Molecular/Cellular Biology Grants

International Agency for Research on Cancer Expertise Transfer Fellowship

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyons, France, the IARC houses both epidemiology and laboratory Groups allowing it to fulfil its mission: to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, to elucidate the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

The IARC is offering an Expertise Transfer Fellowship to enable an established investigator to spend normally from six to twelve months in an appropriate host institute in a low- / medium-resource country* in order to transfer knowledge and expertise in a research area relevant for the host country and related to the Agency's programmes. The major areas of activity are focused on understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening) and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis through studies of molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics and molecular pathology. The Agency also has strong programmes dedicated to describing the global cancer burden and to the evaluation of carcinogenicity through its Monographs Programme. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the Agency's research activities.

Applications should include a proposed collaborative research project, specifying the link to IARC's on-going activities and a letter of support from the host lab giving details of feasibility and anticipated benefit to the receiving institute. A letter of endorsement from a research Group at IARC must also be provided. Priority will be given to projects directly linked to IARC's on-going research programme, involving at least one contact at IARC.
Applicants should be established cancer researchers actively engaged in the field with appropriate scientific or medical qualifications and an excellent publications' record. They must also belong to the staff of a university or a research institution.

Deadline for receipt of applications is: 30 November 2010 . Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2011. There will be an annual remuneration of up to US$70,000, which will take into account the on-going salary of the Fellow. This amount may include limited support for the project. The cost of travel will also be met. The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November 2011.

(*any country other than those classified as high-income economies by the World Bank )

Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from:

Fellowship Programme
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80; E-mail: fel@iarc.fr
Internet: http://www.iarc.fr

International Agency for Research on Cancer Fellowships for Cancer Research

Applications must reach the Agency no later than 30 November 2010

Applications for training fellowships in 2011-2012 are invited from junior scientists wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research related to the Agency's mission: to coordinate and conduct both epidemiological and laboratory research into the causes and prevention of cancer. Disciplines covered are: epidemiology (including genetic and molecular), biostatistics, bioinformatics, and areas related to mechanisms of carcinogenesis including molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics, and molecular pathology. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary projects.

Fellowships are tenable at the IARC in Lyon, France working in a research Group. Applicants are eligible from any country. The IARC is particularly keen to promote the development of expertise in cancer research in low- and medium-resource countries by training postdoctoral researchers from these countries who can return to apply their new skills and expertise. Therefore, applications from candidates from low- and medium-resource countries or applicants from any part of the world but with projects related to low- and medium-resource countries are encouraged. The fellowship is for a period of one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second year subject to satisfactory appraisal. Candidates are required to have spent less than five years abroad (including doctoral studies) and have finished their doctoral degree within five years of the closing date for application or be in the final phase of completing their doctoral degree (M.D. or Ph.D.). The working languages at IARC are English and French. Candidates must be proficient in English at a level sufficient for scientific communication. Candidates already working as a postdoctoral fellow at the Agency at the time of application or who have had any contractual relationship with IARC during the six months preceding the application deadline or who have already spent more than one year at IARC cannot be considered. Candidates must contact the host Group of their choice at IARC before application in order to interact closely to establish a proposed programme of mutual interest. Contact with the Group Heads can be made through the Agency's web site: http://www.iarc.fr

Fellowships must be taken up by 30 November 2011. The annual stipend is currently 31 860 Euros. The cost of travel for the Fellow, and in certain circumstances for dependants, will be met, a dependant's allowance paid, and health insurance covered.

Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from:
Fellowship Programme
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80; E-mail: fel@iarc.fr
Internet: http://www.iarc.fr

International Agency for Research on Cancer Visiting Scientist Award for Senior Scientists

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyon, France, the IARC houses both epidemiology and laboratory Groups allowing it to fulfil its mission: to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, to elucidate the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

The Agency is offering the exciting opportunity of an IARC Senior Visiting Scientist Award. This Award is for a qualified and experienced senior investigator with recent publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals who wishes to spend from six to twelve months at the IARC working on a collaborative project in a research area related to the Agency's programmes. The major areas of activity are focused on understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening) and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis through studies of molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics and molecular pathology. The Agency also has strong programmes dedicated to describing the global cancer burden and to the evaluation of carcinogenicity through its Monographs Programme. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the Agency's research activities.

