The 26th Annual Symposium for Nonhuman Primate Models for AIDS
We are pleased to announce that the NIH’s Office of AIDS Research has provided expanded support for a Young Investigator Scholarship Program at this year’s meeting. The Scientific Program Committee will provide a limited number of young investigator awards for early career scientists. AWARD There are two types of awards available for young investigators: registration waivers and full scholarships. Although the total number of awards has not yet been determined, please be aware that we will be able to accommodate more registration waivers than full scholarships. You will need to specify whether you are a more suitable candidate for the registration waiver or the full scholarship. Registration waiver: For this award, the registration fee will be waived for the young investigator. The recipient will still be responsible for all other costs associated with travel to/from San Juan and attending the meeting. Full scholarship: This award includes transportation to/from San Juan (economy airfare fare prepaid by the conference up to $800, or reimbursed mileage), waiver of the conference registration fee, and three nights of hotel accommodations. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for incidental costs (meals, local transportation, etc.) incurred during the meeting. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be the presenting author on an abstract accepted at the conference and commit to attend full meeting. Scientists who are younger than 35 years of age as of December 1, 2008 are eligible. Special consideration will be given to young scientists from Puerto Rico, as we want to ensure that local participants are able to benefit from the intellectual environment of the meeting. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. SELECTION Awards will be based upon the quality of the submitted abstract and the recommendation form. REQUIREMENTS Awardees are required to complete a Conference Evaluation at the close of the meeting. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicant must submit both a meeting abstract and Young Investigator Program application by August 1, 2008. The Young Investigator Program application consists of: 1) A current CV. 2) A letter (one page, single spaced, max.) describing why you should be considered for a Young Investigator award. This letter should indicate whether a registration waiver or full scholarship is requested. 3) (Students and fellows) A letter from your mentor verifying your trainee status, years in training, and an evaluation of your research and prospects for future success. Please note: there is a limit of 2 awards per mentor. (non-students/fellows) A letter of support from a scientific mentor or colleague familiar with your research 4) A copy of your submitted abstract for the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABSTRACTS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE OFFICIAL ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM The four required documents must be compiled into a SINGLE PDF and attached to an email. Send the application email to Edi Chan chan@primate.wisc.edu. DEADLINES The deadline for Young Investigator Program applications is August 1, 2008. Applicants must also have their abstracts submitted via the online registration form by the Young Investigator Program deadline. QUESTIONS Any questions about the Young Investigator Program should be sent to Edi Chan (chan@primate.wisc.edu).
The Neuroradiology Education & Research Foundation Awards About The NER Foundation and Its Awards The American Society of Neuroradiology was founded in 1962, and its Foundation was founded in 1995. Their mission is to promote education and research in the field of Neuroradiology and the development of clinician scientists who will become an innovative core for the development of new ideas and academic excellence in this specialty. Neuroradiology must foster both scientific and clinical excellence if it is to maintain the leadership role that the founding fathers of our specialty fought so hard to attain. The NER Foundation funds three awards -- Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research, Bayer */NER Foundation Fellowship in Basic Science Research, and NER Foundation/Boston Scientific Fellowship in Cerebrovascualr Disease Research. For information on other grant funding resources, please see ASNR’s Neuroradiology Research Funding Resources Wiki. Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research This $60,000 award was created for investigators in the early phase of their careers (including junior faculty) to enhance competency in areas important to the future of Neuroradiology, including health services research, physiological imaging and interventional neuroradiology. These projects allow a young investigator to develop a research project in a well-focused area of Neuroradiology that will ultimately enhance patient care. In the recent past, successful applications have focused on such topics as (1) flow dynamics in aneurysms, (2) exploration of the use of diffusion tensor imaging in premature newborns, and (3) validation of CT perfusion algorithms in animal models. Bayer*/NER Foundation Fellowship in Basic Science Research (* Formerly Berlex) The purpose of this fellowship is to support research and education in any Basic Science topic relevant to the discipline of Neuroradiology. This fellowship has continuously been supported by a grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. Awards in this category are typically given to applicants who have a well-defined project performed in controlled environment such as a laboratory setting, often using animal models of human diseases. Recent awards have been given to projects such as (1) correlation of MR perfusion imaging data and histological findings in a rodent brain tumor model and (2) use of diffusion tensor imaging and functional MR imaging to assess functional correlates of traumatic diffuse axonal injury. For 2008, the Foundation and Bayer will support two fellowships in the amount of $60,000 each. NER Foundation/Boston Scientific Fellowship Award in Cerebrovascualr Disease Research This $60,000 award was created to provide an opportunity for a young neuroradiologist (including junior faculty) to pursue research in a topic that will advance the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular disease. Our understanding of the mechanisms of cerebrovascular disease are continually changing and new methods for treatment of these disease entities continue to be developed. For many reasons, it is important that neuroradiologists continue to be in the forefront of development and testing of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in cerebrovascular disease. The research project should specifically focus on an aspect of cerebrovascular disease that is likely to be important in patient care. Recent awardees have performed research on such topics as (1) clinical assessment of aneurysms treated with endovascular coils using 3T MR scanners and (2) assessment of methods to improve MR perfusion imaging in patients with atherosclerotic carotid artery disease.
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Scleroderma Foundation Established Investigator Grant
Purpose: The Scleroderma Foundation is seeking applications from promising established investigators both inside and outside the field of SSc research who wish to propose pilot studies to obtain preliminary data dealing with a highly innovative and/or highly relevant theme related to SSc. This grant will support pilot research that is likely to lead to more substantial unlimited research project grants from federal or non-federal sources. Eligibility Requirements: Applications may be submitted by domestic non-profit organizations, public and private such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories. Foreign organizations and institutions are eligible. Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Medicine, Osteopathy, Veterinary Medicine or one of the sciences, must have completed a postdoctoral fellowship, have been Principal Investigator on grants from the Scleroderma Foundation or other national, private or government agencies in the past. Investigators who have questions about eligibility should contact the Scleroderma Foundation (see below). Mechanism of Support: Applicants may request up to $75,000 (Up to 8% of the Direct Costs per year of award may be set aside as indirect costs. The indirect cost amount will be subtracted from the yearly total [up to $75,000) of the award) per year for up to two years (total for 2 years not to exceed $150,000). These awards are not renewable. Before completion of this grant, investigators are encouraged to seek more substantial continuing support for research through other grant mechanisms through private or government agencies. Replacement of the Principal Investigator on this award is not permitted. There will be no routine escalation for future years. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of sufficiently meritorious applications meeting the stated eligibility requirements. Research Objectives: The Scleroderma Foundation Innovative Grant is designed to facilitate highly innovative or highly relevant and meritorious pilot projects by established investigators in areas of research related to SSc that will culminate in more substantial funding from Federal or non-federal granting agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs.
Vascular manifestations. Studies of animal models. Therapeutic modalities. Mechanisms of end organ damage. Immunologic studies. Endothelial cell biology. Fibroblast biology. Models and markers of gender and genetic factors. Cell signaling. Epidemiology studies. Matrix biology. Stem cell biology. Health services research (e.g. quality of life, health care delivery.) Study of clinical manifestation.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Research Grant Program
Through its annual research program, the RLS Foundation honors promising scientists whose work addresses the goals of the Foundation. The RLS Foundation encourages grant applications for basic and clinical research studies of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Basic science leading to a better understanding of RLS, innovative approaches, interdisciplinary studies, and support of promising postdoctoral candidates is given funding priority.
