Health Technology Grants

Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing.

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 a recognized expert in the field of radiation oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, peer review)
* Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to radiation oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and /or nursing research
* Serve as a role model for other radiation oncology nurses.

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

* Clinical Practice. Consistently demonstrates exemplary understanding and execution of the care of patients receiving radiation therapy.
* Education. Shares knowledge of practice with students, peers, patients, and the community. (Examples include, but are not limited to, joint appointment(s), precepting students, staff development, program planning, patient teaching, outreach programs, and CNE programs).
* Research. Demonstrates commitment to the advancement of practice through evidence of participation in research and research activities (possible activities include participation as data collector, site coordinator, study monitor, member of research team, co-investigator, principal investigator in a clinical research study related to radiation therapy. In addition, participation in research utilization activities, which promote research-based radiation oncology nursing practice).
* Speaking. Regularly demonstrates expertise in field through public speaking and is recognized as an effective oral communicator.
* Publication. Regularly contributes to the literature on issues regarding radiation therapy (includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books).
* ONS Leadership. Participates in ONS activities at the local or national level. (Participation should include involvement at the local or national level, and includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation).
* Professional Practice. Provides leadership in activities, which advance the practice of radiation nursing (activities may include staff development, program development, patient teaching, or support groups. It might also include community outreach such as work with the ACS, Leukemia Society, or camps for cancer patients, or "survivors' day" activities.

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)

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Request for Pilot Grant Proposals

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is proud to announce a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in five potential areas of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research. For 2010-2011, the association is seeking proposals for one-time grants in amounts up to $7,500 for one year.

The leadership of AOPA, working in conjunction with the Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and
Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) and its Board of Directors comprised of representatives
from eight leading O&P organizations recognizes that there is a modest amount of original evidence-based
or outcomes research in orthotics and prosthetics. Consequently, AOPA is interested in funding original pilot research that will lead to larger trials that may qualify for government or other research funding support in the following four areas:

Areas for submission are:
a. AFO treatment of stroke – appropriateness of the 5 custom criteria for custom device use
b. Microprocessor Knees and functional value for K 2 patients
c. Residual limb and socket interface selection criteria
d. Vacuum assisted socket research
e. Prosthetic Foot/ankle mechanisms assessment of current functional classifications

AOPA and the Center will give preference to grants that address evidence-based clinical application in
orthotics and prosthetics. Please post this RFP and share it with your colleagues. The deadline for proposals under the Request for Pilot Grant Proposals is April 30, 2010. The study must be completed within 1 year of the date of the award.

Inquiries should be sent in writing to:
Thomas F. Fise, Executive Director
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
P: 571-431-0802 F: 571-431-0899

www.AOPAnet.org

Eligibility
Note that in addition to O&P professionals, physicians in training (interns, residents, fellows) are eligible to apply, provided that the work is conducted under the preceptorship of a more senior or experienced investigator. Successful applicants must agree to acknowledge the AOPA support in any publications or presentations that result from the research, and to submit a final report within 12 months
of the date of the award.

Selection Criteria
Awardees will be selected based on feasibility, scientific and clinical significance, originality, and anticipated contribution of the research to clinical practice. Applications will also be evaluated on the availability of adequate resources, including personnel and facilities.

Review Process
AOPA will submit applications to the Center for O&P Learning’s (COPL) Board of Directors which will review the grant proposals and provide input and recommendations to the AOPA Board of Directors, which shall have the final decision on whether any research can be funded and in what amount.

Deadline
An original and 5 copies of the completed application package must be received by April 30, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2010, with availability of this support to take place as shortly thereafter as feasible.

Cytopathology Research Seed Grant

The ASC Foundation will grant $30,000 to a qualified young cytopathology professional (ASC Member) with no more than five years since completion of training, to conduct important research in cytopathology and attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting. The Grant will be presented every two years. Eligibility requires demonstration of commitment to ongoing research in cytopathology.

The goal of this grant is to stimulate innovative translational research using material obtained from routine cytology specimens with the aim of improving the quality of work done by cytologists, thereby enhancing patient care. This includes (but is not limited to) application of new technologies to cytopathology.

