Biophysics Grants

Biophysical Society International Grants for Courses in Countries in Need

Application Deadline: February 1 and August 1 of each year.

The purpose of these grants is to promote and facilitate the organization of and attendance to practical biophysical courses in countries experiencing financial need. Funds are provided for workshops and meetings organized by Society members, which are held in countries in need or in nearby countries where organizers will use funds to select students from countries in need.

Requests for support will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

* Funds should be used to support students in countries in need;
* Frontier theme of workshop or meeting;
* Biophysics program organization;
* Excellence and productivity of proposed speakers;
* Number of students participating in program;
* Balance between international and local speakers;
* Matching funds;
* Facilities.

Application documents:

A letter containing information on all of the above aspects and the course program.

Applications for International Grant for Courses in Countries in Need should be sent to:

Chair, International Relations Committee
Biophysical Society
society@biophysics.org

Approval will usually be granted in November and February of each year. Priority will be given to requests made by Biophysical Society members.

Applications are evaluated by the Biophysical Society International Relations Committee.

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

U.S. Genomics Award for Outstanding Investigator in the Field of Single Molecule Biology

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

This Annual Award was established to recognize an exceptional researcher for seminal contributions to the field of Single Molecule Biology (SMB). U.S. Genomics will award one individual with a plaque and an honorarium of $5,000. This award recognizes work advancing the field of SMB as demonstrated through innovative research, publications, and other accomplishments related to detailing the properties, characteristics or behavior of individual biomolecules.

The award is designed to elevate awareness and interest in the field of SMB and to enhance appreciation of the problems it addresses as well as the solutions it offers. It is intended to encourage and promote work in this area of biophysics, and importantly, to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and application of SMB approaches by elevating appreciation of SMB principles among scientists across research fields.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an outstanding achievement in an area of SMB.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed award nomination form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society Michael and Kate Bárány Award for Young Investigators

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

The Michael and Kate Bárány Award for Young Investigators recognizes an outstanding contribution to biophysics by a person who has not achieved the rank of full professor at the time of nomination. This award was established by the Biophysical Society. In recognition of the endowment gift from Michael and Kate Bárány, the award was renamed in 1998. The Award recipient receives an honorarium of $2,000.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an exceptional contribution to the field of biophysics.
* Nominee must not have reached rank of full professor at time of nomination.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including all relevant publications.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

This award honors the memory of Dr. Margaret Dayhoff, former President of the Biophysical Society, Professor of Biophysics at Georgetown University, and Director of Research at the National Biomedical Research Foundation. Presented each year at the Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society, the award includes an honorarium of $2,000.

The Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award is given to a woman who holds very high promise or has achieved prominence while developing the early stages of a career in biophysical research within the purview and interest of the Biophysical Society. Achievement means that the candidate has already published substantial contributions to science; promise means that the candidate shows indications of leadership in ideas, organization, or other ways manifest for her colleagues within the scientific community. A candidate who has already received university tenure by the due date on nomination is not eligible. A candidate having a PhD or equivalent degree shall be eligible until she has completed 10 years of full-time work following the degree. A candidate with a Baccalaureate degree but without a PhD shall have 12 years of eligibility. Time taken off for child-rearing will not be counted in this total. Part-time work and other special circumstances will be evaluated at the discretion of the Committee. Candidates who work in non-academic environments are eligible if their work is published, meets academic standards, and they do not have tenure equivalency.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must be a woman who holds very high promise or has achieved prominence while developing the early stages of a career in biophysical research.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nomination packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. The most important item is a nominator’s letter with a personal recommendation. The letter should be no more than 4 pages, in a style similar to that supporting a promotion, and should comment as specifically as possible on:
* Overall scientific program and publications of the nominee with an evaluation of her specific contributions;
* Contributions of the nominee, especially those not apparent in her publications;
* Characteristics of the nominee indicating leadership and potential.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including honors previously received.
5. A publications list. Please attach a set of 3 papers that illustrate the merits of the nominee's contributions to science.
6. Include any personal hardship or other obstacle that has prevented the nominee from advancing at a normal rate including, but not limited to, family responsibilities or severely disadvantaged background. Please include your estimate of the number of years of extension appropriate to the circumstances. The judging standards will be the same for all nominees but the eligibility period may be extended with the agreement of the committee.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society Founders Award

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

The Founders Award, established by the Society, is given to scientists for outstanding achievement in any area of biophysics. These achievements are often reflected in the acceptance of and use by others in the field, either promptly or over a period of years. This award of $1,000 is granted annually.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an outstanding achievement in an area of biophysics.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including all relevant publications.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society Emily M. Gray Award

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

The Emily M. Gray Award is given for significant contributions to education in biophysics, whether by teaching, developing novel educational methods or materials, promoting scientific outreach efforts to the public or to youth, generating a track record of attracting new students to the field of biophysics, or by otherwise fostering an environment exceptionally conducive to education in biophysics. The Emily M. Gray Lecture will be the keynote presentation at the Student Symposium at the Annual Meeting. The winner receives an honorarium of $750.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an exceptional contribution to education in biophysics.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, focusing on educational and teaching contributions, and relevant list of publications.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society Distinguished Service Award

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.
The Distinguished Service Award, established by the Biophysical Society, honors service in the field of biophysics and contributions beyond achievements in research. The recipient receives an honorarium of $1,000.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an exceptional contribution to the field of biophysics and in its advancement outside of research.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Avanti Award in Lipids

