International Exchange Grants

American Society of Hematology Visitor Training Program

The purpose of the Visitor Training Program (VTP) is to help build hematology capacity in developing countries, ultimately improving patient care and/or research. The VTP provides funding for hematologists, scientists, or laboratory staff working in hematology in developing countries to receive training on a specific topic or technique for up to 12 weeks. Training is carried out in a clinic or laboratory under the mentorship of an ASH member anywhere in the world. Upon completion of the training, participants return to their home institution to implement the training and share their newfound knowledge with their colleagues.

Applications are now available for the 2010 Visitor Training Program.

Benefits
* ASH will fund approved costs for travel and living expenses (applicants must submit a budget).
* By implementing the training in their home institution, awardees will have the opportunity to increase hematology capacity for themselves and their colleagues, ultimately leading to improved patient care and/or research.
* By training with an ASH member, the awardee will participate in the rigorous scientific community of ASH.

Eligibility

Applicants
* Physicians, scientists, and hematology laboratory staff working in a hospital or a research institution in one of the countries defined as developing by ASH are welcome to apply.
* Applicants may be at any stage in their careers.
* Applicants do not need to be ASH members.

Application
* The primary focus must be on specific training in procedures that will benefit the applicant’s home institution.
* Relevant equipment and supplies must be available at the home institution.
* The VTP is intended to build capacity. Participants must implement the training at their home institution upon their return. Individual research projects will not be considered.
* Applications are reviewed by the ASH International Members Committee. Therefore, applications are not accepted from institutions where a member of the International Members Committee currently practices hematology.

For a current list of institutions, contact Clare Kelley at pckelley@hematology.org.

Host institution and mentor
* The host institution can be located anywhere in the world.
* The host mentor may be from any country.
* The host mentor must be a current ASH member in good standing on the day the application is submitted.

Deadlines
Application deadline: April 10, 2010
Award notification: by July 15, 2010

Questions?
If you have any questions or require any additional information regarding the ASH Visitor Training Program, please  contact Clare Kelley, International Programs Specialist, at pckelley@hematology.org or 202-776-0544, ext. 4902.

American Society of Hematology
2021 L Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036

Phone 202-776-0544 | Fax 202-776-0545

International Association of Forensic Nurses Scientific Assembly Grant Program

Deadline to apply is April 1, 2010.

The Scientific Assembly Grant (SAG) Program was established by IAFN in recognition of the need to promote excellence in Forensic Nursing through the support of global information sharing and networking. The SAG Program is designed to provide financial assistance for members and other forensic nurses from around the world who might otherwise be unable to attend the organization’s annual Scientific Assembly. This year's Assembly will be in Pittsburgh, PA, USA from October 27-30, 2010.

All forensic nurses are welcome to apply. Applicants who are IAFN members and have been for a minimum of twelve (12) months immediately prior to application may apply directly. Applicants who have been a member less than 12 months or who are non IAFN members must be sponsored by a current IAFN member. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Three (3) grants will be available to those who apply for financial assistance to attend the annual Scientific Assembly. A grant award will consist of registration to the Scientific Assembly and a $1,100 USD stipend to be used for either airfare, lodging, ground transportation or meals. A check will be made available during the Assembly to the grantee.

In addition to providing biographical data and demonstrating financial need, each applicant must write a short essay briefly explaining their area of practice/expertise and the benefit to themselves, their communities and IAFN gained by their attendance at the Scientific Assembly.

All determination notices will be sent on or before May 31, 2010.

International Association of Forensic Nurses
1517 Ritchie Hwy
Ste 208
Arnold, MD 21012-2323

Phone: +1-410-626-7805
Fax: +1-410-626-7804

International Award for Contributions to Cancer Care (EX04)

Award: A $2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual Congress, one-day per diem for Congress, and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize a Registered Nurse (RN) (or equivalent) who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in a country outside the United States.

Selection Criteria: The candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN) (or equivalent) who works and resides outside of the United States of America, working in any setting, who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, education, or administration. Examples of contributions include but are not limited to:Creating and implementing a program that has had an impact on cancer care in a country other than the United States, e.g., patient education program, clinical procedure/skill, and pain management.

1. Demonstrating involvement in initiating or supporting a professional oncology organization (e.g., cancer society, nursing organization, cancer coalition).
2. Influencing the practice of cancer care nursing care, e.g., advocate for cancer survivors through influence on government policy/media, publications.
3. Creating a change in health care and/or education standards in nursing practice, e.g., requirements for administration of chemotherapy.