Candidates are requested to contact the relevant Scientific Groups in order to set up a collaborative project. For details on scientific programmes and research groups please consult the IARC Web site: http://www.iarc.fr, or contact the IARC at the address below.

Applicants must belong to the staff of a university or a research institution and should provide written assurance of a post to return to at the end of the period of award.

Deadline for receipt of applications is: 30 November 2010. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2011. There will be an annual remuneration of up to US$80,000-, which will take into account the on-going salary of the visiting scientist plus the cost of travel. The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November 2011.

Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from:

Fellowship Programme
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80; E-mail: fel@iarc.fr
Internet: http://www.iarc.fr

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Junior Faculty Osteoporosis Research Awards

Deadline: August 6, 2010

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) is pleased to announce the ASBMR Junior Faculty Osteoporosis Research Awards. The awards were established to offer awards in clinical and basic research in the area of osteoporosis. The two awards are supported by an educational grant from Amgen, Inc.

Type of Award: Osteoporosis-Related Clinical and Basic Research

Two awards will be given related to osteoporosis: one for clinical research and one for basic research. Examples of osteoporosis-related research topics include research involving databases, epidemiology, outcomes, post-fracture management, adherence, cell based studies that might include MSCs or IPS cells from patients, further analyses of candidate genes or signaling pathways implicated in the disease and low bone density, cellular mechanisms related to osteoporosis and using osteoporosis murine models, and other clinical and basic research topics related to osteoporosis.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the ASBMR Junior Faculty Osteoporosis Research Award:

Applicant must be an ASBMR member and remain a member throughout the duration of the award
Applicant must be at the junior faculty career level (up to assistant professor level) in his or her university or institution
Applicant must not have other funding sources for research proposed in the award application
Applicant must be the principal investigator on the proposed research project and have responsibility for its design and development
Applicant's research must not be on any Amgen products
Applicants are not eligible if they have previously received an Amgen-funded award or are currently receiving another industry award on the proposed research
To Apply:

Applications must be received in electronic format by Friday, August 6, 2010. To review the Program Announcement, Application Form or apply for the award, please go to the editoral manager website.

Awards Given: One award for clinical and one for basic research in osteoporosis

Amount of Each Award: $50,000 (with additional 10 percent for indirect costs to institution)

Duration of Award: One year, non-renewable

Deadline for Receipt of Application: Friday, August 6, 2010

Contact Information:
For questions about the awards or the application process, contact:

Earline Marshall, Senior Grants Administrator
ASBMR Junior Faculty Osteoporosis Research Award Program
Tel: +1 (202) 367-1161; Fax: +1 (202) 367-2161
E-mail: emarshall@asbmr.org

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant

The SIR Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant is designed to provide support to trainees enrolled in graduate level training programs which are outside the clinical realm of Interventional Radiology but are still considered crucial to the future of Interventional Radiology. The goal is to create collaborative research training environments that benefit from the unique perspectives of established scientists and Interventional Radiologists.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

Award: This grant provides $20,000 a year for two years. The second year of funding is contingent on satisfactory review of a first year progress report.

Eligibility: Grant funding will be made to trainees enrolled in graduate level, degree seeking programs (Masters, Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent) at educational institutions in the United States or Canada. Applications from students enrolled in a wide variety of disciplines such as engineering, informatics, cellular and molecular biology will be considered. Applicants are encouraged but not required to be members of the Society of Interventional Radiology. However, the trainee’s advisor or co-advisor must be an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (note the requirement of active membership status means that the advisor or co-advisor must be an Interventional Radiologist). Applicants enrolled in clinical residencies or fellowships are not eligible for this grant.

It is expected that the trainee will devote at least 75% of their time to the proposed
research project.

Application Procedures: Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a two- year budget for the planned research with all funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary. One should come from the department chair indicating commitment to provide the required level of protected research time and additional salary support for the applicant. A second letter should come from the applicant’s mentor delineating the mentor’s and applicant’s interests and experiences in the proposed research area.

The application must be submitted in pdf format at http://www.tfaforms.com/160187 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 15 will not be reviewed.

Financial Support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry

Applications for financial support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) are invited from independent investigators, particularly scientists in early stages of their careers (postdoctoral young investigators; Ph.D. students at the final stages of their studies may also be considered) , from countries with limited financial support for research in Neurochemistry (defined broadly as molecular and cellular neurobiology).

