Disease-Specific Research Grants

American Association for Cancer Research-Genentech BioOncology Career Development Award for Cancer Research on the HER Family Pathway

Two-year grant of $100,000. Applicants must have a medical degree (M.D., D.O., or international equivalent) or hold a combined M.D./Ph.D. and be affiliated with an institution in the U.S. One Career Development Award will be awarded this cycle.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2010, at 12 noon, Eastern Time

The AACR-Genentech BioOncology Career Development Award for Cancer Research on the HER Family Pathway is open to junior faculty in their first full-time faculty appointment. Proposed research projects must have direct applicability to the HER Family Pathway (basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research).
The Award provides a 2-year grant of $100,000 ($50,000 per year) for direct research expenses; which may include the salary and benefits of the grant recipient, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants, equipment and supplies. It is anticipated that one grant will be funded.

Inquiries

Hanna Hopfinger, Program Assistant
Telephone: (267) 646-0665
Fax: (215) 440-9372
E-mail: grants@aacr.org

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation-American Association for Cancer Research Grants for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Research

Application Deadline: September 15, 2010, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time

Decision Date: January 15, 2011

Start of Grant Term: February 1, 2011

Recognition Event for Grant Recipients at AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011: April 5, 2011

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation-AACR Grants for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Research represent a joint effort to promote and support innovative cancer research. These grants are available to independent junior and senior investigators to develop and study new ideas and approaches that have direct application and relevance to carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Proposed research may be in any discipline of basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.

Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that can be applied to carcinoid tumor and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research.

These two-year grants will provide $250,000 over the grant term ($125,000 per year). Grant funds support direct research expenses, which may include the salary and benefits of the grant recipient and any collaborators (limited to 25 percent of the total grant), postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants, equipment, travel and supplies (indirect costs not permitted).

Mentored researchers working in carcinoid tumor and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research should consider applying for the Raymond and Beverly Sackler AACR Fellowships for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research.

It is anticipated that two grants will be funded.

Research Project Criteria

Proposals will be accepted for new ideas and innovative approaches that have direct application and relevance to carcinoid tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Proposed research projects can be any in discipline including basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.

Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that they will directly apply to carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Investigators who have powerful experimental tools that will lead to a better understanding of neuroendocrine tumor biology, elucidate the mechanisms of currently available therapies in neuroendocrine tumors, and identify new treatment targets for carcinoid tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are encouraged to apply. The applicability of the proposed project to carcinoid tumor or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research must be fully described. A track record of research in this specific field is not a requirement for funding.

Genomic, RNA, and proteomic studies of carcinoid tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that may complement ongoing genome-wide sequencing efforts funded by Caring for Carcinoid Foundation will be considered but special emphasis will be placed on research that is not duplicative of projects currently funded by the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (see www.caringforcarcinoid.org for listing of grants).
Applicant Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combined clinical and research doctoral degree) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral or professional degree.

Applications will be accepted from independent investigators at all levels who are affiliated with an academic, medical or research institution anywhere in the world. There are no citizenship or geographic requirements.

Employees or subcontractors of a government entity or for-profit private industry are not eligible. Exceptions may apply if an applicant holds a full-time position at a veterans' hospital or national laboratory in the United States. Employees or subcontractors of a government entity or for-profit private industry may serve as collaborators, but no grant funds may be directed towards these individuals or their respective institutions. Contact the AACR before submitting an application to determine your eligibility.

Applicants with a question about eligibility are encouraged to contact the AACR at grants@aacr.org, prior to submitting an application.

Program Guidelines & Application Instructions

Letters of Intent are now being accepted via the proposalCENTRAL website. Please download the Program Guidelines and Application Instructions document for more information.

Generously Supported By
Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

Inquiries
Ms. Julia Laurence, Program Associate
Telephone: (267) 646-0655
Fax: (215) 440-9372
Email: julia.laurence@aacr.org

Raymond and Beverly Sackler American Association for Cancer Research Fellowships for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research

Two-year grant of $100,000. Two grants will be awarded this cycle. The Fellowships are open to postdoctoral and clinical research fellows. Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that can be applied to ileal carcinoid tumor research. Proposed research may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must have direct application and relevance to ileal carcinoid tumors.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D.,
D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combined clinical and research doctoral degree) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral or professional degree.

Applicants must be in the first 5 years of a postdoctoral or clinical research fellowship at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world at the start of the grant term on February 1, 2011. Applicants must have started their fellowship no earlier than February 2, 2006 and no later than February 1, 2011. There are no citizenship or geographic requirements.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2010, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time

Inquiries
Hanna Hopfinger, Grants Program Assistant
Telephone: (267) 646-0665
Fax: (215) 440-9372
E-mail: grants@aacr.org

Scholarships to 12th Annual American College of Chest Physicians Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium

Limited scholarships are available. Please complete the Scholarship Application form, and submit it by fax ([847] 498-5460) or e-mail to Beth Corey. The deadline for submitting applications is August 13, 2010.

Contact Beth at (847) 498-8366 or bcorey@chestnet.org with any questions.