Nominee not required to be a member of the Oncology Nursing Society.

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)

Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award

Starting your career in Computational Neuroscience?

Recently published a paper or reviewed conference abstract?

Win a 500 € cash prize and a trip to Germany!

Who can apply?
International students from relevant disciplines (biology, medicine, psychology, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, ...) who plan to pursue a research career in Computational Neuroscience, and who have at least one peer reviewed publication (as coautor) or peer reviewed conference abstract (as first author) that resulted from predoctoral studies and was accepted or published in 2009 or 2010.

Applications must contain:
- academic curriculum vitae
- publication list (incl. reviewed conference abstracts)
- letter of motivation
- recommendation letter of academic advisor, stating that the publication was submitted before the candidate started his/her doctoral studies
- copies of degree certificates
- copy of one selected paper or reviewed conference abstract
- copy of acceptance letter if paper has not appeared yet.

The award contains:
500 € prize money, plus travel grant of up to 1.500 € for a one-week trip to Germany, incl. a talk at the Award Ceremony and an individually planned visit to up to three German research institutions in Computational Neuroscience.

Deadline for application: May 31, 2010.

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to: info@bcos.uni-freiburg.de.

Bernstein Computational Neuroscience Association
Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS)
Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg
Hansastr. 9a, D-79104 Freiburg
E-Mail: info@bcos.uni-freiburg.de

World Health Organization/International Society of Addiction Medicine Grant in Aid of Travel Fellowships for Physicians 2010

The 2010 Grants in Aid of Travel Fellowships, a joint program of the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (www.who.int/substance_abuse/en/) and the International Society for Addiction Medicine (ISAM) is encouraging applications for the 2010. These Grant-in-Aid awards will support participation of young (under 45 years) addiction specialists from eligible countries to attend the 2010 ISAM Annual Scientific Meeting to be held October 4-7, 2010 in Milan, Italy (www.isamweb.org). The amount of the award varies and covers for reasonable travel, accommodation as well as registration fees for the conference. Successful applicants must show proof of medical/travel insurance.

Deadline to receive application letter: April 15th, 2010
Deadline for submitted documentation: May 15th, 2010

Eligibility Criteria
Affiliated with organizations with capability & history of conducting addiction research, teaching & /or treatment;
Involved in addiction research, and/or clinical and teaching activities in the area of addictions;
Showing promise of developing future research;
Preference is given to applicants from Category C & D countries according to the World Bank classification, see www.worldbank.org
Presenting an abstract at the ISAM meeting (oral presentation at Fellowship session)
Having sufficient knowledge of the language to present in English;
Fellows may not have received travel support from WHO or ISAM in the past year.
Valid license to practice medicine

Application must include
Abstract: “objectives, methods, results and conclusions” model is expected
Short curriculum vitae including list of publications (max two pages)
Two letters of reference (in English) stating (1) benefits of the applicant to his/her further research and/or clinical practice or teaching, and (2) potential contribution to home country in case of attending the meeting. ISAM members including Board members or members of the WHO Regions are suitable to write a reference unless part of the Selection Committee.
Estimation of travel costs.
Selection Criteria: Max 29 points; Min requirement 15 points
CV: affiliation to addiction related organizations, training research/teaching in addiction, age, future research
Quality of Abstract: Objectives, methods, results, conclusions
Potential contribution to home country
Potential for ISAM growth
Travel Costs
Composition of the Selection Committee: 3 core and 3 regional representatives
WHO – (1) HQ (ex-officio) and (2) WHO Regional rep
ISAM – (1) Head Office (ex-officio) and (2) core member
Local Organizing Committee – (1) LOC Committee Chair and (2) other LOC member

Insurance
Participants are advised to arrange adequate cover for travel and health insurance before departing from their home country. The organizers can accept to liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to meeting participants, either during or as a result of the vent.

Application procedure
The cover page of the application with contact information must be faxed to the ISAM Head Office 1-403 944-2056, and the other documentation can be sent via email to
office[at]isamweb.com with copy to mdorozio[at]shaw.ca. Incomplete or delayed applications will not be considered. Applications should include a fax number and email address if available.

Deadline to receive application letter: April 15th, 2010
Deadline for submitted documentation: May 15th, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: Each Annual Meeting Local Organizing Committee will deduct from the award:

registration
airport transfers if applicable
hotel accommodation for 4 nights unless otherwise stipulated
cost of gala dinner and award presentation
The balance will be presented to each awardee at the Closing Ceremony and can be applied to airfare. The LOC may help with travel arrangements if necessary.

