Career Development Grants

Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program

The American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program. This Fellowship supports two years of full time advanced research and leadership training for doctorally prepared nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Through generous funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies, the BAGNC program awards a total of $120,000 ($60,000 per annum) to each selected Claire M. Fagin Fellow. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons. The Fellowship Award term begins July 1st of the award year.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

be doctorally-prepared registered nurses,
hold degree(s) in nursing,
be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents,

have potential to develop into independent investigators, and
demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.
Applications are accepted from (1) doctoral students who will complete their doctoral program prior to the official start of the Fellowship award and (2) faculty members in accredited Schools of Nursing who hold the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. Priority is given to applicants who received a PhD within 7 years of their application for this award. The Fellowship is not intended to support basic research training.

The program is committed to advancing well-qualified applicants from under-represented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population.

The Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program focuses on building academic geriatric nursing capacity through the development of leaders in gerontological nursing. The following program activities facilitate this effort: implementation of a research project; focused study; networking among BAGNC Scholars, Claire M. Fagin Fellows and mentors as well as colleagues in other fields.

Selected Fellows, in collaboration with their mentor(s), will implement an individual professional development plan that supports them in developing new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader and researcher.

Over the award term, successful Fellows will demonstrate growth in ability to transform self and organizations by moving outside traditional modes of success; complete and write-up a significant research project; and achieve funding from other sources.

Institution

The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Many nursing schools throughout the country are acceptable places of study and research. It is important that the school chosen have the resources and capacity to support the Fellow in his or her research program.

The John A. Hartford Foundation funds nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. These Hartford Centers demonstrate the highest level of commitment to gerontological nursing and have outstanding leadership and capacity in gerontological research, practice and education. Although applicants are encouraged to consider these Hartford Centers as potential sites for their doctoral program, it is not a requirement for this application.

The nine Hartford Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence are located at the following Schools or Colleges of Nursing:
Arizona State University,
Oregon Health & Science University,
Pennsylvania State University,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
University of California at San Francisco,
University of Iowa,
University of Minnesota,
University of Pennsylvania, and
University of Utah.

Professional Development Plan, Research Project and Mentor

The application has two components – a professional development plan and a research proposal. The professional development plan details activities tailored to prepare the applicant in research, teaching and leadership. Next, the applicant will propose a significant gerontological nursing research project consistent with the applicant’s interests and previous research or clinical experience and identify a mentor(s) who is a strong geriatric nurse scientist with whom he/she will work, and provide a signed letter from the proposed mentor(s) outlining a plan for their work together. For program administration purposes, one mentor must be designated as the primary mentor.

Support

The Fellowship Award offers each candidate a total of $120,000, not to exceed $60,000 per year. Applicants may also request an additional $5,000 Mayday Award if research focuses on pain in older adults, which may be used over the two year term. The Coordinating Center covers the fellow’s travel and hotel for participation in the Leadership Conference.

Requirements
If Selected, Fellows must:

Devote full time effort to the research project and professional development plan. While some academic commitments may be maintained, these should be relevant to the Fellow’s research and study, sufficiently minimal so as not to reduce full time equivalency in the funded fellowship program and not be in conflict with the work the Fellow is undertaking. Where such activities are to be undertaken they must be carefully and fully described in the application.
Attend BAGNC’s Annual Leadership Conference and the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Both meetings are essential and required activities for the Fellow. (Mentors are encouraged to attend the Leadership Conference.)
Criteria Considered in the Selection of Fellows
Note: Strong applications will demonstrate all of the following.

Applicant demonstrates:

Evidence of commitment to a career in academic geriatric nursing
Evidence of involvement in educational, research and professional activities
Potential for substantial, long term contributions to the knowledge base in gerontological nursing
Potential for leadership
Proposed Research demonstrates:

Significance and timeliness for improving the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers
High quality, feasibility and innovativeness
Potential for making contributions to the field of geriatric nursing

Proposed Development plan is:

Tailored to address needs of the applicant and
Clear in detailing plans for preparation in research, teaching and leadership
Selected Mentor(s) and Institutions of Study—the proposal must:

Include qualifications of the faculty mentor and detailed evidence of the mentor’s commitment to and involvement with the applicant’s professional development and activities throughout the two-year award program
Demonstrate a match between the mentor’s area of gerontological nursing research and the applicant’s research interest area
Confirm the primary mentor’s agreement to participate in BAGNC Program activities including the Annual Leadership Conference when possible
Show evidence of school’s commitment to the applicant’s academic career and professional development during the applicant’s fellowship period
Monitoring and Evaluation
The BAGNC program includes ongoing administrative support as well as oversight.

