Clinical Outcomes Grants

American Society of Transplantation Clinical Science Fellowship Grant

Application deadline: Midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 21, 2008.

The goals of the AST Fellowship Grants are:

To foster training of new young investigators who have the potential to contribute to our understanding of transplant science/immunobiology and/or treatment of transplant recipients.
To foster research that is of high merit.
To encourage high quality applicants who want to develop a career in academic transplantation.
The AST Fellowship Grants are 2 year grants of $40,000/year, designed to provide salary support for individuals who have spent two years or less (at the time of the application) performing research in the area of transplantation since obtaining their last post-doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent). See Eligibility Requirements for more detailed information.

The AST Fellowship Grant applications are submitted in one of two primary categories and one specialized category (AST/JDRF grant).

The Grants all share the same eligibility requirements, application and review process.

AST Clinical Science Fellowship Grant

The Clinical Science Fellowship Grants relate to the observation and treatment of patients. Clinical science grants cover three main categories: Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes, and Translational Research that involves materials from human patients.

Clinical Trials: should be designed to answer specific question(s) about new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Preference will be given to prospective studies.

Clinical Outcomes or Observational Studies: should be designed to better define the causes and/or consequences of pathological or biological processes in transplantation. Retrospective studies may be appropriate. However, proposals that analyze registry data (e.g. data collected by the United Network for Organ Sharing) are expected to test unique hypotheses or employ new data or methodologies. The analysis, including the statistics, should be performed by the applicant and not by the providing data registry group.

The Influence of Public Policy on Transplantation: such studies are designed to evaluate the effects of public health care policy on health care delivery, medication choices, and/or outcomes pertaining to transplant recipients.

Translational Research: projects involve human tissue or other biologic material for in vitro examination to address a clinical issue related to transplantation. In general, these studies should link the in vitro results to other data or outcomes from the same patients to be considered a clinical research fellowship proposal.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The AST will not assume responsibility for any clinical study funded by the AST Awards and Grants Program. Such proposals must be IRB-approved. Any responsibility will be assumed by the P.I. and the funded institution.

American Society of Transplantation
15000 Commerce Parkway
Suite C
Mt.Laurel, NJ,08054

Phone: 856.439.9986
Fax: 856.439.9982

Email: ast@ahint.com

American Society of Transplantation Clinical Science Faculty Development Grant
This is a two-year grant ($40,000/year) for Junior Faculty

The goal of the AST Faculty Development Grants is to promote the careers of young independent investigators within the first 5 years of their first faculty appointment (see eligibility criteria), by providing funds allowing them to expand on preliminary research findings that will become the basis for individual research or career development awards from the NIH, VA, or equivalent agencies.

Clinical Science Grants cover three main categories: Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes, and Translational Research that involves materials from human patients.

Clinical Trials: should be designed to answer specific question(s) about new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Preference will be given to prospective studies.

Clinical Outcomes or Observational Studies: should be designed to better define the causes and/or consequences of pathological or biological processes in transplantation. Retrospective studies may be appropriate. However, proposals that analyze registry data (e.g. data collected by the United Network for Organ Sharing) are expected to test unique hypotheses or employ new data or methodologies. The analysis, including the statistics, should be performed by the applicant and not by the providing data registry group.

Translational Research: projects involve human tissue or other biologic material for in vitro examination to address a clinical issue related to transplantation. In general, these studies should link the in vitro results to other data or outcomes from the same patients to be considered a clinical research faculty proposal.

Application Deadline: MIDNIGHT Eastern time ON FRIDAY, November 21, 2008

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
All applications for the AST Faculty Grants must be completed by Midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 21, 2008. The application site for the AST Awards and Grants Program will automatically shut down after the deadline. No application or supplementary documents will be accepted after the submission deadline.
Letters of recommendation with original/electronic signatures on institutional letterhead must be uploaded electronically to the online application. Original letters of recommendation must be mailed to the AST National Office, postmarked by the submission deadline and have an original signature on institutional letterhead.
Confirmation e-mails will be sent out once an application is complete.

DISCLAIMER: The AST will not assume responsibility for any clinical study funded by the AST Awards and Grants Program. Such proposals must be IRB-approved. Any responsibility will be assumed by the P.I. and the funded institution.