National Institute on Drug Abuse/International Society of Addiction Medicine 2010 Grant in Aid of Travel Fellowships for Young Investigators

A grant in aid has been approved which would enable the subsidizing of Young Investigators to Milan, Italy, October 4-7, 2010 to attend and present at the ISAM Annual Meeting.

Eligibility criteria
Be affiliated with organizations with the capability and a history of conducting addiction research
Be involved in addiction research
Show promise of developing future research;
Present their current research at the ISAM 2010 Annual Meeting;
Have sufficient language knowledge to present in English;
Some preference will be given to neighbouring low and low middle income countries
Have not received travel support from NIDA or ISAM in the past year.
Age limit for Young Investigator: 45 years or younger

Application must include
Abstract: “objectives, methods, results and conclusions” model is expected
Short curriculum vitae including list of publications (max two pages)
Two letters of reference (in English) stating (1) benefits of the applicant to his/her further research and/or clinical practice or teaching, and (2) potential contribution to home country in case of attending the meeting.
Estimation of travel costs.

Application procedure
The cover page of the application with contact information must be faxed to the ISAM Head Office 1-403 944-2056, and the other documentation can be sent via email to
office[at]isamweb.com with copy to mdorozio[at]shaw.ca. Incomplete or delayed applications will not be considered. Applications should include a fax number and email address for communication.

Deadline to receive application letter: April 15th, 2010
Deadline for submitted documentation: May 15th, 2010

Selection Criteria
CV: affiliations to addiction related organizations, training research or teaching in addiction, age, potential future research
Quality of Abstract: Objectives, methods, results, conclusions
Potential contribution to home country
Potential for ISAM growth
Travel Costs
Insurance
Participants are advised to arrange adequate cover for travel and health insurance before departing from their home country. The organizers can accept to liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to meeting participants, either during or as a result of the vent.

PLEASE NOTE: Each Annual Meeting Local Organizing Committee will deduct from the award:

registration
airport transfers if applicable
hotel accommodation for 4 nights unless otherwise stipulated
cost of gala dinner and award presentation
The balance will be presented to each awardee at the Closing Ceremony and can be applied to airfare. The LOC may help with travel arrangements if necessary.

Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience

Supported by the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation

Application Deadline: June 18, 2010

The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation established the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award at Neuroscience in 2005 to allow promising young neuroscientists of all nationalities the opportunity to pursue education and research at a center of excellence in their field.

The award is presented each year at the Society for Neuroscience's annual meeting to recognize a young scientist who has demonstrated and continues to exhibit ongoing international collaboration based on the best science. The award includes a $25,000 prize.

Eligibility
Nominations must be made or endorsed by a SfN member. In case the nominator is not an SfN member, the nomination package must include a letter of endorsement from a current Society member. Nominees do not have to be SfN members.

Due to potential conflict of interest issues, members of the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award Selection Committee cannot serve as nominators, nor should they write letters of support. Self nomination is allowed.

To be eligible, a candidate must study or work at an institution located in a country other than the country in which (s)he holds citizenship or permanent residency.

Candidates include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research associates. Those at the assistant professor rank (or equivalent) or higher will not be considered.

Application Information
Please submit the following items to awards@sfn.org. Please be sure to include the award name in your subject line.

* An essay of 500-words or fewer describing the future goals and direction of applicant's planned research.
* Three letters of recommendation (only one can come from the applicant's current institution):
o One letter from a current or previous research mentor (graduate student or postdoctoral advisor; no more than one letter permitted).
o 2 letters from other scientists who have not worked with the applicant, but can comment on the applicant's qualifications.
* A curriculum vitae; applicants must include country of citizenship and/or permanent residence at the beginning of their C.V.
* A list of publications and abstracts authored or co-authored by the applicant.

Society for Neuroscience
1121 14th Street, NW
Suite 1010
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 962-4000
Fax: (202) 962-4941
E-mail: info@sfn.org

Association of Schools of Public Health/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program

Deadline for electronic submission of application: 03/30/2010
Deadline for ASPH's receipt of hardcopy materials: 03/31/2010

In recognition of a career dedicated to improving the health of the world’s most vulnerable populations, ASPH, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), established a fellowship in honor of Dr. Allan Rosenfield, former Dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program provides international training opportunities for recent graduates of ASPH member accredited schools of public health (MPH and Doctoral level).

