one or more of the following:

Lack of adherence to submission requirements
Submission of paper for the wrong award
Poor quality in the writing
Poor organization of material
Lack of specificity on required elements
Lack of appropriate instrument samples
Lack of appropriate theoretical framework

The committee reserves the right to select no winning proposal if in its judgment none of the proposals are considered satisfactory.

Recipients of the award must:

* Present a preliminary report at the 2010 ALISE Annual Conference
* Submit written quarterly reports to the Executive Director of ALISE, who will pay the grant in periodic installments as the research progresses
* May submit the results of the funded study to the Association's Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS) for possible publication prior to submission to other publications.
* Acknowledge the support of ALISE in any publicity or presentation based on the funded study
* Inform the Executive Director of ALISE if research funding from other sources is obtained, in addition to the provided by ALISE
Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)

65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246 USA
Phone: 1 312 795 0996
Fax: 1 312 419 8950
E-mail: contact@alise.org

Request for Proposals Frontotemporal Dementia Drug Discovery Program

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias (AFTD) seek to accelerate and support drug discovery for FTD and related dementias through this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Research investigating the pathologic mechanisms of neurodegeneration in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and related disorders has advanced recently, creating new potential targets for drug discovery.

Examples of programs appropriate for this RFP include, but are not limited to:
• Target validation studies
• Development and testing of novel high throughput screening assays
• Medicinal chemistry on lead compounds
• Identification and in vitro testing of potentially disease modifying lead compounds
• Testing of lead compounds in a relevant animal model for preclinical proof of concept
• ADME, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics on lead compounds
• Development and testing of targeted gene delivery strategies
• Development of biomarkers to accelerate drug development and early diagnosis
• Innovative pilot clinical trials

PLEASE NOTE: THIS FUNDING WILL NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR BASIC RESEARCH

MECHANISM(S) OF SUPPORT
ADDF/AFTD will provide individual grants for one‐year duration with the possibility of follow‐on funding. Applications may be submitted by non‐profit academic institutions and for‐profit biotechnology companies, both public and private, worldwide. Collaborative teams of neuroscientists and researchers in drug discovery disciplines such as medicinal chemistry and drug delivery are also encouraged to apply.

REVIEW PROCESS
The deadline date for applications is October 1, 2009. Applications will be confidentially reviewed by ADDF and an external Scientific Review Committee, including AFTD scientific advisors. Applications from biotechnology companies will also be reviewed by ADDF’s external Business Advisory Board. Award winners will be publicly announced in Spring 2010.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
ADDF and AFTD seek to work with prospective applicants to ensure appropriate and qualified programs of interest that meet their partnership objectives. An inquiry with ADDF scientific staff is therefore encouraged prior to application submission.

All applications must be submitted electronically at www.alzdiscovery.org.

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
1414 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1502
New York, NY 10019

Hydrocephalus Association Mentored Young Investigator Award

The Hydrocephalus Association is intent on supporting young scientists and clinicians to build careers in hydrocephalus research. This award is designed to help insure that qualified scientists enter the field of hydrocephalus research and receive research training and experience under the guidance of highly trained, well-respected researchers who have demonstrated success in their field of research - with the goal that the young scientists become high-caliber, productive independent researchers with an enduring focus on research relevant to hydrocephalus. It is hoped that this support will help these young scientists to make successful applications for NIH K or R awards.