American Society of Transplantation
15000 Commerce Parkway
Suite C
Mt.Laurel, NJ,08054

Phone: 856.439.9986
Fax: 856.439.9982

Email: ast@ahint.com

American Laryngological Association/American Laryngological Voice and Research Education Foundation Award

The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in laryngology,
voice, outcomes, and related subjects.
B. ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for this award should be otolaryngologists who have completed their training at an ACGME
accredited program in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. The principal investigator should be a
physician faculty member of a recognized department, division, or section of otolaryngology-head and
neck surgery. Previous ALA or AAO-HNS Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete for
this grant. However, candidates who have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal funding
agency for the same research are ineligible. Candidates who have applied for support of the same
research from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency and
from ALA must choose only one of the awards.
C. CONDITIONS
Research supported by this award should be specifically directed toward the pathogenesis,
pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the larynx
and may be either basic or clinical/translational in approach. While not specifically required, proposals
which aim to introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research in laryngology
or neurolaryngology, or which demonstrate collaborative effort with members of other related disciplines
are encouraged. Projects must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award,
but priority will be given to projects that are also innovative with promise to develop into new long-range
or expanded research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. The grant application
must be accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s academic department.
These letters are to indicate a general level of support of the applicant, and to demonstrate the fact that
the Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for completion of the project.
D. TERMS
1. Amount: $10,000 maximum. The foundation will consider requests to cover travel expenses up to
$1000 for the principal investigator to present his/her results at the ALA annual meeting.
2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., aka The Triological Society

The Triological Career Development Awards provide support for the research career development of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research such as clinical trials, translational research, outcomes research and health services research. Five non-renewable awards in the amount of $40,000 each are funded annually for a one or two year project period.

The purpose of this award is to provide support for the research career development of otolaryngologistshead
and neck surgeons who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented
research, e.g., clinical trials, translational research. Projects sponsored under this grant program
must have specific application in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
ELIGIBILITY
Otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons who hold full-time, part-time or contributed service medical
school faculty appointments and who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on
patient-oriented research may apply. Applicants must be sponsored by the Chair of his/her division or
department and by an official representative of the institution which would administer the award and in
whose name the application is formally submitted. Applicants must clearly indicate in the “Other Support”
section of the application whether support for the submitted project is being sought from other funding
agencies or organizations. Applicants currently holding research career development awards from NIH or
other funding agencies are eligible to apply, however, applicants must indicate how the supplemental
funds from the Triological Society’s research grant will be utilized.
CONDITIONS
Research training supported by this award may be related to any research questions relevant to the
specialty of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, as long as it is demonstrated that the training will
have a direct impact on the applicant’s ability to pursue his/her long-range research objectives. Proposals
which aim to introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research in
otolaryngology - head and neck surgery are encouraged. The recipient is expected to devote at least
40% of his/her time to the proposed research and research training activities during the period of the
award. The recipient is expected to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at a Triological
Society meeting at the conclusion of the award period. The Society shall have the right of first refusal in
regards to publishing the results of any investigation support by this award in its journal, The
Laryngoscope. Applicants must obtain letters of support/understanding from all key personnel on the
project.
TERMS
1. Amount: $40,000 maximum
2. Period: 12 months-24 months, at investigator’s discretion, non-renewable

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

American Head and Neck Society Alando J. Ballantyne Resident Research Pilot Grant

For the best grant application by a resident in the U.S. or Canada. One year, non-renewable, $10,000, one available annually.

The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck
oncology. Clinical or translational research studies are strongly encouraged and should be specifically
related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck
neoplastic disease. The Alando J. Ballantyne Resident Research Pilot Grant memorializes Alando J.
Ballantyne, M.D., a giving teacher, dedicated surgeon, and a devoted husband and father.
ELIGIBILITY
This grant is open to resident in U.S. or Canadian training programs. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS
Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. However, candidates who
have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal funding agency for the same research are
ineligible. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and
who are notified of an award from both another agency and from AHNS must choose only one of the
awards.
CONDITIONS
Research supported by this award should be specifically directed toward the pathogenesis,
pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of head and neck neoplastic disease, and may be
either basic or clinical/translational in approach. While not specifically required, proposals which aim to
introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research in head and neck disease,
or which demonstrate collaborative effort with members of other related disciplines are encouraged.
Projects must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award, but priority will be
given to projects that are also innovative with promise to develop into new long-range or expanded
research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. The grant application must be
accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s academic department and from the
principal scientific advisor or mentor. These letters are to indicate a general level of support of the
applicant, the fact that the Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for
completion of the project, and that the applicant will have appropriate supervision/support throughout the
period of the grant. Applicants must obtain letters of support/understanding from all key personnel on the
project.
TERMS
1. Amount: $10,000 maximum
2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