There are three application deadlines per year:
April 30, August 31 and December 31.

Applications in Category 2 (Scientific Meetings) must be received at least two months prior to the event.

Activities for which support is requested should be undertaken in the 4 months immediately following the relevant deadlines.

The following activities are currently eligible for support:

CATEGORY 1: RESEARCH

A. Visit by the Applicant to Another Laboratory.

These visits are intended to allow the applicant to develop new technical or conceptual expertise for further application to the applicant's research program upon return to the home institution. Support may be applied to travel, accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

The applicant should provide:

1) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
2) Letter of support from the principal investigator of the proposed host laboratory
3) Short description of the project, including the expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
4) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
5) Complete information on other external funds made available/requested for the same purpose including those requested from local sources. Applicants are encouraged to actively seek additional sources of support, particularly from the receiving laboratory.

An advance sum (or the total if required) will be transferred to the applicant’s institution. Upon completion of the visit, the awardee should provide a full report (including a photograph of the awardee in the host laboratory) indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the award. The remainder of the financial support, if any, will be transferred to the awardee upon approval of the scientific report. Awardees are expected to acknowledge ISN in any publications resulting from the funded activity.

Awards will generally be in the range of 1,000 - $4,000 (US dollars).

B. Research supplies for use in the applicant's home laboratory.

The applicant (normally young independent investigators) should provide:

1) Brief description of the research project and its significance
2) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
3) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
4) Letter of support for the proposed research from the applicant's Departmental Chair

Awards will generally be in the range of $500 - $5,000.

CATEGORY 2: ATTENDING OR HOLDING SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

C. Travel awards for individuals to scientific meetings of ISN Sister Societies.

A limited number of travel fellowships are available for travel to meetings of the ISN Sister Societies (i.e., ESN, APSN, ASN) when these meetings are not being held jointly with ISN.

1. Applications for travel to ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.
2. Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.
3. Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to attend sister society meetings will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location and dates of the meeting
2) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
3) Detailed budget of expenses for which funds are requested
4) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
5) The expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applicant
7) Letter of acceptance from the meeting organizers.

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $1,500 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide 1 photograph of themselves at the relevant meeting attended.

D. Support for participation by individuals in scientific workshops in developed countries

Applications for travel to scientific workshops at ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.

Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.

Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to scientific workshops will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop, and an outline of the workshop topics and speakers/instructors
2) Letter of acceptance from the organizers for attendance at the workshop
3) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
4) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
5) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc.) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
6) Expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
7) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $2,000 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide a photograph of themselves at the relevant workshop attended.

E. Support for the implementation of scientific/educational Workshops and small schools.

Applicant(s) should be principal organizers of the workshop/school and should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop or school, an outline of the topics to be presented and the speakers/instructors who have agreed to participate
2) Significance of the topic and expected impact of the workshop on the field of research
3) Budget of the total projected costs, and details of any funding being sought from other organizations (all other sources of finance should be clearly stated, indicating in particular whether other ISN committees have been approached for support for the event).
4) Detailed budget of costs to be covered by funds requested from CAEN
5) Summary of the proposed number and countries of origin of the students expected to attend (particularly in the case of schools)
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applying organizer(s)

IN ORDER TO ASSURE A FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF CAEN’S RESOURCES, APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR 1 (ONE) OF THE ABOVE TWO CATEGORIES OF AWARDS EVERY 3 (THREE) YEARS. FOR EXAMPLE: AN APPLICANT COULD ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY IN YEAR 1 AND THEN CONFERENCE MONEY IN YEAR 3. THIS WOULD MEAN THAT THE APPLICANT COULD NOT ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY AGAIN UNTIL YEAR 4 (FOUR) AND FOR CONFERENCE MONEY UNTIL YEAR 6 (SIX).

Upon approval of an application the amount granted will be transferred to a bank account of the applicant’s institution, the host’s institution, or a designated bank account associated with the meeting. Other arrangements may exceptionally be considered but must be approved in advance by the ISN Treasurer. Transfer to any private bank account is not possible.