1. The applicant must be an ASC Member in good standing.
2. A complete application, as specified in the instructions, must be submitted on the ASC Web site and received by September 1, 2010.
3. A curriculum vitae that includes educational training indicating the time, place and degrees awarded, and relevant awards and honors.
4. A statement of career goals (no more than one page) describing the applicant’s short- and long-term career goals and how the grant will enhance these career plans. The career statement should also include alternative means of support and activities that may be available should the applicant be unsuccessful in receiving the grant.
5. Letter of recommendation from two individuals or mentors who are familiar with the applicant’s potential.

** Research Grants should include information assuring that the mentor/sponsor has sufficient resources to facilitate the awardee and can support expenses beyond the awarded amount if the project incurs greater expenses. This letter should also include a statement that the mentor or applicant has an Internal Review Board approval for HIPAA compliant study of human samples, if applicable.
6. Letter from applicant explaining why he/she should be considered for the grant.
7. Application material should be submitted in the order listed. Pages should be numbered and submitted in page order.

All applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010. The grant awardees will be announced at the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

ASC Foundation
100 West 10th Street, Suite 605
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 543-6583
awards@cytopathology.org

Availability of Doctoral Fellowships at Florida State University Information Institute

Two $7,500 Doctoral Research Fellowship Awards August 2010 – May 2013

The Information Use Management and Policy Institute at the College of Communication and Information, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA, announces the availability of up to two $7,500 per year research fellowships at the doctoral level. This award is in addition to the normal stipend awarded doctoral students by the School of Library and Information Studies. Additional information about the doctoral program can be found at: http://slis.fsu.edu/Graduate/PhD_Program/default.asp. Each award may cover up to a total of three academic years ($22,500) upon satisfactory performance of the recipient. The fellowship also includes up to 27 hours of remitted in-state tuition (or the equivalent toward out-of-state tuition) over the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters of each academic year.

The successful candidate must be admitted as a full-time doctoral student at the School of Library and Information Studies by the beginning of the Fall 2010 semester. The fellowship requires the successful candidates to work 20 hours per week at the Information Institute for which they will receive the College graduate assistantship hourly rate. Some support for travel to professional meetings will also be provided.

The Information Institute seeks candidates who have significant background and experience or interest in hands-on social science, evaluation, and policy research in the fields of the information sciences and in information policy. Example research projects can be found on the Institute website. Qualifications include:

* Master’s degree in library/information studies or related field;
* Excellent applications skills and knowledge in computing, networking, and telecommunications;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Ability to work successfully in a research team environment;
* Ability/interest in conducting studies including information systems/services; evaluation; information use; digital libraries; health informatics; and information policy research; and
* An enthusiastic, dynamic, and committed individual who is a self-starter and highly motivated.

The person selected will participate in existing Institute research projects, develop proposals to fund Institute projects, organize Institute workshops and research programs, conduct research projects (which may include some travel) and generally support the research goals of the Information Institute. On-site and/or telephone interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Applications consist of: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current resume, (3) BA and MA program transcript(s), and (4) examples of writing skills (e.g., recent papers, reports, publications, etc.). Applications and additional information should be directed to Dr. Charles R. McClure, cmcclure@lis.fsu.edu Francis Eppes Professor of Information Studies and Director, Information Use Management and Policy Institute. Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2010 or until the fellowships are filled.

Information Institute
Florida State University
Room 010 Louis Shores Building
142 Collegiate Loop
PO Box 3062100
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100

Phone & Fax
Phone: (850) 645-5683
Fax: (850) 644-4522

National Academy of Engineering Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize

The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize, established in October 1999, is named after Fritz Russ, an esteemed engineer and founder of Systems Research Laboratories, and his wife Dolores Russ, a long-time supporter and benefactor of the engineering industry.

The NAE established the prize at the request of Ohio University to honor the Russes for their dedication to education and the field of engineering. Fritz Russ graduated from Ohio University in 1942 with a B.S. in electrical engineering.

The Russ Prize recognizes an outstanding achievement in bioengineering that improves the human condition. This achievement should help the public better understand and appreciate the contributions of engineers to our health, well-being and quality of life. An auxiliary purpose of the Russ Prize is to encourage collaboration between the engineering and medical/biological professions to work closely together.