American Head and Neck Society Pilot Grant

Open to Medical Students, residents, PhD, and junior faculty residing in the U.S. and Canada to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. One year, $10,000, one available annually.

The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck
oncology. Clinical or translational research studies are strongly encouraged and should be specifically
related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck
neoplastic disease.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for this award should reside in the U.S. or Canada, be medical students, residents, Ph.D.s or
faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation
research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. However, candidates who have
successfully obtained funding from a private or federal funding agency for the same research are
ineligible. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and
who are notified of an award from both another agency and from AHNS must choose only one of the
awards.
CONDITIONS
Research supported by this award should be specifically directed toward the pathogenesis,
pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of head and neck neoplastic disease, and may be
either basic or clinical/translational in approach. While not specifically required, proposals which aim to
introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research in head and neck disease,
or which demonstrate collaborative effort with members of other related disciplines are encouraged.
Projects must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award, but priority will be
given to projects that are also innovative with promise to develop into new long-range or expanded
research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources.
The grant application must be accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s
academic department and from the principal scientific advisor or mentor. These letters are to indicate a
general level of support of the applicant, the fact that the Department will make time, space, and other
resources accessible for completion of the project, and that the applicant will have appropriate
supervision/support throughout the period of the grant. Applicants must obtain letters of
support/understanding from all key personnel on the project.
TERMS
1. Amount: $10,000 maximum
2. Period: One year, non-renewable

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant

Open to any Otolaryngologist at any level in the U.S. or Canada. Project must focus on ENT socioeconomic health services research. One year, non-renewable, $10,000 maximum total cost, one available annually.

The purpose of the Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant is to support the gathering of
socioeconomic data for otolaryngology. The award is intended to promote increased participation by otolaryngologists in the rapidly expanding area of health services research.

ELIGIBILITY
Any otolaryngologist in the United States or Canada is eligible to apply for the Rande H. Lazar Health
Services Research Grant. Applicants may be independent practitioners, residents or fellows in an
approved training program, or practitioners affiliated with academic or similar institutions. All applicants
must be members in good standing of AAO-HNSF; Associate and Corresponding Members are not
eligible to apply as Principal Investigator, but may participate actively in the proposed project. Past
recipients of AAO-HNS Foundation grants are eligible to apply, as are individuals who have competed
successfully for independent research grant support from a private or Federal funding agency. Special
consideration will be given to projects with a socioeconomic focus, however projects that look to develop
and disseminate scientific information on the effects of otolaryngology services and procedures on
patients' survival, health status, functional capacity, and quality of life will also be accepted for
consideration.
CONDITIONS
Proposed projects may be related to any area of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, but must have
direct or potential clinical significance for patients seen by otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons.
They must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award, but priority will be
given to projects that are also innovative and promise to develop into new long-range or expanded
research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. Basic science projects or projects
using animal models are not appropriate for this grant program.
Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from the applicant’s Department Chair verifying
that the applicant will be permitted to devote an appropriate amount of time to the conduct and timely
completion of the proposed research project. Applicants must also obtain letters of
support/understanding from all key personnel on the project.
TERMS
1. Amount: $10,000 maximum total (direct and indirect) costs
2. Period: One year, non-renewable.
3. Funding: The Foundation's Board of Directors will determine the total number of awards authorized
each year, since available funding is contingent on the earnings of the Foundation's Research and
Development Fund. Actual award of the grant(s) will depend on the merit of the applications
received.
4. Use of Funds: Award funds may be used for any legitimate costs associated with the purpose of the
Award, other than salary support for the Principal Investigator. A detailed budget and budget
justification constitute part of the application and will be evaluated as an important factor in the review
process. If university policy stipulates that a portion of this very modest award must go toward
institutional indirect costs, no more than ten percent (10%) of the total costs may be applied for
indirect costs.

