Global Health Grants

International Agency for Research on Cancer Expertise Transfer Fellowship

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyons, France, the IARC houses both epidemiology and laboratory Groups allowing it to fulfil its mission: to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, to elucidate the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

The IARC is offering an Expertise Transfer Fellowship to enable an established investigator to spend normally from six to twelve months in an appropriate host institute in a low- / medium-resource country* in order to transfer knowledge and expertise in a research area relevant for the host country and related to the Agency's programmes. The major areas of activity are focused on understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening) and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis through studies of molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics and molecular pathology. The Agency also has strong programmes dedicated to describing the global cancer burden and to the evaluation of carcinogenicity through its Monographs Programme. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the Agency's research activities.

Applications should include a proposed collaborative research project, specifying the link to IARC's on-going activities and a letter of support from the host lab giving details of feasibility and anticipated benefit to the receiving institute. A letter of endorsement from a research Group at IARC must also be provided. Priority will be given to projects directly linked to IARC's on-going research programme, involving at least one contact at IARC.
Applicants should be established cancer researchers actively engaged in the field with appropriate scientific or medical qualifications and an excellent publications' record. They must also belong to the staff of a university or a research institution.

Deadline for receipt of applications is: 30 November 2010 . Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2011. There will be an annual remuneration of up to US$70,000, which will take into account the on-going salary of the Fellow. This amount may include limited support for the project. The cost of travel will also be met. The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November 2011.

(*any country other than those classified as high-income economies by the World Bank )

Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from:

Fellowship Programme
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80; E-mail: fel@iarc.fr
Internet: http://www.iarc.fr

International Agency for Research on Cancer Visiting Scientist Award for Senior Scientists

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyon, France, the IARC houses both epidemiology and laboratory Groups allowing it to fulfil its mission: to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, to elucidate the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

The Agency is offering the exciting opportunity of an IARC Senior Visiting Scientist Award. This Award is for a qualified and experienced senior investigator with recent publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals who wishes to spend from six to twelve months at the IARC working on a collaborative project in a research area related to the Agency's programmes. The major areas of activity are focused on understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening) and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis through studies of molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics and molecular pathology. The Agency also has strong programmes dedicated to describing the global cancer burden and to the evaluation of carcinogenicity through its Monographs Programme. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the Agency's research activities.

Candidates are requested to contact the relevant Scientific Groups in order to set up a collaborative project. For details on scientific programmes and research groups please consult the IARC Web site: http://www.iarc.fr, or contact the IARC at the address below.

Applicants must belong to the staff of a university or a research institution and should provide written assurance of a post to return to at the end of the period of award.

Deadline for receipt of applications is: 30 November 2010. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2011. There will be an annual remuneration of up to US$80,000-, which will take into account the on-going salary of the visiting scientist plus the cost of travel. The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November 2011.

Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from:

Fellowship Programme
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80; E-mail: fel@iarc.fr
Internet: http://www.iarc.fr

Burroughs Wellcome Fund/American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases

Application Deadline: September 1, 2010

Submit your application on line via link posted at http://www.astmh.org/funding/index.cfm beginning the week of August 2, 2010.

Thanks to a generous, expanded grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene will award two (2) postdoctoral fellowships in 2010. Each awardee will receive two (2) years of support.

Although the program targets postdoctoral infectious diseases fellows, applicants who have completed training in other clinical specialties relevant to tropical medicine (e.g. internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN) will also be considered.

These postdoctoral fellowships provide support for individuals to conduct research in tropical infectious diseases (and, on occasion, other clinical conditions unique to tropical medicine). Funding is available for two twelve-month periods.

The first award will be made during fellowship (generally the final year); during Year One of BWF/ASTMH support, the fellow should commit at least 80% of his/her effort to research and spend at least three months working in a tropical or developing area. The second half of the award will be made once the grantee has entered a stable, entry-level faculty position; Year Two of the BWF/ASTMH fellowship carries the same expectations as Year One, i.e. 80% research effort and at least three months’ work in a tropical or developing area.

