2009 Manuscript Competition Submission Deadline: AUGUST 1, 2008 Research is the lifeblood of the medical profession and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is at the forefront of research for foot and ankle surgeons. If you are involved in a study that would be beneficial to the profession, the Annual Conference Program Committee invites you to submit your manuscript or poster for consideration for presentation at the 67th ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, March 3-7, 2009, Washington, DC. ACFAS Manuscript Awards of Excellence winners will divide $15,000 in prize money from a generous grant given to the College by the Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh.
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The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award Sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc. DEADLINE: October 1, 2008 Application Information This award has been established to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability. The deadline for submitting entries is October 1, 2008. The award-winning manuscript will be selected by a committee with representatives from the scientific and knee committees of ISAKOS, The International PF Study Group and The Patellofemoral Foundation. The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award Consists Of: $2,500 Honorarium (US Dollars) Award Certificate Presentation of the paper at the 7th Biennial ISAKOS Congress April 5-9, 2009 in Osaka, Japan Waiver of 2009 Congress Registration Fee Submission to Arthroscopy, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for publication consideration
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Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award Sponsored by DJO, Inc. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2008 An award to recognize researchers who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in field of orthopaedic sports medicine. Application Information The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) is requesting manuscripts to be considered for the Seventh Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize researcher(s) who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. Contributions including research in arthroscopy and knee surgery will not be included in this award. The deadline for submitting entries is October 1, 2008. The award-winning manuscript will be selected by the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee. The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award Consists Of: Cash Honorarium (US Dollars) Award Certificate Presentation of the paper at the ISAKOS 7th Biennial Congress to be held April 5-9, 2009 in Osaka, Japan Waiver of 7th Biennial Congress registration fee Submission to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for consideration for publication
Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award Sponsored by Stryker DEADLINE: October 1, 2008 Application Information In 1989 the International Society of the Knee (ISK) established a young investigator's research award in memory of Professor Albert Trillat, past president and founder of the society. Professor Trillat dies April 1, 1988. At the time of his death, Dr. Trillat was the Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the University of Lyon in Lyon, France. The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine seeks manuscripts to be considered for the Tenth Biennial Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award, established to honor this distinguished knee surgeon. The purpose of this award is to provide recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding clinical or laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee. To be eligible, the researcher must be under 40 years of age at the date of the 2009 Congress and be the principal investigator of the research submitted. The deadline for submitting entries is October 1, 2008. The Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award Consists Of: Cash Honorarium (US dollars) Award Certificate Presentation of the paper at the ISAKOS 7th Biennial Congress to be held April 5-9, 2009 in Osaka, Japan Waiver of 7th Biennial Congress registration fee Possible publication in the American Journal of Sports Medicine
RESEARCH AWARDS & GRANTS The Research Committee of the Arthroscopy Association of North America is accepting manuscripts for consideration for research grants and other research awards. These awards and grants are for clinical or basic science research in the field of arthroscopic surgery or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment. Awards/Grants Available Resident/Fellow Essay Award (2) $1000 honorarium Award certificate Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Richard O'Connor Award $2000 honorarium Award certificate Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Scholarships (2) Expense paid trip to AANA Fall Course or AANA Master's Experience Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont. Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Research Grants The Research Grant amounts vary depending on need and quality of work submitted.
Association Headquarters 6300 North River Road, Suite 104 Rosemont, IL 60018 T 847 292 2262 F 847 292 2268 Deadline The next deadline for submission is December 1, 2008. Applications will be available by September.
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