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

 

OREF and Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) meetings, through the auspices of the Current Concepts Institute (CCI), announce two awards of $2,000 each recognizing excellence in completed investigations focusing on health care policy, clinical outcomes, or translational research that has immediate clinical impact in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. All orthopaedic surgeons who have completed residency and/or fellowship training, including those in private practice, are eligible. Clinicians are encouraged to apply. Recipients will be selected through OREF’s independent peer-review process.

Successful primary authors/Award Recipients will be given the opportunity to present their papers at the next following CCJR meeting before an international orthopaedic surgeon audience, and will join a faculty comprised of orthopaedic thought leaders. The Award Recipients’ presentations will be included in the corresponding meeting’s enduring archive, and will be considered for publication. As a faculty member, Award Recipients’ travel expenses will be reimbursed by CCI. Submission guidelines for Project Year 2009.

Submission Deadlines

October 15, 2008
April 1, 2009

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road | Suite 700 | Rosemont, IL | 60018-4261
Tel: (847) 698-9980 | Fax: (847) 698-7806 | Email: communications@oref.org

OREF and Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) meetings, through the auspices of the Current Concepts Institute (CCI), announce two awards of $2,000 each recognizing excellence in completed investigations focusing on health care policy, clinical outcomes, or translational research that has immediate clinical impact in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. All orthopaedic surgeons who have completed residency and/or fellowship training, including those in private practice, are eligible. Clinicians are encouraged to apply. Recipients will be selected through OREF’s independent peer-review process.

Successful primary authors/Award Recipients will be given the opportunity to present their papers at the next following CCJR meeting before an international orthopaedic surgeon audience, and will join a faculty comprised of orthopaedic thought leaders. The Award Recipients’ presentations will be included in the corresponding meeting’s enduring archive, and will be considered for publication. As a faculty member, Award Recipients’ travel expenses will be reimbursed by CCI. Submission guidelines for Project Year 2009.

Submission Deadlines

October 15, 2008
April 1, 2009

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road | Suite 700 | Rosemont, IL | 60018-4261
Tel: (847) 698-9980 | Fax: (847) 698-7806 | Email: communications@oref.org

American College of Cardiology Foundation/Merck Research Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiometabolic Disorders

In selecting applicants, proposals addressing diabetes or the metabolic syndrome as they relate to cardiovascular disease are encouraged. This consideration should not, however, be considered limiting and all meritorious applications will be reviewed.

Description: Four one-year fellowships will be awarded to support research in adult cardiology. Preference is given to individuals who have had no more than two years of prior full-time experience either in clinical or basic research. Recipients will be expected to pursue a full-time project in clinical research during their year of supported training.
Research Focus: In selecting applications, proposals addressing CVD and Cardiometabolic disorders are encouraged. Included are proposals that address pathophysiology, molecular genetics, metabolic abnormalities leading to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, inflammatory mechanisms and new pathways for drug discovery. Proposals focusing on clinically relevant outcomes as a result of the metabolic syndrome, diabetes or obesity are also encouraged. Outcomes studies should focus on clinical/and or systems of care (e.g., quality improvement) interventions, and use outcomes measures of importance to both patients and society, including mortality, significant morbidity or quality of life changes, or economic effects.
Eligibility: Anyone currently in an adult cardiology fellowship training program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association and who has the recommendation and agreement of his/her training program director and institution.
Selection: Judging will be by the ACCF/Research Fellowship Awards Committee. Criteria for selection will include:
• Scientific quality of the project;
• Relevance to the research focus as described above
• Qualifications and commitment of the applicant, and
• The quality of the training environment.
Successful applicants may pursue this protected year of research either within or following their three years of required training. Preference will be given to individuals who:
• Will pursue clinical research training and experience directly involving patients or human subjects.
• Have had no more than two years of prior full-time research experience either in clinical or basic research.
• Will not hold another major external fellowship or salary award, (e.g., from NIH or AHA) during the ACCF/Merck funded year.

The Award: Four fellowships in the amount of $60,000 each.
How to Apply: Please go to http://acc.gsubmit.net/cgi-bin/main.plex to submit an application.
Application Deadline: October 6, 2008
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635 or kbohanno@acc.org for more information.