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

Avanti Polar Lipids, Incorporated has established an annual award to be given by the Biophysical Society. The award will be given to an investigator for outstanding contributions to our understanding of lipid biophysics. The winner receives an honorarium of $3,000.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made important and well-recognized contributions to an understanding of lipid biophysics, including but not limited to the metabolism, enzymology, structure, or function of lipids or lipid membranes.
* Nominee must not have received an Avanti Award in any prior year and may not nominate himself or herself.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominee may be of any nationality or academic rank, and may be affiliated with non-academic institutions provided that the work for which they are to be acknowledged has been published in a recognized scholarly journal.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nominations packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. A letter no longer than 2 pages supporting the candidacy of the nominee and highlighting specific publications deemed representative or especially worthy of recognition.
3. A letter from the nominee accepting nomination.
4. Two supporting letters from other Society members.
5. Nominee’s curriculum vitae.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Anatrace Membrane Protein Award

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.
The Anatrace Membrane Protein Award, funded by Anatrace Inc., was established to recognize an outstanding investigator who has made a significant contribution to the field of membrane protein research. The award is designed to promote membrane protein studies and recognize excellence in the field. The award consists of $3,000 and is distributed annually.

Eligibility:

* Nominee must have made an exceptional contribution to the field of membrane protein research including but not limited to studies of the structure, biochemistry, or biological function of membrane proteins.
* Nominee must not have received the Anatrace Award in any prior 5-year period and may not nominate.
* Nominee must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nomination packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form;
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee. This letter should be nomore than 4 pages and comment on the scientific contributions of the nominee to the field of membrane protein biochemistry/biophysics;
3. Two supporting letters;
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including all relevant publications.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114
Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org

Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine Research Mini-Fellowship Program

Objectives

· Provide additional research training opportunities for young investigators in the field of free radical biology that are not available at their home institution.

· Cultivate collaborative relationships between established scientists and development of novel techniques or methodologies at applicant’s home institution.

· Promote career development and research opportunities for young investigators.

Eligibility
1. Applicant must be a current member of the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine.

2. Applicant must be one (1) of the following:
a. Student, enrolled in in a Ph.D. graduate school training program
b. Post-doctoral fellow
c. Clinical fellow/medical trainee
d. Investigator within five (5) years of obtaining their Ph.D.
e. Junior faculty within two (2) years of their initial appointment as Assistant Professor.

3. Only one application per young investigator in each funding cycle (February-July and August through January) will be considered.

Application and Program Details

Applicants should submit a 3 page proposal that specifies:

i) a brief description of the applicant’s current research program and justification of use of technical expertise that is not available at the applicant’s institution.

ii) description of the new methodology that will be used and its application to the applicant’s research project; as well as the research site where training will be obtained, and the mentor who will supervise research training.

iii) whether this new methodology will be applied to other ongoing research activities at the applicant’s home institution, and whether resources are available at home institution to implement the desired new methodology.

The project should focus on training of a specific analytical technique or methodology that relates directly to free radical biology, and is not available or developed at the trainee’s institution, and should describe how this technology/methodology supports the applicant’s current research program and her/his future career objectives. Examples include: specific analytical methods for analysis of biomarkers of oxidative stress, the use of EPR or radiolytic techniques for studying free radical reactions, molecular biology or cell culture techniques relevant to free radical research, in vivo techniques of oxygen tension or delivery, training in chemical synthesis of relevant molecules, etc.

The application should include CV that describes the applicant’s areas of expertise, as well as support letters from the current mentor/supervision and from the research mentor at the host institution. The proposed mentor must be a member of SFRBM.

The duration of the project at the mentor’s site should be up to 4 weeks, but may in some cases consist of multiple 1- or 2-week visits.

Grant Amount and Budget: The maximum individual grant amount to be awarded is $2,500. Awards can be used to cover travel expenses, accommodations and related costs near the host’s institution, and specific reagents/supplies. These awards are not intended to supplement other funding sources for ongoing research projects.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2010 and September 15, 2010

Complete applications should be submitted electronically to SFRBM at info@sfrbm.org as a single pdf document and should consist of: 1) a completed SFRBM Research Mini-Fellowship Application form (use template form); 2) a 3-page proposal description; 3) a detailed budget; 4) applicant’s CV; and 5) letters of support from both the current research mentor as well as the mentor at the host institution.

Proposal Review and Announcement
Proposals will be reviewed by the SFRBM Young Investigator Committee within one month of the application deadline. All applicants will be informed in May and November 2010 as to whether their proposal will be funded. Announcement of SFRBM Research Fellowship recipients will also be made at the Annual SFRBM Meeting (November).

Awards to be Funded in 2010
SFRBM intends to fund two (2) awards for each of the cycles described above (4 total). One of these four fellowships in 2010 will be given for an outstanding proposal in the area of aging research (sponsored by the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research).

Final evaluation and report
All Research Mini-Fellowship rotations must be completed within six months of receiving the award. The awardee should complete a brief evaluation form co-signed by the hosting mentor within 2 weeks of completion of the fellowship. Also, the awardee is requested to provide a 2-page summary (and potential publications or abstracts) describing the application of the new technique or methodology to her/his research program within 6 months after the completion of the program, and submit these materials to the SFRBM office.

If you have any questions, please contact SFRBM at (317) 205-9483 or via email at info@sfrbm.org.