Nuclear Medicine Grants

Research Awards: Call for Applications Nuclear Cardiology Foundation Research Award Program

Who Is Eligible?

* Fellows-in-training who will have independent faculty positions at the time of completion of the Research Award grant
* Junior faculty at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level
* Post-doctoral fellows who intend to pursue an academic career in nuclear cardiology

Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.

Due Dates and Review Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Research Grants Committee for scientific merit, originality, relevance of the work to nuclear cardiology and relevant fields, the potential for the project to generate data for a successful peer-reviewed grant application, and the potential for the Principal Investigator to develop into an independent investigator.

Awards
The Nuclear Cardiology Foundation will fund awards for amounts up to $30,000 each for one year.

Terms of Awards
Grantees must submit to the Nuclear Cardiology Foundation Research Grants Committee a brief progress report describing the results of their work as well as related publications and funding. All publications should acknowledge the Nuclear Cardiology Foundation Research Award Program.

It is expected that the Grantee will use the full amount of funding awarded during the one-year term of the award. All unexpended funds at the end of the term will be returned to the Nuclear Cardiology Foundation. Extensions or changes to the terms of the award (length of funding period and budget) will only be made in exceptional circumstances.

The Grantee is expected to present a brief poster of their research and findings at the ASNC Annual Scientific Session in 2011.

Application Instructions

The application packet must include the following forms:
* Award Application
* Support Form from Mentor

Completed original application and five (5) copies should be submitted to:

The Nuclear Cardiology Foundation
Attn: Lauren White
4550 Montgomery Avenue
Suite 780 North
Bethesda, MD 20814-3304

Phone: (301) 215-7575
FAX: (301) 215-7113
Email: info@asnc.org

Applications are due Friday, March 26, 2010.

American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Scholarship Program

Funded by The Roentgen Fund®

The American Roentgen Ray Society Scholarship is intended to support study in a field selected by the scholar that will enable the scholar to attain his or her professional career goal.

By giving both recognition and financial support to the activities and studies of young investigators, educators, and administrators, the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) helps to prepare them for positions of leadership in academic radiology. This purpose is in accordance with the definition of scholar as one who attends a school or studies under a teacher. The ARRS scholarship may be used for study outside the parent institution. The ARRS scholarship is not intended for investigators seeking support for a specific research project or as seed money for research.

Medical schools, affiliated hospitals and clinical research institutions with interests in training and research in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, the basic sciences or professions fundamental to imaging techniques are invited to submit one nomination annually. The candidate must be a member of the ARRS the time the application is submitted.

The ARRS Research Committee may select up to two scholars. A maximum of two scholarships of $140,000 will be funded. Scholars may choose a one-year program requiring a minimum 80 percent time commitment, or a two-year program requiring a minimum 50 percent time commitment. The funds may be used for salary support, toward the support of the scholar's study or in a way that will contribute to the scholars development and advancement as an academic faculty member. The money may not be spent for the purchase of equipment. Indirect costs may not be paid from this fund.

The ARRS scholarships are funded through a grant from The Roentgen Fund. One scholarship is supported by a donation from Bracco Diagnostics and is known as the ARRS/Elio Bracco Scholarship. The scholarship funds will be paid to the scholar's radiology department for funding to the recipient. In this way, the ARRS shares the responsibility with the medical institution for development of these individuals.

General Qualifications

1. Earned MD or DO from an accredited institution.
2. Completion of all required residency or fellowship training or equivalent.
3. A full-time faculty appointment as a lecturer, instructor, assistant professor or equivalent for no more than five years beyond completion of training. The appointment must be in a department of radiology, nuclear medicine, or an associated department in the radiological sciences of a medical school teaching hospital in the United States or Canada.
4. Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
5. Letter of nomination by the department chair, including a commitment of a minimum of 80% of the nominee's time to the scholarship program for a one-year program, or minimum of 50% of the nominee's time for a two-year program.
6. The candidate must be a member of the ARRS at the time the application is submitted and for the duration of the award.

Selection Criteria

Selection of the ARRS scholar will be based on:

1. The competence and promise of the candidate in research, education or administration related to medical imaging, as indicated by the institution making the nomination.
2. Evidence that an environment will be provided that is conducive to well-rounded professional development.
3. Personal qualities of the candidate that indicate that he or she is a true scholar and leader with exceptional potential.

Acceptance of one of the following grant awards precludes any eligibility to accept any of the other grant awards during the same or subsequent years: ARRS Scholar Award, AUR GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF), RSNA Research Grant.

Nomination Procedure

Departments are invited to nominate one candidate per year.

1. The nominated candidates will submit the required documents as e-mail attachments to awards@arrs.org.
2. The Deadline for receipt of applications is November 19, 2010.
3. Selected applicants will be invited to meet with the the ARRS Research Committee and ARRS Officers to discuss the details of their application. Interviews will be held in February, 2010.
4. The candidates will be notified of funding shortly after the interview date. Once the candidates have accepted the ARRS Scholar Award, the RSNA and the AUR will be notified. It is expected that any pending applications to the RSNA Research Scholar Grant and/or the AUR GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF) will be promptly withdrawn. New ARRS scholars will be announced at the annual meeting of the ARRS, and are expected to be present for the announcement at the Scholars and Awards session.

Submission Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials. The entire application should not exceed 20 pages.

