2008 Edward J. Hoffman Medical Imaging Scientist Award Nomination Deadline: July 15, 2008 Applications available at: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/nps/nmisc Description: To recognize outstanding technical contributions to the field of medical imaging science. Prize: $2,000, Plaque, and Certificate Funding: Funded by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society’s Medical Imaging Conference budget. Eligibility: Any individual who has made outstanding technical contributions to the field of medical imaging science. Basis for Judging: Primary consideration will be given to the impact and innovativeness of the research. Other factors can include, for example, research contributions over a career and the influence on Medical Imaging Science through education. The nominee is not required to be a member of the NPSS or IEEE but, where candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference shall be given to the candidate who is a member of the IEEE. Presentation: Presented annually at the Medical Imaging Conference.
Peter S. Winokur, Ph.D. Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board 625 Indiana Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: (202) 694-7090 Fax: (202) 308-6518 Email: pwinokur@dnfsb.gov
The Drucker Institute has announced a call for applications for the 2008 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The award, administered annually since 1991, is granted to a social sector organization that demonstrates Drucker’s definition of innovation—change that creates a new dimension of performance. The winner will receive the $35,000 first prize, with $7,500 for second place and $5,000 for third place.Widely considered the father of modern management, Peter Drucker not only consulted for major corporations, he advised the Girl Scouts of America, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and countless other social-sector organizations. He called the nonprofit “America’s most distinctive institution.”The past two winners of the Drucker Award include the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program, which launches unemployed and low-income New Yorkers in careers in film and television production, and the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, which trains detained immigrants to navigate often unfamiliar and complex legal systems.“Peter Drucker was among the first people to understand and articulate that innovation extended far beyond the corporate world and into the social sector,” said Rick Wartzman, director of the Drucker Institute, a campus-wide resource of Claremont Graduate University. “In that way, he anticipated the rise of social entrepreneurship and the vital role that nonprofits would play in our rapidly changing world.”
2008 First Round Applications must be received by July 1 5. Please be aware that the judging for the 2008 Nonprofit Innovation Award will consist of multiple rounds. Semifinalist organizations may be asked for supplemental information.
CONTACT1021 N. Dartmouth Ave.Claremont, CA 91711Phone: 909-607-9212To email us, write to contact@druckerinstitute.com or to any individual staff member.
Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award The Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award was established to recognize young investigators who are committed to pursuing research in the field of Bioengineering and have demonstrated significant potential to make substantial contributions to the field of Bioengineering. Such accomplishments may take the form of, but are not limited to, design or development of new methods, equipment or instrumentation in bioengineering; and research publications in peer-reviewed journals. The award was established by the Bioengineering Division in 1985 and operated as a division award until 1998 when it was elevated to a Society award. Form of Award: $1000, Bronze Medal, Certificate and Travel expense supplement to attend the meeting of presentation. Eligibility: Nominations packets will be held and considered for two years. The nominee must satisfy the age and degree limitations for the first year nomination. Limitation(s): Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in any field of engineering, physics, medicine or life sciences. Candidates must have received their terminal degree within seven years of their nomination for this award and must be under 36 years of age on June 1st of the year in which they are nominated. Candiate must be an active member of the Bioengineering Division. Administrative Responsibility: Bioengineering Division Nomination Deadline: September 1 to Awards Chair Nomination Sent To: Special Awards Committee Chair Special Award Committee Chair: B.R. Simon Phone Number: 404-894-2849 Email: simon@ame.arizona.edu Submission To: Committee on Honors (COH) - October 15
Contacts Catherine Mervyn ASME Three Park Ave New York, NY 10016-5990 Telephone: (212) 591-7736
Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant Deadline: January 31, 2009 Introduction The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery is very pleased to administer the annual Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant. The annual Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant was founded by Candela Corporation, Cynosure, and DEKA to memorialize the genius, leadership, and commitment of Dr. Horace Furumoto in the development of laser technology. These firms have joined together to create an endowment which annually may grant up to $10,000 to an individual(s) who displays the potential for leadership and innovation characterized by Dr. Furumoto. The purpose of this grant is to foster future technology innovators and leaders, and to inspire their continued professional development through financial assistance. Additionally, the purpose is to continue the development of laser technology such