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Sokenbicha Essay Challenge Scholarship Contest for Students of Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Approved Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Schools
The Sokenbicha Essay Challenge is a scholarship contest for students of ACAOM approved Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine schools. The goal of the contest is to showcase the knowledge of Chinese medical practitioners with regard to botanicals and herbal medicine.
Prizes First prize is a $4,000 scholarship and paid admission into the AAAOM Leadership Meeting and Student Conference, April 27-29, in Chicago (includes airfare and hotel). The first place winner will be recognized at the Student Conference in Chicago during the Student Caucus.
Second prize is a $1,000 scholarship. All winning essays will be printed and distributed to AAAOM conference attendees and will also be published on the Sokenbicha Web site.
Format The essay should be 800 words max in one Microsoft Word document (the 800 words do not include the title, bibliography or footnotes). Entries must be typed and double spaced. Identifying information will be entered separately into form fields on the site to ensure blind review.
Who is eligible? Students currently enrolled in an ACAOM approved AOM school are eligible to enter.
Essay Topic Explain how the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine can contribute to providing mainstream American healthcare.
Judges Judging will be completed by a panel of qualified judges. Eight members of the AAAOM SO Board will evenly divide essays and rank the top three based on the following criteria:
Comprehension
Organization
Conclusions
Creativity
Writing
Rules Only one essay per person.
All essays are due to the Web Sokenbicha Essay Challenge Web site by February 17, 2011 at 5 p.m. PST. There is no cost to submit an essay. No late essays will be accepted.
The author’s name and identifying information should be set forth only on the form fields within the contest Web site, which include the author’s name, school, year number, address, phone number, email, school address, and school phone number. To ensure blind review, identifying information must not appear in the body of the submission itself; however, the essay title must appear in the header on each page of the essay.
Any quotations or copyrighted material used in the essay must be identified properly. Failure to identify non-original material will result in disqualification.
Essays must be written in English.
By submitting an entry, the contestant warrants that the work is original and does not violate the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity. In addition, by submitting an entry, the contestant grants permission to AAAOM, National College of Natural Medicine, Sokenbicha, and participating schools to use her or his name for publicity purposes, including, but not limited to, announcing the results of the contest.
The essay should be 800 words max (this does not include the title, bibliography or footnotes). Entries must be typed, double spaced, in one Microsoft Word document.
Sokenbicha can use, reproduce, or distribute essays for marketing purposes, but authorship will be acknowledged. The schools and AAAOM may also use, reproduce, or distribute the essays, acknowledging the author.
The decisions of the judges are final and non-reviewable.
Monies will be paid directly to the appropriate school for the winner’s tuition.
If and when more than 160 entries are submitted, AAAOM reserves the right to stop accepting entries. Please apply early and good luck!
How to Enter The deadline is Feb.17, 2012 at 5 p.m. PST.
About Sokenbicha Sokenbicha – Japan's leading blended tea brand – debuted in the U.S. last year. The authentically brewed teas are unsweetened, contain zero calories and combine the refreshment of water with the flavor and goodness of tea blends and natural botanicals.
Arthritis Foundation 2012 Research Grants Request for Applications
Application Deadline: February 6, 2012 (5:00 pm Eastern)
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce the 2012 RFA for Clinical to Research Transition Awards, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Dissertation Awards, and New Investigator Grants.
Proposals must be submitted through proposalCENTRAL.
Application forms available through proposalCENTRAL. Do not submit more than one application per applicant.