These fellowships are not intended to provide funding for overseas clinical electives or experiences. The purpose of the BWF/ASTMH fellowships is to stimulate or sustain interest in research in tropical infectious diseases by individuals who are planning academic or other career paths ultimately focused on clinical research relevant to tropical or developing areas of the world.

Support: $65,000 per year for two years to cover travel, stipend, fringe benefits and health insurance. In Year Two of the BWF/ASTMH fellowship, an additional $5,000 is available for capacity development at the overseas site. These fellowships do not allow indirect costs.

Selection criteria:
1. Excellence and promise of the proposed candidate and her/his work;
2. Relevance of the proposed work to the amelioration of important tropical/geographic infectious diseases;
3. Excellence and experience of home and overseas mentors;
4. Adequacy of field populations/laboratory/epidemiologic facilities for the proposed work; and,
5. Potential of this fellowship to influence the candidate’s career.

Applications will be considered from any individual with an academic appointment of fellow who proposes to perform research in tropical infectious diseases. The award is not intended for students, pre-doctoral candidates or faculty-level applicants. Preference will be given to North American clinician-scientists enrolled in (or accepted by) a fellowship program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and those accredited through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). Particular consideration will be given to candidates seeking support for their third (research) year of fellowship training.

Since a minimum of three months of each funded year must be spent performing research overseas, applicants working toward Board Eligibility must obtain approval from their fellowship program director before applying for this award.

If the period covered by this award is to be considered toward Board Eligibility, the recipient must have a continuity clinic at the overseas site (and the program director must notify the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education [ACGME] concerning the integration of this clinic into their fellowship program).

The application deadline is September 1, 2010 for funds to be distributed for July 2011. Applicants will receive
notification of award decisions by early 2011.

Questions? Contact ASTMH headquarters at:

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
+1-847-480-9592
Fax: +1-847-480-9282
http://www.astmh.org

The American Society for Nutrition annually administers the following awards:

Bio-Serv Award
Given for meritorious research in nutrition using experimental animals as models by an investigator who received the doctoral degree in the 10 years preceding the month the award is presented. The award of $1000 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Bio-Serv, Inc.

Centrum Center for Nutrition Science Award

Given in recognition of recent investigative contributions of significance to the basic understanding of human nutrition. The award of $1500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Pfizer.

Conrad Elvehjem Award for Public Service in Nutrition

Given in recognition of scientific and distinguished service to the public through the science of nutrition. The award of $1500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Kraft Foods.

Dannon Institute Mentorship Award

Given for outstanding mentorship in the development of successful nutritional research science investigators. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Dannon Institute.

Excellence in Nutrition Education Award

Given for outstanding contributions to teaching nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Cengage Learning.

NEW for 2010!!! General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition – Innovation Award

Given to an investigator whose scienific contributions advance the understanding of the health benefits of whole grain. Eligible recipients are conducting mechanistic, epidemiological, clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research contributing to knowledge of the health benefits of cereal grains and grain components. The $5000 award and engraved plaque are sponsored by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.

Robert H. Herman Memorial Award
Given each year to a clinical investigator whose research work has contributed importantly to the advancement of clinical nutrition, particularly the biochemical and metabolic aspects of human nutrition. The winner receives a cash award and inscribed plaque.

Kellogg Prize in International Nutrition Research
Given to a member of ASN's International Nutrition Council actively engaged in research to benefit populations in non-industrialized countries, as demonstrated through publications in the scientific literature, and actively engaged in training new scientists for international nutrition research. The award is sponsored by the Kellogg Company.

Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award
Presented to a young investigator, 45 years old or younger at the time of the presentation, for a substantial body of independent research in nutrition and development with potential relevance to improving children's health. The cash award and inscribed medal are sponsored by Abbott Nutrition.

David Kritchevsky Outstanding Nutrition Career Award
Presented in recognition of an outstanding career in nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Kraft Foods.

Mead Johnson Award
Given to an investigator for a single oustanding piece of nutrition research or a series of papers in the same subject accomplished within 10 years of completing postgraduate training. The award of $2500 and an inscribed scroll is sponsored by Mead Johnson Nutrition.

