Seed Grant--Thoracic Radiology
The Society of Thoracic Radiology is offering seed grant support for young investigators to pursue novel research in thoracic imaging and related fields. Eligibility The principal investigator, or faculty mentor, should be a member of the STR. Preference will be given to Residents, Fellows, and Junior Faculty (within 5 years of completion of fellowship.) Awards Funding is $8,000 - $20,000 for a duration of one (1) year. Funds for computers and development of teaching models will not be considered. The grants will not pay for travel, overhead or indirect costs. Up to 50% of the seed grant amount could be used for salary support. Application Deadline February 15 July 31
Society of Thoracic Radiology c/o Matrix Meetings, Inc. P.O. Box 7169 Rochester, MN 55903-1026 507-288-5620 Fax: 507-288-0014 e-mail: str@thoracicrad.org
The Jahnigen Career Development Awards Scholars Program offers two-year career development awards to support junior faculty in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, thoracic surgery and urology.. The award allows individuals to initiate and ultimately sustain a career in research and education in the geriatrics aspects of their discipline. Each grant will provide two-year support of $75,000 per year for salary and fringe benefits and/or the costs of doing research. In 2005, due to funding guidelines from the supporting foundations, we instituted a requirement that each scholar's institution provide a minimum match of $25,000 per year. The application should delineate the source of the matching funding and the line item budget should provide information on the allocation of the matching funds in support of the Scholars work. Up to ten awards will be given in 2009. The Jahnigen Award may not be used to support indirect costs. Awards are not transferable to another institution.
Eligibility Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: Be a physician who is a US citizen or permanent resident Be certified or board eligible to practice in one of the following targeted specialties: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, thoracic surgery, urology Have a primary academic appointment in a US institution in one of the specialty departments listed above. Have completed his/her training (residency and/or fellowship) on or after June 30, 1999. Exceptions to this limit will be considered for compelling reasons and must be reviewed and approved prior to application submission. Such exceptions should be requested and justified in a letter to AGS received by November 4, 2008, so that, if approved, a competitive application may be prepared and submitted on schedule.
Application Deadline & Other Important Dates December 9, 2008 Deadline for receipt of completed applications April 1, 2009 Announcement of the seventh cohort of Jahnigen Scholars May 1 - May 2, 2009 Meeting of previous and newly selected Jahnigen Scholars July 1, 2009 Start of the Scholars programs
Contact Us Elizabeth Haranas Project Coordinator American Geriatrics Society 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801 New York, NY 10118 Tel: 212-308-1414 Fax: 212-832-8646
To request an application or to check on a previous request, please email eharanas@americangeriatrics.org. Thank you. Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Awards The American Geriatrics Society The Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801 New York, New York 10118 Fax: (212) 832-8646
Summer Intern Scholarships in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2009 The Summer Intern Scholarship program was established to introduce the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students in a North American medical school and to broaden their educational experience by providing an opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer (June thru September) working in an American Association for Thoracic Surgery's members cardiothoracic surgery department. A grant of $4,000 will be provided to successful applicants to underwrite their living expenses during the eight weeks of training at the selected host institution. Additionally all awardees will receive complimentary registration to the association's 2009 annual meeting and postgraduate courses taking place May 9-13 in Boston, MA. Applicants must have the approval of the prospective sponsoring institution and host sponsor who must be a member of the AATS. Candidates must be a first or second year medical student as of January 15, 2009, and must complete an online application and include a one-page outline of what they hope to accomplish during their eight week internship. The outline must not exceed one page, and should specifically state the proposed exposure to cardiothoracic surgery to be undertaken by the student, which should include some aspect of laboratory and/or clinical reporting/investigation. The period of study must take place in the institution of the host sponsor. A letter of support from the host sponsor should be addressed to the AATS Secretary and submitted online by each candidate via the online application submission system. Additionally, award recipients must agree to submit a summary report and evaluation of their experience to the association within sixty days after the completion of their internship. The application deadline is January 15, 2009. Notification of successful applicants will take place no later than March 15, 2009.