Awarded biennially (odd number years), the recipient receives a $500,000 cash award and a gold medallion. NAE members and non-members worldwide are eligible to receive the Russ Prize.

The Russ Prize will recognize achievements in bioengineering in its initial years.Examples of bioengineering include research, education, or product development in such areas as biomedical instrumentation, separation, and control systems; aerospace biomedical engineering; diagnostic technologies; applied genetic engineering; pharmaceutical processing; prosthetic technologies; biomolecular engineering; medical engineering; and applied physiological systems.

The Russ Prize is awarded for a specific achievement or for a series of achievements in bioengineering, and may be awarded to an individual or a group of individuals contributing to the same achievement(s). The Russ Prize is not awarded posthumously. Recipients of the Charles Stark Draper Prize are not eligible for the Russ Prize. NAE members and non-members world-wide are eligible to receive the Russ Prize.

Russ Prize Selection Criteria
The narrative description of the achievement that accompanies the nomination form and additional materials should provide qualitative and quantitative evidence that the following criteria are met:

* Demonstrated success in the number of people actually or potentially benefited by the innovation or achievement, and the extent of this benefit.

* Demonstrated novelty, originality, and fundamental character of the technical idea or concept underlying the innovation or achievement.

* Demonstration that the innovation or achievement has removed fundamental barriers or constraints to subsequent incremental improvement and refinement, or that it embodies wholly new scientific principles.

* Demonstrated richness of technical ramifications of the new concept or invention, and its applicability in many different areas of application far removed from each other.

* Demonstrated follow- through on the part of the originating individual or team. Excellence in design, execution and management of the innovation, and commercialization or “operationalization ” of a new idea should be demonstrated, in addition to the ingenuity and novelty of the original technical conception of “proof of principle.”

* Demonstrated economic impact, actual or potential, of the innovation or achievement. Economic impact would include gross revenues generated by a new product or process, cost savings made possible by a new process, reductions in environmental impact, or benefits to health and safety in the workplace or of consumers.

* The achievement nominated helps increase the public understanding of the contributions and achievements engineers make to improve the human condition.

* The award of the prize to the nominated achievement will provide encouragement for the engineering and medical/biological disciplines to more closely work together.

A nomination form must be completed and submitted during the NAE Call for Nominations period starting January 4, 2010 ending April 1, 2010.

NAE Awards
National Academy of Engineering
500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck 1048
Washington, DC 20001

Fax
Attn: NAE Awards
(202) 334-2290

Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association 2010 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation

As of November 1, 2009, the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association will accept nominations for the 2010 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award was established in 1997 to identify best practice models in the field of health and aging, and to provide recognition and an opportunity to highlight the work at the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association.

Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligible for nomination. Nominees should also have documented results, but have been in operation less than 10 years. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received prior awards or special recognition.

In two single-space typed pages, please describe the program to be nominated. The narrative should include information about the problem being addressed, the population served, the project’s design, partnerships or collaboration, funding, and measurable benefits and outcomes. Only one program may be nominated per agency or organization.

An independentt panel will review all nominations. The criteria for award selection will include:

ü Creativity in project design;
ü Documented outcomes and benefits of the program;
ü Replication potential;
ü Evidence of collaboration and partnerships; and
ü Dissemination strategy.

The winner is expected to attend the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Denver, Colorado, November 6 - 10, 2010 at a special Gerontological Section Award Session and attend the awards ceremony. In recognition of this achievement, and to assist with the travel expenses, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash award. Honorable mention(s) may also be awarded to one or more nominees submitting distinguished programs as judged by the review panel.

Nominations are to be postmarked by April 1, 2010 and may be sent or E-mailed to:

Allan Goldman, M.P.H.
Chair, Archstone Foundation Awards Committee
Planning and Policy Development Specialist
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Division of Aging Services
Two Peachtree Street N.W., 9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 657-5254
E-mail: abgoldman@dhr.state.ga.us

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Foundation 2010 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Recent Clinical Achievement

The DiCarlo Award is a memorial recognition of Louis M. DiCarlo who had a long and distinguished clinical career in communication sciences and disorders before his death in 1996 at the age of 93.