The RLS Foundation encourages grant applications for basic and clinical research studies of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Areas in need of further research include, but are not limited to: Epidemiology: Ascertain the prevalence and incidence of RLS, including:
Percentage of seriously affected individuals Racial, gender, or geographic variations Percentage of genetic versus other causes Age of onset Degree of association with comorbidities (such as ESRD, pregnancy, lumbosacral disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD) Neurophysiology Identify neurophysiologic correlates in individuals with RLS and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), those with RLS and no PLMD, and those with PLMD and no RLS Investigate the sensorimotor physiology associated with RLS symptoms Dopamine: Investigate the dopaminergic regulation of movement and determine the receptors most associated with RLS Genetics: Develop strategies for identifying the genes responsible for RLS Iron: Examine the role of iron metabolism in RLS Treatment models: Evaluate drug effects on RLS in vitro, using an animal model, or with advanced technology (i.e., MRI, PET scan) Circadian rhythm: Identify, quantify, and correlate the role of circadian rhythms in RLS Postdoctoral candidates: Support of the work of promising postdoctoral candidates or fellows working under the direction of established investigators on topics of potential relevance to RLS Application Process: Initial contact should be through a letter of intent, containing the following: a one-page abstract of the proposed project, including its clearly stated relevance in addressing one or both of the RLS Foundation’s goals of finding a cure and developing effective treatments; a copy of the principal investigator’s NIH-style bio-bibliography; and a tentative budget as well as a list of other sources of funding. Basic science leading to a better understanding of RLS, innovative approaches, interdisciplinary studies, and support of promising postdoctoral candidates will be given priority. The Foundation will fund three to five grants of $20,000 to $35,000 each for one year with a potential for renewal of support for an additional year. The Foundation will not fund indirect costs. Payments will be made directly to the principal investigator’s institution.
The RLS Foundation Contact us LEGAL NAME: Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, Inc ADDRESS: 1610 14th St NW Suite 300 / Rochester, MN 55901 PHONE: 507-287-6465 INFO LINE: 877-INFO RLS FAX: 507-287-6312 EMAIL: rlsfoundation@rls.org WEBSITE: www.rls.org TAX STATUS: 501 (c)(3)
Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Program Guidelines: The Shaffer Fund for Innovative Glaucoma Research
Glaucoma affects an estimated 67 million people worldwide. The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) supports new, novel and high impact clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research. Successful projects target one or more of GRF’s Strategic Research Goals, with an emphasis on collaborative pilot projects across disciplines. Strategic Research Goals
Protect and restore the optic nerve. Accurately detect glaucoma and monitor its progression. Find the genes that cause glaucoma. Understand intraocular pressure and develop better treatments. Determine the risk factors for glaucoma damage using systematic outcomes data. Core Values Involve people with glaucoma in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs. Encourage collaboration among experts in many fields of study to achieve GRF goals. Communicate research goals and results to the scientific community and the public. Ensure that new glaucoma treatments maintain or improve individuals’ quality of life. Encourage innovative clinical trial studies and laboratory research. Develop cell and animal models of glaucoma to support research studies. Facilitate and support the development of physician-scientists to advance glaucoma research. Shaffer Fund for Innovative Glaucoma Research GRF’s Pilot Project Grant Program The Glaucoma Research Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for grant applications. Researchers interested in applying for a grant are asked to submit a Preliminary Proposal Form. Preliminary proposals are distributed to the Scientific Advisory Committee for review annually, based upon a submission deadline the first week of August. Within a month of this deadline, successful applicants will receive a GRF grant application. To be included in the grant cycle for awards made in mid-January, formal applications must be received no later than the first week of October. Shaffer Grants are typically awarded in the range of $15,000 to $40,000 and are awarded for one year. If an award is made, a competitive renewal application may be submitted for a second year. Funding for more than two years will not be awarded. Investigators must possess a graduate or post-doctoral degree to apply for support. We encourage interdisciplinary teams and collaborations that may lead to new glaucoma treatments. Any papers and abstracts resulting from research funded by us must acknowledge the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Restrictions
A piece of equipment that exceeds $12,000 (waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis). Salaries for principal investigators with an established track record in glaucoma. Projects with overt commercial applications. Indirect costs. Preliminary Proposal form Interested researchers may download a Preliminary Proposal form (Microsoft Word document). The completed proposal must be emailed to research@glaucoma.org by August 1, 2008. For additional information on GRF’s grant program, please email Jennifer Rulon, Assistant to the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
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