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Barth Syndrome 6th International Scientific, Medical & Family Conference Scholarship Program
June 25th through June 30th, 2012 St. Pete Beach, Florida
New for 2012, the Barth Syndrome Foundation has a limited number of travel scholarships (up to US $800 each) for qualifying physicians, clinical residents/fellows/students, nurses, and other allied health professionals to help defray the cost of attending the BSF´s 2012 International Conference. This new program is designed to encourage medical practitioners to increase their knowledge about and improve their care of Barth syndrome individuals.
Conference Scholarship Application forms must be submitted to Matthew J. Toth, PhD at matthew.toth@barthsyndrome.org by April 15, 2012. Please allow several days before the deadline to resolve questions or problems. NO extensions will be granted. Scholarship awardees will be notified of the final selection decisions by e-mail on or before April 22, 2012.
Barth Syndrome 6th International Scientific, Medical & Family Conference Poster Session and Poster Travel Stipends
As in previous years, a poster session is planned for BSF's 2012 International Conference. The poster session is an important part of the Conference, and the poster presenters are encouraged to apply for a stipend (up to US $800) to help defray the cost of their attendance.
Abstracts with completed application forms must be submitted to Matthew J. Toth, PhD at matthew.toth@barthsyndrome.org by April 15, 2012. Please allow several days before the deadline to resolve questions or problems. NO extensions will be granted. Presenting authors will be notified of the final selection decisions by e-mail on or before April 22, 2012.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The primary goal is to provide students with a foundation for making career choices in the biomedical sciences. Students have the opportunity to work with one of more than 500 faculty members at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, many of whom have active research programs that cover all areas of pediatric medicine, including the study of developmental biology, congenital disorders, genetic diseases, cancer, cardiology, neurology and immunology.
The program is 10 weeks long, and students are paid a stipend of approximately $3,200. In addition to hands-on laboratory experience, students participate in various academic and social activities with students from other summer programs at the University of Cincinnati. The SURF Program includes two scientific writing classes, an ethics in research seminar, an introduction to bioinformatics and a career day. At the end of the summer, students present their research in a poster session, and a lecture is presented by a distinguished keynote speaker.
As a SURF Program participant, you will meet students from all around the country who have come to Cincinnati for the summer to explore the possibility of a career in biomedical research. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of our cutting-edge laboratories, working under the supervision of our world-renowned research faculty and taking full advantage of the opportunities available in a professional research environment.
You will also have the opportunity to take research-oriented training courses and participate in research seminars, journal clubs, career days and a research poster competition.
In addition to lab work and class time, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and social activities throughout the summer. You might go on a canoe trip or to a Cincinnati Reds game, spend a day at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden or Kings Island, see a concert at Riverbend Music Center, or see a play at the Aronoff Center, Playhouse in the Park or Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati.
Interns should arrange for health insurance coverage. Parking and access to the University Recreation Center are also available to SURF students.
We hope you will join us for an exciting and stimulating summer of scientific exploration.
Eligibility Freshman, sophomore and junior undergraduates and outstanding high school students in their junior or senior year (with a 3.0 or better GPA) are eligible to apply to the SURF Program. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and have an interest in a career in biomedical research or medicine. Criteria for selection include academic record, answers to essay questions and interest in obtaining research experience.
Applicants are encouraged to specify their areas of research interest and / or specific mentors they wish to work with. This will allow us to better match students with appropriate mentors.
Housing Housing is available at the University of Cincinnati or Xavier University; both are a short shuttle bus ride from the Academic Health Center. For more information, visit: www.med.uc.edu/SURF/dorm.cfm. Interns who wish to arrange their own living accommodations can often find one-bedroom apartments close to campus for about $300 to $400 per month. You can find a summer apartment to share or sublet at cincinnati.com, which lists Cincinnati Enquirer classified housing ads.
Award The stipend for summer 2012 is approximately $3,200.
Contact Us
For more information on the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program or the application process, contact:
Wanda Downton Coordinator, SURF Program Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 7007 Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-636-9281 Email: wanda.downton@cchmc.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Summer Scholarships in Epidemiology
Application Deadline: April 1
Awards are available to increase skills in epidemiology for M.D.s currently working in cystic fibrosis. Scholarships cover tuition and expenses up to $2,000 for selected summer epidemiology programs. Course work should include biostatistics and epidemiology, particularly clinical epidemiology and/or clinical trials.
For More Information
Individuals interested in any of the above-mentioned funding program may contact the Grants and Contracts Office for further information and/or to discuss the potential relevance of their studies or research to the mission of the CF Foundation and to the objectives of these programs. Please direct inquiries to:
Grants and Contracts Office Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 (800) FIGHT CF (301) 951-4422 grants@cff.org
Dr. Gunnar B. Stickler Scholarship
The Stickler Involved People’s support group is proud to offer the Dr. Gunnar B. Stickler Scholarship Program. Dr. Stickler researched and discovered common genetic deficiencies in children and adults in the early 1960’s now known as Stickler Syndrome. His discoveries are proving important to today’s genome research. He desires to assist deserving college-bound adults afflicted with Stickler Syndrome to pursue their dreams and education goals. His understanding of the financial burdens for medical treatment (often required in raising a Stickler Syndrome child) and the need for higher education to help assure success as an adult, demonstrates his compassion for these children. The award is a Scholarship in the amount of $500 per year up to a maximum of 4 years.