2011 Timeline
January: Applications due 12:00 Midnight EST, January 13th.

March: BAGNC Selection Committee reviews all completed applications submitted by the stated deadline then selects a panel of candidates. All applicants are advised of decisions as soon as feasible.

July 1st: Award program officially begins July 1st of each grant year.

Questions?
Please first check our FAQ page http://www.geriatricnursing.org/applications/faq.asp. If you need further clarification or have additional questions, please contact anyone at the Coordinating Center.

American Academy of Nursing
Coordinating Center
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005

Tel 202.777.1170
E-mail: BAGNC@aannet.org

John. A. Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Predoctoral Scholarship Program

The American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Predoctoral Scholarship Program. This 2-year scholarship program supports full time doctoral education for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Through generous funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, the BAGNC Program awards a total of $100,000 ($50,000 per annum) to each selected Predoctoral Scholar. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons. The Scholarship Award term begins July 1st of the award year.

Eligibility
Predoctoral applicants must:

be registered nurses,
hold degree(s) in nursing,
be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents,

plan an academic and research career, and
demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.

BAGNC Scholarship applicants must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Nursing in which they plan to study and be accepted to the program prior to the official start of the BAGNC award term. The School of Nursing must have strong gerontological offerings and preferably have postdoctoral programs in gerontological nursing. Finally, BAGNC Scholars are required to enroll full-time.

The program is committed to advancing qualified applicants from underrepresented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population.

The goal of the BAGNC Scholarship program is to increase academic geriatric nursing capacity in the United States by increasing the number of well-prepared geriatric nursing faculty. BAGNC Scholars, in collaboration with their mentor, will implement a tailored professional development plan which supports development of new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader. The Program also focuses on the development of academic leadership in gerontological nursing through:

strong mentorship in the components of academic geriatric nursing (research, teaching and community service),
leadership skill development,
a national network of scholars, fellows and academic geriatric nurses, and
exposure to a wide range of experts in gerontology and geriatrics.
Institution

The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Many nursing schools throughout the country are acceptable places of study and research. It is important that the school chosen have the resources and capacity to support the Scholar in his or her doctoral study.

The John A. Hartford Foundation funds nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. These Hartford Centers demonstrate the highest level of commitment to gerontological nursing, and have outstanding leadership and capacity in gerontological research, practice and education. Although applicants are encouraged to consider these Hartford Centers as potential sites for their doctoral program, it is not a requirement for this application.

The nine Hartford Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence located at the following Schools or Colleges of Nursing:

Arizona State University,
Oregon Health & Science University,
Pennsylvania State University,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
University of California at San Francisco,
University of Iowa,
University of Minnesota,
University of Pennsylvania, and
University of Utah.

Mentor

Mentorship is the cornerstone of the BAGNC program. Applicants must identify a strong mentor whose program of research in gerontological nursing is a good match with the applicant’s research interest area. Mentors must provide a letter outlining the plan for their work with the applicant. Each applicant must designate one individual as the primary mentor for the grant term.

Support

The Predoctoral Scholarship Award offers each candidate a total of $100,000, not to exceed $50,000 per year. Applicants may also request an additional $5,000 Mayday Award if research focuses on pain in older adults, which may be used over the two year term. The Coordinating Center covers the scholar’s travel and hotel for participation in the Leadership Conference.

Requirements
If Selected, Scholars must:

Assume and maintain full-time student status throughout award period
Eliminate or reduce work commitments to .5FTE or less
Attend BAGNC’s Annual Leadership Conference as well as the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting. (Mentors are encouraged to attend the Leadership Conference.)
Criteria Considered in Selection of Scholars
Strong applications will demonstrate all of the following.

