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American Academy of Dermatology Resident International Grant
In keeping with its dedication to international educational opportunities, the American Academy of Dermatology provides funding for 12 U.S. and Canadian senior dermatology residents to participate in a four-week to six-week elective in Gaborone, Botswana, where participants rotate between the Princess Marina Hospital, in conjunction with the Botswana-UPenn Partnership, and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI). Residents take part in dermatologic HIV care for both children and adults, and visit outreach sites in Francistown and Southern Botswana.
The grant allows residents an opportunity to learn about the care of tropical and HIV-related dermatologic conditions, as well as how to practice routine dermatology with finite resources. Residents are expected to prepare lectures and presentations, develop a database of photos, submit teledermatology consults, and present reports of their activities to the Academy and their home programs.
More than 30 dermatology residents have received grants to complete an international elective at the Princess Marina Hospital since 2008.
Incoming second- and third-year residents (for the academic year of 2013-2014) are encouraged to apply.
A total of 12 awards are available for 2013:
The submission deadline for rotations to be completed between January and June 2013 is April 27, 2012.
The submission deadline for rotations to be completed between July and December 2013 is Sept. 28, 2012.
Each applicant must include a letter of support from his or her program director or department chair, a short application essay, and a detailed curriculum vitae with his or her online application. Letters of recommendation must be addressed to the Education and Volunteers Abroad Commitee and be attached to the online application (no mail, email or faxes). Grant recipients receive a stipend for accommodations, board and insurance. The Academy covers airfare to Botswana.
The Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee reviews and makes decisions about all applications. Individuals are notified in May and November about the status of their applications.
Scholarships for AIDS 2012 XIX International AIDS Conference
July 22-27, 2012 Washington, DC
The deadline is 15 February 2012.
The conference organizers are committed to making AIDS 2012 accessible to people from resource-limited settings and communities, researchers, young people, community activists and civil society representatives.
For AIDS 2010 in Vienna over 800 scholarships were granted. For AIDS 2012 the same share of the total budget has been allocated for international and media scholarships. The organizers therefore have the ambition to be able to offer the same level of scholarships as that for AIDS 2010.
International Scholarship Programme
The International Scholarship Programme is open to everyone around the world. Priority is given to those whose participation will help enhance their work in their own communities, to those who are able to assist in the transfer of skills and knowledge acquired at the conference, and to those whose abstract, workshop or programme activity (Global Village or Youth Programme) submission has been selected.
Those interested in applying for an International Scholarship must complete the online international scholarship application form through their conference profile between 8 December 2011 and 15 February 2012.
Those submitting an abstract, workshop or programme activity proposal and interested in applying for an international scholarship should start their scholarship request through their conference profile. Applicants will then receive instructions on how to link their abstract, workshop or programme activity to their scholarship application.
International scholarship applicants will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation after completing the scholarship application. No international application will be accepted without submission of the letter of recommendation.
Media Scholarship Programme
A very limited number of scholarships will be available for media representatives from around the world.
Those interested in applying for a Media Scholarship must complete the online media scholarship application form through their conference profile between 8 December 2011 and 15 February 2012.
Media scholarship applicants will also be asked to provide media accreditation and supporting documents. No media application will be accepted without submission of the required supporting documents.
Application Criteria
Applications are open to anyone working in the field of HIV and AIDS.
Most of the questions asked on the application form are related to personal details and work experience. There are also essay questions which ask for further details regarding the applicant’s organization, occupation or involvement in the field of HIV and AIDS, motivation to attend the conference and how the applicant’s organization or community would benefit from the scholarship.
Types of Support
Scholarship applicants will be able to request a full or partial scholarship.
A full scholarship includes:
Registration fee for the conference (includes access to all sessions and exhibitions); Travel (pre-paid airfare or ground travel at the lowest fare available, from the nearest international airport or station); Accommodation (shared in dormitory rooms for the days of the conference); Modest daily living allowance for the duration of the conference (22-27 July 2012, USD 55 per day).
A partial scholarship includes any combination of the above.
Please note that funding is limited and demand for scholarships is high. Scholarship applicants are therefore encouraged to seek other funding as well.
Call for Applications: Clinical Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Toledo
In an effort to recruit top caliber students, the College of Medicine Admissions Office offers the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship for pre-medical students. The purpose of the program is to introduce undergraduate students to scientific research as a means of encouraging them to consider a career in medicine. The goal of the program is to foster relationships between individual pre-medical students and faculty members, pre-medical students and The University of Toledo, and undergraduate institutions and UT.
