Clinical Pharmacy Grants

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

American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Henry W. Elliott Distinguished Service Award

The Henry W. Elliott Distinguished Service Award was established in 1979 to recognize an ASCPT member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to the organization.

The goal of the Henry W. Elliott Distinguished Service Award is to acknowledge outstanding efforts on behalf of the organization by an individual member and in doing so, encourage other ASCPT members to contribute their time and talent to the Society.

Eligibility
A nominee must be a member of the ASCPT and cannot have held the position of President-Elect or President of the Society within the last five years. The essential criterion documented evidence of excellent service to the organization. One or two outstanding acts of service or a long record of many acts of service may justify the award. The recipient should have a record of continuous service to the Society, including one or many major accomplishments.

Prize and Presentation
The Henry W. Elliott Distinguished Service Award 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.

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

Gary Neil Prize for Innovation in Drug Development

The Gary Neil Prize for Innovation in Drug Development was established in 2004 to honor the memory of Gary Neil, Ph.D. Dr. Neil, a former leader of worldwide Research and Development at Wyeth-Ayerst, was a pioneer in the field of drug development. Dr. Neil was instrumental in creating a highly effective drug development and strategic decision-making structure at Alza through his roles as CEO and President of Therapeutic Discovery Corporation and Crescendo Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Dr. Neil had a significant role as a member of the boards of directors of Pharsight Corporation, Geron Corporation, Calydon and several other biotech companies.

The goal of the Gary Neil Prize for Innovation in Drug Development is to stimulate the application of innovative science to clinical drug development by recognizing outstanding individuals or teams who have been leaders in this area.

Eligibility
Individuals as well as teams who have demonstrated leadership in the application of significant, innovative science to clinical drug development. The award is open to individuals from all clinical pharmacology employment sectors.

Prize and Presentation
The Gary Neil Prize for Innovation in Drug Development will be presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will receive a plaque and a $2,500 honorarium. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration will be 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

Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award

The Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award was established in 1978 by Dr. W. B. Rawls to further his commitment to continuing medical education and its impact on patient care.

The goal of the Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award is to incorporate the efforts of modern research in patient care and to help bridge the gap between the results of research and its application in patient care.

Eligibility
The candidate must be an investigator who is actively involved in high-quality clinical pharmacologic research and capable of delivering an engaging, comprehensive lecture on recent developments in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.

Prize and Presentation
The Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award is presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will present a lecture focusing on recent developments in clinical pharmacology. In addition, the recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium and a plaque. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration will be reimbursed by the Society. This award was founded through the generosity of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.B. Rawls, and honors the memory of their parents.

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

Oscar B. Hunter Memorial Award in Therapeutics

The Oscar B. Hunter Memorial Award in Therapeutics was established in 1955 to honor individual scientists for outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. This award recognizes a meritorious career in drug research, excellence or contributions in direct patient care, and a distinguished teaching career.

The Oscar B. Hunter Memorial Award in Therapeutics is the Society's premier award. The goal of the award is to honor a scientist for outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacology and therapeutics over the individual's professional life.

Eligibility
A nominee must be able to provide evidence of an exemplary career in drug research, significant contributions to excellence in patient care, and a distinguished teaching career.

Prize and Presentation
The Oscar B. Hunter Memorial Award in Therapeutics is presented at the ASCPT Annual Meeting. The recipient will present a lecture summarizing the works that form the basis of the award. In addition, the recipient of the award will receive a bronze medal mounted on a plaque and a $1,500 honorarium. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meeting registration will be 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

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics Practice and Research Network Annual Meeting Travel Award

The Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacokinetics PRN will award a travel grant in the amount of $750 to support the costs associated with travel and attendance for an eligible fellow or graduate student to the 2010 ACCP Annual Meeting. This travel award has been instituted in the memory of M. Kelli Jordan. Kelli completed her residency training at the National Institutes of Health and had just begun her Pharmacometrics Fellowship at the University of Buffalo with Dr. Alan Forrest when she was diagnosed with cancer. Kelli passed away in December 2001.

