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American Acne and Rosacea Society Clinical Research Grants

Deadline for submission is December 31, 2013

The American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) offers research grants to advance clinical science, while nurturing younger investigators in the field of acne and rosacea. Research projects that are clinical/translational in nature will receive preferential consideration. Up to four (4) clinical research grants will be awarded in 2014 and each grant will not exceed $10,000.

All funds are to be spent within 18 months of receipt of the award. The AARS does not fund projects that are part of the NIH intramural research program or awards to private foundations without an academic affiliation to dermatology.

Eligible Candidates: Dermatology residents and dermatology fellows, and recent graduates (within 5 years) of US dermatology residency are eligible to apply for these research awards. The sponsor (project mentor) of the applicant must be a member of the AARS but may not apply for or be named payee of the grant award.

Proposal: Provide a short discussion of the aims and relevance of the project including sufficient detail for evaluation by the AARS Research Committee. Previously published material may be submitted in support of the application.

Curricula Vitae: Attach a brief biographical sketch of the applicant that should include a recent, relevant bibliography.

Human Subjects: Applications related to research on human subjects must be accompanied by institutional review board approval or submitted prior to the initiation of successful awards.

Animal Studies: Applications that involve research on animals must demonstrate their relevance to clinical dermatology. In addition, they are to be accompanied by a written approval of an appropriate institutional committee or submitted prior to the initiation of successful awards.

Requirements: Within 30 days of completing the approved project, the grantee is required to submit a written report summarizing their research experience and findings. The grantee must also present the work at the AARS annual meeting to be held within two years of funding. If an approved project cannot be completed as originally proposed or in the time limits mandated, the grantee must immediately contact the AARS.

Deadline: The completed application and supporting materials must be received by December 31, 2013. Grant award recipients will be announced at the 2014 AARS Annual Symposium and approved projects will be funded in July 2014.

Call for Research Grant Applications: Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation

The Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF) seeks original, focused, and innovative research grant applications dealing with primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA). Applications will be accepted from laboratories around the world. The proposed project must serve to further CARF's research goals, namely, to understand the pathogenesis of PCA, an understanding that will lead to effective prevention and therapy. CARF will give priority to research proposals based on the following topics.

Role of lipids and lipid metabolism in normal hair follicle stem cell biology and cycling

Role of PPARs and other lipid regulators in the pathogenesis of PCA

Role of peroxisomes in hair follicle biology

Role of neuroinflammation in PCA

Role of environmental triggers in the pathogenesis of PCA

Function of sebaceous glands in normal hair follicle biology.

Mechanism of hair shaft egress from the terminal hair follicle

Hair follicle regeneration in a site of tissue repair

GUIDELINES: All applications for grant requests should clearly state research goals, rationale, brief background, and brief experimental protocol. The planned study may not exceed two years in duration. Included in the submission should be a discussion of anticipated results and their potential significance to understanding PCA. Typical awards are $5,000 to $20,000.

A final progress report must be submitted at the end of the funding period. A progress report must be submitted at the end of the first year to obtain a second year no-cost extension. CARF must be acknowledged on all presentations and publications resulting from CARF funded grants.

Applications are reviewed and funded on an annual basis.

Annual application deadline: March 15. Funding decisions made by June 15.

Call for Applications: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grant Program

Submission Deadline: July 8, 2013

Uniting education and innovation in dermatologic surgery

Up to $100,000 in grants to be awarded

Special request for research related to:

• Evidence-based medicine
• Comparative efficacy research
• Quality studies
• Patient safety studies

The Cutting Edge Research Grant Program unites education and innovation to encourage and stimulate clinical research and the transfer of new technologies from the research settings to surgical practice. Since 2000, the ASDS has awarded more than $1 million in clinical research funding in surgical oncology, lasers, botulinum toxins, fillers, liposuction and other cosmetic procedures.

The 2013 application process will be online only for the first time in order to increase efficiency and standardization in submissions and reviews.The ASDS will be accepting applications for 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grants as of Feb. 18, 2013. In 2013, up to $100,000 in grants will be awarded in amounts up to $20,000 per recipient in order to stimulate a broad scope of research relevant to dermatologic surgeons and the dermatology specialty at large.

