Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange Institutional Linkage Program: Information and Preliminary Application Objectives: The CIRRIE Institutional Linkage Program was created to strengthen and support pre-existing collaborative efforts between U.S. and international rehabilitation/disability research institutions. CIRRIE will fund one Institutional Linkage Grant per year with applications now being accepted for 2008. Eligibility: A U.S. institution that has evidence of prior contact and collaboration with an international counterpart may apply for the Institutional Linkage Grant. A clear vision of the benefits and outcomes of continued collaboration must be demonstrated. All funds must be spent within one year. All funded activities and expenditures must be related to disability and rehabilitation research. Procedures: The deadline for 2009 funding is October 1, 2008.
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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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