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Biomedical Engineering Society Diversity Award
The BMES Diversity Award honors an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contributions to improving gender and racial diversity in biomedical engineering. The award is given for a broad range of activities, including research, education, and service that improves diversity in biomedical engineering industry and/or academia. The award seeks to recognize lifetime achievements as well as innovative and/or high impact activities.
The awardee or a representative of the project, organization, or institution will deliver a plenary lecture at the BMES Annual Meeting and publish the text of the lecture in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering. An important purpose of the lecture is to offer a vision of the challenges and opportunities to achieving greater diversity in biomedical engineering.
Conditions:
A nomination letter is required, (PDF Format submission will be accepted), which should address the following:
- What are the objectives of the nominee’s work? - Provide examples of how the work conforms to and supports the goals of increasing diversity in biomedical engineering. - Provide a detailed description of the nominee’s work. - Describe the community served by the work including background/history and evolution if appropriate. - What has been the impact of the work? - What are the nominee’s plans to continue the work?
The nomination letter must be from a BMES member in good standing; however, nominees need not be BMES members. Self-nominations from BMES members are strongly encouraged.
The awardee or a representative from the project, organization, or institution is expected to accept the award in person at the BMES Annual Meeting.
This award consists of $1,000 check, a plaque, a complimentary registration for the BMES Annual Meeting, and travel expenses up to $1,000.
Email your submission including nomination form, CV/Resumeal letters of support by May 31st to regina@bmes.org.
Biomedical Engineering Society Pritzker Distinguished Lectureship
The Pritzker Distinguished Lectureship Award is awarded each year to recognize an individual's outstanding achievements and leadership in the science and practice of biomedical engineering. The awardee is expected to deliver a plenary lecture at the Annual Meeting in the fall and publish the text of the lecture in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering. A very important purpose of the lecture is to critically review a field of biomedical engineering and offer a vision of its future.
Conditions
1. The award is intended to recognize a high level of originality and leadership in an area of biomedical engineering. The awardee may have achieved excellence in biomedical engineering by contributions within the setting of the university, industry, or government. 2. Solicitation of nominations for the award will be announced in the BMES Bulletin on a timely basis. 3. The awardee's contributions are not required to precede the award date by any specific period of time. 4. The Awards Committee will screen the nominations, critically evaluate the nominee's records, and submit a rank-ordered list of the top three nominees to the BMES President. The President, will select the awardee. 5. Applicants must be a member of BMES in good standing.
This award consists of a plaque, a $1,500 check, a complimentary registration for the Annual Meeting, and travel expenses up to $1,000.
Please fill out the application form, with a letter describing the nominee's service (s) to biomedical engineering, the nominee's Curriculum Vita/Resume, and any other letter (s) of support, not to exceed 5 letters. Email to regina@bmes.org at BMES by May 31st.
Biomedical Engineering Society Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award
In honor of Rita Schaffer, former BMES Executive Director, the Society established the Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award in 2000. Rita Schaffer gift's of her estate, along with contributions from her family, friends, and associates, has enabled BMES to create this award.
The Young Investigator Award is offered each year to stimulate research careers in biomedical engineering. The recipient will present a 20-minute Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Lecture, and to publish the text of the lecture in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering. The awardees must be within 5 years of receiving his/her highest degree that summarizes the innovation and impact of the nominee’s research. Applications must include a curriculum vita, a single manuscript published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, no more than 2 years prior to the deadline for application, and confidential letters by two recognized authorities in the field of work, neither of whom is associated with the institution at which the work was completed.
Application form, nominee’s curriculum vita, confidential letters by two recognized authorities in the field of the work, neither of whom associated with the institution at which the work was not completed nor a co-author on the paper, attesting to the significance of the investigation described in the manuscript.
The award is in recognition of high level of originality and ingenuity in a scientific work in biomedical engineering.
The awardee must be within 5 years of receiving his or her highest degree. (5 years at the time of application deadline).
Because selection of the awardee will largely be based on the review of a single published paper describing original work, if the candidate is not the sole author of the manuscript, she/he must be the first or senior author and the manuscript must be accompanied by a letter from the first or senior co-author attesting to the role of each contributor in design, execution and authoring the manuscript.
The applicant must be a BMES Member in good standing.
The award consists of a plaque, a complimentary registration for the annual meeting, a $1,000 check and travel expenses up to $1,000.
