Call for Applications: $100,000 Mesothelioma Research Grants The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation announces the availability of its 2008 round of mesothelioma research grant funding. Continuing its efforts to stimulate translational research for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma, the Meso Foundation is again soliciting applications for funding of innovative developmental projects. Eligible projects may relate to either benchwork, translational or clinical research, must not be presently funded or pending review, and may be conducted through any not-for-profit academic, medical or research institution, in the U.S. or abroad. The Meso Foundation's ability to award grants results from the generosity of private donors, who give to the Foundation in order to make a direct impact on the tragedy of the disease. Therefore, the Foundation seeks exceptional projects for which the Foundation's funding is demonstrated to be essential and not duplicative. Meso Foundation's Science Advisory Board will review and score the research proposals, and make a recommendation to the Foundation's Board of Directors as to the relative ranking of the projects, and the extent to which they merit funding. The Foundation has historically been able to support an awards to applications percentage between 25% and 33% reflecting the Foundation’s deep commitment to funding highly deserving research. This round, the Foundation will again endeavor to fund as many high quality projects as its resources allow. The award for any project will be for two years up to $50,000 per year. The Foundation will review and monitor the study's progress and results, requiring a ten month progress report, a presentation and full progress report at the close of the second year. Funding will be continued for the second year only upon satisfactory progress obtained in the first year. The National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank (NMVB), http://www.mesotissue.org/,will provide facilitated access to the resource to Meso Foundation-funded researchers. They will receive expedited review of requests to use the NMVB, and at no cost they will have direct access to materials already in the bank, as well as enhanced collections from the main sites of materials not already in the bank which they need for their research. Please be advised that the Meso Foundation does not pay institutional indirect costs. Proposed projects must address issues for the treatment of the disease. MECHANISTIC INVESTIGATIONS THAT DEAL WITH CAUSATION WILL NOT BE FUNDED. Encouraged projects include, but are not limited to, benchwork/translational/clinical investigations of: 1. Strategies for early detection of new or progressive disease; 2. Definition of targetable differences between normal and transformed mesothelium and development of novel strategies for treatment taking advantage of these targets; 3. Therapeutic intervention, including but not limited to; a. Gene therapy b. Immunotherapyc. Novel chemotherapeutic compounds d. Novel radiation techniques e. Novel mechanisms which inhibit angiogenesis or metalloproteinases
4. Determination of clinical/molecular determinants for prognosis; 5. Pain management. Applications will be scored on the following criteria: 1. Scientific merit 2. Originality 3. Study design 4. Clinical or scientific impact 5. Practicality and feasibility. CLINICAL PROTOCOLS AND PROPOSALS INVOLVING ANIMALS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE IRB OF THE UNIVERSITY, HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTE BEFORE THE MESO FOUNDATION FUNDS ARE AWARDED. A COPY OF EITHER THE APROVAL LETTER(S) OR OF THE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. Applications are limited to 10 pages and are due no later than September 15, 2008. The reviews will be completed by November 15th and award(s) activated by December 15, 2008. To apply, mail an original application and 6 copies to: USPS FedEx/UPS Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation P.O. Box 91840 3944 State Street, Suite 340Santa Barbara, CA 93190 Tel: 805.563.8400
And email a complete copy of the application to dmangone@curemeso.org. The original application must be deposited in the mail, and an emailed copy received by the Foundation on our prior to the application deadline, September 15th, 2008. For additional information, including a listing and descriptions of prior Foundation grants, please review the Meso Foundation's, www.curemeso.org website or call (805) 563-8400 x7273.
Career Development Program The Society's Career Development Program provides awards intended to meet the specific needs of investigators at different states in their research careers. The awards - Scholar, Scholar in Clinical Research, Special Fellow, Special Fellow in Clinical Research and Fellow - provide stipends to investigators, allowing them to devote themselves to research bearing on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. The Career Development Program supports fundamental research in genetics, molecular and cell biology, molecular pharmacology, molecular virology and immunology. The program also encompasses translational research directly relevant to the improved treatment or diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and, where applicable, to prevention. Effective Award Year 2008 Scholar Scholars are highly qualified investigators who have shown a capacity for independent, sustained original investigation in the field of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. These Scholars are expected to hold independent faculty-level or equivalent positions and have obtained substantial support for their research from a national agency. Scholar awards are for $110,000 per year for five years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review. Scholar in Clinical Research Scholars in Clinical Research are highly qualified investigators who are expected to hold independent faculty-level appointments and who are conducting original, independent applied research, often involving early-stage clinical trials which will advance the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of hematologic malignancies. These Scholars are expected to have concomitant support for their research from another source or agency. Scholar in Clinical Research awards are for $110,000 per year for five years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review. Special Fellow Special Fellows are qualified investigators who have completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research training and are continuing their research under the direction of a research Sponsor. The Special Fellowship should permit the scientist to begin to transition to an independent research program. Special Fellow awards are for $65,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review. Special Fellow in Clinical Research (SFCR) Special Fellows are researchers who hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed a minimum of two years of clinical hematology, oncology, hematology/oncology or hematopathology training or postdoctoral research training in a clinical discipline (e.g., cytogenetics, molecular pathology). These grantees should provide evidence that their career focus will be on the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. SFCR awards are for $65,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress reviews. Fellow Fellows are promising investigators with less than two years of postdoctoral research training. These grantees are encouraged to embark on an academic career involving clinical or fundamental research in, or related to, leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma under the direction of a research sponsor. Fellow awards are for $55,000 per year for three years. Annual renewals are based on a non-competitive progress report review. Deadlines A Letter of Intent is mandatory for those applying for a Career Development Program grant and must be completed online via proposalCentral by 3pm Eastern time on Sept. 15th. Full applications must be received electronically via proposalCentral by 3 p.m. on Oct. 1st . The on line Application System will open during the summer of 2008 for new applications.