E.V. McCollum Award
Given to a clinical investigator who is perceived currently as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition and personally seeing to the execution of studies testing the validity of these concepts. The cash award and inscribed plaque are sponsored by Pfizer.

Nutrition Science Media Award

Given for consistent, accurate nutrition science reporting for a general audience over the last year. The award honors an individual (rather than institutions or employers) for his or her achievements in nutrition science journalism. The winning journalist will have helped to foster the public's understanding and appreciation of current nutrition issues based on science. The winner receives $500 and a plaque.

Osborne and Mendel Award

Given in recognition of outstanding recent basic research in nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by ILSI North America.

Physician Nutrition Specialist Award
The Physician Nutrition Specialist Award provides a $30,000 salary stipend to support the educational role of an academic physician who is focusing his/her career in nutrition. The award can be renewed competitively for a second year, contingent on demonstrated progress during the first year and on availability of funds.

Peter J. Reeds Memorial Young Investigator Award

This award is given for outstanding research in macronutrient metabolism accomplished within 5 years of completing formal training of either Ph.D. degree or postdoctoral fellowship. In the case of M.D. candidates eligibility includes time of completing residency training or postdoctoral fellowship The award will provide $1500, an engraved plaque, and travel funds to the Experimental BiologyThis Award was established with an initial contribution from the Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

E.L.R.Stokstad Award
Given for outstanding fundamental research in nutrition, with preference to scientists at relatively early stages in their careers. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is supported by an endowment from the family of E.L.R. Stokstad.

Milton L. Sunde Award

Given for publication in The Journal of Nutrition of outstanding experimental, applied or fundamental research in nutrition that uses an avian species. Sponsored by Milton L. Sunde.

Roland L. Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education
Presented in recognition of an outstanding career in medical/dental nutrition education and that includes innovations in medical/dental education. The cash award and an inscribed plaque are sponsored by The Dannon Institute.

Vernon R. Young International Award for Amino Acid Research

Given to an investigator for a single outstanding piece of research or for a series of papers in a related area of amino acid metabolism completed early in their career (usually interpreted as within ten years of postgraduate training). The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is supported by an endowment from the Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

McCormick Science Institute Research Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

Presented to an investigator conducting clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research, whose scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is endowed by the McCormick Science Institute.

The Mary Swartz Junior Investigator Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

Given to an investigator within ten years of postgraduate training on the safety and efficacy of bioactive compounds for human health. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by The Council for Responsible Nutrition.

The Mary Swartz Senior Investigator Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

This award is given to an investigator for outstanding research on the safety and efficacy of bioactive compounds for human health. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by The Council for Responsible Nutrition.

NEW!!! The Gilbert A. Leveille Lectureship and Award will recognize outstanding research in nutrition science and food technology. This award was created in 2009 and is co-administered by the ASN and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Dr Leveille will present the inaugural lecture at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in July 2010. The first award will be presented at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011.

NEW!!! The Samuel J. Fomon Young Physician Award will be given to a physician within ten years of completion of medical postdoctoral training, for outstanding work in the general area of pediatric nutrition, infant growth or body composition. As the award honors Dr. Fomon, preclinical and/or clinical research that contributes to medical applications or produces impacts upon the practice of infant feeding will be recognized. This award will be presented for the first time at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011.

Full Invitation for Nominations for 2011
The American Society for Nutrition annually recognizes individuals for their superior achievement in nutrition research and public service.

* Nominations may be made by anyone, including members of the respective nominating committees and nonmembers of the Society. Nominations for each award will be retained for two years. Candidates may be renominated.
* Candidates for awards need not be members of the Society. However, the awards are usually given to professionally active nutrition scientists.
* An individual who has received one ASN award is not eligible to receive another award unless it is for accomplishments not covered by the first award.
* Award juries, composed of ASN members, are appointed each year by the president. Their names are kept confidential. The juries select the award winners for that year. If a jury believes that no nominated candidate merits an award, no award will be given that year.
* An award is usually given to one person, but a jury may recommend that the award be given to two or more individuals who collaborated in recent research.
* A brief curriculum vitae for each nominee, including a list of the nominee's publications in refereed journals, is required. No seconding letters will be accepted.
* All material for a nomination must be submitted electronically and be accompanied by one hard copy original. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
* The deadline for receipt of nominations is September 1, 2010 at the ASN Secretariat, Suite L-5100, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda MD 20814

Ursula Gielen Book Award

This award is presented to the author(s) or editor(s) of a recent book that makes the greatest contribution to psychology as an international discipline and profession, or more specifically, the degree to which the book adds to our understanding of global phenomena and problems from a psychological point of view.