1. A cover letter from the applicant stating his or her address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address, for use by the ARRS administrative office.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A three-page summary of the applicant's qualifications, goals and purpose of study.
4. Statements from the department and applicant regarding present interests in a specific area related to radiological sciences or education, and long-term scientific and professional objectives or aspirations as they may relate to his or her future career.
5. A statement from the department chair as to the department's commitment to provide time for the scholar to study, and a commitment ensuring his or her return to the faculty at the completion of the scholarship
6. An estimated budget covering the scholar's program over the one- or two-year period. A simple balance sheet should include:
a. estimated yearly income from all sources including the budget of the institution or outside agencies.
b. estimated expenditures for salary, travel and other expenses.

Please submit your application materials electronically to lmishler@acr-arrs.org.

Administration of Scholarship

1. Responsibility: The cooperating institution is expected to assume the same full responsibility for the detailed administration of the scholarship for an ARRS scholar as for any other member of the faculty supported totally within its own budget.
2. Title and rank: The title “American Roentgen Ray Society Scholar”, if used, should only supplement the scholar's regular faculty title and rank.
3. Salary: The salary of the ARRS Scholar as well as all other budgetary matters will be determined by the cooperating institution. Indirect costs will not be paid.
4. Payments: Will be made to the cooperating institution semi-annually on July 1 and January 1 for one-year scholarships, and annually on July 1 for two-year scholarships.
5. Final Report: A report to the ARRS will be required upon completion of the scholarship, and a short presentation will be given by the scholar at the ARRS annual meeting.
6. Formal acknowledgment for publications: “American Roentgen Ray Society Scholar” should be added to any scientific publications that are a direct result of the scholarship proposal or prepared during the course of the scholarship. A reprint of any publications of work in which the scholar is involved should be sent to the Research Committee.
7. Termination of scholarship: Circumstances may arise in which the institution or the ARRS scholar may wish to bring the grant to an end before the completion of the study. This may be arranged at any time by agreement between the sponsoring department of radiology, the scholar, and the ARRS. Termination will be made with the understanding that all unexpended funds will be returned to the ARRS and that all unpaid balances of the scholarship will be canceled.
8. Transfer of scholarship: Requests for transfer of scholarships from one institution to another will be considered individually on their merits by the ARRS Research Subcommittee and special members appointed to implement the scholarships. It should be noted that the scholarship does not automatically accompany the scholar if he or she accepts a new post, and that a transfer will not be considered until he or she actually begins work in a new position.

For additional information please email us at awards@arrs.org.

American Society of Radiologic Technologists Education and Research Foundation Research Seed Grant Program

The Research Seed Grant Program offers up to $3,000 for research related to the radiologic sciences. Researchers conducting preliminary or pilot phase research studies are also invited to apply. Applications are reviewed twice each year on March 1 and August 1.

Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by the principal investigator, who must be an ASRT member.
Applicant must meet one of the following three conditions:
Be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent.
Hold an unrestricted state license.
Be enrolled in an accredited radiologic sciences program.
Proposed project timeline should not exceed one year.

Only research areas related to radiation therapy, dosimetry or medical imaging (including radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography and advanced specialties) are eligible for research awards. Proposals related to education and administration in the field also will be considered.

ASRT Foundation Board of Trustees, staff and their immediate family members are not eligible.
Previous research grant awardees are eligible to apply.

Submission Guidelines
Applicant must submit the completed application and supporting documents via e-mail to foundation@asrt.org.
Research proposals should be submitted as a Word document, be no more than 10 pages double-spaced and use no smaller than 11 pt. font and half-inch margins; however, if your institution requires a specific research paper format, you may submit the proposal as-is. In either case, your proposal must contain the following information:

A well-defined research question.
A description of your planned research activities.
A literature review regarding your topic of study.
An itemized budget accounting for $3,000.
Funding may be used for:
Release time (salary and benefits).
Postage, copying and similar project facilitation expenses.
Purchase of specific materials or equipment needed to undertake the proposed research project.
Travel to and from a research site.
Manuscript preparation and publication costs.
Reimbursement for human subjects.
Payment for a statistician.

The following expenses are not supported:
Institutional overhead (indirect costs).
General computer equipment and software. However, an applicant who demonstrates a particular need for a specific item might receive funding if detailed budget justification is provided.
Travel to scientific meetings or symposia.
Educational programs, tuition, room and board, and curriculum development.
Salaries or stipends for assistants, excluding statisticians.
If the project involves the use of human subjects, animals, radioisotopes or biohazards, documentation of approval from the appropriate institutional review board(s) must be provided before an award can be funded.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed according to the following criteria:
Significance and relevance of the research question.
Appropriateness of planned research activities.
Thoroughness of literature review.
Soundness of budget.

It is the responsibility of the ASRT Foundation Board of Trustees to approve grant recipients. The Research and Grants Advisory Panel, which consists of research, medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, assists in the evaluation of grant proposals.

Distribution of Funds
If you are selected to receive this grant award, the ASRT Foundation will send a $3,000 check directly to the grants administrator of your college, university or medical institution. Your research project and a final report of expenditures must be submitted to the ASRT Foundation when the project is completed. Unused funds must be returned to the ASRT Foundation.

Award Program Timeline
The ASRT Foundation considers applications twice yearly. Deadlines are strictly enforced.

Timeline for Spring Grants:
March 1 – Proposals are due.
May 1 – Applicants are notified of funding decisions.
June 1 – Checks are mailed to approved grant recipients.
Timeline for Fall Grants:
Aug. 1 – Proposals are due.
Oct. 1 – Applicants are notified of funding decisions.
Nov. 1 – Checks are mailed to approved grant recipients.

ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3909
Phone: 800-444-2778, Ext. 2541
Fax: 505-298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org.