ASDS members are specifically encouraged to submit proposals in the areas of depth of training, scope of practice, safety record, efficacy as well as to research with specific relevance in:

• Cosmetic medicine and surgery
• Core surgical procedures and techniques
• Cutaneous oncology
• New technologies

Eligibility

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following eligibility criteria and guidelines:

• The principal investigator must be an ASDS member.

• The research topic must be clinically or socioeconomically oriented to dermatologic surgery.

• Research must be conducted in the United States or Canada and with sponsorship by a department or division of dermatology or other independent dermatologic-related oversight group or organization.

• The applicant/principal investigator must be physically and intellectually capable of performing the work.

• The applicant/principal investigator must be sure his/her institution or grant administrator approves him/her to accept the grant prior to submitting the application.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite 120
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
asds.net

Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology Research Award and Grant Program

There are two types of Research Awards available, the Resident Award, and Attending Physician Award.

The Resident Research Awards are given to three residents (or recently graduated physicians) for research conducted during residency training. Distributed annually in the fall, awards are granted to the top three resident research projects from those submitted to the FOD Research Award Committee. All research must be conducted by the osteopathic resident in an AOCD accredited program and under the supervision of the program director or research director. All research must be completed within six months of submission.

Awards include a $500 stipend for the first place project, $300 stipend for the second place project, and $100 stipend for the third place project.

The Attending Physician Award is given to a board certified physician submitting the best research project as judged by the FOD Research Grant Committee. The research must be conducted by an osteopathic dermatologist in an accredited institution and be completed within the last calendar year. The Attending Physician Award is $500.

The FOD instituted a research grants program to encourage and support scientific investigations into the potential causes of dermatological issues and other key aspects of various dermatological conditions. Research grants are provided to encourage improvement in its treatment, potential prevention and/or cure in the related Dermatology field.

There are multiple grants available to an Osteopathic Dermatologist. They include:

The FOD Resident Research Grant is awarded annually to an osteopathic dermatology resident in an AOA accredited institution. The purpose of this grant is to foster research in dermatology medicine conducted by dermatologists at a graduate level. The grant ranges from $500 to $1000 annually.

The FOD Young Investigator Grant is awarded annually to an osteopathic dermatologist who is a graduate of an accredited dermatology residency and practicing dermatology in an accredited institution for five years or less. The purpose of this grant is to foster research among young dermatologists and is awarded to promising physician researchers meeting these criteria. The grant is $1000 annually.

The FOD Investigator Grant is awarded annually to an established osteopathic physician who is certified in dermatology and conducting research in dermatology at an accredited institution. The purpose of this grant is to sponsor or co-sponsor research in any area of dermatology. The grant is $1000 annually.

The FOD Charitable Award is awarded annually to an osteopathic physician who is certified in dermatology and providing care in a developing country. The purpose of this award is to sponsor a dermatologist helping to improve the dermatologic needs of that specific country. The award is $1000 annually.

All requests for grants and awards are submitted in accordance with established guidelines and deadlines for the individual grants and are subject to review by established procedures of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. All areas of dermatology research will be considered based on their scientific merit. Researchers interested in applying for a research grant can call the Foundation office for an application.

Award and grant requests must be applied for between June 1st and August 1st annually.

Call for Submissions: American Academy of Dermatology Everett C. Fox, MD, Lectureship

The Everett C. Fox, MD, Lectureship was formed through a bequest from the estate of Everett C. Fox, MD. Dr. Fox had been a practicing clinician in Texas and was vice president of the American Academy of Dermatology in 1946. The selected lecturer will receive a cash award of $10,000 and present a 30-minute lecture at AAD's summer meeting.

The Academy is now accepting submissions for 2014. The deadline for submissions is June 19, 2013.

Criteria

■The individual selected must be a dermatologist.

■The recipient should be an acknowledged, expert clinician.

■The emphasis must be in selecting a person who is a practicing clinical dermatologist (including dermatopathologists and dermatologic surgeons) regardless of his or her area of practice. There should be no emphasis on a particular age group.

■The recipient must have proven communication skills.

Selection process

Requests 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 fall of the year prior to the presentation of the lecture.

Nominations must be submitted to the Task Force no later than Wednesday, June 19, 2013. The Academy will announce its final decision in December of the following year.