3 funding opportunities are listed in this category
Donald B. Lindsley Prize in Behavioral NeuroscienceSupported by The Grass Foundation
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010 The Grass Foundation established the Donald B. Lindsley Prize in 1979 to recognize meritorious research in behavioral neuroscience.The prize, which includes $2,500, is presented at the Society for Neuroscience's annual meeting and recognizes an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in the general area of behavioral neuroscience* submitted and approved during the previous calendar year.EligibilityNominations must be made or endorsed by a SfN member. If 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 conflicts of interest, members of the Donald B. Lindsley Prize Selection Committee cannot serve as nominators.Elgible candidates must have a thesis submitted and approved between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding calendar year.Application Information Please submit the following materials to awards@sfn.org. Be sure to include the award name in the subject line. * Four- to six-page thesis abstract (typed, double-spaced) with names and departmental affiliations of thesis committee members. * Sponsor's letter commenting on the significance of the work. * Candidate's curriculum vitae with professional address.
Society for Neuroscience1121 14th Street, NWSuite 1010Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 962-4000Fax: (202) 962-4941E-mail: info@sfn.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Grants Program
APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED SOLELY IN PAPER FORM. AN ELECTRONIC COPY MUST BE INCLUDED.
Cycle 1 Due date: June 1, 2010Email: grants@afsp.org for all grant submissions and questions related to grant submissions.
EligibilityAFSP research grants support studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered, providing the study has an essential focus on suicide or suicide prevention. AFSP grants are awarded for one or two-year periods. Grant applications are not accepted from for-profit organizations, or from federal or state government agencies.An individual can hold only one AFSP grant at a time. As a general policy, an individual can hold only one AFSP grant at a time. During the second year of funding (of the first year in the case of one-year grant) a current grant holder may apply for another AFSP grant which if approved, would start after the first grant period has ended and the final progress report and financial statement has been submitted. In reviewing the new application, consideration will be given to the applicant's progress on the current application. Applicants should carefully review the grant policy statement for additional guidelines and restrictions. Grant applications that do not conform to the stated policies will not be reviewed. A grant application submitted by an applicant who has previously held an AFSP grant and has not submitted a Final Report within the prescribed period (i.e., 60 days following grant completion or termination) will not be reviewed.New grantees must begin their studies within six months of the approved start date. Failure to begin the study within this time frame may result in withdrawal of the grant award.A grant may only be resubmitted twice.
Grant CategoriesAFSP offers six types of research grants: * Distinguished Investigator Grants for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide. * Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level. * Linked Standard Research Grants for three or more sites of up to $225,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at any level. * Young Investigator Grants for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator. * Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year. * Pilot Grants for up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention120 Wall Street, 22nd FloorNew York, NY 10005Toll-free: 1-888-333-AFSP (2377)Phone: (212) 363-3500Fax: (212) 363-6237Website: www.afsp.orgEmail: inquiry@afsp.org
American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry Pilot Research Award for Learning Disabilities
Request for Applications - Deadline: May 7, 2010 The AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Disabilities, supported by The Elaine Schlosser Lewis Fund, offers $15,000 for child and adolescent psychiatry residents and junior faculty who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent mental health research. By providing one award to a child and adolescent psychiatry junior faculty member or resident for pilot research on learning disabilities, we support a young investigator at a critical stage, encouraging a future career in child and adolescent psychiatry research. The recipient has the opportunity to submit a poster presentation on his or her research for the AACAP’s 58th Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 18 – 23, 2011 and present at the Elaine Schlosser Lewis Luncheon. The award also includes the cost of attending the AACAP Annual Meeting for five days and a speaker training session. Award Requirements Candidates must be board eligible/certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, or enrolled in a child psychiatry residency or fellowship program.
Candidates must have a faculty appointment in an accredited medical school or be in a fully accredited child and adolescent psychiatry clinical research or training program.
At the time of application, candidates may not have more than two years experience following graduation from residency/fellowship training.
Candidates must not have any previous significant, individual research funding in the field of child and adolescent mental health. These include the following: NIMH/NIH Funding (Small Grants, R-01) or similar foundation or industry research funding. Candidates who have received or are currently receiving "T32" funding support are eligible to apply.
Candidates must either be AACAP members or have a membership application pending (not paid by the award) and agree to submit a poster presentation on his or her research for the AACAP’s 58th Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 18 – 23, 2011 and present at the Elaine Schlosser Lewis Luncheon.
Application Guidelines Application formA letter of intent, no more than seven pages (Single spaced, no less than 12 pt. font), including four pages of research protocol, a one page detailed project timeline, one page budget and justification, and one page addressing the inclusion or exclusion of women and minorities.
The research protocol should include the following sections: significance and specific aims, hypotheses, background and rationale, and a research plan (including data analysis plan). Research may be pre-clinical, epidemiological, or clinical.
The detailed project timeline should list tentative dates of all procedures for the proposed research project. These include but are not limited to: data collection processes, analysis of results, and final report writing.
The budget should contain sufficient detail so that each item can be separately judged. Computer related items (e.g., personal computers, printers, modems, etc.) are extremely unlikely to receive budget approval. No salary support for the principal investigator will be provided. No indirect costs for the institution will be provided. Typical budget items may include but are not limited to: subject honoraria and travel expenses, instrumentation costs, assay and lab test costs, and/or payment to research assistants.
If women or minorities will not be included, detailed justification of the rationale for their exclusion is mandatory. Such exclusion may lower enthusiasm for the proposal.
A letter of support from section chief or department chair. A letter of support from the proposed mentor. Candidate's current curriculum vitae. Letter detailing any current research funding (role on project, title, type of project, and source of funds). (Human and Animal Subjects must be verified at time of award and do not need to be included with the application.) Program Format The award recipient is encouraged to work with a child and adolescent psychiatric investigator with expertise in his or her particular area of interest. Work must be completed within one year of receipt of the award. Submission of the pilot data is due on or before June 2011. Any unused funds must be returned to the AACAP. AACAP has the right to waive informalities. Application Deadline All completed applications and attachments must be submitted by May 7, 2010. Electronic materials should be sent to asommer@aacap.org. If you need to mail any additional attachments, please submit them to the following address. Please note all application requirements (application and attachments) must be submitted/postmarked by May 7, 2010. Elaine Schlosser Lewis Pilot Research Award (Learning Disabilities) AACAP Department of Research, Training and Education 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 For more information, contact the Department of Research, Training and Education at 202.966.7300, ext. 157 or email Alyssa Sommer, Research Coordinator at asommer@aacap.org.
1