At the conclusion of the activity, a full report should be submitted to CAEN within one month of the end of the workshop, indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the funds provided. A list of recipients and the support provided for them should be included. The responsible organizer is expected to provide 1 photograph of attendees at the relevant workshop or school. The remaining 20% of the financial support will only be made available and transferred to the conference organizers or chairs upon i) receipt of the invoices corresponding to approximately 80% of the expenses and ii) approval by CAEN of the scientific report.

Awards will generally be in the range of $1,000- $6,000 (US dollars).

Submission of Applications.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of CAEN:

Mike Cousin
Membrane Biology Group
Centre for Integrative Physiology
George Square
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH8 9XD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3259
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6527
Email: M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

Financial Support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry

Applications for financial support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) are invited from independent investigators, particularly scientists in early stages of their careers (postdoctoral young investigators; Ph.D. students at the final stages of their studies may also be considered) , from countries with limited financial support for research in Neurochemistry (defined broadly as molecular and cellular neurobiology).

There are three application deadlines per year:
April 30, August 31 and December 31.

Applications in Category 2 (Scientific Meetings) must be received at least two months prior to the event.

Activities for which support is requested should be undertaken in the 4 months immediately following the relevant deadlines.

The following activities are currently eligible for support:

CATEGORY 1: RESEARCH

A. Visit by the Applicant to Another Laboratory.

These visits are intended to allow the applicant to develop new technical or conceptual expertise for further application to the applicant's research program upon return to the home institution. Support may be applied to travel, accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

The applicant should provide:

1) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
2) Letter of support from the principal investigator of the proposed host laboratory
3) Short description of the project, including the expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
4) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
5) Complete information on other external funds made available/requested for the same purpose including those requested from local sources. Applicants are encouraged to actively seek additional sources of support, particularly from the receiving laboratory.

An advance sum (or the total if required) will be transferred to the applicant’s institution. Upon completion of the visit, the awardee should provide a full report (including a photograph of the awardee in the host laboratory) indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the award. The remainder of the financial support, if any, will be transferred to the awardee upon approval of the scientific report. Awardees are expected to acknowledge ISN in any publications resulting from the funded activity.

Awards will generally be in the range of 1,000 - $4,000 (US dollars).

B. Research supplies for use in the applicant's home laboratory.

The applicant (normally young independent investigators) should provide:

1) Brief description of the research project and its significance
2) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
3) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
4) Letter of support for the proposed research from the applicant's Departmental Chair

Awards will generally be in the range of $500 - $5,000.

CATEGORY 2: ATTENDING OR HOLDING SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

C. Travel awards for individuals to scientific meetings of ISN Sister Societies.

A limited number of travel fellowships are available for travel to meetings of the ISN Sister Societies (i.e., ESN, APSN, ASN) when these meetings are not being held jointly with ISN.

1. Applications for travel to ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.
2. Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.
3. Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to attend sister society meetings will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location and dates of the meeting
2) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
3) Detailed budget of expenses for which funds are requested
4) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
5) The expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applicant
7) Letter of acceptance from the meeting organizers.

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $1,500 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide 1 photograph of themselves at the relevant meeting attended.

D. Support for participation by individuals in scientific workshops in developed countries

Applications for travel to scientific workshops at ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.

Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.

Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to scientific workshops will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop, and an outline of the workshop topics and speakers/instructors
2) Letter of acceptance from the organizers for attendance at the workshop
3) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
4) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
5) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc.) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
6) Expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
7) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $2,000 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide a photograph of themselves at the relevant workshop attended.

E. Support for the implementation of scientific/educational Workshops and small schools.

Applicant(s) should be principal organizers of the workshop/school and should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop or school, an outline of the topics to be presented and the speakers/instructors who have agreed to participate
2) Significance of the topic and expected impact of the workshop on the field of research
3) Budget of the total projected costs, and details of any funding being sought from other organizations (all other sources of finance should be clearly stated, indicating in particular whether other ISN committees have been approached for support for the event).
4) Detailed budget of costs to be covered by funds requested from CAEN
5) Summary of the proposed number and countries of origin of the students expected to attend (particularly in the case of schools)
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applying organizer(s)

IN ORDER TO ASSURE A FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF CAEN’S RESOURCES, APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR 1 (ONE) OF THE ABOVE TWO CATEGORIES OF AWARDS EVERY 3 (THREE) YEARS. FOR EXAMPLE: AN APPLICANT COULD ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY IN YEAR 1 AND THEN CONFERENCE MONEY IN YEAR 3. THIS WOULD MEAN THAT THE APPLICANT COULD NOT ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY AGAIN UNTIL YEAR 4 (FOUR) AND FOR CONFERENCE MONEY UNTIL YEAR 6 (SIX).