Applicant demonstrates:

Evidence of commitment to a career in academic geriatric nursing
Evidence of involvement in educational, research and professional activities
Potential for substantial, long term contributions to the knowledge base in gerontological nursing
Potential for leadership
Proposed Professional Development Plan and Research Area
The application will be evaluated for the presence of:

A clear and thorough professional development plan that is tailored to meet the goals of the potential scholar (this must include the program of study and feasible timeline)
A clear, feasible and innovative proposed research area (if early in the doctoral program) or project (if later in the doctoral program), that has significant potential for improving the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers (Applicants who are further along are expected to provide more detail and development in their research plan)
If the applicant is employed and plans to continue employment during the scholarship period, they must include a letter from his or her employer indicating how the applicant’s workload will be reduced to .5FTE or less to permit full time study.

Selected Mentor(s) and Institution of Study

The application must:

Provide the qualifications of the faculty mentor and detailed evidence of the mentor’s commitment to, and involvement with, the applicant’s professional development throughout the 2-year award program.
Include primary mentor’s agreement to participate in program activities, and the Annual Leadership Conference when possible.
Provides evidence of school’s commitment to the applicant’s academic career and professional development during the applicant’s scholarship period
Provides plan for continued support to ensure completion of doctoral program after grant term ends.

Monitoring and Evaluation
The BAGNC program includes ongoing administrative support as well as oversight.

2011 Timeline
January: Applications due 12:00 Midnight EST, January 13th

March: BAGNC Selection Committee reviews all completed applications submitted by the stated deadline then selects a panel of candidates. All applicants are advised of decisions as soon as feasible.

July: Award program officially begins July 1st of each grant year.

Questions?
Please first check our FAQ page http://www.geriatricnursing.org/applications/faq.asp. If you need further clarification or have additional questions, please contact anyone at the Coordinating Center.

American Academy of Nursing
Coordinating Center
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005

Tel 202.777.1170
E-mail: BAGNC@aannet.org

Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE) Career Development Fellowship

Deadline for application: November 2, 2010

Objectives: The NEPTUNE Career Development program is designed to support advanced post-doctoral and junior faculty trainees, or established investigators interested in redirecting their investigative focus, who are preparing to become independent investigators in clinical and translational research in human glomerular disease. Successful applicants will design and carry out an individually tailored program that combines a clearly defined training component with a mentored research experience that employs the unique resources of NEPTUNE.

• Eligibility:

o Clinical fellows (MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degrees) who have completed their clinical training in nephrology or pathology or a subspecialty relevant to the study of glomerular disease in humans
o Advanced PhD post-doctoral fellows with training in biostatistics or translational research who seek advanced training in clinical research in human glomerular disease
o Junior faculty with training similar to that noted above who are interested in establishing a career investigating glomerular disease in humans
o Established investigators interested in refocusing their investigative path to include studies of glomerular disease in humans
o Individuals must be specifically interested in training to do translational or clinical research. Translational research can be broadly interpreted to include laboratory or in silico investigations that can be directly applied to studying human glomerular disease. Examples of these types of investigations include but are not limited to identification of molecular biomarkers, studies involving techniques of human genetics, or studies involving generation or application of the tools of biostatistical modeling and epidemiological studies.
o Applicants can come from Consortium participant institutions or elsewhere as long as trainee relocates to or is located in close physical proximity to a participant institution for training.

This training program is NOT intended for pre-doctoral candidates or junior level post-doctoral fellows.

• Training Program should have two components:

o Mentored research project with an established investigator conducting clinical or translational research in the area of or related to human glomerular disease; ideally, the trainee’s project should employ the unique infrastructure, clinical data, or specimens assembled by NEPTUNE

o Applicants are encouraged to create an individualized training program that would enhance their formal skills in clinical research design, statistics, etc. relevant to their intended investigative path. If appropriate, this might include formal class work, participation in ongoing seminar series, or other appropriate training. Consideration should be given to employing local resources to help defray the costs of this training.