TRAINING AWARDS
Training Awards are intended to provide support for young investigators at the beginning of their research careers as they investigate questions related to arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. The institution or supervisor is expected to provide any additional needed support. Clinical to Research Transition Award (CRTA)
This award is for MDs/DOs who are clinically trained in adult or pediatric rheumatology and intend to pursue a research career in academic rheumatology. The award is designed to allow candidates to gain initial research experience in preparation for application for mentored awards requiring research experience and productivity such as the ACR/REF Rheumatology Scientist Development Award, the ACR/REF Rheumatology Investigator Award, NIH Mentored Career Development Award (K23, K08) or other similar awards. CRTA funds may be used to supplement salary derived from an NIH T32 Training Grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants may not simultaneously accept the CRTA and another mentored training award. However, if the applicant subsequently applies for and receives a mentored training award (see above), the CRTA may be re-budgeted and funded for a second year. The CRTA will not be allowed to continue if the awardee received individual research funding. Applicants must be within the final year of training leading to board eligibility for either pediatric or adult rheumatology or be within a two-year time limit after completion of clinical training and have less than two years of research experience when funding beings on July 1, 2012. Candidates holding PhD or MD/PhD degrees are not eligible, but those holding Masters degrees who meet the other requirements are eligible.
Citizenship/Work Abroad
U.S. citizenship is not required but the applicant must hold a full-time appointment at a U.S. institution. Research may be conducted at institutions outside of the U.S.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Provides support for individuals with PhD, MD or DVM degrees who are not eligible for CRTA awards. Funding is for a maximum period of two-years. A minimum of seventy-five percent time must be devoted to arthritis-focused research. The award amount is $50,000 per year for salary and fringe benefits or research-related costs. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Academic Background - As of the beginning date of the award, individuals must have received a doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Research Background - Applicants are not eligible after four years of post degree laboratory experience. This experience is counted from the completion of the terminal degree until the beginning date of the award (as early as July 1). Applicants will not count time spent in clinical training defined as more than 50% time in clinical activities. Individuals at or above the Assistant Professor level or those who have tenured positions are ineligible to apply for the award.
Fellowships may be awarded to U.S. citizens for study abroad if it seems in the best interest of the candidate's future career. However, no provisions are made for travel expenses. Foreign citizens may be funded only if their training is conducted at a U.S. institution. Awards may not be transferred outside the U.S.
Doctoral Dissertation Award for Arthritis Health Professionals
Provides one or two years of salary and/or research support. The research project must be related to arthritis management and/or comprehensive patient care in rheumatology practice, research or education. Not for laboratory research. The award amount is $30,000 per year.
The Doctoral Dissertation Awards are designed for pre-doctoral students who will receive doctoral degrees from U.S. institutions. Applicants should be entering the research phase of their degree program. The thesis supervisor must approve the project which must be related to arthritis management, comprehensive patient care in rheumatology practice, or arthritis research. Suitable studies include, but are not limited to, functional, behavioral, nutritional, educational, occupational, or epidemiological aspects of patient care and management. Drug studies and laboratory in vitro studies are not appropriate. A candidate must have membership or eligibility for membership in his/her professional organization.
US citizenship is required. Awards may be used to study abroad if it seems in the best interest of the candidate's future career and has approval from the degree granting U.S. institution. However, no provisions are made for travel expenses.
New Investigator Grant for Arthritis Health Professionals
New Investigator Awards are intended to provide the support for young Arthritis Health Professionals such as physical therapists as they initiate independent research related to arthritis. These grants typically cover the cost of salaries, consumable supplies, equipment, travel and other items to conduct the proposed research. Applicants must be establishing their first independent, self-directed laboratory for whom the institution provides space and other resources. The New Investigator Award provides funding for a period of up to two years and is not for wet bench laboratory research. Suitable studies include, but are not limited to, functional, behavioral, nutritional, occupational, or epidemiological aspects of patient care and management. The award amount is $50,000 per year.
New Investigator Grants are designed for individuals with a doctoral degree and demonstrated research experience related to arthritis and/or the care of patients with arthritis or education relevant to arthritis. These awards are limited to applicants who have received a doctoral degree within the last five years prior to the submission date. MDs and individuals at the NIH and CDC are not eligible. A candidate must have membership or eligibility for membership in his/her professional organization.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application. Awards may not be transferred outside of the U.S.
PEER REVIEW
All research proposals funded through the Arthritis Foundation undergo a national peer review process in which proposals are ranked according to scientific merit. An online review mechanism is used to assign an initial priority score. Each grant will be evaluated and scored by at least three experts in the field.
ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS
For questions regarding eligibility, policies, terms and conditions or application instructions, please contact the Arthritis Foundation Research Department at Grantsupport@arthritis.org or 404.965.7537. For technical assistance with proposalCENTRAL, please call 1.800.875.2562.
Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship
The Commission on Dietetic Registration has established a scholarship fund through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for registered dietitians who are enrolled in a doctoral degree program in dietetics or dietetics-related field. Ten scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded in 2012.
Eligibility Information
Students enrolled in the following types of Doctoral Degree program are eligible to apply:
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) Doctor of Research (PhD) or Doctor of Science (ScD or DSc) Doctorate in Education (EdD) Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Additional Requirements
RD at the time of the award Either full-time or part-time student Admitted to or enrolled in, full or part-time, a US regionally accredited college or university doctoral program whose content has a relationship to dietetics Demonstrate a commitment to further the dietetics profession through teaching and/or research in the US and its territories A US citizen (The Commission recognized that it is difficult for non-citizens to get work permits, etc., particularly for healthcare practitioners.)
If you are a doctoral student and have already completed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Application found on the Academy Member only website, you will be included in the pool of applicants for the CDR Scholarship.
Submission Date
Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2012 and addressed to:
Scholarships Committee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606
Notification Date
Committee members review all applications. Recipients are selected in May. Applicants are notified in June.
Application Instructions
The scholarship application form MUST BE mailed back to the Academy via postal mail. Applications submitted via e-mail will be disqualified — DO NOT e-mail the completed form back to the Academy.
The form is in Microsoft Word format and in printable (not editable) Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The form will not be available in any other formats. Other word processing programs will alter the document and the form will be disqualified. Please make every effort to use Microsoft Word or to print the Adobe Acrobat version. If you do not have access to Microsoft Word and cannot print with Adobe Acrobat Reader, please request a hard copy of the application.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation and Education Programs Team at scholarship@eatright.org.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Program
As the largest provider of dietetic scholarships, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation awards over $200,000 in funding every year to deserving students at all levels of study.
The number of scholarships varies from year to year, each with a value range of $500 to $10,000 each.
All scholarships require Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership.
Students must be enrolled in one of the following programs a minimum of four months during the academic year starting August to July:
The junior or senior year of a baccalaureate or coordinated program in dietetics, or The second year of study in a dietetic technician program, a dietetic internship program or a graduate program.
A scholarship may require Membership in a specific dietetic practice group (DPG), and/or Residency in a specific state. A scholarship may be earmarked for underrepresented groups.
Applications are available each year between mid-September and mid-January. The annual deadline for submitting applications is in mid-February. Scholarships are awarded for the following academic or program year.
Scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2012.
Young Investigator Grant for Probiotic Research
Submit application and required documents by February 15, 2012
The purpose of the Young Investigator Grant for Probiotic Research is to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the United States and to impact academic and career development of young investigators, attracting them into the field of probiotics and microbiota.
The Global Probiotics Council (GPC) was established in 2004 through a collaborative arrangement between DANONE and YAKULT HONSHA CO., LTD. The role of the GPC is to promote and/or advance probiotics in the world, through means such as:
Raising awareness of probiotics and their health benefits through science-based education and dissemination of information to health care professionals and the public; Communicating with government bodies, and other relevant interest groups; and Building relationships with leading researchers and research institutions and supporting collaborative research in the area of probiotics and intestinal microbiota.
Who Should Apply This program seeks to support the best science that addresses the grant objectives. Attempts will be made to support young investigators who do not yet have independent funding (such as NIH R series awards that are likely to progress to RO1 research awards), Young investigators who are senior fellows with a committed faculty appointment or early faculty members within a maximum of 5 consecutive years of their first faculty appointment (appointments must be in the United States) are eligible. Applicants must be interested in understanding the health benefits of probiotics or microbiota and the relationship between probiotics, gastrointestinal microbiota and the body. Candidates must be part of an established research program with the capacity to do research on microbiota and its role in health and disease. Applicants are limited to one submission per investigator.
Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO) is to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the United States.
Grant Program Objectives To stimulate innovative research relevant to the field of gastrointestinal microbiota in the United States To impact academic and career development of young investigators in the United States and attract them into the field of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota To provide preliminary data for future funding from NIH and other funding sources
Grant Research Focus for 2012 Research focus for 2012 is on the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health and wellness. If the research project involves the use of potential probiotics, investigators must not work on commercial strains. Research on publicly available, non-commercial strains of potential probiotics is acceptable. Strain designations used in the studies must be provided.
Grant Information and Maximum Funding Amount The annual grant amount is $50,000 per grant recipient with no more than 10% of this amount dedicated to overhead costs. Two grants will be funded per year with each given to different institutions in the United States. Funds may be used for technical support and supplies. Principal investigator salaries and travel are not funded. Equipment is rarely funded and only when it is critical to the project, is not available through the institution’s core facilities, and receives approval in advance from The Global Probiotics Council. Under exceptional circumstances a second year will be considered on a competitive basis.
Funding will run from July 2012 to June 2013.
Contact Via E-mail gpc@ProbioticsResearch.com Via Phone Global Probiotics Council c/o PMK Associates, Inc. 703-841-1600 • fax 703-841-1604 Via Mail:
Global Probiotics Council c/o PMK Associates, Inc. 403 North Henry Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-841-1600 Fax: 703-841-1604
Call for Nominations: Freezing Research Award
Deadline: February 28, 2012 The Freezing Research Award recognizes those whose hard work assures food is not only delicious, but also healthy and safe.
The Freezing Research Award was created to honor an individual, group or organization for outstanding contributions in frozen food research. The research focuses on, but is not limited to, food safety as it relates to frozen food and innovative freezing techniques. The award recipient receives a plaque and a $2,000 honorarium sponsored by the Frozen Food Foundation.
The award is presented by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).
Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award
Qualifications And Criteria For Nominations
Qualifications
Nominees should be an individual, group or organization from industry, academia or government involved in freezing research and the effects of freezing on food.
Nominees should have preeminence in, and make outstanding contributions to the field of research involving frozen food, or have developed an innovative, significant or strategic solution providing value to the frozen food industry.
IAFP Executive Board Members and Frozen Food Foundation Awards Committee Members are not eligible for this award. Previous recipients of the Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award are not eligible for a period of three years.
Criteria
Nominations should include specific information on the following:
Career highlights: length of service and positions held in the conduct of research especially the research of frozen food;
Curriculum vitae or summary of positions held and other activities highlighting the nominee's dedication and length of service to the advancement of frozen food;
Specific achievement(s) or accomplishment(s) in advancement of frozen food;
Specific activities that would be considered significant achievements or accomplishments in furtherance of frozen foods (e.g., specific research projects with a summary of their outcomes);
Description of the originality/creativity and quality of the contribution;
Description of the significance/importance of the contribution;
Documentation supporting the effectiveness of the effort and its value to the frozen food industry;
Education offered directly or indirectly to the frozen food industry;
Involvement and specific roles in training programs, contributions to publications and/or other forms of educational communications (e.g., organized workshops or other training programs, authored or co-authored papers published in recognized journals or magazines, etc.);
Peer assessment of nominee;
No less than two and no more than three letters of support from professional peers in addition to a nomination letter. Nominees may nominate themselves.
Additional Considerations
Other activities or characteristics of the nominee not specifically covered in the stated criteria may be provided to emphasize nominee's dedication to frozen food (e.g., involvement with IAFP or other associations, volunteer and community activities related to frozen food, etc.).
Submitting Nominations Supporting documentation covering the stated criteria should be submitted with a nomination letter, two to three letters of support and completed award nomination form. Please limit the submission to a maximum of 15 pages.
Call for International Association for Food Protection 2012 Award Nominations
The International Association for Food Protection welcomes your nominations for our 2012 Association Awards. Nominate your colleagues for one of the many prestigious awards. Students are also encouraged to apply for an IAFP Student Travel Scholarship. Nomination criteria is available online at: http://www.foodprotection.org/about-us/awards/.