Please fill out the application form and attach all necessary documents and submit it to BMES by May 31st. Electronic submission is strongly recommended. Please email regina@bmes.org with any questions.
Biomedical Engineering Society 2012 Student Travel Award
Travel award applications must be received on Monday, September 7, 2012 before or at 11:59pm (EDT). Applicants must be BMES student members in good standing and a member of a local chapter that is also in good standing status with BMES. Applications submitted without the signature of the Faculty Advisor are in eligible and will NOT be considered for awards.
A Supporting letter from either the Faculty Advisor or a professor familiar with the student must accompany the application. This letter should outline why the applicant should be considered for the financial aid provided by the BMES Student Travel Awards Program. Please contact BMES office at 301-459-1999 or email Regina @bmes.org if you need further assistance.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biomedical research. Fellows spend 10 weeks (beginning in early June and ending mid-August) pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members.
Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques and plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the kinds of projects encountered during postgraduate research training, and fosters an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of answers to current questions in the biological sciences. At the end of the program, fellows present their research during a poster session.
In addition to laboratory research, fellows attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled.
Approximately 75 fellows participate in the summer research program. Fellows are assigned to a laboratory and research project according to their previous training and research interests.
Research areas:
Biological Chemistry Biomedical Engineering Biophysics Cancer Biology Cell Biology Chemistry Developmental Biology Genetics Immunology Integrative Biology Mechanisms of Disease Molecular Biology Microbiology Neuroscience Pharmacology
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate science degree program and have completed their sophomore year. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or possess an F1 Visa.
Criteria used in selection of fellowship recipients include:
College grades Relevant experience Letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in biological research
Physical science, mathematics, biomedical engineering and chemistry majors should consider the Quantitative and Physical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Fellowship (QP-SURF) program.
Stipend
The stipend for the 10-week program is $4,000. This support is taxable. Details on local living accommodations will be provided when fellows are notified of their acceptance. If a fellow requires housing, then the costs will be covered by the program; however, fellows are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses.
How to Apply
To apply for 2012 SURF, please complete the SURF 2012 Application. Also, please mail your official transcript from each college attended and two letters of recommendation. Materials should be mailed as a single packet or individually to: Vanessa Powell, SURF Administrator, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9004. The deadline is February 9, 2012.
Housing
Housing needs for SURF students are coordinated through the SURF office. SURF students requiring housing will stay in a local hotel and be transported to and from the UT Southwestern campus daily. SURF participants with family or friends in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area should plan to stay with them.
Contact
For additional information about the SURF Program, contact:
Nancy Street, PhD SURF Director Southwestern Graduate School UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390-9004 Phone: 214-633-1311 SURF@utsouthwestern.edu
Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders
Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio are seeking health care solutions from anywhere in the world that have the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care.
Submit your solution, or nominate a project for this competition, before February 13, 2012, and help improve health care through an innovation that can cross borders.
Early Entry Prize: Entries received by December 12, 2011, 5 p.m. EST will be eligible to win US $500 and one of two private consulting sessions with industry experts.
Winners' Prizes: Three winners selected by a panel of expert judges will each receive a cash prize of US $10,000.
Countries throughout the world are seeking to improve the health of their citizens and make quality health care accessible and affordable. Despite their differences, nations are facing a surprisingly similar set of health care challenges, such as fragmented health care ecosystems, high costs, inconsistent quality of care, inefficient systems, and barriers to access and capacity needs.
In response to these challenges, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio is partnering with Ashoka Changemakers to launch the competition, Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders.
We are looking for cutting-edge health care solutions from anywhere in the world that have the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care.
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, we have the vital opportunity to learn from innovations developed beyond our borders. Examples of breakthrough innovations we’d like to see include (but are not limited to) those that:
Deploy the full spectrum of health care workers and providers, thereby improving the capacity, reach, and quality of health care services;
Use simple, low-cost interventions to improve medical, preventive, and dental care;
Help people find and access the health information, services, and providers they need through new tools and processes;
Provide high quality and personalized care in non-traditional settings; and
Find new ways to engage patients in their care, particularly patients with chronic illnesses.
We are looking for initiatives that have demonstrated impact, and we are particularly interested in those that have the potential to help vulnerable and underserved populations in other countries that are experiencing similar barriers to health. It’s time to learn from one another and to build bridges toward a more accessible, cost-effective, consumer-engaged, and outcome-driven system of health services.