For more program information, contact: Director of Research Administration The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 Telephone: (914) 821-8843 Christine Kessler (914) 821-8301 Nikay Thomas Fax: (914) 821-8946 Email: researchprograms@lls.org
Oncology Nursing Society Distinguished Researcher AwardAward: A $2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual Congress, one-day per diem for Congress, a complimentary Congress registration, and a plaque. Purpose: To recognize the contributions of a member who has conducted or promoted research that has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing. Selection Criteria: The candidate must be a member of ONS with an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field who demonstrates Evidence of outstanding and major contributions to the scientific foundation for practice. Evidence of a sustained program of substantive research. Evidence of a record of publication in oncology. Evidence that the scientist’s research program has advanced the delivery of quality cancer care by nurses. Evidence that the scientist’s research program has provided a foundation for research by others. Evidence of documented contributions to ONS. Evidence of documented contributions to the cancer community-at-large. Application deadline is August 15, 2008.
Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive RIDC Park West Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 866-257-4ONS, toll free 412-859-6100, local 877-369-5497, fax customer.service@ons.org, e-mail http://www.ons.org/contact.shtml
Early Researcher Awards
The American Psychological Association Science Student Council has announced August 22, 2008 as the deadline date for submissions for the 2008 Early Researcher Awards. These awards recognize outstanding student researchers who are currently early in their graduate training (i.e., this should be recently completed research, within approximately twelve months preceding the submission deadline). We are unable to accept submissions from advanced graduate students for research completed earlier in their graduate training. Submissions for research in progress will also not be accepted. Strong preference will be given to students who demonstrate outstanding research abilities earlier in their graduate training (i.e., up to and including master's thesis or equivalent), and who show a considerable level of independence in conducting their research. Up to three awards will be given in 2008, drawn from basic science, applied science, and/or interdisciplinary science areas. Each recipient will receive an award of $1,000. If you have any questions, please send an email to the Science Directorate (or telephone at 202-336-6000).
American Psychological Association Science Directorate 750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-6000 • TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123 Fax: 202-336-5953
Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians Through the support of the National Kidney Foundation, the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technician (CNNT) is able to promote research as it relates to nephrology nursing. Each year, the NKF allocates moneys to CNNT for its research grants program which runs from July 1 until June 30 of the following year. This year CNNT will receive up to $20,000 for this endeavor. Objective: The purpose of the CNNT Research Grants Program is to further knowledge of nursing and technician issues in the management of kidney failure. The grants may cover basic or applied research on nursing and technical issues in the area of kidney failure, or early intervention and treatment of chronic kidney disease, or development and evaluation of education programs to enhance patient/family understanding of kidney failure treatment, or demonstration projects related to kidney failure and rehabilitation. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a regular membership in CNNT, a minimum of two years work experience as a nephrology nurse or technician, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and have prior research training or evidence of support from an individual with research experience. Terms of Award: Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 15% of total requested funds. Duration: One year Grant Process: October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF January/February: Review by CNNT Research Grants Committee March 15: Awards announced July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year CNNT is interested in concentrating on the following areas of research: Research on nursing and technician issue in the management of ESRD Projects that demonstrate effectiveness of new or improved clinical practice and/or procedures Development and evaluation of educational programs to enhance: Management of ESRD patients Awareness and understanding of ESRD and urological diseases Patient and family rehabilitation Prevention and treatment of ESRD Those interested in applying should contact Melinda Martin-Lester at (602) 821-2227, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION 30 EAST 33rd STREET NEW YORK, NY 10016
Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants support empirical and applied research focused on lesbian, gay, and bisexual family psychology and lesbian, gay, and bisexual family therapy. APF encourages researchers from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences to apply. Amount: One grant of up to $10,000 for research by a post-doctoral researcher. Up to two $1,000 grants for graduate student research with strong preference given to dissertation candidates. Eligibility: All post-doctoral grant applicants (including co-investigators) must have a doctoral-level degree (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D., MD). Pre-doctoral applicants must be graduate students and include a letter of support from their supervising professor. Deadline: November 1, 2008
American Psychological Foundation 750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC • 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5843 • Fax: 202-336-5812 • foundation@apa.org
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