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Telephone: (978)927-8330 Fax: (978)524-8890
Career Development Award Salary support of up to $50,000 a year for up to 2 years for applicants who have completed their residency training and who wish to pursue investigative careers in cardiothoracic surgery. Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 These awards are designed to provide salary support for the development of cardiothoracic surgical investigators. Preference is given to investigators (either clinical or laboratory based) that are able to demonstrate unique potential for a successful career in investigative cardiothoracic surgery. Awards should allow the investigator to diminish the financial impact of reduced clinical activity in order for the applicant to cultivate skills that will enhance credibility and expertise in investigation. Preference is given to applicants who are able to demonstrate clearly focused goals in an appropriately supportive and nurturing environment. Career Development Awards provide support of up to $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. Requests for support for a single laboratory year are discouraged unless this represents the second of two consecutive research years. If two years of funding are requested and awarded, a progress report approved by the chairperson of the Research Committee is required prior to release of payment for the second year. Eligibility Applicants must have completed thoracic surgical training and be able to demonstrate that they hold a position in an investigation-oriented environment. Awards are available for recently trained thoracic surgeons and for established investigators who wish to add a specific component to currently existing investigative skills. It is expected that the applicant will have not less than 50% protected time dedicated to research. Prospective applicants considering this option are encouraged to also consider the TSFRE/NHLBI MCSDA Award. Narrative Specific Goals and Significance (500 words) Identify the goals to be accomplished during the period of the Career Development Award, the potential impact of this award on the investigator's career and the field of investigation. The likely educational impact of the award on specific lines of future investigation should be documented. For most applications, less than one page is required for this element of the proposal. Personal Goals (five sentences or less) State your personal career goals. Identify exactly what you wish to accomplish in the course of the proposed work. Logical future studies may be indicated, as well as the potential impact of this work on the field. Background (500 words) A highly focused presentation of the background and rationale for the project, a critical presentation of the most important work of others in the field and the results of any preliminary work by the investigators. This page should reflect the applicant's knowledge and critical analysis of the area of interest and provide a rationale and foundation for the proposed project. Experimental Design (not to exceed 750 words) State the hypothesis that you will test and the methods that you will use. Indicate the design of the study and outline in logical sequence how you plan to proceed. Indicate the source of biological material that you will study and the statistical methods you will use in analyzing your data. Excessive methodologic detail is unnecessary, unless you are developing or applying new and unique techniques. The Educational Environment (not to exceed 750 words) Organized contributions of a senior investigator and mentor to the development of the trainee must be clearly identified. A very specific learning program for the trainee must be identified, and the manner in which the proposed work will interact with the training program should be well delineated. Financial Support for the Project State the sources of financial support for the project that you will pursue and for the laboratory in which you will work. Identify the director of the laboratory and sources of support for the project (e.g. National Institutes of Health, Department of Surgery, etc.). Identify the principal investigator, title, grant number, dates of the grant award and direct costs for the period of your fellowship. Include a letter from the principal investigator (of the grant supporting your project) or department chairman indicating that resources necessary for the project will be provided. List any other research applications pending or approved and whether any overlap exists with the TSFRE request. The intent of TSFRE is to enable this applicant by the award, but not to provide redundant funding for a funded project. Deadline Applications are available online only and must be received by TSFRE on or before October 15: No exceptions will be granted without prior approval from the Research Committee.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education 900 Cummings Center Suite #221-U Beverly, MA 01915 Phone: (978) 927-8330 Fax: (978) 524-8890
Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education Research Fellowship