What does the ASPH Fellowship offer you
The fellowship is an outstanding training opportunity to learn from leading global health experts in CDC headquarters in Atlanta as well as various international posts. The students selected as Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellows are expected to involve themselves, as Dr. Rosenfield did throughout his career, in all aspects of global health. Dr. Rosenfield touched many corners of public health as a leader addressing issues from women’s health to HIV/AIDS to advocating healthcare for the poor and disadvantaged. His commitment to improving lives in neighborhoods not only close to us, but in places such as rural sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, leaves behind a strong and powerful footprint that we hope to motivate our fellows to follow during the period of their fellowship and throughout their public health career.

The purpose of the fellowship program is to enhance training of graduates of the schools of public health with an interest in global health and HIV/AIDS. The training offered through this program will expand the global health prevention workforce and provide fellows an opportunity to gain practical, first-hand experience on the front lines of international public health. Fellows will benefit from an opportunity to apply and translate academic knowledge of public health to real world situations.

When and where are the Fellowships offered?
International fellowships may be placed within a global health program at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, or in one of the 50 foreign countries where CDC is working with the Ministry of Health and other Public Health partners, depending on the needs of the program. Additional travel during the fellowship period may be required depending on program activities and priorities. Exact geographical locations will not be determined until the final placement process. At that time, successful applicants will be offered positions and notified of the geographic location for that particular position. The selected fellows will be required to relocate to the fellowship assignment locations.

Once a candidate has accepted a fellowship position, he/she will receive detailed information on the logistics for the fellowship program and the fellowship position. Prior to leaving for the fellowship assignment locations, fellows will be required to travel to CDC in Atlanta, GA for a 10-day orientation in mid-September 2010. Fellowship assignments will begin following Orientation.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, applicants must have received their Masters or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2010) or within the last five years (no earlier than May 2005). Graduate degrees must come from an ASPH member graduate school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). All applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence (“Green Card”) in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program.

Fellowship Stipend
An annual training stipend of $40,949 is provided and is intended to cover all personal living expenses. The stipend will be paid in semi-monthly installments during the course of the fellowship. In addition to the fellowship stipend, fellows will have various expense allowances available to them to cover additional expenses (including health insurance and travel costs). Allowances will vary depending on the location of the fellowship and anticipated travel needs.

How are Fellows selected?
A review committee composed of faculty members from ASPH member schools of public health with expertise in global health issues will complete the objective review of the applications on the following criteria: quality of essay, strength of credentials, previous professional experience; and letters of recommendation. Applicants may be contacted by the committee for additional information and/or clarification of information relevant to the application. Following this review, all applications receiving a qualifying score will be sent to CDC for final review and technical selection. At CDC, technical advisors review the applications along with the faculty review comments to assess which of the candidates applying for the individual projects are most suited for the fellowship.

How do I apply to the program?
There are two components to the application process, the completion of the online application system and mailing of ONE set of hard copy documents to ASPH in ONE package. The following lists all documents required to apply:
Online:
1. An essay (1500 word max) for each training area to which you are applying explaining your interests, strengths and qualifications for that position and how it will benefit your long-term career plans in the field of public health.
2. Resume/CV.
3. Two references - Name, email and phone number.

Hard copy documents:
1. Two Generic Letters of Recommendation (from the references provided in the online application). Must be on a letter head with contact information and original signature. Does not need to be in a sealed envelope. Please request your recommenders to not fold or staple recommendation letters.
2. Signature Page available upon submitting the online application. You will need to print, and sign. Please do not fold or staple pages.
3. Official Graduate Transcripts (School of Public Health only). This will need to be in a sealed envelope issued by your school.
4. A copy of your Green card, if you are not a US Citizen.

Adiba Hassan, MSPH
Coordinator, Graduate Training Programs
(Rosenfield, Policy, CDC Scholarship, CDC Internship)
ahassan@asph.org
Tel: (202) 296-1099 ex 151

Contact ASPH
1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-296-1099
Fax: 202-296-1252

Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Clinical Research & Development Fellowships

Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) invites researchers from developing countries to apply for a 12-month career development fellowship on Clinical Research & Development. Successful candidates will be seconded to selected pharmaceutical companies. The goal is to develop human resources to promote high quality clinical R&D in disease endemic countries (DEC). It is expected that qualified professionals will be able to enhance DEC product development capacity on diagnostics, drugs and vaccines against infectious diseases that disproportionately affect poor and marginalized populations.