The awards to be presented are as follows:
Black Pearl Award Sponsored by Wilbur Feagan and F&H Food Equipment Company Award Showcasing the Black Pearl. Presented in recognition of a company's outstanding achievement in corporate excellence in food safety and quality.
Fellow Award Distinguished Plaque. Presented to Members who have contributed to IAFP and its Affiliates with distinction over an extended period of time.
Honorary Life Membership Award Plaque and Lifetime Membership in IAFP. Presented to Members for their devotion to the high ideals and objectives of IAFP and for their service to the Association.
Harry Haverland Citation Award Sponsored by ConAgra Foods, Inc. Plaque and $2,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual for years of devotion to the ideals and objectives of IAFP.
Food Safety Innovation Award Sponsored by Walmart Plaque and $2,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual or organization for creating a new idea, practice, or product that has had a positive impact on food safety, thus, improving public health, and the quality of life.
International Leadership Award Sponsored by Cargill, Inc. Plaque, $1,500 Honorarium and Reimbursement to attend IAFP 2012. Presented to an individual for dedication to the high ideals and objectives of IAFP and for promotion of the mission of the Association in countries outside of the United States and Canada.
GMA Food Safety Award Sponsored by Grocery Manufacturers Association Plaque and $3,000 Honorarium. This Award alternates between individuals and groups or organizations. In 2012, the award will be presented to a group or organization for a highly significant food safety development or in recognition of a long history of outstanding contributions to food safety research and education.
Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award Sponsored by the Frozen Food Foundation Plaque and $2,000 Honorarium. Presented to an individual, group or organization for preeminence and outstanding contributions in research that impacts food safety attributes of freezing.
Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award Sponsored by Weber Scientific Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions in the laboratory, recognizing a commitment to the development of innovative and practical analytical approaches in support of food safety.
Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award Sponsored by bioMérieux, Inc. Plaque and $2,000 Honorarium. Presented to a young researcher who has shown outstanding ability and professional promise in the early years of their career.
Sanitarian Award Sponsored by Ecolab Inc. Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual for outstanding service to the public, IAFP and the profession of the Sanitarian.
Elmer Marth Educator Award Sponsored by Nelson-Jameson, Inc. Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual for outstanding service to the public, IAFP and the arena of education in food safety and food protection.
Harold Barnum Industry Award Sponsored by Roka Bioscience, Inc. Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium. Presented to an individual for outstanding service to the public, IAFP and the food industry.
Travel Award for State or Local Health or State Agricultural Department Employees Sponsored by the IAFP Foundation and a contribution by Marler Clark, LLP, PS to the Foundation To provide travel funds for state or local health or state agricultural department employees (epidemiologists, food and molecular microbiologists, and environmental health specialists) working in the United States to attend the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection and to encourage participation in association activities.
Student Travel Scholarship Sponsored by the IAFP Foundation To provide travel funding for full-time students to attend the Annual Meeting (including symposia and technical sessions) of the International Association for Food Protection and to encourage developing scientists to participate in association activities. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in a college or university food safety-related degree program.
Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Presented annually for excellence and continual improvement in a comprehensive program of food protection at the local level.
You may make multiple nominations. All nominations must be received at the IAFP office by Tuesday, February 28, 2012. You do not have to be an IAFP Member to nominate a deserving professional or colleague. Student Members of the International Association for Food Protection are invited to submit their application for the Student Travel Scholarship award to attend the IAFP Annual Meeting.
Questions regarding award nominations submission should be directed to Susan Smith, at ssmith@foodprotection.org or call + 1 515.276.3344; + 1 800.369.6337.
The International Association for Food Protection is a non-profit educational association of food protection professionals. The Association is dedicated to the education and service of its Members, specifically, as well as industry personnel. The Association provides Members with an information network and forum for professional improvement through its two scientific journals, Journal of Food Protection and Food Protection Trends, educational Annual Meeting, and interaction with other food safety professionals. Membership information can be obtained by calling + 1 800.369.6337; + 1 515.276.3344; fax: +1 515.276.8655, E-mail: info@foodprotection.org; or Web site: www.foodprotection.org.