Deadline: October 1, 2010

Sponsor: Division 52 of the American Psychological Association

Ursula Gielen (1916-1997, Germany) was vitally interested in the well-being of indigenous, persecuted, and poor people around the world, with a special emphasis on women and children. Her legacy and commitment to international concerns and human welfare continues through her children: Ute Seibold, a former foreign language secretary in Switzerland; Uwe Gielen, an international psychologist in the United States; Odina Diephaus, a former interpreter with the European Parliament in Belgium and France; and Anka Gielen, a counseling psychologist in Germany.

Examples include psychological interventions at the micro- and macro- levels, multinational organizations, questions of mental health, pedagogy, peace and war, gender roles, contributions of indigenous psychologies to global psychology, textbooks that integrate theory, research and practice from around the globe, edited volumes integrating contributions from scholars around the world, and overviews of international and global psychology.

Winners will be announced by December 15, presented with a certificate, and invited to give an address at the APA Convention. They will receive full payment of the convention fee and a stipend of $500 to help fund their attendance at the convention.

All nominations, accompanied by the 2-page letter, and three copies of the book, must be sent to:

Renée Goodstein, Ph.D.
Chair, Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award
Psychology Department
St. Francis College
180 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
USA

(718) 489-5437
e-mail: rgoodstein@stfranciscollege.edu

"Blindness and Impaired Vision in the Middle East and Africa" International Research Grant Competition

The goal of this grant competition is to facilitate the development of international collaborative research proposals in one or more areas of Blindness and Impaired Vision and to foster high-quality and innovative research and development in the vision field in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. These grants will provide one-year's support, with the possibility of a no-cost extension if justified, to research teams of scientists from the selected countries/regions. While not a requirement, collaboration with a U.S. researcher is preferred and strongly encouraged.

It is anticipated that the research implemented through these awards will lay the foundation for future grant proposals to the National Eye Institute and other funding agencies that support blindness and impaired vision research around the world.

The average anticipated grant will pay up to $25,000 (U.S. dollars) total costs for a period of approximately one
year, though no-cost extensions may be granted if justified. Please note the requirements for projects that
include U.S. team participation:

At least 80% of the funds awarded to the project will be used for project-related expenses of the regional
(Middle East and Africa) component of the research team, including institutional support. No more than 20%
may be used for U.S. team expenses. As part of the grant, the CRDF strongly encourages a member of regional
team to visit the U.S. team's laboratory, and members of the U.S. team are encouraged to visit the regional
laboratory/research.

The deadline for submitting a proposal to this competition is Friday, August 30, 2010 (23:59 US Eastern
Standard Time, EST).

All proposals must be submitted electronically through the CRDF website.

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation
1530 Wilson Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Tel: 703-526-9720
Fax: 703-526-9721
Email: information@crdf.org

American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Physicians With Heart Resident Scholarship

The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is offering one scholarship that will allow a Family Medicine Resident to accompany the delegation in the Fall of 2010 (Oct. 23 - Nov. 2), on the Physicians With Heart (PWH) trip to Tajikistan, a former republic of the Soviet Union. The scholarship will cover all expenses from the departure city to Tajikistan and in-country expenses including housing, transportation and food.

Physicians With Heart Delegates:

Tour recipient hospitals
Share medical knowledge in a medical symposia with in-country physicians
Provide pharmaceutical update training on medicines delivered in-country
Meet government officials/business leaders associated with the project
Participate in a special Children's Project at local orphanages
Enjoy the culture and experience of being in a developing country

Scholarship Criteria & Requirements
Candidates should have an interest in International Family Medicine. The scholarship recipient will also be asked to give a presentation during the AAFP's 2011 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, regarding his or her experiences and involvement in the project.