American College of Chest Physicians
3300 Dundee Road,
Northbrook, IL 60062
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses Fellowship Program

Funding for this program will be determined on an annual basis. The total budget will be dependent upon available funding from grants made to IOMSN. The majority of the funds will be allocated to funding educational programs.

▪ Funding for the MS Nursing certification (MSCN) exam is limited and $200.00 maximum. The funding will be divided between the spring and fall exam registrants. Applicants must contribute $50.00 US to be eligible for support. Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam.

▪ Funding for attendance to an education meeting or a conference will be given to nurses who currently are members of IOMSN. The awards will be given preferentially to those presenting a platform, or a poster presentation, or to those active on an IOMSN committee. The amount awarded per person will not exceed $1,000.00 for a conference or educational offering. Funding will not be granted to those applicants who have received awards within a one year period of time.

Applications must be completed in full before the committee reviews any request for funding. Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.

Scholarship awards are available to maximum of two per center/clinic per calendar year.

The recipient of a scholarship is required to submit a paragraph reflecting the activity supported to the IOMSN Fellowship Committee and may be shared with permission.

Please Note:

▪ Applicants must be members of IOMSN.
▪ Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam.
▪ Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.

To Apply:

Interested applicants, please download the application form from our Web site. Please include at least one letter of recommendation from a professional colleague.

The committee will review your request and make a decision based on eligibility. Preference will be given to applicants seeking funding for a meeting at which he/she is presenting a paper or a poster. You will receive a response within 4 weeks of your application.

International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN)
359 Main St. Suite A
Hackensack, NJ 07601
USA

E - Mail info@iomsn.org

International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses Fellowship Program

Funding for this program will be determined on an annual basis. The total budget will be dependent upon available funding from grants made to IOMSN. The majority of the funds will be allocated to funding educational programs.

▪ Funding for the MS Nursing certification (MSCN) exam is limited and $200.00 maximum. The funding will be divided between the spring and fall exam registrants. Applicants must contribute $50.00 US to be eligible for support. Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam.

▪ Funding for attendance to an education meeting or a conference will be given to nurses who currently are members of IOMSN. The awards will be given preferentially to those presenting a platform, or a poster presentation, or to those active on an IOMSN committee. The amount awarded per person will not exceed $1,000.00 for a conference or educational offering. Funding will not be granted to those applicants who have received awards within a one year period of time.

Applications must be completed in full before the committee reviews any request for funding. Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.

Scholarship awards are available to maximum of two per center/clinic per calendar year.

The recipient of a scholarship is required to submit a paragraph reflecting the activity supported to the IOMSN Fellowship Committee and may be shared with permission.

Please Note:

▪ Applicants must be members of IOMSN.
▪ Application must be submitted prior to taking the exam.
▪ Requests for funding are due by April 15 and September 15. Requests should reflect scholarship activities falling within the bi-annual submission.

To Apply:

Interested applicants, please download the application form from our Web site. Please include at least one letter of recommendation from a professional colleague.

The committee will review your request and make a decision based on eligibility. Preference will be given to applicants seeking funding for a meeting at which he/she is presenting a paper or a poster. You will receive a response within 4 weeks of your application.

International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN)
359 Main St. Suite A
Hackensack, NJ 07601
USA

E - Mail info@iomsn.org

Cleft Palate Foundation Research Grants

The Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) currently offers five research grants, offered each year, in the area of cleft lip, cleft palate, and related craniofacial anomalies.

The following is a listing and description of the five grants:

* The Cleft Palate Foundation Junior Investigators Research Grants are sponsored by the Cleft Palate Foundation. The purpose of the grants is to (a) aid in the development of scientific investigators who are committed to problems related to the cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities, and (b) encourage scientific research on problems related to the diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities. The two grants are offered to new investigators (those enrolled in accredited graduate training programs related to the disciplines recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association; those holding the academic rank of assistant professor or below; or investigators who are no more than 5 years past their PhD or specialty professional training) and have a maximum allocation of $5,000 per year.

* The Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Grant is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Rosemont, Illinois. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research to evaluate developmental and therapeutic issues relating to cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. This grant is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.

* The Etiology of Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Research Grant is sponsored by the Cleft Palate Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research on problems related to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies. It is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.

* Please note: The 2010 funding for this grant has been reduced to $2,500. The CCA Research Grant is sponsored by the Children’s Craniofacial Association of Dallas, TX. The purpose of this grant is to promote scientific research about developmental and therapeutic issues related to cleft and craniofacial conditions. The grant is designated for clinical research projects only. It is available to junior and senior investigators.

Please mail your completed application and 11 copies by January 15th to:

Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514; USA

Dermatology Foundation Research Awards Program

October 15, 2010: Applications for 2011 research awards due to DF office.

The DF's Research Awards Program offers career development awards, fellowships, and grants that are intended to advance the early academic careers and research efforts of physicians and scientists in dermatology and cutaneous biology. An emphasis is placed on supporting research that benefits the dermatology community at large and has significant potential to advance patient care. It is the expectation that the recipients of Foundation awards will be tomorrow’s expert teachers, innovative investigators and master clinicians in dermatology.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the 2011 application process, or a current award, please call the Foundation office at (847) 328-2256. Ask for our Program Coordinator. Or if you prefer, you may send your inquiry to dfrap@dermatologyfoundation.org.