About International Association for Food Protection
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents more than 3,400 food safety professionals committed to Advancing Food Safety Worldwide. The association includes educators, government officials, microbiologists, food industry executives and quality control professionals who are involved in all aspects of growing, storing, transporting, processing and preparing all types of foods. Working together, IAFP members, representing more than 70 countries, help the association achieve its mission through networking, educational programs, journals, career opportunities and numerous other resources.
For more information, contact:
International Association for Food Protection 6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 200W Des Moines, IA 50322-2864 USA Phone: +1 515.276.3344; +1 800.369.6337 Fax: +1 515.276.8655 E-Mail: info@foodprotection.org
American Gastroenterological Association Student Research Fellowship Awards
Awards are offered to support high school and undergraduate students performing digestive disease or nutrition research for a minimum of 10 weeks. High school awards are supported by the Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation.
AT A GLANCE Eligibility: High School and Undergraduate Students Amount/year: $2,500 Duration: 10 weeks Deadline: March 23 Start Date: July 1
DESCRIPTION This award program offers $2,500 stipends for 10 high school students and 24 undergraduate students to spend time performing research in digestive diseases or nutrition for a minimum of 10 weeks. The research may take place at any time during the year.
OBJECTIVE The overall objective of this award is to stimulate interest in research careers in digestive diseases by providing monetary support for research projects.
ELIGIBILITY Candidate must be a high school or undergraduate student attending an accredited North American institution.
Candidates may not hold similar salary support awards from other agencies (such as the American Liver Foundation, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America).
The award is not intended to provide salary for laboratory technicians.
Past recipients of the Student Research Fellowship Award may reapply for continuous funding provided they submit a progress report indicating how this funding will further his/her research.
Ten awards will be designated for underrepresented/underprivileged undergraduate students who are interested in digestive diseases research. Those with a possible career interest in this field are particularly encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will include, but are not limited to, Black Americans, Hispanic or Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
REQUIREMENTS The awards are provided to students performing research supervised by a preceptor for a minimum of 10 weeks. A letter of recommendation from a past or current teacher or supervisor is required. Indirect costs are not allowed. The award is paid directly to the student and is to be used as a stipend. A scientific progress report is required upon completion of the fellowship. High school students, Broad Scholars, must acknowledge the AGA-Broad Foundation Student Research Fellowship Award in all testimonials and works that may result from this award, to include all publications, abstracts and presentations. Undergraduate students are required to acknowledge the AGA Research Foundation in all testimonials and in the event that publications, abstracts and/or presentations result from this award.
PRECEPTOR The preceptor must be a full-time faculty member who directs a research program in a gastroenterology-related area at an accredited North American institution. The preceptor must provide a statement indicating his/her involvement in the completion of the application, his/her training record and the student's role in the study. In addition, the preceptor must be an AGA member at the time of the candidate’s application submission.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND REVIEW PROCESS Members of the AGA Research Award Panel will facilitate the grant review and select the award recipients. Award recipient selection will be based upon novelty, feasibility and significance of the proposal, attributes of the candidate, the record of the preceptor, evidence of institutional commitment, and the laboratory environment.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Students who receive an award are encouraged (but not required) to submit abstracts for presentation at DDW®, the world’s largest gathering of clinicians, educators and researchers in gastrointestinal and hepatic disease and function. If a recipient’s abstract is accepted for presentation,he/she will be eligible to apply for the AGA Research Foundation Student Abstract Prize, a $500 travel award to cover expenses to attend DDW. To submit an abstract for consideration, go to www.ddw.org and click on "Abstract Submission."