In addition, following the Changemakers competition, selected entries may be invited to submit proposals to RWJF's Pioneer Portfolio for future funding consideration. The Foundation will be looking for innovations that show potential to produce significant improvement in health and health care in the United States. Only organizations in the United States and its territories are eligible for this post-competition funding opportunity.
Innovate. Collaborate. Be a Changemaker. Submit or nominate a solution today.
Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation Basic Science and Biomechanical Fellowship Program
The objective of the OTCF Basic Science and Biomechanical Fellowship Program is to provide a platform for qualified individuals to acquire advanced levels of knowledge on fracture healing and trauma surgery through research in the basic science and biomechanical aspects. This fellowship also offers an opportunity to take part in a research project in a professional working environment that fits within the scope of the OTC Foundation.
During the fellowship, the following aspects shall be covered:
• Setup of a basic science or biomechanical study: from experimental design, study execution, to scientific reporting;
• Study execution in a professional basic science or biomechanical laboratory;
• Application of good laboratory practice;
• Data processing and interpretation, scientific reporting and publication of findings.
The OTCF Basic Science and Biomechanical Research Fellowship is devoted to students in medicine, biomedical sciences, engineering, or junior surgeons/engineers, who plan to perform a pilot study in the area of basic science or biomechanics in trauma research.
The monetary award for the Basic Science or Biomechanical Research Fellowship covers all expenses incurred, including travel, accommodation, and a daily subsistence allowance, for an approximate duration of up to three months. The exact amount will be determined on a case by case basis.
The OTC Foundation makes up to four Basic Science or Biomechanical Research Fellowships available annually. The deadline for submissions are 1st of October and 1st of March. Applications are reviewed twice per year, at the spring and fall sessions of RECO.
How to Apply Applications should be completed and submitted electronically, along with other required documents, to: research@otcfoundation.org.
VDI International Bionic-Award 2012
The international Bionic-Award is endowed with 10.000 € by the Schauenburg-Foundation and will be awarded by VDI (Association of German Engineers) and DBU (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt).
Deadline for international submission of papers: FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Bionics often generates ideas and serves as stimulus for innovation with sustainable benefits for technology, economy and society. The award is endowed to support research and development oriented towards practical application and innovation by young scientists in the field of bionics. In 2012 the international Bionic-Award will be presented for the third time. The award ceremony will take place during the congress "Bionik-Wirtschaftsforum" in 2012. Appropriate information will be communicated to candidates in good time and will be available on the website of the international Bionic-Award. The award winning work will also be presented during this congress.
Conditions for participation - International submissions of papers on the subject of bionics will be accepted. - The prize will be awarded for an outstanding work by a team of young scientists and researchers or a single young scientist/researcher, for example for the development of a bionic product or for a doctoral thesis/post doctoral thesis. - The work needs to be completed within the last two years before the deadline for submission of papers. - Only direct applications, made by a person or a team, will be accepted; those made by a third party are excluded. - Each person may only submit one paper as author or co-author. Multiple applications will not be accepted. - The candidate or team members may not be older than 40 years. - Legal recourse is excluded.
What to submit - Statement of work, doctoral thesis or post doctoral thesis (20 DIN-A4 pages maximum), - abstract (max. 1 page DIN-A4) - ideas for the implementation and industrial application as well as market potential - CV/CVs of the author/group of authors - all documents must be submitted in English - please email these documents in the above order as one single PDF-file to: bionik@vdi.de - Subject line: International Bionic-Award 2012 - Contact: VDI-Society Technologies of Life Sciences, P.O.Box 101139, 40002 Düsseldorf, Germany, phone: +49/211|6214-266, bionik@vdi.de
In 2012 the international Bionic-Award will be presented for the third time. The award ceremony will take place during the congress »Bionik-Wirtschaftsforum« in 2012. Appropriate information will be communicated to candidates in good time and will be available on the website of the international Bionic-Award. The award-winning work will also be presented during this congress.
The award is endowed by the Schauenburg-Foundation. The Schauenburg-Foundation was established in 1986 by Hans-Georg Schauenburg, founder of the Schauenburg Group who has been doing business in the Rhein-Ruhr area for over 50 years. The focus of the Schauenburg-Foundation, which is administered by the independent Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (Association of German Industry for the Promotion of Science and Humanities), reflects the close connection of the international Schauenburg Group to its roots and with scientific and technical innovation.
The foundation mainly endorses academic projects in the areas of engineering, economics and social sciences, as well as supporting young people in their vocational training.
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