The programme will train individuals in situ with relevant partners in order to develop specialized skills not readily taught in academic centres, including inter alia R&D project management, regulatory requirements and good practices. Upon completing their fellowships, the individuals are expected to return to their home institutes and assume a leading role and become valuable resources in the global effort on R&D for neglected infectious diseases.

Programme description
Training fellowship

Within the context of the Clinical R&D team of the host pharmaceutical company, the trainee may be involved in activities related to :

* Elaboration of the Clinical Development Plan;
* Study preparation: study design, concept and main protocols, case report form and logistics;
* Study implementation and conduct: pre-study contacts, study initiation and monitoring;
* Study reporting: data validation, study report;
* Medical Safety and regulation: reporting and management of safety, production of safety documents;
* Administration and documentation: filing, tracking, financial agreement;
* Regulatory aspects of medications;
* Project planning and monitoring: human and financial resources management, timing;
* Literature review, attendance at scientific meetings, clinical trial methodology, FDA/ICH requirements, new technologies.

Although all companies are expected to provide the trainees with good exposure to general technical and managerial principles of R&D practices, individual programmes will be established within each company according to ongoing activities and trainee field of interest and expertise.

Alumni Network and post-training opportunities
An electronic alumni network will be organized and a meeting of past and current fellows will be held annually. The alumni network will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the programme by providing a forum for ongoing communication, better interaction and collaboration.

Eligibility criteria
The applicant must:
* be a scientist who is a citizen of and resident in a developing country;
* be a maximum of 35 years old at the time of the submission deadline;
* have a MD or PhD with clinical and research experience in infectious diseases;
* be employed as a staff member of a DEC research institution, university or other recognized national institution that has an element of research relevant to TDR. The applicant must have been employed by the institution or university for a minimum of 12 months prior to the date of application;
* be computer literate and fluent in English or French with a good working knowledge of English;
* be able to demonstrate how the training programme will be put to use upon return to their home institute and country;
* be committed to work in a developing country for a minimum of three years after the completion of the grant.

Application procedure
The application should be sent in electronic format (Word or PDF only) to clinicalfellows@who.int (no application form is required). Reference letters must be scanned and attached electronically. The following information should be provided:

1.Full name with the family name underlined.
2.Date of birth, sex and nationality (copy of information page of passport or other identification document may be requested at a later date).
3.Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of institution where the applicant is employed. All applicants must have permanent employment.
4.Telephone number for personnel contact and possible interview (if not the same as institutional telephone number above #4) must be included.
5.Educational qualifications, including place of study and graduation date (transcripts and copies of qualifications are not required but may be requested later).
6.A description (1 page maximum) of the applicant’s current post and of the post held immediately before.
7.A description (1 page maximum) of the applicant’s current work/research interests including disease(s) interest.
8.A description (1 page maximum) of how the applicant, if selected, plans to apply the acquired skills and knowledge after returning to his home country/institution.
9.A list of the applicant’s publications and other abstracts or presentations.
10.A letter of recommendation from two senior scientists/professors that includes their address, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. Please scan and include these with the application.
11.An endorsement from the Director of the applicant’s home institution testifying to the ability of the applicant to undertake successfully the training proposed and certifying that the applicant, if selected, will be granted a leave of absence. The Director should also indicate how the proposed training will strengthen the institution’s capability to conduct clinical research upon the return of the trainee.
12.Applicants from countries requiring national endorsement should submit their applications through proper government channels. A copy of all applications should be sent to the WHO Representative’s Office in their home country for information purposes.

All applications must be received at clinicalfellows@who.int by 6 April 2010

For further information:

Dr Christine Maure, Empowerment Technical officer
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Telephone: (41-22) 791-1532 Fax: (41-22) 791-4854
E-mail: maurec@who.int

Candidates matching the eligibility criteria will be contacted to arrange a telephone interview in May/June 2010.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome in July 2010.

Training will begin by mutual consent as soon as possible.

Financial provision will be made available to successful applicants through TDR to cover a monthly stipend, travel, health insurance, computer, alumni membership and professional meeting participation.

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting Travel Award

Application Submission Deadline: April 1, 2010

The online travel award application submission site opens March 3, 2010.

Limited funding is available to support annual meeting travel of selected students and young investigators from the United States and abroad. Travel award applicants participate in the meeting through oral or poster presentations and are selected based on abstract quality and research results. Applicants need not be ASTMH members.

The online travel award application will be available at www.astmh.org beginning March 3.

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, Illinois 60015 USA

By Phone or Fax:
847-480-9592
Fax: 847-480-9282