• This award provides support for up to two years at a level of up to $55,000 annually. All funds
must be used to support the original awardee.
• Funding in year two is contingent on a report demonstrating that year one milestones, as laid
out in the Research Plan portion of the grant application, have been met.
• The number of awards will depend on the quality of the applications received, available funds,
and the research priorities determined by the Hydrocephalus Association in light of the
hydrocephalus research landscape.
• We seek candidates who can demonstrate their intention and ability to continue in
hydrocephalus research so that our investment is enduring. Special consideration will be given
to candidates who have received their MD or PhD degree (or both) and are in post doctoral
training or the first five years of their career in research or clinical practice. Candidates at the
dissertation research stage of their doctoral training will also be considered if they show
evidence of both high academic performance in the sciences and substantial interest and
promise in areas of high priority for hydrocephalus research.
• Eligible organizations include institutions in North America; public or private institutions such as
universities, colleges, hospital and laboratories; and for-profit and non-profit organizations.
• Candidates must have a qualified mentor who is competent and committed to providing active
training and mentoring in the research for which the award is sought.
• Budget guidelines and restrictions include:
o Salary support request should be commensurate with level of education and experience
and reflective of the percentage of the applicant’s time to be spent on this project.
o Supplementation of salary from other sources is allowable.
o Up to $15,000 per year may be requested for supplies, travel, minor equipment, etc.
o Purchase of large equipment is not allowed.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Applications must be submitted via mail or email to the address below. Mailed applications must
include a disk with electronic version of the full application materials and be postmarked by the deadline
to the address below. Emailed applications must be received by the deadline as evidenced by a
confirmation email from HA. For emailed applications, a signed original of the Face Page, along with the
original signed reference letters in sealed envelopes with signature across the seal must be mailed to HA
and postmarked by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted and the deadline will not be
waived.

Mailing Address:
Hydrocephalus Association
Mentored Young Investigator Award Application
870 Market Street, Suite 705
San Francisco, CA 94102

Email Address: Research@HydroAssoc.org

Application Submission Deadline: September 15, 2009
Scientific Review: September 15 - October 15, 2009
Strategic Review: October 15 - November 15, 2009
Recommendation to Board: November 16, 2009
Decision by Board of Directors: November 23, 2009
Applicant Notification: December 5, 2009

If after reviewing these application instructions, help is needed in preparing the application, contact HA
Research Director:
Phone: 415-732-7045
Email: Research@hydroassoc.org

Association of Schools of Public Health/Pfizer Young Investigator’s Research Award

This new national award will recognize a single, outstanding research paper that was published in 2008 by a full-time, young investigator, faculty member from a full ASPH-member, accredited school of public health. The research presented in the paper must have promising implications for improving population health. The paper should be accompanied by a brief letter (1-2 pages) describing why it is deemed worthy of the award. The letter should be written by an expert in the field the article addresses, but cannot be written by a co-author of the article.

$10,000 cash prize

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Eastern on Friday, July 31, 2009 to jschumacher@asph.org.

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time faculty members at the level of either Assistant or Associate Professor from full ASPH-member, CEPH-accredited schools of public health.

Association of Schools of Public Health
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 296-1099
Fax: (202) 296-1252

Association of Schools of Public Health/Pfizer Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Practice

This award recognizes full-time faculty, from full ASPH-member, CEPH-accredited schools of public health who have devoted their careers toward advancing and integrating scholarly, public health practice within research, teaching, and service.

$10,000 cash prize

New, streamlined nomination forms should be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted via e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact Jean Schumacher at 202-296-1099, ext. 155 or jschumacher@asph.org.

Association of Schools of Public Health
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 296-1099
Fax: (202) 296-1252

Association of Schools of Public Health/Pfizer Award for Teaching Excellence

Nominations for the 2009 award are being accepted.

The extended deadline is Friday, July 31, 2009.

The award recognizes graduate public health faculty from full ASPH-member, accredited schools of public health who are notable for their teaching excellence. In particular, the award supports faculty who are outstanding in teaching and mentoring students toward distinction in public health research, teaching, and practice. The ASPH/Pfizer Award for Teaching Excellence aims to bring visibility to one outstanding faculty member and to reward the professor for excellence in teaching.

$10,000 cash prize

New, streamlined nomination forms should be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted via e-mail.

Questions may be directed to Jean Schumacher at (202) 296-1099 or jschumacher@asph.org.

Association of Schools of Public Health
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 296-1099
Fax: (202) 296-1252