Medical Education Grants

American Physiological Society Teaching of Physiology Section Research Recognition Awards

The Teaching of Physiology Section Research Recognition Awards ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) will provide two travel awards for outstanding posters presented in the Teaching Poster Sessions at Experimental Biology. To qualify for this award, the applicant must be first author on the poster, and age 40 or under or within 10 years of receiving the Ph.D. or M.D. Applicants must be APS regular, affiliate, or student members. Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by the Teaching Section Steering Committee. All poster abstracts must be formally submitted to EB by the abstract deadline. Applicants must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract. Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting in order to collect the cash prize and are recognized at the Teaching of Physiology Section Business Meeting.

All application materials must be completed online by November 3, 2010.

American Physiological Society Teaching of Physiology Section New Investigator Award

The Teaching of Physiology Section New Investigator Award ($1,000 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) recognizes an outstanding investigator in the early stages of his/her career. Candidates should be investigators who have made meritorious contributions to the area represented by the Teaching of Physiology Section. They should not be above the rank of Assistant Professor or a comparable position in a research track at an academic institution or in industry (e.g. Scientist, Sr. Scientist, Research Investigator, etc.). They should receive nominations from at least two regular members of the APS. Candidates will be judged on their publications, how the publications relate to the Teaching of Physiology Section and evidence for independence and promise (grant funding, peer review activities, etc.).

Although this is not an abstract-based award, awardees are expected to attend EB and make an oral or poster presentation. The candidate must be an APS member in good standing with a primary affiliation in the Teaching of Physiology Section. Candidates must upload: curriculum vitae, 2 nomination letters from APS members, and 3 reprints. Awardees Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting in order to collect the cash prize and are recognized at the Teaching of Physiology Section Business Meeting.

All application materials must be completed online by November 3, 2010.

American Physiological Society Teaching of Physiology Section Arthur C. Guyton Educator of the Year Award

The Arthur C. Guyton Educator of the Year Award sponsored by the W. B. Saunders Company [Elsevier] ($1,000 cash prize, complimentary registration to Experimental Biology 2010, a framed, inscribed certificate, and up to $750 in travel reimbursement to the Experimental Biology meeting) recognizes a full-time faculty member of an accredited college or university and member of the APS who has independent evidence of: (1) excellence in classroom teaching over a number of years at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels; (2) commitment to the improvement of physiology teaching within the candidate's own institution; and (3) contributions to physiology education at the local community, national or international levels. The awardee is requested to write an essay on his/her philosophy of education for publication in The Physiologist.

The typical nominee will have shown excellence in teaching and have made significant contributions in student advisement, graduate education, and/or curriculum design and reform at their institution. The activities that distinguish a candidate in the rankings include outreach activities at the state, national, or international level; contributions to education through APS activities; peer-reviewed educational journal articles; and widely disseminated publications such as commercially produced textbooks, lab manuals, or software.

Nominations Process: Each nominee must be nominated by a member of APS. The nominator should email a letter of support outlining the qualifications of the nominee no later than Friday, December 4, 2010 to: Jeffrey Kingsbury, Chair, Guyton Awards Selection Committee jeffrey.kingsbury@nau.edu

2012 Claude Bernard Distinguished Lectureship of the Teaching of Physiology Section of the American Physiological Society

The 2012 Claude Bernard Distinguished Lectureship of the Teaching of Physiology Section award is presented to an educator who is making outstanding contributions to teaching and learning as it relates to physiology education. The educator may be an APS member or a non-member nominated by a member. The awardee's talk is expected to further interest in and enhancement of educational practices that are relevant to teachers of physiology.

The award consists of a $1000 honorarium, up to $2000 travel reimbursement to Experimental Biology, complimentary registration to the meeting, and complimentary tickets to the Section dinner. Self-nomination is permitted for APS members. Nominators must upload a nomination letter and nominee's curriculum vitae by May 15, 2011.

Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Grants Program

FAER offers four types of grants.