Eligibility: The scholarship application will be available to graduating students of any American high school who plan to apply for admission to any accredited public or private community, junior, or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. You must be diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome by a primary care physician or Geneticist (on their letterhead), which must be attached to your application.
Award: One new Scholarship will be awarded each year. The award is $500 per year until the Recipient graduated not to exceed 4 years. The Recipient must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA to continue to receive the annual award. Failure to meet this requirement for any semester will suspend your award until two consecutive semester’s GPA is 3.0 or better. Your college transcripts are due by July 1st to receive your next award installment. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need.
Application: Interested students must fill out the application form completely and have all parties sign it. They must provide a Physician’s letter diagnosing their Stickler Syndrome. Students must enclose their high school transcripts (sealed). Applications are due by June 15th and will be reviewed by the Stickler Involved People’s selection committee by July 15th annually. The scholarship winner will be notified by mail by August 1st each year. Applicant’s final High School semester grades must be included with their transcripts.
Mail application to:
Stickler Involved People c/o Pat Houchin Gunnar B. Stickler Scholarship Award 15 Angelina Augusta, KS 67010
Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Foundation Research Grants
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS) is a multi-system autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by exocrine pancreatic dysfunction, and varying degrees of marrow dysfunction with cytopenias. Many associated clinical problems have also been described, including skeletal anomalies, metaphyseal dysostosis, rib abnormalities, cleft palate, dental abnormalities and others. Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation (SDSF) is a nonprofit support organization actively helping the victims of this disease. SDSF is accepting grant requests for research relevant to this disease. Any high quality, innovative research proposal deemed relevant to SDS will be considered.
The following are areas of particular interest: Investigate or evaluate potential novel therapies or potential novel therapeutic strategies- preferred applications Evaluate predictors of bone marrow abnormalities to determine their correlation with the disease Determine the causes of bone marrow failure and leukemia Further delineate the pathogenesis of pancreatic disease Investigations related to adult patient presentation, management, and care including transition from pediatric-centered to adult care Eligibility Persons applying for these grants must be in a faculty position with authority to hold an independent research grant (not a training position). Letter of Intent The potential applicant should write a one-page letter of intent to the SDSF, indicating the applicant’s position and affiliation, describing their planned project, and explaining its relevance to Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome. These letters are reviewed by SDSF’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board (MSAB) grant review process. Purpose This letter will be used to identify applicants who will be asked to provide a full application. Dates The letter is due no later than March 12th. All those who have submitted a letter of intent will receive a reply by April 5th. All Grant Applications must be submitted by May 15th. The final grant decision will be announced by July 31st with a November 1st start date. Terms of Support Support may be provided for up to two (2) years in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per year, including expenses. The second year funding will not be released until a Progress Report has been reviewed and approved by the MSAB. The date for the Progress Report is October 1st. Applicants may submit only one grant application at a time, and may hold only one grant at a time. If you would like us to send you a grant application, have any questions regarding the grant process or have an interest in the disease, please contact SDSF. Please call toll free 1-888-825-SDSF (7373) or via email at info@shwachman-diamond.org.
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation 127 Western Avenue Sherborn, MA 01770
Cystinosis Foundation Deanna Lynn Potts Scholarship
Deanna Lynn Potts was born with Cystinosis and lived to be 27 years old. Before she died, she discussed her wishes to start a scholarship fund for children with Cystinosis.
We know how devastating a chronic illness can have on a family emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. Children with Cystinosis are living longer, thanks to medical science and therefore, embarking on careers.
These careers require education. Education is expensive, yet something we do not want to deprive our children of in our world today. Due to the financially draining medical costs, it might prove difficult to send a child to college.
Through this fund, we hope to help some of those students.
PURPOSE: To provide supplemental financial assistance to an undergraduate student diagnosed with Cystinosis enrolled in an accredited collegiate or vocational program.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: A $1000 scholarship awarded annually. The award is contingent upon the winners acceptance to an accredited college, university, or vocational program and will be payable to the education institution to be applied to tuition, room and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Each candidate must be a current high school senior, who has Cystinosis and have a financial need.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Documentation/verification of Cystinosis (e.g. letter from physician.) An official copy of high school transcript. Two letters of recommendation from current teachers/faculty members and/or counselors regarding applicant's scholastic aptitude and personal qualifications. An essay of 500 words. We want to know a person who has played a vital role in student's life. How? Why? The essay should be typewritten and double spaced A copy of the previous year's income tax return.
JUDGING CRITERIA: The essay will earn a possible 40 points and will be judged on the basis of rationale, grammar and comprehension. Transcripts and letters of recommendation will carry a possible additional 20 points. The Cystinosis Foundation Board will establish an independent judging panel to evaluate and rate the applicants. The decision of the judges is final. Finalists may be interviewed before selection is made.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Application and all accompanying documents must be received at the Cystinosis Foundation Office in a single, flat package by March 30th of each year. You can call the Cystinosis Foundation for an application 888-631-1588. Print the Application and mail it to the Cystinosis Foundation.
Remember, the deadline for receiving applications is March 30th of each year.
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