The program is an important component of UT's diversity initiative and is open to all students.
Underrepresented minority students, students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Toledo believes that obtaining the benefits that flow from a diverse student body is a compelling interest for our institution. A diverse student body is important in promoting cross-cultural understanding, helps to break down stereotypes, promotes a richer classroom learning environment, and helps to develop a diverse, integrated student body that promotes leadership.
A limited number of openings are now available for the summer of 2012 on a competitive basis. Each accepted student will receive $3,500 for a 10-week period of full-time research beginning June 4 - August 10, 2012. Applications are due by March 9, 2012 with all applicants being notified of their acceptance status no later than March 30, 2012. Opportunities for research in the areas of cardiovascular medicine, gerontology, neurology, HIV, endocrinology, orthopedic surgery, and pediatrics may be available. Transcript & two recommendation letters should also be sent to: SURF, Attn: Marianne Pohlman, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Mailstop 1010, Toledo, OH 43614-5805 by the deadline.
Information may be obtained from the office of the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship by email at SURF@utoledo.edu or by phone at 419 383-4117. Please specify the research program of interest on your application (basic or clinical). For students in need of housing, please contact Mark Brooks via email or by phone at 419 530-8404.
Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Young Investigator Awards
Recognize and reward early career scientists for research excellence and potential in microbiology and infectious disease.
Eligibility: Nominees must be no more than three years beyond completion of postdoctoral research training in microbiology or infectious diseases at the time of the nomination deadline.
Award: A cash prize of $2,500 to support travel to the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) where the awards are presented. Up to five awards may be presented each year. One of the awards is earmarked for a researcher working in the area of HIV who resides and works in North America.
Deadline: April 1.
Nominations: Nominations will be reconsidered annually so long as eligibility criteria are met and an updated curriculum vitae is submitted. Self-nominations and more than one nomination per nominee will not be accepted. Only one nominating form and two supporting forms are accepted per nomination. The two supporters must be persons other than the nominator who are familiar with the nominee's qualifications and accomplishments. Only one of the three individuals involved in the nomination may be employed at the nominee's institution. The nominator and supporters must not share employers. Nominations must consist of the following:
Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, emailed to awards@asmusa.org Nominating Form Supporting Form
International AIDS Society/National Institute on Drug Abuse Fellowship Program for HIV and Drug Use Research
With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the International AIDS Society (IAS) has established a research fellowship programme focusing on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV, while fostering international collaborative research on HIV and drug use.
The fellowship programme is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research.
In 2011, three fellowships have been awarded. The fellows and their mentors have been invited to attend the 6th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2011) in Rome, Italy, on 17-20 July 2011, where the awards ceremony took place.
Eligibility
Post-doctoral training: Junior investigators with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) obtained no more than six years before the time of application in the fields of behavioural and social sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or public health (other disciplines may also be considered) are eligible. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent before the start of the fellowship, but not necessarily when applying. Medical doctors who obtained a MD degree no more than eight years ago and who do not have extended research experience can be allowed to apply to a post-doctoral fellowship. They should contact ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org to check their eligibility.
Professional development training: The fellowship is geared towards well-established HIV or drug use scientists who are not currently active in the field of HIV-related drug use research, with a minimum of seven years’ experience beyond post-doctoral level, and with a documented scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications.
Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries. As there are numerous national opportunities for research training within the US, applications from US citizens and permanent residents for fellowships within the US will not be accepted. All applicants must choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution (see FAQ for details). Applicants must be able to start their fellowships before 1 June 2013. Applications must be completed in English.
Application
Applications for the 2012 programme must be submitted by the prospective fellow through the online application form that will be available on the IAS website from 8 December 2011 until 10 February 2012 (until midnight CET). Please read the application guidelines before applying online. Applicants will be asked to detail their research goals, provide an abstract of their proposed project, and write a research plan for the duration of their fellowship. The research project must be related to HIV and drug use, e.g., narcotics and alcohol.
Applicants must have chosen an appropriate mentor who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. Applicants must confirm that the host institute and the mentor can guarantee that space and facilities will be made available for the prospective fellow if he/she is successful in obtaining the fellowship.
After the applicant submits his/her application, the mentor must then complete his/her part of the application, specifying the support that he/she will provide to the applicant, and assess the impact that the fellowship will have on the applicant’s future career.
Selection
Applications are screened by the IAS to ensure that they are complete and eligible. All eligible applications will be independently assessed by at least two external experts.