Next Grant Deadline: February 15, 2011

Mentored Research Training Grant - Basic Science (MRTG-BS)

The Mentored Research Training Grant - Basic Science (MRTG-BS) is a two-year grant (the first year is funded at $75,000 and the second year is funded at $100,000) awarded for basic science research. Individuals who have completed their clinical anesthesia training and have academic appointments at the instructor or assistant professor level, no more than 10 years after completion of residency or fellowship, are eligible to apply. The recipient must be guaranteed 75% protected non-clinical time for research, which may include research related to but not specifically for the project being funded. The research mentor must have a minimum of 40% non-clinical academic time devoted to research activities during the two-year duration of the grant. A detailed mentoring and career development plan is part of the application for an MRTG-BS.

Mentored Research Training Grant - Clinical and Translational Science (MRTG-CT)

The Mentored Research Training Grant - Clinical and Translational Science (MRTG-CT) is a two-year grant (the first year is funded at $75,000 and the second year is funded at $100,000) awarded for clinical or translational research. Individuals who have completed their clinical anesthesia training and have academic appointments at the instructor or assistant professor level, no more than 10 years after completion of residency or fellowship, are eligible to apply. The recipient must be guaranteed 75% protected non-clinical time for research, which may include research related to but not specifically for the project being funded. The research mentor must have a minimum of 40% non-clinical academic time devoted to research activities during the two-year duration of the grant. A detailed mentoring and career development plan is part of the application for an MRTG-CT.
Research Fellowship Grant (RFG)

A Research Fellowship Grant (RFG) provides a one-year $75,000 grant to individuals participating in a clinical training program that is part of an ACGME-approved anesthesiology residency program. This 12 contiguous months of FAER-sponsored research must be combined with at least six months of research that is part of the residency program continuum (CBY – CA3 years), consistent with the ABA templates for research, for a total of 18 months of research experience. Alternately, the 12 months of FAER-sponsored research can be in conjunction (either before or after) a one-year clinical fellowship sponsored by an ACGME-approved residency program. A research mentor must be identified and must provide written commitment to strong, direct involvement in all research activity. During the 12-month fellowship period the recipient will be required to spend a minimum of 80% of his or her time in research related to but not specifically on the project.

Research Education Grant (REG)

A Research in Education Grant (REG) is a two-year grant to be awarded competitively to individuals who have completed their clinical anesthesia training and have academic faculty appointments. The REG is intended to stimulate career development for anesthesiologists interested in research into the concepts, methods and techniques of education in anesthesiology in all its forms, including novel approaches to educating medical students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians. Applications from both junior and senior faculty are accepted. A mentor with expertise in education is required for all applicants. Each of the two years is funded at $50,000 per year. The recipient must be guaranteed a minimum of 40% protected non-clinical time for research related to this education project. Application may be made for a second two-year award and will be reviewed competitively with other applications.

Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
200 First Street SW, WF6-674
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: (507) 266-6866
Fax: (507) 284-0291

Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Grant

The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Committee, the education and research arm of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), is interested in receiving proposals for technology-based teaching applications to further clinical education in dermatology. Winning proposals will be selected by the Sulzberger Committee with final approval by the AAD Board of Directors. Proposals from dermatologists who are members of the Academy will be given preference; however all proposals that are designed to develop technology for dermatology education will be considered.

Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010

About the Sulzberger Institute Grant

1. The Sulzberger Institute seed grants of up to $60,000 per year, for a period of one to two years are available. Grants are preferentially awarded to young dermatologists who have not previously received significant extramural funding.
2. Small grants of $5,000 are intended for residents and fellows with little or no research experience but with committed local research mentors.
3. Tuition support of up to $7,500 is available for education and technology courses accredited by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

In any given funding cycle, the Sulzberger Institute may choose to award one or more grants in the above categories. The number and size of the awards is contingent on the quality of the grant applications received. Prior principle investigator track record, preliminary data, and high likelihood of success are less important than intellectual innovation and the likelihood of a grant award supporting the career of a young dermatologist, as well as fostering a project with sustainable effects.