Support of up to $35,000 a year for up to 2 years for surgical residents who have not yet completed cardiothoracic surgical training. Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 These awards are designed to provide salary and/or direct experimental support for surgeons and surgical trainees who wish to acquire investigational skills. Although a specific research program is required as the major component of the application, emphasis in making the award is placed on the potential of the applicant, based on prior accomplishments, and the quality of the educational experience for the applicant. Particular emphasis is placed on evidence of supervisory interaction in preparation of the application, the extent to which research training and a productive educational experience is convincingly described, and the training environment. Additional criteria include the probability of successful project completion and an assessment of the importance of the particular educational effort toward the advancement of thoracic surgery. Research Fellowships provide support of up to $35,000 per year for up to 2 years. Requests for support for a single laboratory year are discouraged unless this represents the second of two consecutive research years. If two years of funding are requested and awarded, a progress report approved by the chairperson of the Research Committee is required prior to release of payment for the second year. Eligibility Any general surgical trainee who intends to pursue a career in investigative thoracic surgery; thoracic surgical trainees whose program director indicates that the applicant will be allowed not less than 80% protected time for research; or thoracic surgeons who have completed their training but wish to acquire an investigative education with a specified mentor are eligible. Narrative Personal Goals (five sentences or less) State your personal career goals. Identify exactly what you wish to accomplish in the course of the proposed work. Logical future studies may be indicated, as well as the potential impact of this work on the field. Background (500 words) A highly focused presentation of the background and rationale for the project, a critical presentation of the most important work of others in the field and the results of any preliminary work by the investigators. This page should reflect the applicant's knowledge and critical analysis of the area of interest and provide a rationale and foundation for the proposed project. Experimental Design (750 words) State the hypothesis that you will test and the methods that you will use. Indicate the design of the study and outline in logical sequence how you plan to proceed. Indicate the source of biological material that you will study and the statistical methods you will use in analyzing your data. Excessive methodologic detail is unnecessary, unless you are developing or applying new and unique techniques. The Educational Environment (not to exceed 750 words) Organized contributions of a senior investigator and mentor to the development of the trainee must be clearly identified. A very specific learning program for the trainee must be identified, and the manner in which the proposed work will interact with the training program should be well delineated. Financial Support for the Project State the sources of financial support for the project that you will pursue and for the laboratory in which you will work. Identify the director of the laboratory and sources of support for the project (e.g. National Institutes of Health, Department of Surgery, etc.). Identify the principal investigator, title, grant number, dates of the grant award and direct costs for the period of your fellowship. Include a letter from the principal investigator (of the grant supporting your project) or department chairman indicating that resources necessary for the project will be provided. List any other research applications pending or approved and whether any overlap exists with the TSFRE request. The intent of TSFRE is to enable this applicant by the award, but not to provide redundant funding for a funded project. Deadline Applications are available online only and must be submitted to TSFRE on or before October 15: No exceptions will be granted without prior approval from the Research Committee.
Research Grants Operational support of original research efforts by cardiothoracic surgeons who have completed their formal training, and who are seeking initial support and recognition for their research program. Awards of up to $30,000 a year for up to 2 years are made each year to support the work of an early-career cardiothoracic surgeon (within 5 years of first faculty appointment). Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 This award provides operational funding of up to $30,000 a year for up to 2 years to support the costs of original research. Preference will be given to either clinical or laboratory based investigations that are judged likely to generate data that will, in turn, facilitate subsequent funding support for the applicant. In making the awards, emphasis will be placed on originality, clear, concise presentation of a logical project, high probability of successful project completion, and importance of the work toward the advancement of thoracic surgery. If two years of funding are requested and awarded, a progress report approved by the chairperson of the Research Committee is required prior to release of payment for the second year. Eligibility Any thoracic surgeon who has completed a program leading to certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or its equivalent in a country outside of the United States or who will successfully complete such training by the grant start date is eligible for a TSFRE Research Grant. TSFRE recognizes that the support provided by a TSFRE Grant may not be sufficient to fully fund operational costs. The TSFRE's Research Grant