Upon approval of an application the amount granted will be transferred to a bank account of the applicant’s institution, the host’s institution, or a designated bank account associated with the meeting. Other arrangements may exceptionally be considered but must be approved in advance by the ISN Treasurer. Transfer to any private bank account is not possible.

At the conclusion of the activity, a full report should be submitted to CAEN within one month of the end of the workshop, indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the funds provided. A list of recipients and the support provided for them should be included. The responsible organizer is expected to provide 1 photograph of attendees at the relevant workshop or school. The remaining 20% of the financial support will only be made available and transferred to the conference organizers or chairs upon i) receipt of the invoices corresponding to approximately 80% of the expenses and ii) approval by CAEN of the scientific report.

Awards will generally be in the range of $1,000- $6,000 (US dollars).

Submission of Applications.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of CAEN:

Mike Cousin
Membrane Biology Group
Centre for Integrative Physiology
George Square
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH8 9XD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3259
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6527
Email: M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

Financial Support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry

Applications for financial support from the Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) are invited from independent investigators, particularly scientists in early stages of their careers (postdoctoral young investigators; Ph.D. students at the final stages of their studies may also be considered) , from countries with limited financial support for research in Neurochemistry (defined broadly as molecular and cellular neurobiology).

There are three application deadlines per year:
April 30, August 31 and December 31.

Applications in Category 2 (Scientific Meetings) must be received at least two months prior to the event.

Activities for which support is requested should be undertaken in the 4 months immediately following the relevant deadlines.

The following activities are currently eligible for support:

CATEGORY 1: RESEARCH

A. Visit by the Applicant to Another Laboratory.

These visits are intended to allow the applicant to develop new technical or conceptual expertise for further application to the applicant's research program upon return to the home institution. Support may be applied to travel, accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

The applicant should provide:

1) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
2) Letter of support from the principal investigator of the proposed host laboratory
3) Short description of the project, including the expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
4) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
5) Complete information on other external funds made available/requested for the same purpose including those requested from local sources. Applicants are encouraged to actively seek additional sources of support, particularly from the receiving laboratory.

An advance sum (or the total if required) will be transferred to the applicant’s institution. Upon completion of the visit, the awardee should provide a full report (including a photograph of the awardee in the host laboratory) indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the award. The remainder of the financial support, if any, will be transferred to the awardee upon approval of the scientific report. Awardees are expected to acknowledge ISN in any publications resulting from the funded activity.

Awards will generally be in the range of 1,000 - $4,000 (US dollars).

B. Research supplies for use in the applicant's home laboratory.

The applicant (normally young independent investigators) should provide:

1) Brief description of the research project and its significance
2) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
3) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant
4) Letter of support for the proposed research from the applicant's Departmental Chair

Awards will generally be in the range of $500 - $5,000.

CATEGORY 2: ATTENDING OR HOLDING SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

C. Travel awards for individuals to scientific meetings of ISN Sister Societies.

A limited number of travel fellowships are available for travel to meetings of the ISN Sister Societies (i.e., ESN, APSN, ASN) when these meetings are not being held jointly with ISN.

1. Applications for travel to ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.
2. Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.
3. Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to attend sister society meetings will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location and dates of the meeting
2) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
3) Detailed budget of expenses for which funds are requested
4) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
5) The expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applicant
7) Letter of acceptance from the meeting organizers.

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $1,500 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide 1 photograph of themselves at the relevant meeting attended.

D. Support for participation by individuals in scientific workshops in developed countries

Applications for travel to scientific workshops at ISN biennial meetings will not be considered by CAEN since such travel fellowships are reviewed by a separate ISN committee.

Applications should be received prior to submission of the meeting abstract and at the latest 2 months prior to commencement of the meeting. Acceptance at a meeting does not necessarily imply eligibility for funding.