Resident/fellow grant applications and applications for NLM-accredited course tuition will be subject to less critical scrutiny than main research grant awards. Consequently, residents and fellows are encouraged to apply for these grants, which the Sulzberger Institute is committed to awarding every year, provided a minimum quality threshold is met.

The Sulzberger Institute is not interested in funding commercial, for-profit projects, but should any funded projects lead to intellectual property with commercial value, the part of the value equal to the initial contribution of the Sulzberger Institute will be payable to the Sulzberger Institute. Similarly, if a product of a Sulzberger-funded project is to be sold to a commercial entity, the AAD will have the right of first refusal of purchasing or otherwise acquiring this product.

About the Sulzberger Institute

The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education is the arm of the American Academy of Dermatology that provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide seed funds to help dermatologists begin projects that can eventually improve patient care. Applications from residents, fellows, and young dermatologists are encouraged.

In recent years, the Sulzberger's mission has been broadened to include funding of small projects initiated by residents of fellow trainees, tuition support for technology courses approved by the National Library of Medicine, and consideration of non-traditional projects that may not directly involve technology and education.

The current mandate of the Sulzberger Institute Committee of the AAD is to:

* support new research initiatives related to technology and education;
* deploy seed grants to further the careers of young dermatologists; and
* consider novel, creative, and timely means to encourage clinical research.

Questions: Chris Presta
Phone: (847) 240-1698
E-mail: cpresta@aad.org

Contact Us

American Academy of Dermatology
Toll-free: (866) 503-SKIN (7546)
International: (847) 240-1280
Fax: (847) 240-1859

Correspondence Address

P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168

Advanced Transplant Provider Award

Deadline: September 14, 2010

Attendence to ASTS Winter Symposium:
Complimentary Registration
2 nights hotel accomodations
Travel expenses (up to $750)

Description This award recognizes the time and effort dedicated to advancing clinical practice through translation of scientific information, development of standards and clinical mentoring of the Advanced Transplant Provider, with a travel prize to the ASTS State of the Art Winter Symposium. Self nominations are accepted.

Amount Expenses (registration, 2 nights hotel accomodations, and travel costs up to $750) associated with attendance at the ASTS State of the Art Winter Symposium

Applicant Eligibility

Please review these eligibility requirements to ensure that you apply for the appropriate award.

ASTS Member (Associate Members only)
May not have won the ASTS Advanced Transplant Provider award within the last five years

Submission Requirements Online Application Form
Nominator must write a maximum 500 word description of the advanced transplant provider’s contributions to the field of transplantation
CV

Other Requirements The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ASTS State of the Art Winter Symposium to formally accept the award.

Review
Criteria Applications will be scored on the following criteria:

Consistently promotes evidence based patient driven excellence
Serves as a role model in skilled communication, multidisciplinary collaboration and effective decision making in the various phases of transplantation.
Enriches the field of transplantation by demonstrating leadership as a mentor in achieving excellence.
Demonstrates academic contributions to the field of transplantation thru publication, public speaking or society committee involvement.
Furthers the ASTS mission thru project initiates that benefit patients, promotes education and advances the science of transplantation.

Other 1 award available annually

* The funding of ASTS research awards is contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of qualified applications.

American Society of Transplant Surgeons 2461 South Clark St., Suite 640 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 703-414-7870 Fax: 703-414-7874

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Bishop Fellowship Program

The Bishop Fellowship Program was inaugurated in 2000 to prepare senior family medicine faculty to assume positions of greater responsibility in academic medicine and health care leadership. It was developed because of the vision of F. Marian Bishop, PhD, founding member and former president of the Foundation, and is supported by the F. Marian Bishop Charitable Trust. This 1-year program works in partnership with the American Council on Education’s ACE Fellowship program. Fellows attend three week-long seminars on higher education issues organized by ACE, and make three week-long visits to a medical school where the host dean or other administrator serves as a mentor.

Bishop Fellowship Program Components

The 1-year Bishop Fellowship program consists of nine components that address the essential skills and knowledge.

1. Formal Education
Three ACE seminars, each lasting 1 week
One 5-day AAMC Executive Development Seminar

2. Readings & Preparation between Seminars
Fellows complete assigned readings and “homework” tasks, such as completing leadership style instruments, and securing and entering into their institutions’ financial information.