• Requirements

o Applicants must devote a minimum of 50% effort to their training
o Applicant institutions must provide written commitment to protecting trainee’s time and providing financial support of the applicant

• Funding

o A maximum of $60,000 per year to support salary and fringe benefits only
o Duration of grant support will be a minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 years
o In necessary, applicant institutions are encouraged to contribute to financial and other resources necessary for the success of the proposed training program; the use of CTSA funding and other institutional resources should be considered
o Indirect Costs: no institutional overhead will be funded since this fellowship will be funded by Nephcure

The NephCure Foundation 15 Waterloo Ave Berwyn, PA 19312

1.866 NephCure (637-4287)

info@nephcure.org

International Association for Dental Research Basil Bibby Young Investigator Award

Supported by Unilever

Purpose: The Cariology Group of IADR has established the above Award for the purpose of promoting the interest of young scientists and students in dental caries research and related matters, and to acknowledge excellence of the research conducted by young investigators. The Award is in honor of the founding President of the Cariology Group, Dr. Basil G. Bibby.

Eligibility: Individuals who will not have reached their 40th birthday by March 16, 2011, are eligible to apply.

Criteria: The Award will be made on the basis of general excellence in research related to cariology as demonstrated by written or published reports.

Application:

Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by a member of the Cariology Group.

Supporting documents should include:

Brief curriculum vitae.
Summary of specific scientific contributions.
List of the reports or publications on which the application is based, and if possible/applicable the web-link to each of them.
Supporting statement from a colleague or member of the Cariology Group.

All documents above should be grouped into one pdf file and e-mailed to Bennett Amaechi at amaechi@uthscsa.edu.

Award:

The winner will be decided by a four-member panel and will receive a plaque and a cash award of $500. In addition, $1100 will be provided to cover registration, travel and housing expenses for the winner to attend the 2011 General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, San Diego, Calif., USA, March 16-19, 2011. The Award will be presented at the Cariology Group business meeting during the 2011 IADR General Session in San Diego.

Nomination Deadline:

Deadline for receipt of applications is: December 1, 2010.

Applications should be sent to:

Bennett T. Amaechi
Department of Community Dentistry, MC 7917
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Tel: (210) 567-3200/3185
Fax: (210) 567-4587
E-mail: amaechi@uthscsa.edu

American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Leon I. Goldberg Young Investigator Award

The Leon I. Goldberg Young Investigator Award was established in 1986 to honor a young scientist for accomplishments in the field of clinical pharmacology achieved early in his/her career.

The goal of the Leon I. Goldberg Young Investigator Award is to encourage and recognize young scientists active in the field of clinical pharmacology.

Eligibility
There are no restrictions concerning the scientific field in which nominees have earned their doctoral degrees. Nominees must be no more than 41 years of age as of March 1 of the year in which the award is presented. Although it is encouraged, a nominee need not be a member of the Society.

Prize and Presentation
The Leon I. Goldberg Young Investigator Award is presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will deliver a lecture on his/her work. In addition, the recipient of the award will receive a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration are reimbursed by the Society.

Each year, the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Scientific Awards Program seeks to recognize outstanding science in clinical pharmacology. ASCPT Awards span the continuum of clinical pharmacology and recognize every turning point in the career path from young investigator to seasoned scientist.

The deadline to submit a nomination is September 24, 2010 at 4:00pm ET.

We encourage all members to participate in this important process. If you have any questions about any of the awards or nomination procedures, please contact meetings@ascpt.org.

ASCPT
528 N Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Ph: 703.836.6981
info@ascpt.org

William B. Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology

The William B. Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology was established with support from the Merck Company Foundation in 1996 to honor a young investigator in geriatric clinical pharmacology for outstanding contributions to the field.

Dr. Abrams, a Past President of ASCPT, had a long and illustrious career in the pharmaceutical industry, mostly at the Merck Research Laboratories. Among his many accomplishments in geriatric clinical pharmacology, he was the founding Co-Editor of the Merck Manual of Geriatrics, created the Scientific Section on Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology of ASCPT, and developed and funded post-doctoral training programs in geriatric clinical pharmacology.

Dr. Abrams' objective in establishing this award was to encourage more young scientists to enter the field of geriatric clinical pharmacology by recognizing accomplishments in the field at the Society's Annual Meeting.

Eligibility
A nominee must be an investigator in geriatrics who is actively involved in high-quality teaching and research in geriatric clinical pharmacology.

Prize and Presentation
The William B. Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology is presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will receive a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration will be reimbursed by the Society. This award is funded on behalf of Dr. Abrams through the generosity of The Merck Company Foundation.