Batch applications will not be accepted. Applications to scientific workshops will be judged on their individual merit. Each applicant should apply individually and not through a meeting organizer.

The applicant should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop, and an outline of the workshop topics and speakers/instructors
2) Letter of acceptance from the organizers for attendance at the workshop
3) Letter of support from the applicant's home institution
4) Detailed budget of how the requested funds will be spent
5) Title and type (i.e., oral, poster, etc.) of any presentations the applicant will make of his/her research
6) Expected benefit to the applicant and his/her institution
7) Two page curriculum vitae of the applicant

Awards will generally be in the range of $250 - $2,000 (US dollars). Awardees are expected to provide a photograph of themselves at the relevant workshop attended.

E. Support for the implementation of scientific/educational Workshops and small schools.

Applicant(s) should be principal organizers of the workshop/school and should provide:

1) Name, location, dates and organizers of the workshop or school, an outline of the topics to be presented and the speakers/instructors who have agreed to participate
2) Significance of the topic and expected impact of the workshop on the field of research
3) Budget of the total projected costs, and details of any funding being sought from other organizations (all other sources of finance should be clearly stated, indicating in particular whether other ISN committees have been approached for support for the event).
4) Detailed budget of costs to be covered by funds requested from CAEN
5) Summary of the proposed number and countries of origin of the students expected to attend (particularly in the case of schools)
6) Two-page curriculum vitae of the applying organizer(s)

IN ORDER TO ASSURE A FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF CAEN’S RESOURCES, APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR 1 (ONE) OF THE ABOVE TWO CATEGORIES OF AWARDS EVERY 3 (THREE) YEARS. FOR EXAMPLE: AN APPLICANT COULD ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY IN YEAR 1 AND THEN CONFERENCE MONEY IN YEAR 3. THIS WOULD MEAN THAT THE APPLICANT COULD NOT ASK FOR RESEARCH MONEY AGAIN UNTIL YEAR 4 (FOUR) AND FOR CONFERENCE MONEY UNTIL YEAR 6 (SIX).

Upon approval of an application the amount granted will be transferred to a bank account of the applicant’s institution, the host’s institution, or a designated bank account associated with the meeting. Other arrangements may exceptionally be considered but must be approved in advance by the ISN Treasurer. Transfer to any private bank account is not possible.

At the conclusion of the activity, a full report should be submitted to CAEN within one month of the end of the workshop, indicating the outcome and benefit derived from the funds provided. A list of recipients and the support provided for them should be included. The responsible organizer is expected to provide 1 photograph of attendees at the relevant workshop or school. The remaining 20% of the financial support will only be made available and transferred to the conference organizers or chairs upon i) receipt of the invoices corresponding to approximately 80% of the expenses and ii) approval by CAEN of the scientific report.

Awards will generally be in the range of $1,000- $6,000 (US dollars).

Submission of Applications.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of CAEN:

Mike Cousin
Membrane Biology Group
Centre for Integrative Physiology
George Square
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH8 9XD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3259
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6527
Email: M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

PhRMA Foundation Research Starter Grants in Pharmacology/Toxicology

Application Deadline : 09-01-2010

The purpose of the PhRMA Foundation Research Starter Grants is to offer financial support to individuals beginning their independent research careers at the faculty level. The areas of interest within this program are research efforts in the fields of pharmacology and drug toxicology. The program provides a research grant of $60,000 for one year.

Research projects that extend or develop the proprietary value of specific drug products are not acceptable in this program. This exclusion does not preclude research in which specific drug products are used to test hypotheses that have a general applicability.

In the field of pharmacology or toxicology, highest priority will be given to applications for research that attempts to integrate information on the mechanism of action of a drug or chemical at a molecular or cellular level with the drug's effects in the intact laboratory animal or human, encompassing the potential influences of biochemical, physiological or behavioral systems.

The "starter" aspect of the program strives to assist those individuals who are establishing careers as independent investigators in the fields listed above. The program is not offered as a means to augment an ongoing research effort. The funds are to be used to conduct the proposed research. This program supports individuals beginning independent research careers in academia who do not have other substantial sources of research. Applicants will be judged on the scientific merit of the proposed research, and on the degree of financial need.

This program is not offered as a means to augment substantially funded research efforts. It is intended to offer support for researchers who are starting their independent research efforts.