3. Project
Each Fellow identifies a project he/she is interested in and which will be of benefit to both the host and home school.

4. The Fellow’s Learning Plan
Fellows, along with their nominating institution, design an individualized learning plan to address unique needs.

5. The Off-campus Learning Experience
Each Fellow spends at least three weeks with a dean or other high-level administrator at a host institution. As they are mentored by a team of experienced administrators, Fellows observe how other institutions and their leaders problem solve and handle change.

6. The National Institutional Network
Fellows develop colleagues from within the Bishop and the ACE programs’ mentors and speakers that will serve them well throughout their careers.

7. National Policy Forums
Because effective local leadership depends on knowledge of both national and international environments, Fellows are required to attend national meetings, particularly the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Council on Education seminars, and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and American Council on Education annual meetings.

8. Other Visits
Fellows are encouraged to visit other campuses to enhance their learning about a particular strategic issue as well as broaden their perspectives generally.

9. Home Plan
Each Fellow and home dean develop a plan for how the Fellow’s skills will be used at the home institution. It is important that the Fellow have the opportunity to use the newly acquired skills as soon as possible.

The Nominating Institution:

Pays the salary and benefits during the Fellowship year
Assures that the Fellows will have time to complete readings and homework tasks and to attend seminars, national meetings, and off-campus visits

The Bishop Fellowship pays for:

ACE Seminars and AAMC Executive Development Conference tuition, travel, housing, and food
Registration, travel, housing and food at annual meetings of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Council on Education, and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Travel for three week-long visits and food and housing at the host medical school

Bishop Fellowship Program Timeline

Completed nominations and candidate application materials are due on or before October 5, 2010.
Finalists will be selected and notified by late-October, 2010.
Fellows identify and confirm host dean, identify project, and develop year’s learning plan by August 15, 2011.
The program begins August 15, 2011 and ends the following August 14, 2012.

Application Forms (3 parts):

All application materials should be sent electronically to Kay Frank, kfrank@stfm.org, by October 5, 2010

1. Bishop Fellowship Program Application Form (Part I)
2. Bishop Fellowship Program Dean/CEO Nomination Form (Part II)
3. Bishop Fellowship Program Reference Form (Part III)

For further information, contact:
Robert Graham, MD, Fellowship Executive Director
Stacy Brungardt, STFM Foundation Executive Director

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 540
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: 800-274-7928 or 913-906-6000
Fax: 913-906-6096
E-mail: stfmoffice@stfm.org

Dermatology Foundation Research Awards Program

October 15, 2010: Applications for 2011 research awards due to DF office.

The DF's Research Awards Program offers career development awards, fellowships, and grants that are intended to advance the early academic careers and research efforts of physicians and scientists in dermatology and cutaneous biology. An emphasis is placed on supporting research that benefits the dermatology community at large and has significant potential to advance patient care. It is the expectation that the recipients of Foundation awards will be tomorrow’s expert teachers, innovative investigators and master clinicians in dermatology.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the 2011 application process, or a current award, please call the Foundation office at (847) 328-2256. Ask for our Program Coordinator. Or if you prefer, you may send your inquiry to dfrap@dermatologyfoundation.org.

Dermatology Foundation
1560 Sherman Avenue
Suite 870
Evanston, IL 60201-4808

Phone: (847) 328-2256
Fax: (847) 328-0509
Email: dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org

American College of Surgeons/Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Faculty Career Development Award

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) are offering a two-year Faculty Career Development Award to neurological surgeons.

The award is to support the establishment of a new and independent research program in an area of neurological surgery, co-sponsored by the ACS and the NREF. The award is $40,000 per year for each of two years and is available to members or candidate members of both the ACS and the AANS. Applicants must have received full-time faculty appointment at a US or Canadian accredited medical school. Application deadline is November 15, 2010.

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
5550 Meadowbrook Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL - 60008-3852

P 847.378.0500 or 888.566.AANS (2267)
F 847.378.0600