Family Medicine Residents who wish to be considered for the scholarship must prepare and submit the following paperwork by August 15, 2010.

Copy of CV Letter or Resume
Letter of Intent
Letter from Residency Program Director - This letter should provide information about the Resident, as well as permission for time off to attend the trip and present at the National Conference the following year.

The scholarship will cover airfare, lodging and meals while in-country. In addition, passports must be valid for six months past the travel date.

Please mail application documents to:

Lori Foley, Director, Corporate Development
AAFP Foundation
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Suite 440
Leawood, KS 66211

American Association for the Advancement of Science Award for International Scientific Cooperation

Nomination deadline: September 1, 2010

The Award
Many scientists and engineers contribute valuable time away from the established career paths of research, teaching, and publishing to foster activities and develop programs of an international nature. AAAS, in collaboration with its affiliated organizations, seeks to recognize an individual or a limited number of individuals working together in the scientific or engineering community for making an outstanding contribution to furthering international cooperation in science and engineering.

The AAAS ISC award is presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting. A monetary prize of $5,000, a commemorative plaque, complimentary registration, and reimbursement for reasonable travel and hotel expenses to attend the AAAS Annual Meeting are given to the recipient.

Also, the recipient speaks at the AAAS Consortium of Affiliates for International Programs (CAIP) Annual Luncheon Meeting held in conjunction with the AAAS Annual Meeting. CAIP is a loose network of scientific societies and academies that have active international programs. CAIP is currently composed of over 100 AAAS affiliates and 150 foreign corresponding associations with interests in international science issues. CAIP members meet twice yearly, providing a forum for scientific societies to discuss their international activities and to exchange information on the status of international science.

Eligibility
The award is open to all regardless of nationality or citizenship. Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination. Any individual or small group in the scientific and engineering community that has contributed substantially to the understanding or development of science or engineering across national boundaries is eligible for this award.

Nomination Procedures
Nominations should be typed and include the following information:

nominator's name, address and phone number
nominee's name and title, institutional affiliation, and address
a summary of the action(s) that form the basis for the nomination (about 250 words)
a longer statement, not to exceed three pages, providing additional details of the action(s) for which the candidate is nominated
a curriculum vitae (3 page maximum) containing professional positions held.
any documentation (books, articles, or other materials) that illuminates the significance of the nominee's achievement may also be submitted.
All materials become the property of AAAS.

Submit
Please submit all information to:

International Scientific Cooperation Awards Coordinator

AAAS Office of International Initiatives

1200 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Phone 202-326-6650

Fax 202-289-4958

“Faith and Development” 2010 - 2011 SEVEN-Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty Essay Competition

The S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) is pleased to announce its 2010 Essay Competition in partnership with the Washington DC-based Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA). We are seeking essays on faith-based and faith-inspired development efforts fighting poverty and disease around the globe. The competition will award two (2) prizes of US $5,000. The submission deadline is October 15, 2010 at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). Winners will be announced on December 15, 2010.

Essay Question

Are faith-based and faith-inspired enterprise based solutions more effective than conventional methods? Could interfaith efforts bridge gaps that secular efforts cannot? Could a stewardship-based understanding of entrepreneurship and profit-making infuse business with a profound moral purpose? Does the combination of concern for others and sound business principles result in sustainable, long-term solutions? While we readily learn of secular efforts in fighting poverty and disease, we very rarely hear the profound stories that describe the experiences of people who undertake this fight from a spiritual perspective. We aim to change that, and are interested in hearing your story or the story of someone you know who exemplifies faith-based or interfaith efforts to fight poverty and/or disease.

Foreign economic aid and government programs have spent billions of dollars over the past five decades to alleviate the high number of people living in poverty. No country has been lifted out of poverty solely as a result of these efforts. One-dimensional aid programs cannot alleviate poverty because they associate poverty solely with low to no levels of income for individuals and families. However, poverty in its broader and more relevant sense may be understood as stemming from an impoverished sense of self in relation to God, community, and the environment. A more holistic, integral approach that takes account of the full human person is necessary for effective poverty alleviation. Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects need to be accounted for if we want to truly create abundance.