APPLICATION PROCESS The application deadline date for this award is March 23. If submitting an application as an underrepresented/underprivileged minority, please include a paragraph in the Student’s Statement section of the application that will fully explain eligibility for this category (e.g., grew up and went to high school in rural underserved area, both parents are economically disadvantaged, etc). The completed application, letters of support or commitment, and other documents, as required, must be combined into and submitted as one PDF file. The document must be titled by the applicant’s last name and first initial only. Hard copies will not be accepted. Please e-mail the application document to awards@gastro.org. The applicant's full name and project title are to be included in the submission e-mail. Direct all questions to the Research Awards Manager via telephone at 301-222-4012 or e-mail at awards@gastro.org.
Support of this program by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation is gratefully acknowledged.
Call for Applications: Dietitians in Nutrition Support Member Research Award
SUBMISSION DEADLINE is April 1, 2012 Do you have a great research question for which you need funding? DNS has a $10,000 grant for which you qualify if you: 1) are a DNS member; 2) develop a great application packet using the forms posted on www.dnsdpg.org; and 3) compete successfully in a peer-review process with other applicants. In order to be considered for this grant opportunity, please submit your application documents electronically in PDF format by sending an e-mail with attachments to Beth Labrador at the ADA Foundation at Blabrador@eatright.org NO LATER THAN 5 PM CST on April 1, 2012. Information regarding the grant and application forms are attached to the message posted on the Research Chair’s web page entitled “Now is the time! DNS Member Research Award – Submission Deadline April 1, 2012”. Simply login as a member at www.dnsdpg.org, and then click on the above-named message to download the attachments. The awardee will be notified by June 15 and the check transmitted by July 1. Please contact: Carrie Earthman (Research Chair) at cearthma@umn.edu or Beth Labrador (ADAF) at Blabrador@eatright.org with questions. We look forward to receiving your application.
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants
The deadline for submission is February 15, July 15 and October 15.
The SGNA Research Committee was formed to encourage research in the field of gastroenterology. Research is a way of addressing ideas and questions that arise in the course of daily practice. The results might convince you to make changes in your practice, and could also benefit others. Research may be done individually or as a collaborative effort. Grant applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee for appropriateness, compliance with criteria and research suggestions by experts. Grants which meet the reqiurements are presented to the SGNA Board of Directors for funding approval.
There are many problems in GI and solutions are needed for the well being and safety of our patients. Research offers solutions. Nurses, from all practice settings, identify questions for study and apply for funding. Research grants are funded according to the scope and budget of the project presented.
Grants are awarded through the existing process for SGNA research grants. Applications for the grants should be submitted to SGNA, using SGNA research grant applications – deadlines are February 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year.
SGNA Research Priorities include, but are not limited to:
Conscious Sedation Expanded Role of the GI Practitioner Infection Control Safety Patient Education Nursing intervention related to GI disease processes
Are you interested in a research grant? Are you eligible? Research grant criteria:
- Investigators must be able to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant - Applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee. - Research grant recipients must submit progress reports every 6 months. - Research grant recipients are expected to submit a manuscript for possible publication in Gastroenterology Nursing, SGNA’s official journal.
Research grant recipients will be invited to present the research findings at the SGNA Annual Course.
Mentoring for novice researchers is available from the SGNA Research Committee and SGNA Research Special Interest Group. Mentoring is also available for publishing by the Editor of Gastroenterology Nursing
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates encourages research in gastroenterology nursing to improve practice. Research may be done individually or as a collaborative effort.
Your research topic must be timely and significant to gastroenterology nursing.
It must be possible to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant.
The researcher may submit a proposal to SGNA before the study is approved by an institutional review board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects. However, the study must be approved by an IRB before the study will be funded.
The principal investigator (grant recipient) must agree to prepare a manuscript presenting the results of the research for publication consideration in Gastroenterology Nursing within six months of completion of the project. In addition, the investigator is encouraged to submit an abstract to present the research findings at a regional or national SGNA meeting.
The principal investigator must submit progress reports to the SGNA Research Committee every 6 months until a manuscript detailing the results of the study is submitted to Gastroenterology Nursing.
Any published reports of the research must include an acknowledgment that funds were provided by SGNA.
Call SGNA headquarters [800/245-SGNA (7462)] if you have any questions.
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