Government Grants

Excellence in Oncology Nursing Health Policy and Advocacy Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support achievements and involvement in oncology nursing health policy and advocacy.

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience
Be actively engaged in health policy and advocacy at the federal, state, or local level for at least two years immediately preceding nomination

Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

Nominee successfully worked to secure the enactment of policies (e.g. legislation, ordinances, regulations) aligned with ONS health policy priorities and positions or worked to defeat policies (e.g. legislation, ordinances, regulations) that run counter to ONS health policy priorities and positions
Nominee helped to train and recruit nurses or other health professionals to become engaged in health policy and advocacy
Nominee showed health policy and advocacy leadership at the chapter, state, or national level in informing other ONS members of health policy and advocacy efforts (e.g. legislative newsletters, updates, serving as legislative chair or SHPL)
Nominee collaborated with other organizations, entities, and individual advocates to further ONS health policy priorities and positions

Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)
customer.service@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Survivor Advocacy Award

Supported by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support achievements and involvement of patient advocacy across the cancer treatment continuum, particularly as it relates to survivorship issues.

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience
Been actively engaged in patient and survivor advocacy (e.g., legislative, regulatory, insurance discrimination issues) at the federal, state, or local level for at least two years immediately preceding nomination
Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

Demonstrated patient and survivor advocacy on a consistent basis in a work setting that cares for individuals with cancer.
Helped to recruit nurses or other health professionals to become engaged in survivor advocacy.
Collaborated with other organizations, entities, and individual advocates to further recognition of survivorship priorities and issues.
Served as a role model for other healthcare professionals and the public by active involvement in cancer support groups, survivor groups, and/or other identified networks or organizations for individuals with cancer.

Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)
customer.service@ons.org

Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies—consisting of the National Academy of
Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council—is
designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.
Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local
levels.

Eligibility
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral
research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of
engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are
eligible to apply.

The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the
criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding
valid J-1 or F-1 status.

Session Dates
Winter/Spring: January 24-April 15, 2011
Fall: August 29 through November 18, 2011

Apply
Please visit <www.national-academies.org/policyfellows> for details on criteria, application instructions, and
access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an
online reference from a mentor/adviser.

Application Deadline Dates
Winter/spring program: OCTOBER 15, 2010
Fall program: MAY 1, 2011
(Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.)

Stipend
A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.

The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
500 5th Street, NW, Rm 508
Washington, DC 20001
Email:policyfellows@nas.edu
Telephone: 202-334-2455
Fax: 202-334-1667

Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies—consisting of the National Academy of
Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council—is
designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.
Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local
levels.

Eligibility
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral
research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of
engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are
eligible to apply.

The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the
criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding
valid J-1 or F-1 status.

Session Dates
Winter/Spring: January 24-April 15, 2011
Fall: August 29 through November 18, 2011

Apply
Please visit <www.national-academies.org/policyfellows> for details on criteria, application instructions, and
access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an
online reference from a mentor/adviser.

Application Deadline Dates
Winter/spring program: OCTOBER 15, 2010
Fall program: MAY 1, 2011
(Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.)

Stipend
A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.

The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
500 5th Street, NW, Rm 508
Washington, DC 20001
Email:policyfellows@nas.edu
Telephone: 202-334-2455
Fax: 202-334-1667

American Psychological Association Jacquelin Goldman Congressional Fellowship

To provide developmental and clinical psychologists with an interest in policies that affect the psychological development of children with an invaluable public policy learning experience; to contribute to the more effective use of psychological knowledge in government; and to broaden awareness about the value of psychology-government interaction among psychologists and within the federal government.

Deadline: January 7, 2011

Congressional Fellowship Program
Government Relations Office
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

For additional information, please contact Micah Haskell-Hoehl, Program Administrator, at (202) 336-5935 or visit the Fellowship website http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/index.aspx.

American Psychological Association William A. Bailey Health and Behavior Congressional Fellowship

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide psychologists with interests in health and behavior issues, including HIV/AIDS, health disparities, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health issues, with an invaluable public policy learning experience, to contribute to the more effective use of psychological knowledge in government and to broaden awareness about the value of psychology/government interaction among psychologists and within the federal government.

Deadline: January 7, 2011

Congressional Fellowship Program
Government Relations Office
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242

For additional information, please contact Micah Haskell-Hoehl, Program Administrator, at (202) 336-5935 or visit the Fellowship website http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/index.aspx.

American Psychological Association Catherine Acuff Congressional Fellowship

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide mid-career psychologists with an invaluable public policy learning experience, to contribute to the more effective use of psychological knowledge in government, and to broaden awareness about the value of psychology/government interaction among psychologists and within the federal government.

Deadline: January 7, 2011

Application materials should be sent to:
Congressional Fellowship Program
Government Relations Office
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242

For additional information, please contact Micah Haskell-Hoehl, Program Administrator, at (202) 336-5935 or visit the Fellowship website http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/index.aspx.

American Association for the Advancement of Science Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

The deadline for applications is 5 December. We accept only online application submissions.

The Fellowships help to establish and nurture critical links between federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy that benefits the wellbeing of the nation and the planet. The Fellowships are designed to:

* educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking;
* provide scientific expertise and analysis to support decision-makers confronting increasingly complex scientific and technical issues;
* foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers;
* empower scientists and engineers to conduct policy-relevant research and other activities that address challenges facing society; and
* increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm.

The Fellowships support the AAAS objectives to improve public policymaking through the infusion of science, and to increase public understanding of science and technology and are part of AAAS Science & Policy Programs.

AAAS solicits candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender and ethnic perspectives. Fellows come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, and non-profits, representing a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical, to retired scientists and engineers. The age span in the past five classes of Fellows has been from the late twenties to early seventies. Regardless of background, career stage or age, successful applicants must meet the criteria outlined below.

