CALL FOR NOMINATIONSThe American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Lila Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award and Lectureship.THE AWARDThe cash award of $10,000 will be made in recognition of the investigator’s lifetime achievements in the field of cancer research. The award has been made possible by a gift from Murray Gruber in memory of his wife. Its purpose is to encourage participation in cancer research and to provide a forum for the enrichment of knowledge of dermatologists in this important scientific field. At the discretion of the Task Force, the award may be divided between two worthy nominees.THE CRITERIA * The recipient may be a physician or non-physician scientist of national or International stature whose contributions in the field of cancer research have been outstanding in I importance and distinction. * The recipient should have proven ability as a communicator, both verbal and written. * The subject of the lecture should be of general interest to dermatologists. * Members of the Scientific Assembly Committee are not eligible.THE SELECTION PROCESSRequests for nominations will be solicited from the Academy membership at large. The recipient will be selected by the Named Lectureship Task Force and presented to the Scientific Assembly Committee for approval at the planning meeting which is held in the Spring of the year prior to the presentation of the lecture.Nominations must be submitted to the Task Force no later than Friday, December 5, 2008. The Academy will announce its final decision in August of the following year.
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The National Psoriasis Foundation will award up to five $50,000 one year pilot project grants to support advancement of both basic and clinical research into the cause and cure of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The purpose of pilot project grants is to provide support for innovative early stage ideas. These grants are designed to allow the investigator to determine whether their idea is worth pursuing and then to secure longer-term funding. Award amount Up to $50,000 direct costs for one year Application The pilot project grant application includes a 4 page research proposal.
Grant Review The applications will be reviewed by the National Psoriasis Foundation Scientific Review Committee. Reviewers for each application will be chosen based on their expertise and the absence of real or perceived conflicts of interest Deadlines The deadline for the pilot project grant applications is Oct. 20, 2008. Awardees will be notified by Feb. 1, 2009 and awards will be made by March 1, 2009 Questions Bruce F. Bebo, Jr., Ph.D. Director of Research and Medical Programs National Psoriasis Foundation 6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300 Portland, OR 97223-7195 E-mail: research@psoriasis.org Phone: 503.244.7404 or 800.723.9166
Program Development GrantThe Program Development Grant is a unique grant that provides funding to support thedevelopment of the scientific infrastructure in a dermatology division which has notsuccessfully competed for Foundation funding during the last five years. Unlike otherFoundation awards, this grant is available to the chair, chief or research director of a departmentor division of dermatology. The award has a one-year term and offers up to $10,000 ininfrastructure support. Funds may be used (but are not limited) to:-- Acquire critical research equipment-- Stimulate a promising pilot project-- Facilitate travel of accomplished scientists to the department-- Support visits by young potential investigators to established programs at otherInstitutionsApplicant Eligibility Requirements:• Applicant must be the chair, chief or research director of the dermatology departmentor division• Dermatology department/division is accredited for residency training in the U.S.• Department or division has not successfully competed for funding from theFoundation during the past five years• Project not funded from other sources
To meet the application deadline, can my application be postmarked by October 15th?No. To be considered for a 2009 research award, your complete research application must besent so that it is RECEIVED at the Foundation office on or before Wednesday, October 15,2008. Your application should be sent to the following address:Medical and Scientific CommitteeDermatology Foundation1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 870Evanston, IL 60201-4808
Dermatopathology GrantThe grant provides financial support for dermatopathology research projects thatbenefit the specialty of dermatology.Applicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; Ph.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Dermatologist or pathologist who will have completed a dermatopathologyfellowship in a division or department of dermatology, pathology ordermatopathology at the time of funding, and is attempting to embark on aresearch career. Research proposals may include bench research, classicalepidemiology, outcomes analysis or other approaches and should be clearlyrelated to advancing the field of dermatopathology• Investigator in the early stages of career
Research Grant, Ichthyosis Research Grant, and Epidermolysis BullosaResearch GrantThe Foundation’s Research Grants provide financial support for research projectsin dermatology and cutaneous biology that benefit the dermatology community atlarge. Special grants are available for research projects relevant to ichthyosis andepidermolysis bullosa.Applicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; Ph.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Investigator in the early stages of career development• Project not funded from other sources• Ichthyosis Grant—project is relevant to Ichthyosis• Epidermolysis Bullosa—project is relevant to Epidermolysis Bullosa
Patient Directed Investigation GrantThe Patient Directed Investigation Grant exists to support medical and surgicaldermatologic studies that have the potential to directly benefit patients. Funding isintended to enhance the career development of clinical investigators in the early stages ofcareer development. Applications will be judged by the Medical and ScientificCommittee’s panel of recognized experts in applied medical and surgical dermatology. Itis the expectation that the recipients of this award will be the future clinical leaders indermatology, helping to shape the future of the specialty. Recipients may apply for asecond year of funding on a competitive basis.Applicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Completed training in U.S. dermatology residency program• Clinical investigator in early stages of career• Project not funded from other sources
Fellowship in Pediatric DermatologyThe Foundation’s pediatric dermatology fellowship fosters the development ofclinical scholars in pediatric dermatology that will advance the field through patientcare, research and teaching. This award is co-sponsored by the DF and the Society forPediatric Dermatology. The successful candidate must demonstrate a record of academicinterest through publication and/or research. The ability to apply for competitiverenewal of this award makes a second year of training possible to enable fellows withoutany previous pediatric training to complete the requirement of two years of fellowshiptraining for accreditation in pediatric dermatology.Award Amount:$45,000 salary stipendApplicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Completed training in U.S. dermatology residency program• Board eligible or certified in dermatology• Is within five years of completion of residency at time of funding• Assistant Professor or above is not eligible• Must devote 50% of time to proposed research• Mentor is a pediatric dermatologist and a member of the Society for PediatricDermatology• May only receive simultaneous salary support from department funds, NIHtraining grant, mentor’s R01/P01 grant, and other granting agency providingsupport equivalent to a training grant
Dermatologist Investigator Research FellowshipThis fellowship supports dermatologists who desire research training and have acommitment to an academic career in medical and surgical dermatology.Consideration will also be given to individuals with substantial training in other areaswho are entering into skin research. Applicants may NOT apply simultaneously for thisaward and a Foundation grant.Award Amount:$30,000 salary stipendApplicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Completed training in a 3-year U.S dermatology residency program ORcompleted one year of 4-year U.S. dermatology residency program and will bein lab or research year during award period• Assistant Professor or above is not eligible• Must devote 75% of time to cutaneous research• Mentor has an academic appointment in dermatology or another program atthe sponsoring institution that is approved by the dermatology chair• May only receive simultaneous salary support from department funds, NIHtraining grant, mentor’s R01/P01 grant, and other granting agency providingsupport equivalent to a training grantTo be considered for a 2009 research award, your complete research application must besent so that it is RECEIVED at the Foundation office on or before Wednesday, October 15,2008. Your application should be sent to the following address:Medical and Scientific CommitteeDermatology Foundation1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 870Evanston, IL 60201-4808
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