Once applications have been reviewed, based on the reviewers’ assessments, the fellows will be selected. Selection is based on grades, reviewers’ comments, and the maximum impact each fellowship would bring to the treatment and/or prevention of HIV/AIDS and drug use, as well as to collective capacity building in the recipient’s home country.
The outcome of the selection will be made public approximately 10 weeks after the closing date. Fellows will be immediately notified by email. The fellowships must be started any time between 1 August 2012 and 1 June 2013.
Conditions
Duration: Fellowships must be served continuously for the duration of the award. Fellows must start their research before 1 June 2013.
Terms: The award of US$75,000 will be made available to the host institution, which will provide the stipend to the fellow in accordance with its usual regulatory procedures. The stipend may cover only the cost of living, personal expenses (e.g., health and accident insurance) and one return journey to the country of origin during the fellowship period. The stipend may not be supplemented with funds from the NIH or any other US federal agency or another fellowship, regardless of the source. The fellow may receive supplemental support from other sources, providing that the additional funds do not impose a service and do not exceed a maximum of US $10,000 per year.
Work permit: The mentor and the host institution are responsible for supporting the fellow in obtaining the necessary visa and work permit, insurance and ethical approval to conduct his/her research in accordance with national requirements and the host institution’s regulatory procedures.
Reporting: Fellows and mentors must provide intermediary progress reports to the IAS every six months during the fellowship period, based on the template they will receive, as well as a final fellowship report, including an expenses report.
Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org.
Mentors List
All fellows are required to choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution, who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. In order to facilitate the application process and to encourage international candidates, IAS and NIDA are providing for the first time a list of potential mentors. The list will serve as orientation to prospective fellows, who will choose and approach an available mentor in their field to discuss the possibility of a mentorship for a specific research project.
Key dates
8 December 2011: 2012 application opens
10 February 2012: 2012 application closes
April 2012: Fellows selection and notification
22-27 July 2012: New fellows and mentors are invited to the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington D.C.
International HIV/AIDS Clinical Training Program
The International HIV/AIDS Clinical Training Program is an annual short course designed to educate infectious disease clinicians and other health care providers from developing and transitional countries in clinical, therapeutic, epidemiological, and public health issues relevant to the field of HIV/AIDS clinical care. Since 1998, the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has trained approximately 100 clinicians from almost 47 different countries.
Program curricula include formal lectures, case discussions and practical experience in caring for HIV-infected adults and children. Emphasis is on the various presentations of HIV infection, differential diagnosis, patient management and new and experimental protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV-infected individuals with opportunistic infections and HIV-associated neoplasms. The program also covers practical laboratory experience in procedures used to diagnose HIV infection and AIDS-associated infections.
In addition, participants are also given the opportunity to spend time at the public health departments associated with the respective training institutions to learn about AIDS- related public health issues in the U.S. Participants are expected to play an active role in discussions on pressing HIV/AIDS public health issues as well as community and global responses to the epidemic.
A modest stipend of $2,500 to help defray travel costs and living expenses is given to individuals accepted into the program. There are no course fees or tuition expenses.
Training Sites Participants in the program spend two weeks of intensive involvement in one of three sites. The training sites, program directors and coordinators, and phone contacts are:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York Director: Dr. Kent Sepkowitz Contact: Melanie Carrow Tel: (212) 639-7809
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland Emphasizing AIDS in infants, children and adolescents, as well as in adults Director: Dr. Henry Masur Contact: Missy Harris Tel: (301) 402-0586
Application Community- and academic-based health care providers actively involved in the care of HIV-infected adults and/or children at their home institution may apply. Past participants have included community doctors; clinical microbiologists and virologists; infectious disease fellows; associate and assistant professors of pediatrics, infectious diseases, and internal medicine; and chairs of infection control committees in major hospitals.
Applications are reviewed by the Society in collaboration with the directors of the training sites. Selection is based on geographic considerations and the applicant's actual or planned role in caring for people with HIV disease in his or her community.
To be considered for the training program, applicants must submit the following documents:
a completed application form, including written statements a supporting letter from the applicant's sponsoring institution (e.g., hospital administrator, clinical director, service chief, departmental chair) indicating the applicant's role in patient care and/or training of other health care providers as well as expected benefits of the applicant's training to the institution a current CV
Three complete hard copies of the application packet must be submitted directly to: ISID - HIV Training Program 1330 Beacon Street, Suite 228 Brookline, MA 02446 USA
The annual deadline is October 15. (Note change from Dec. 1) All applications must be received by this date. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by December 31.
For an application form or more information, please contact ISID at info@isid.org.
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