Each year, the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Scientific Awards Program seeks to recognize outstanding science in clinical pharmacology. ASCPT Awards span the continuum of clinical pharmacology and recognize every turning point in the career path from young investigator to seasoned scientist.

The deadline to submit a nomination is September 24, 2010 at 4:00pm ET.

We encourage all members to participate in this important process. If you have any questions about any of the awards or nomination procedures, please contact meetings@ascpt.org.

ASCPT
528 N Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Ph: 703.836.6981
info@ascpt.org

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Pearl Moore Career Development Awards

Pearl Moore Career Development Awards*

Supported by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.

Awards: Three $3,000 awards and plaques.

Purpose: To support three professional staff nurses for meritorious practice by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing-education program(s) that will further the nurse's professional goal(s). This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a bachelor's or master's program.

Selection Criteria: The candidate currently must be employed as a staff nurse in oncology nursing with a minimum of 75% of his or her time devoted to direct patient care, have two or more years in oncology nursing practice, and possess or be pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing (OCN® credential beneficial). An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

Pearl Moore was the first chief executive officer of the Oncology Nursing Society.

Application deadline: June 15, 2011

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Pat McCue/New Orleans Chapter End-of-Life Care Nursing Career Development Award

Awards: A $2,500 award and a plaque.

Purpose: To support a registered nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families during the final stages of life.

Selection Criteria:

The nominees must

* Be employed as RNs with a minimum of 75% of time involved in end-of-life care
* Have a minimum of one year of experience in end-of-life care.

Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

* The New Orleans Chapter of ONS established this award in memory of Pat McCue-Moran, a leading oncology hospice nurse who was active in ONS.

Application deadline: June 15, 2011

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Awards

Supported by the Josh Gottheil Memorial Fund for Lymphoma Research

Award: Four $2,000 awards and plaques.

Purpose: To support a professional registered nurse for meritorious practice in BMT nursing by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing education program(s) that will further the nurses' professional goals, or to supplement tuition in a bachelors or masters program.

Selection Criteria:

* Currently employed as a registered nurse working in bone marrow transplantation with a minimum of 75% time devoted to patient care, or in the position of nurse manager, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist with BMT patient population or a BMT coordinator.
* Two or more years in BMT nursing practice prior to application due date.
* An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

Application deadline: June 15, 2011

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Advanced Practice Nurse Conference Scholarship

Purpose: To support a professional nurse who has demonstrated innovation in responding to challenges in practice, that has made a difference for the patient/family, institution and/or fellow healthcare professionals.

Applicant: Applicants may apply on their own or be nominated for this scholarship by an ONS Chapter or Special Interest Group (SIG). Each chapter and SIG may nominate one nurse for this award.

Scholarship: Recipients of this scholarship will receive an educational grant for a maximum of $1,200 to apply toward the ONS Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse Conference registration, travel to and from the conference and per diem conference expenses.* The conference registration fee will be automatically deducted from grant prior to payment.

Individual livings or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference location are eligible to receive the conference registration fee only which will be paid directly to ONS.

*Expenses not covered include gifts, entertainment and dry cleaning/laundry.

Qualifications:

1. The applicant must be a registered nurse involved in cancer nursing.
2. The applicant must have demonstrated innovativeness in responding to challenges in practice.
3. The applicant can be nominated by an ONS Chapter or a Special Interest Group or be self-nominated. One nominee per Chapter and SIG only.
4. A biographical data sheet and a written description of the nurse's response to challenges in practice must be completed and submitted with the application. The description must not exceed 350 words and must not have been previously submitted to the ONS Foundation for another award and funded. Word count must be inserted after the essay.
5. The nominee must be able to attend ONS Conference, specific for the award, in its entirety.
6. If the applicant is a faculty member (speaker or poster presenter) for ONS APN Conference, the scholarship may not be applied to the conference registration. Faculty members living or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference are not eligible for this scholarship.

Note:

* Individuals that received a 2009 Congress Scholarship from the ONS Foundation are not eligible to receive this award in 2009.
* An individual cannot receive this award more than one time, per scholarship.

Application deadline: Extended to September 15, 2010

All applications must be submitted electronically to foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org