From among all the 2010 State Clinical Achievement Award Winners, one individual will be chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Recent Clinical Achievement. That person will receive a recognition plaque and a grant of $1,500 to further the work upon which the award is based. The recipient of the 2010 DiCarlo Award will be announced and recognized at the November 2010 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia, PA.

Nominees are not limited to any one type of clinical achievement or activity and past nominees are eligible. However, the achievement must be specific, well-defined, and clearly within the time limit of the last six years. Eligible activities or accomplishments for which an individual might receive the DiCarlo award include, but are not restricted to, the following examples.
• A single achievement with a client or group of clients
• A specific clinical service or training program
• A specific achievement in a state or local organization or government agency
activity
• A specific accomplishment in clinical teaching, research or administration

Past recognized projects included: a new treatment technique; innovative urban service delivery program; new clinical research; a training video addressing an unmet need; a multicultural parent training program; a unique hospital program; a successful state legislative initiative.

Note: the DiCarlo Award is not a general lifetime award, nor is it for general accomplishment over a six-year period. Nominations must be framed on a single, specific, well-defined achievement in order to meet award eligibility.

PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATION
Nominations for the 2010 State Clinical Achievement Awards and the Louis M. DiCarlo Award will be accepted from state associations between now and April 1, 2010.

Contact the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

U.S. Mail:
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850-3289

General inquiries may be directed to:

Phone: 301-296-8700
E-mail: foundation@asha.org

Call for Entries: Gene Screen A Night of Film on Health and Genetics

Thursday, July 15, 2010

On July 15, 2010, after Genetics Day on the Hill, Genetic Alliance will host the 2nd Annual Gene Screen in conjunction with our Annual Conference, Advancing Novel Partnerships, at the Bethesda North Marriott in metro Washington, DC.

Genetic Alliance hosted the 1st Annual Gene Screen as part of our 2009 Annual Conference, Discovering Openness in Health Systems, and we were thrilled with the success of our inaugural event. After a competitive selection process, we screened five films that inspired laughter, tears, and a pursuit of more knowledge about genetics and health.

Now open for submissions!

Prizes and Benefits

Genetic Alliance will provide cash awards to all films selected for Gene Screen. First prize will receive $250 plus a travel stipend (reimbursed) of up to $250 to travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the Q&A session after the screening. An additional $250 will be split among the other selected films (award amounts will depend on how many films are selected). All filmmakers of selected films are invited to participate in the Q&A, but only the first prize film will receive a travel stipend.

Free registration to the Genetic Alliance Conference will be provided to one person for each film selected, though lodging costs will be at the filmmakers’ expense. All filmmakers are also invited to participate in Genetics Day on the Hill.

Rules and Regulations

POSTMARK DEADLINE: May 31, 2010.

Entry is open for ALL TYPES AND GENRES of film, but films MUST BE RELATED TO GENETICS AND HEALTH. Films can be about a particular condition, but should have relevance beyond that condition to appeal to a diverse audience. The films we select will complement our Conference sessions. The following content areas were provided as choices to individuals submitting abstracts for Conference presentations. Use the list as a guide. Submitters should also bear in mind the Conference theme: Advancing Novel Partnerships.

o Clinical Research
o Cultural Competency
o Delivery of Services
o Education and Information
o Emerging Organizational Trends
o Family Health History
o Health Disparities
o Health Information Technology
o Health Systems Transformation
o Leadership
o Newborn Screening
o Novel Partnerships
o Public Policy
o Social Network Theory
o Support Services
o Translational Research

* Films of any length will be accepted, though we may choose to screen excerpts from longer films.

* Films will be accepted on DVD (Region 1 NTSC format only) or as a .mov file. Please note running time on entry form and on DVD.

* DO NOT send originals. Submitted materials cannot be returned.

* There is a $10 entry fee for the first submission. Any additional submissions (from the same individual) have a $5 entry fee. Cash, check, and money order are accepted. Only US dollars are accepted. All checks and money orders should be made out to Genetic Alliance.

* Each entry must include a COMPLETED ENTRY FORM AND SIGNED RELEASE FORM to be considered.

* The entry form includes an explanation (up to two pages) of the film’s relevance to Genetic Alliance as an organization, our conference audience, and Advancing Novel Partnerships, including a brief descriptions of the film’s applicability to any content areas identified from the list above.