Funds are generally unrestricted, with flexibility of use - a characteristic of the program. In an effort to gain the maximum usefulness, some guidelines are in order. The funds may not be used for salary support of the grantee, but may be used to support technical assistance. No more than $500 a year may be used for travel to professional meetings by the grantee. Indirect costs are not provided to the institution, and grant funds may not be used for this purpose. These funds are not transferrable.

Eligibility

Those holding the academic rank of instructor or assistant professor and investigators at the doctoral level with equivalent positions are eligible to apply for these research starter grants, providing their proposed research is neither directly nor indirectly subsidized to any significant degree by a competitive extramural grant. Applicants must be in a tenure track position for 3 years or less. The program is not intended for those in postdoctoral training programs. However, individuals in postdoctoral training scheduled to conclude and who will hold an academic appointment by January 1, 2011 may apply. Applicants must be sponsored by the department or unit in which the proposed research is to be undertaken. The sponsoring unit must have responsibility for pharmacology/toxicology teaching and research as part of its core mission. If the pharmacology/toxicology mission is not apparent on the sponsoring unit's web site, the sponsor letter must describe how the academic appointment will support the applicant's career development in pharmacology/toxicology. The grant is made to the university on behalf of the applicant, with the understanding that the university will administer the funds. Schools of medicine (human or veterinary), pharmacy and dentistry are eligible for this award.

Applications must be submitted by an accredited U.S. school, and all applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are to be submitted via the Foundation website and received by September 1, 2010. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date.

Applicants holding multi-year national competitive awards or grants supporting their independent research will not be considered. If a national competitive grant is obtained after the application has been submitted, the Foundation must be so informed.

Before an individual is eligible to apply for a PhRMA Foundation award, the applicant must first have a firm commitment from a university in the U.S.

These grants will begin on January 1, 2011 for a period of 1 year.

PhRMA Foundation
950 F Street, N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 202-572-7756 Fax: 202-572-7799

PhRMA Foundation Sabbatical Fellowships in Pharmacology/Toxicology

Application Deadline : 09-01-2010

The PhRMA Foundation Sabbatical Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology provides stipend support for individuals engaged in a multidisciplinary research training program that will create or extend their credentials in pharmacology or toxicology. The purpose (intent) of this program is to enable faculty with active research programs to work outside of their home institution for periods of 6 months to one year to learn new skills or develop new collaborations that will enhance their research and research training capabilities in pharmacology/toxicology.

Applicants are expected to engage in multidisciplinary research that integrates information on molecular or cellular mechanisms of action with information on the effect of an agent in the intact organism. It is anticipated that this research experience will occur in academic and/or industrial laboratory settings as part of a multidisciplinary team organized to integrate informatics, molecular, cell, and systems biology with pharmacology/toxicology research.

The applicant and mentor of the program must describe how the multidisciplinary goals of the research experiential program will be accomplished and provide assurance that key collaborating mentors endorse and are willing to support the plan. Matching funds must be provided by the home institution.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must (1) hold a Ph.D. degree or appropriate terminal doctorate and record of research accomplishment in a field of study logically or functionally related to the proposed post doctoral activities, (2) hold a faculty appointment that imparts eligibility for a sabbatical leave from their home institution, (3) have institutional approval of a sabbatical plan that includes partial salary that matches the PhRMA stipend, (4) hold an endorsement from a mentor who agrees to sponsor the applicant's visiting scientist activity, and (5) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applications are to be submitted via the Foundation website and received by September 1, 2010. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date.

The Award

Provides up to $40,000 stipend support for mid-career scientists to engage in an academic year or calendar year experiential program intended to redirect their core research focus to an area of emerging importance to pharmaceutical research and development. The program provides no other subsidies (travel, tuition, fringe benefit costs, etc.) and indirect costs to the institution are not provided. It is expected that the fellowship will be administered in accordance with the prevailing policies and procedures of the institution. Successful applicants will have approval for a sabbatical leave from their home institution, and a commitment to host their experience from a research mentor in an environment other than the applicant's home institution. These funds are not transferrable.

NOTE: Awards may be activated beginning January 1, 2011 or on the first day of any month thereafter, up to and including December 1, 2011.

PhRMA Foundation
950 F Street, N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 202-572-7756 Fax: 202-572-7799