that it promotes excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical applications of lasers worldwide. The Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations grant recipient(s) will demonstrate the potential for leadership and technology innovation as described by the following: Eligibility Any individual is eligible to be nominated and/or apply for the Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant. Non-clinical professionals are especially encouraged to apply for this grant, as this grant is targeted at fostering innovation in the development of lasers and related technologies. All nominators and/or applicants are required to complete and submit the Dr. Horace Furumoto Nomination/Application Form. Consistent with the purpose of the grant, individuals being nominated and/or applying for the grant must, as part of the nomination/application, describe in some detail their plans for continuing their professional education. The ASLMS Awards Committee is charged with annually selecting a grant recipient(s). ASLMS reserves the right not to select any of the nominees/applicants as recipients, or to select more than one grant recipient in any given year based upon the recommendations of the ASLMS Awards Committee. Terms of the Grant The grant recipient is expected to enter into the professional development activity described in their nomination/application within twelve (12) months of the grant announcement. Expenditure of the grant may extend beyond the one year period but should not exceed three (3) years. General Nomination/Application Instructions Nominators and/or applicants must submit the grant form and all supporting materials electronically no later that January 31st, of the year for which they are nominating/applying for the grant. Each nomination/application requires two letters of support. Letters of support are also due by January 31st, and should be submitted electronically. The individual(s) who is nominating a candidate may author and submit a letter(s) of support for the candidate they nominate. Letters of support on official letterhead of the author’s organization are to be E-mailed, faxed, or mailed under separate cover to Barb Brown at the ASLMS Central Office, barb@aslms.org. The grant recipient will be officially announced at the ASLMS Annual Conference. Grant recipients will be notified in advance of the ASLMS Annual Conference and are requested to attend, if possible, to receive the grant. Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant Nomination/Application Instructions SECTION I. Demographic Information This section of the form requests information about the nominee/applicant and nominator. This information will be used to contact individuals if additional information is required, and/or to assure the ASLMS Awards Committee of the appropriateness of the nomination/application. SECTION II. Letters of Support Two letters of support are required for each nominee/applicant. In instances where an individual is being nominated, the nominator may write one of the letters of support for the candidate. Letters of support should come from individuals familiar with the nominee’s/applicant’s professional and/or academic work. Letters should discuss the individual’s leadership and technological innovation potential. Examples of past leadership and/or technology innovation should be cited. Letters of support must be submitted either by e-mail, fax, or mail on official letterhead of the author’s organization to the attention of Barb Brown of the ASLMS Central Office, barb@aslms.org. SECTION III. Description of Nominee/Applicant Qualifications (Maximum of 2 pages) This section of the form is to be used to describe to the ASLMS Awards Committee current and past examples of the nominee’s/applicant’s professional and academic work which demonstrate the individual’s leadership and or technological accomplishments to date and/or future potential. Examples may include but are not limited to: Past academic and professional experiences which have prepared the candidate to successfully complete the professional development activities described in the professional development plan included as part of this nomination/application form. Past innovative technological work as a researcher, employee, or practitioner. Outstanding academic, leadership and/or innovation accomplishments. Recognitions received from employers, peers, or professional organizations. Authorship of manuscripts and/or publications which represent innovative ideas, and/or approaches to the application of laser and related technologies. Leadership positions held in organizations dedicated to technological innovation. SECTION IV. Nominee/Applicant Professional Development Plan (Maximum of 2 pages) The purpose of the Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Grant is to support the professional development of individuals assessed to have the potential for leadership in laser and related technology innovation. To that end, it is very important that nominees/applicants have a well developed professional development plan. Traditional and non-traditional professional development concepts are encouraged. While traditional academic continuing professional development activities are acceptable, innovative approaches to developing one’s professional preparedness are also encouraged, as they may represent evidence of the nominee’s/applicant’s potential for innovation. If the nominee/applicant intends to participate in a formal academic program, written evidence of the acceptance into a formal education program is required prior to the distribution of the grant. Similarly if the intent is to pursue a less traditional professional development activity, a commitment of the host organization/individual providing informal professional development will be required prior to the actual provision of the grant.