* There is no limit on how many entries you may submit, but each entry must have a separate entry form and entry fee. There is a $10 entry fee for the first submission; there is a $5 entry fee for any additional submissions from the same individual. You may send multiple submissions together in one package.

* Please print your film’s title, director name and contact information, and running time directly on the DVD.
* All submissions will be acknowledged via email. Make sure to print your email address very clearly. Include the emails for all individuals named on the entry form who may be interested in learning the results of the competition. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS, LET US KNOW. Add genescreen@geneticalliance.org to your email list of acceptable non-spam emails.

POSTMARK ENTRY DEADLINE: May 31, 2010

Mail all submissions to:

GENETIC ALLIANCE
“GENE SCREEN”
SUITE 404
WASHINGTON, DC 20009, USA

Tech Awards

The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.

The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing the best of those who are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent critical issues facing our planet. People all over the world are profoundly improving the human condition in the areas of education, equality, environment, health, and economic development through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments.

Each year, candidates are nominated and then invited to submit applications. Individuals, for-profit companies, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible. International panels of judges review the applications and annually select 15 Laureates. Awards are presented in five categories: Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality. Three Laureates in each category are honored and one Laureate per category receives $50,000. Laureates are honored at an annual Gala event and inducted into The Tech Awards Network (TAN). The TAN extends the award program from an annual event to a year round program. The goal of the TAN is to create opportunities for learning, networking, and exposure to assist the Laureates in furthering their work.

The Tech Awards program was launched in November 2000, and The Tech Awards Gala was held in 2001 for the first time. The concept for the awards and the five universal categories were inspired in part by the State of the Future report, published by the Millennium Project of the American Council of the United Nations University. The report recommends that award recognition is an effective way to accelerate scientific breakthrough and technological applications to improve the human condition. The Tech Awards categories were inspired by the 15 Global Challenges identified in the report.

Submit a Nomination
To be considered as a Laureate in The Tech Awards program requires participation in a two-step process:

Step 1: Nomination (we accept nominations year-round)
Once you submit a nomination, The Tech Awards team will review it to ensure you meet the program's requirements for eligibility (see our Criteria). Self-nominations are accepted. Be prepared to answer these three key questions on the nomination form (note character count on form):
Identify the technology application
Explain how the technology application benefits humanity
State why you think the nominee deserves recognition

Step 2: Application and References

If your nomination is accepted, you will be invited to submit a more detailed application, and required to provide two references (e.g., business colleagues, professors, mentors, or members of the group applying). You can access the application system as many times as you need to in order to understand and answer the questions on the form.

Nominations for The Tech Awards are accepted year-round and we are currently accepting nominations for 2010. The 2010 deadline for nominations is March 31, 2010. 

Contact
David Whitman, Director
The Tech Awards
+1-408-795-6262
dwhitman@thetech.org

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management Osborn Scholarship

Royce R. Osborn dedicated his career and his life to helping others. As one of the first radiologic technologists to make the transition to the new position called “radiology administrator,” Royce was determined to help others get the management education they needed. He was among the group of charter members who shaped a new organization to provide this education—the AHRA.

The AHRA Education Foundation’s Royce and Paula Osborn Scholarship Fund was created to honor the commitment Royce and his wife, Paula, made to education and helping others.

The Osborn Scholarships provides opportunities for AHRA members, who might not otherwise be able to attend, to participate in AHRA's Annual Meeting & Exposition, Spring Conference, or Fall Conference. Osborn Scholarships offer the recipient up to $1500 for the Annual Meeting and up to $1200 for the Spring or Fall Conference, to support hotel, meal, air, and other travel-related expenses incurred while attending the meeting. The AHRA Education Foundation will pay conference registration fees in addition to the scholarship funds awarded.

One Spring Conference scholarship, one Fall Conference scholarship, and three Annual Meeting & Exposition scholarships are awarded yearly.

* 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition Deadline – June 4, 2010

AHRA
490B Boston Post Rd. Suite 200
Sudbury, MA 01776

Phone: 978-443-7591
Free: 800-334-2472
Fax: 978-443-8046