* Hold a doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, PharmD, and other terminal degrees), in any physical, biological, health/medical or behavioral/social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field (individuals with a master’s degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply). NOTE: All requirements for the degree must be completed by the application deadline.

o For master's candidates, all post-degree experience must be in a professional capacity; further graduate studies are not applicable.
o Interdisciplinary applicants are encouraged to contact the Fellowships staff before completing an application, to verify the eligibility of their degree program.
o Applicants who will be completing their PhD between September 1st and December 5th of this year will be required to provide documentation of their completed requirements. This information should be sent to the Fellowships staff as soon as is feasible.

* Demonstrate exceptional competence in their specialty appropriate to their career stage, and have the strong endorsement of three references.

* Show an understanding of the opportunities for science and engineering to support a broad range of non-scientific issues, and display a commitment to apply their scientific or technical expertise to serve society.

* Exhibit awareness and sensitivity to the political, economic and social issues that influence policy.

* Be articulate communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups outside the scientific community.

* Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, leadership capacity, and the flexibility and willingness to address policy issues outside their scientific realm.

* Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship from the United States and another country is acceptable).

NOTE: Federal employees are not eligible for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (holding a Title 42 position is considered federal employment and therefore renders an applicant ineligible for a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship). Individuals working in temporary/term-limited fellowships and postdoctoral positions at government labs or agencies, for private contractors, and in state government posts are not federal employees and therefore are eligible for the AAAS Fellowships.

Also, some fellowship areas and agencies seek additional qualifications.

All AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are based in Washington, D.C. in the first year of an assignment. In a few cases, at the mutual agreement of the host office, the Fellow, and AAAS, fellowship assignments may move to a different operating base in the second (renewal) year.

If you have any questions concerning the application or selection process please contact the AAAS Fellowships staff at 202/326-6700 or by email at fellowships@aaas.org.

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Main Phone Number: 202 326 6700
Fax Number: 202 289 4950
E-mail: fellowships@aaas.org

American Society for Clinical Pathology 2011 “Day on the Hill” Grant

Residents who have an interest in the political process can spend a day with lawmakers discussing pathology-related issues. The Hill Day Grant Program was created to provide an opportunity for residents to participate in the legislative process on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  Residents who have an interest in the political process and pathology-related issues on a national scale are encouraged to apply for this grant.

Guidelines

I. Eligibility
To be eligible for this grant, you must be an ASCP resident member in your first to fourth year of training at date of application. Grants are good only for the 2011 “Day on the Hill” event, which will be held in April 2011.

II. Application Guidelines
The following application materials should be submitted:

1. Completed application form
2. ASCP membership #
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Letter of intent (500 words or less) stating interest in health policy and/or issues related to the future of pathology and laboratory medicine.
5. Program Director’s signature, which will indicate his/her approval to take this leave, should you be selected.

III. Application Deadlines and Award Announcement
Application Deadline: February 3, 2011.

Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Award Announcements will be made at the ASCP Resident Reception at the USCAP meeting in San Antonio, TX, February 26 - March 4, 2011. Participants will be notified by email.

IV. Financial Grant
Grant Awardees will receive round-trip airfare or appropriate mileage compensation, hotel accommodations for two nights, and up to $250 for additional expenses incurred.

V. Submission
All applications will be submitted to:
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Resident Council Subspecialty Grant
c/o Membership
33 W. Monroe Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603-5617

VI. Judging
Two awardees shall be chosen from all eligible applicants by members of the ASCP Resident Council who have been designated to serve on the Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Committee. Judging will be held for all applications postmarked by February 3, 2011.

Two applicants will be selected based on need for and strong interest in advocacy training.

The ASCP Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Committee shall not discriminate against any participant based on age, sex, gender, religion, or race.

For questions, please email betty.sanders@ascp.org. The ASCP is proud to offer this grant to residents and will continue to pursue avenues to promote resident education.

Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program

The Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify and consolidate the network of organizations actively challenging the current state of international drug policy. Stemming from the notion that the "war on drugs" is actually a "war on drug users," the program advocates a more balanced approach in international drug policy with a greater focus on human rights.

The program is dedicated to utilizing scientific evidence and input from organizations and individuals engaged in and affected by drug use and drug policy in the development of policy recommendations.

Eligibility

The Global Drug Policy Program welcomes proposals from organizations worldwide. We support a broad range of institutions working in different fields, such as economics, policy, public health, human rights, and the media.

Successful projects should support one or more of the program's objectives and have a strong regional or international focus. Projects should be advocacy-based and are required to have a well-developed strategy for media outreach.

While the program does not have upper or lower funding brackets, projects are expected to demonstrate co-funding. The Global Drug Policy program funds projects which do not exceed one year.

If the main focus of your project is harm reduction, please consider applying for funding from the Open Society Institute International Harm Reduction Development Program.

Application Procedure

If you are contacting the program for the first time, we request that you send a concept paper of no more than 2 pages. It should include:

* the aim, objectives and main outcomes
* estimated budget and timeframe
* short description of the organization

Submit via email to proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org.

Once the program has reviewed concept papers, grant seekers may be invited to submit a full application.

Deadline

In 2010, the program will accept applications on a rolling basis from March 1 until October 1.

Decision-Making Process

Once a complete application has been received, it typically takes about three months to complete the application review process and deliver the decision. Final grant decisions are made by the Global Drug Policy Program's grant review committee.

Grant-Monitoring Process

You will be required to submit regular reports, stipulated in the contract. Grantees are encouraged to keep in touch with the program, provide informal updates on their work and take part in international conferences. In certain cases, the program may request an external evaluation or audit of grantee organizations.

Contact Information

If you require further information, please contact: proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org.