The notion of creating wealth is often stigmatized, and businesspeople can be regarded as too self-interested to be a force for positive social change. But what if they are informed by a spiritual worldview? A faith-based approach helps one to regard material rewards from a perspective of temporary stewardship and understand the responsibility that comes with that. Sound business principles ensure that efforts result in more than a handout, instead growing into a self-sustaining solution that affirms the dignity of all. Faith compels us to act in solidarity with others for the common good of all.

What if these efforts take place in an interfaith setting? Are communities of diverse faiths mutually called to tasks of love and service, collaborating to improve the human condition, and participating in their shared covenant with God? Does interfaith action and dialogue on a grassroots level grant opportunities to explore an empathetic mutuality and identify transformed behavior? Perhaps interfaith action redefines the boundaries of who is perceived as a neighbor and who is included in one’s community?

Share with us an inspiring story about a faith-based or faith-inspired effort in development addressing one or more of the following issues:

* Interfaith collaboration and action against poverty or disease;
* Faith-based or faith-inspired efforts addressing seemingly intractable problems;
* Bringing together faith-based efforts and sustainable enterprise based poverty alleviation, i.e. faith-inspired enterprises offering for-profit solutions to poverty.

We invite stories about individual action, or about collaborations between individuals or communities of different faiths on issues that affect global poverty. We are looking for stories and lessons learned about innovation, failures and projects, collaborations and businesses created, for-profit enterprises funding non-profit solutions, and the people helped by such efforts. The essay should be no longer than 2000 words, in English, and each submission should start with a 100-word abstract and a 100-word biography of the author.

SEVEN and CIFA are looking for stories in which people of faith or faith communities have decided to stimulate human and economic development through an “unorthodox mix” of faith, collaboration, for-profit entrepreneurship, business strategy, local wisdom, and mutual benefit. Potential essay writers are asked to read the four stories listed below and, informed by what they read, tell the story of faith-based or faith-inspired action/collaboration in solving issues (such as enterprise solutions to poverty) to help us inspire others and highlight where such efforts are taking root and flourishing around the world.

This competition is open to anyone who lives at the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship and seeks to find ways to alleviate poverty through faith-inspired, sustainable enterprise solutions, or has implemented this work in collaboration between individuals and communities of different faiths.

This essay competition is open to all participants globally.

Only applications submitted through the form on our website will be accepted. If you encounter problems, please contact SEVEN at info@sevenfund.org.

Important Dates

* Inaugural SEVEN-CIFA Call for Essays: April 10, 2010
* Deadline for Essay submission: 12:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), October 15, 2010
* SEVEN-CIFA Essay Award Announcements: December 15, 2010

Via Email

General Inquiries: info(at)sevenfund.org

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S.E.VEN Fund
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Cambridge, MA 02140
United States of America

International Award for Contributions to Cancer Care (EX04)

Award: A $2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual Congress, one-day per diem for Congress, and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize a Registered Nurse (RN) (or equivalent) who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in a country outside the United States.

Selection Criteria: The candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN) (or equivalent) who works and resides outside of the United States of America, working in any setting, who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, education, or administration. Examples of contributions include but are not limited to:Creating and implementing a program that has had an impact on cancer care in a country other than the United States, e.g., patient education program, clinical procedure/skill, and pain management.

1. Demonstrating involvement in initiating or supporting a professional oncology organization (e.g., cancer society, nursing organization, cancer coalition).
2. Influencing the practice of cancer care nursing care, e.g., advocate for cancer survivors through influence on government policy/media, publications.
3. Creating a change in health care and/or education standards in nursing practice, e.g., requirements for administration of chemotherapy.

Nominee not required to be a member of the Oncology Nursing Society.

Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).

For more information on any of the ONS awards, contact ONS at customer.service@ons.org. Both nominees and nominators will be notified once an application is received.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275
866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)