Dermatology Foundation
1560 Sherman Avenue
Suite 870
Evanston, IL 60201-4808

Phone: (847) 328-2256
Fax: (847) 328-0509
Email: dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org

Society for Neuro-Oncology International Outreach Research Fellowship

Supported by the American Brain Tumor Association and EMD Serono

Purpose
With generous support from the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) and EMD Serono, the Society for Neuro-Oncology has established a $50,000 International Outreach Research Fellowship. The purpose of this one-year fellowship is to provide a program for professionals from outside North America to perform clinical, translational or basic research in the area of pediatric or adult neuro-oncology in a clinical and/or laboratory setting in the United States or Canada. One fellowship award was made in 2009, and SNO is now accepting applications for the 2010 Fellowship.

Eligibility
The fellowship is open to post graduate medical professionals working in the following areas: neurosurgery, neurology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, radiology, neuropsychology, allied health or basic science at the post-doctoral level. The applicant must be living outside of North America when the application is submitted and must not be a citizen of the United States or Canada. The applicant must be from an emerging or developing nation as classified by the International Monetary Fund.

Investigative Categories
All categories of investigative studies will be considered eligible for this fellowship, including (but not limited to) basic science, epidemiology, anatomic studies, preclinical or translational studies, and clinical trials. Areas of study may be within any subspecialty of neuro-oncology, including (but not limited to) primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors, spine and spinal cord tumors, peripheral nerve tumors, and skull base tumors. The awarded Fellow will not provide any direct patient care, and contact with patients will be limited to an observational basis only.

Award
SNO will provide the host institution with $50,000 in salary support and travel expenses for a one-year period. Institutional overhead and indirect costs are not provided with the award.

Host Institutions
The Society for Neuro-Oncology has established a list of host institutions in North America who are interested in hosting the SNO International Outreach Research Fellow. This list is posted on the SNO website.

Application Process and Review
The application process consists of the following elements:

1. Fellowship Application & Biographical Data
The application includes a formal proposal that outlines the aims of the project, the background/rationale for the work, any preliminary results or supporting data for the project, and a detailed study design. The applicant must also submit a personal biographical sketch, a description of future academic plans, and a statement of why studying in North America will be important for the completion of the work.

2. Letters from Home Institutions

* Letter of reference from your current department chair (or institutional supervisor) outlining what skills are lacking in the area, and how the knowledge gained from the Fellowship will make a positive impact in the department and the region upon your return home.
* Letter of reference from a mentor or independent professional who is familiar with your work in the field of neuro-oncology.

3. Host Letter of Support
The applicant must also include a letter of support from one of the participating host institutions.

4. Review Process
A SNO review committee will examine all submissions. The fellowship will be awarded based on the novelty and scientific merit of the proposed study and the credentials of the applicant.

Awarded Fellows
At the completion of the project, the winning fellow will be required to submit a written Summary Report describing the results of the study. The applicant may also present an oral summary of the project at the Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting.

Important Dates
Call for Applications: June 23, 2010
Application Deadline: October 18, 2010
Application Awarded: December 1, 2010
Fellowship Commencement: July 1, 2011

Society for Neuro-Oncology
4617 Birch Street
Bellaire, TX 77401-5509

American Liver Foundation 2011 Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Seed Grant Award

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) PSC Seed Grant provides support for a faculty member at any level to initiate a project that addresses a novel and important research question related to PSC.

The proposed investigation may involve basic, clinical or translational research. The award supports investigational work related, but not limited to pathophysiological studies, clinical trials and applications, or assessment of new diagnostic and/or therapeutic modalities.

ELIGIBILITY

* Applicant must be sponsored by a public or private non-profit institution accredited in the United States, Canada or Mexico engaged in health care and health-related research.
* Applicant must have a full-time faculty appointment at any level.
* Applicant may apply for only one ALF award each year.

TERMS OF AWARD AND REQUIREMENTS

Funding

* Funding is provided in the amount of $100,000 over two years.
* Annual renewal will depend on scientific progress, verification of faculty status, and other received or pending research funding.
* Funding is provided to eligible institutions. Funding can include: investigator salary support, personnel salaries, study supplies, equipment essential for study and institutional overhead (not to exceed 10%).
Institutional Requirements

* Recipient is directly responsible to the sponsoring institution.
* Award cannot be transferred to another institution without prior written approval from the American Liver Foundation.
* Recipient will promptly notify ALF regarding any change in his/her status or receipt of additional salary and/or research support.
* If the award is relinquished prior to the specified end date of the award cycle, any funds applicable to the unused portion of time are to be returned to ALF.
* Recipient must continue to hold a full-time faculty appointment at the sponsoring institution.

Submit your completed application electronically no later than October 15, 2010, 5 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Contact Savonne Johnson, Program Coordinator at (212) 668-1000 x136, for more information about the ALF & AASLD Research Awards Program.

How You Can Contact Us

Write to:
American Liver Foundation
75 Maiden Lane
Suite 603
New York, NY 10038

Call: (212) 668-1000

Fax: (212) 483-8179