Amount/Number of Awards Offered

1- $750 travel stipend

Eligibility/Application Requirements

Applicants must currently be a fellow or graduate student in pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics or clinical pharmacology at the time of the award. Applicant’s abstract must be accepted for presentation at the 2010 ACCP Annual Meeting (new research or encore presentation), and is research in pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, or clinical pharmacology. The recipient will attend and present his/her research project at the Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum, being held on Tuesday, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Applications should include the following items:

* A copy of the submitted abstract.
* A current copy of applicant’s CV.

Deadline: September 10, 2010

Questions/Submit Applications To

Julie Oestreich, Pharm.D., Ph.D. (Chair-Elect, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics PRN)

American College of Clinical Pharmacy
World Headquarters
13000 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215-4530
Telephone: (913) 492-3311
Fax: (913) 492-0088
E-mail: accp@accp.com

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Hematology/Oncology Practice and Research Network Annual Meeting Travel Awards

The Hematology/Oncology PRN will award a travel grant in the amount of $750 to support the costs associated with travel and attendance for one resident or fellow to attend the ACCP Annual Meeting.

Amount/Number of Awards Offered

$750 (1)

Eligibility/Application Requirements

Applicants should e-mail the Chair of the PRN describing their level of interest in Hematology/Oncology, as well as their objectives for attending an ACCP national meeting (e.g., professional interaction, attending educational sessions, presenting a poster).

Deadline: September 7, 2010

Questions/Submit Applications To

Stacy Shord, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCOP (Chair, Hematology/Oncology PRN)

American College of Clinical Pharmacy
World Headquarters
13000 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215-4530
Telephone: (913) 492-3311
Fax: (913) 492-0088
E-mail: accp@accp.com

American College of Clinical Pharmacy GI/Liver/Nutrition Practice and Research Network Annual Meeting Travel Awards

The GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN will award a travel grant in the amount of $500 to support the costs associated with travel and attendance for one trainee (or a member who has recently completed postgraduate training). The travel award recipient will be required to present his/her abstract as a brief (~15 minutes) platform presentation at the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN Networking Forum and Business Meeting on the evening of Monday, October 18th.

Amount/Number of Awards Offered

$500 (1)

Eligibility/Application Requirements

To be eligible to apply the award candidate must meet the following criteria:

* Be a current member of the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN (nonmembers interested in this award are encouraged to join).
* Be currently completing training, or have completed training within the past two years, in a residency, fellowship, or graduate training program, under the mentorship of a member of the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN.
* Have an abstract accepted for presentation at the 2010 ACCP Annual Meeting.
* For applicants who have completed training within the past year, the research being presented must have been a project completed during their residency or fellowship program.

Each applicant may submit only one abstract for consideration for this award. Only abstracts submitted in response to this call for abstracts for the purposes of this award will be considered by the PRN Travel Award Committee (i.e., even though ACCP has already accepted the abstracts, applicants must also submit their accepted abstract to apply for the award). The abstract submitted for the travel award should be identical to that accepted by ACCP.

Submissions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of evaluators. This award will be preferentially granted to current residents and fellows submitting an abstract.

Deadline: September 3, 2010

Questions/Submit Applications To

Maria Ballod, Pharm.D. (Chair, GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN)

American College of Clinical Pharmacy
World Headquarters
13000 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215-4530
Telephone: (913) 492-3311
Fax: (913) 492-0088
E-mail: accp@accp.com

Cardiac Care Associate Travel Awards for ACC.11

Description: Ten applicants will be awarded travel expenses to attend ACC.11. Travel awards are available to Cardiac Care members only*.

*Please note that only CCA members will be selected for this award. CCA members include registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists.

The Award: Each travel award will cover up to $1,250 per person in expenses and includes registration, transport, and hotel. Awardees are reimbursed after the meeting and are required to submit the approved expense report template, which will be provided to all awardees. All relevant receipts should be submitted with the expense report.

How to Apply: Please e-mail the following information to Kelli Bohannon:

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Institution:

Winners will be drawn at random.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2010

For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635.

American College of Cardiology
Heart House
2400 N Street NW
Washington DC, 20037
Phone: (202) 375-6000, ext. 5603 or (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603
Fax: (202) 375-7000
E-mail: resource@acc.org