awardees are permitted to secure other research grants to supplement a TSFRE Research Grant, but are expected to have 30% of their time protected for research pursuits. Prior receipt of an NIH grant (KO8, RO1) will weigh heavily against an applicant's candidacy in the absence of mitigating circumstances. Award of NIH funding during the period of a TSFRE award will be managed administratively on a case-by-case basis. A TSFRE awardee is obligated to notify the TSFRE in the event of such an award. Initial application for NIH support during the award years is strongly encouraged. Narrative Your narrative should include the following elements Specific Goals and Significance (500 words) Identify the goals of the project and the potential significance of your expected findings. Logical future studies may also be indicated and some appraisal should be made as to the general impact of this work on the field. Background (500 words) To present the rationale for the project, a critical presentation of the most important relevant work of others and the results of any preliminary work that you have done. Because this grant is regarded as a pilot grant, preliminary data are not a prerequisite for funding. This page should reflect the applicant's knowledge and critical analysis of the area of interest and provide a rationale and foundation for the proposed project. Experimental Design (not to exceed 750 words) State the hypothesis that you will test and the methods that you will use. Indicate the design of the study and outline in logical sequence how you plan to proceed. Indicate the source of biological material that you will study and the statistical methods you will use in analyzing your data. Excessive methodologic detail is unnecessary, unless you are developing or applying new and unique techniques. Budget (500 words) Outline costs of the entire project under the broad categories of personnel, equipment and supplies. Indicate the sources of funds that exceed the amount of the TSFRE award that are required to complete the project (e.g. National Institutes of Health, Department of Surgery, American Heart Association, etc). The Foundation does not support costs of consultants, travel or graphics. Deadline Applications are available online only and must be received by TSFRE on or before October 15: No exceptions will be granted without prior approval from the Research Committee.
Nina Starr Braunwald Career Development Award Provides a biennial award of $110,000 for two years to support the research career development of a woman cardiac surgeon who holds a full-time faculty appointment and who is within 10 years of completion of thoracic surgery residency.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 The award is intended to provide salary for the recipient and/or direct research support (equipment, supplies, technical assistance) for women who wish to further their investigational skills. The award includes fringe benefits and indirect costs not to exceed $10,000. A specific research program is required as the major component. In selecting successful applicants, emphasis will be placed on prior accomplishments, the potential of the applicant, the quality of the research and the research education that the applicant would receive as a result of the award. Particular emphasis will be placed on evidence of supervisory interaction with established senior investigators and on the quality of the research environment. An important additional criterion will be an assessment of the importance of the proposed research toward the advancement of cardiac surgery. Priority will be given to applicants who have not yet demonstrated investigative independence (such as receipt as PI of an NIH RO1 award), and to established investigators who plan to use the award to develop a new line of inquiry. Eligibility The Nina Starr Braunwald Award is available to women cardiac surgeons in an academic cardiac surgery unit. Applicants must have a senior mentor who is an established investigator in cardiac surgery, cardiology or allied disciplines. Narrative Personal Goals (250 words or less, in cover letter or narrative form) Mini CV in NIH Biosketch format (3-4 pages) Description of the proposed research relationship between the applicant and her mentor, including facilities and environment available to support the applicant during the Award. Background, including work to-date by others (250 words or less). Hypothesis and objectives (250 words or less) Work to date by the applicant and experimental design (750 words or less) Figures and illustrations may be included, and succinct figure legends are not counted against the word limit. Summary of the anticipated findings, and likely importance to the field and for the applicant’s career advancement (250 words or less) Financial information, including: a. Existing and pending support (for each project, give name of principal investigator, project title, period of support, and amount of awards); b. Proposed Budget for this Award; c. Letter of support from the chairperson to whom the candidate is responsible, including a specific plan to support the applicant’s career development. An appendix containing up to three manuscripts by the applicant, including work submitted but not yet published, may be included.
Deadline Applications are available online only and must be submitted to TSFRE on or before October 15: No exceptions will be granted without prior approval from the Research Committee.
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