Professional development plans may take many forms including but not limited to: Academic study at a University. Mentorship(s) with an individual(s) working on technologic innovation. Special research project(s) focused on technological innovation and which provide the nominee/applicant with a professional development experience. Sabbatical leave for the purpose of dedicating time to increase the individual’s professional preparedness. Participation in an internship either business and/or clinical which focuses on leadership and/or technological innovation. Clinical and/or research preceptorship which focuses on technological innovation. Fellowship program. Section V. Nominee/Applicant Resume (Maximum of 2 Pages) The nominee/applicant is required to provide a formal (condensed) resume in the space provided on the form. The purpose of the resume is to assist with determining if the candidate is properly prepared to participate in the professional development plan activities which they have proposed, and to assist the ASLMS Awards Committee with evaluating the individual’s past professional development. No grant will be awarded to any person if the award would be contrary to any United States law, including but not limited to trade embargoes administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. Questions related to the nomination/application form can be directed to: Barb Brown barb@aslms.org ASLMS Central Office 2100 Stewart Avenue, Suite 240 Wausau, WI 54401 Phone: (715) 845-9283 Fax: (715) 848-2493
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Grants The Foundation, like the physical therapy profession, is dedicated to the goal of improving the quality and delivery of patient care. The Foundation accomplishes this by providing support to emerging investigators to promote scientifically based and clinically relevant research related to the effectiveness of physical therapist practice. The Foundation supports research projects in any specialty. The projects must be intervention studies in which the interventions are provided by physical therapists, or selected components of the interventions are provided by physical therapist assistants under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. The maximum grant amount is $40,000 (salary, fringe benefits, and direct expenses only). The grant period of performance may be one or two years. No overhead is allowed. Applications are due in mid-August of each year, Awards are made in mid-December. The Foundation currently has four research grant opportunities available. They are: Geriatric Research Grant One grant to be awarded in 2009 for research in: Methods to facilitate the translation of research into current physical therapy practice with aging adults. (This grant is funded by the Geriatric Endowment Fund, made possible with generous gifts from APTA's Section on Geriatrics, and the Legacy Endowment Fund.) Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant Up to two grants may be awarded each in year for research in: Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions most commonly delivered by physical therapists as determined by current practice patterns. Developing innovative physical therapist interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. Preferred consideration will be given to applications that examine not only the therapeutic effectiveness of interventions, but their cost effectiveness. (These grants are funded by the Magistro Family Foundation Endowment Fund.) Pediatric Research Grant One grant to be awarded in 2009 for research in: Evaluating one or more of the elements in the physical therapy patient/client management for children with developmental disabilities. The project may focus on any of the following elements: examination, diagnosis, prognosis, or intervention (including optimal characteristics of intervention, e.g., intensity or model of service delivery). Priority will be placed on proposals that examine the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. (This grant is funded by the Pediatric Endowment Fund, made possible with generous gifts from APTA's Section on Pediatrics, and the Legacy Endowment Fund.) Research Grant Up to two grants may be awarded in 2009 for research in: Evaluating the effectiveness of physical therapist interventions. (These grants are generously funded by student fundraising efforts in the Marquette Challenge, co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh.) Eligibility Requirements and Application Guidelines Note to Applicants: The online application system has been updated. Even if you have applied for Foundation funding within the past year, it is important that you download and read the instructions before starting the online application process.
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 703/684-APTA (2782) * 800-999-2782 * 703/683-6748 (TDD) 703/684-7343 (fax)
Small Grant for ProductSupport DevelopmentPURPOSEThe mission of SIIM, The Society for ImagingInformatics in Medicine, is to advance computerapplications and information technology inmedical imaging through education and research.In support of this mission, the SIIM Researchand Development Committee offers a $20,000grant to support the development of a product ortool for use in the field of imaging informatics.ELIGIBILITYResidents, fellows, graduate students, or facultymay apply for product support developmentgrants. Preference will be given to projects atSIIM institutions and to projects that contributeto the development of careers of new orprospective researchers. Residents, fellows, andstudents must conduct their projects under theguidance of experienced investigators.NATURE OF PROJECTSAny area of product or tool development for usein the field of medical imaging informatics iseligible for support (e.g., open source applicationdevelopment, work flow measurement tools,replacement PACS change management tools).
DEADLINEA complete application package, in electronicformat, must be received in the SIIM Office byAugust 1. If possible, please include scannedsupporting letters. The award period will beginJuly 1 and extend for a period of one year.
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine19440 Golf Vista Plaza #330, Leesburg, VA 20176Ph: (703) 723-0432 • Fax: (703) 723-0415
Research GrantPURPOSEThe mission of SIIM, The Society for ImagingInformatics in Medicine, is to advance computerapplications and information technology inmedical imaging through education and research.In support of this mission, the SIIM Researchand Development Committee offers two $50,000grants for original research.ELIGIBILITYResidents, fellows, graduate students, or facultymay apply for SIIM research grants. Preferencewill be given to projects at SIIM institutions andto projects that contribute to the development ofcareers of new or prospective researchers.Residents, fellows, and students must conducttheir projects under the guidance of experiencedinvestigators. Grant recipients will not beeligible for concurrent support through otherSIIM grants.NATURE OF PROJECTSAny area of research involving medical imaginginformatics is eligible for support, as well asdevelopment of new hardware, software, orprocesses to support electronic imaging practice,education, or research.
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