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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Young Investigators Grant
The Young Investigator Grant provides awards in amounts of up to $40,000 aimed at providing "seed money," or start-up funds, for pilot projects. The principal investigator must be an early career orthopaedic surgeon, fellow, or resident with interests in sports medicine research. Any investigational team seeking such a grant must include at least one member of AOSSM in good standing.
All information should be submitted in one pdf document to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research.
Pre-reviews: In an effort to improve the quality and competitiveness of submissions, the AOSSM Research Committee will pre-review and critique applications prior to the final application deadline. This pre-review is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED but not required. It is anticipated that by participating in the pre-review process, the applicant's chances for funding will improve.
The pre-review will focus on:
Significance of proposed research Scientific quality Statistical methods Realistic nature of goals Long term value of results Pilot data
Submit your application by August 15th to receive a pre-review. You do not need to include any signatures for pre-review.
Note: Final submission deadline: December 1st before midnight. Please contact Bart Mann with any questions.
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Grant
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Foundation (MTF), is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $300,000 to support a research project that focuses on meniscal allograft transplantation. The purpose of this grant is to foster research for clinically relevant biomechanical studies, basic science studies, preclinical or clinical studies related to meniscal transplantation. Projects related solely to meniscus repair or preservation, meniscus regeneration, collagen implants, and other such topics will not be considered for this grant. At least one investigator on each application must be a full AOSSM member. Collaborative, multi-center studies will be strongly encouraged and will be given special consideration in the review process. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. Award notices will be made on or after July 1st with a start date of September 1, 2012. Inquires can be directed to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research.
All information should be submitted in one pdf document to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research. AOSSM gratefully acknowledges MTF for the educational grant to support this activity.
DePuy Spine Research Grant
This grant is being offered this year thanks to the generosity of DePuy Spine. The grant will be for $25,000 for one year. Proposals should be related to spinal deformity and also relevant to the mission of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Budget may not include money used to procure human anatomic specimens or other human tissue. In addition the Principal Investigator must be a POSNA member or demonstrate close affiliation with a POSNA member on the proposed project. Application deadline is October 19.
Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
You can contact the POSNA office at (847)698-1692 or e-mail at posna@aaos.org
Angela S. M. Kuo Memorial Award
An award of $30,000 is to be given to an outstanding young researcher, who is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and to provide funds to help promote a long-term research career for that individual. Applicants should be 45 years of age or younger; and have been in independent practice not longer than twelve years.
The award recipient will be selected based on the applicant's past research accomplishments, future research potential, and on the ability of a submitted research proposal to help the applicant's research career. A letter of support from a POSNA member (other than the applicant) is required with the application. Applications are due October 19 and will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
Applicants may apply for both the POSNA Research Award and the Kuo Award but must complete both applications
St. Giles Young Investigator Award
An award of $10,000 is to be given to a candidate member or an active member who has been a Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) member for five years or less. Award is to be used for educational research endeavors. Monies may include travel to centers of excellence to learn new techniques and skills. Application deadline is October 19.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating the planned use of the funds if the application is successful and accompany the letter of application with their curriculum vitae. Please submit your letter and CV by email to posna@aaos.org.
If the award is to be used for travel, applicant must clearly demonstrate the importance of the proposed travel in advancing their career.
The award is to be made on an annual basis and is non-renewable.
The applicant can be a candidate member or an active member who has been a POSNA member for five years or less. POSNA members who have been a member for over five years are not eligible for the St. Giles Young Investigator Award.
Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee. Applicants may apply for other awards simultaneously, but must complete each individual application.
You can contact the POSNA office at (847)698-1692 or e-mail at posna@aaos.org.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Research Award
A broad range of research areas will be considered for the POSNA Research Award, including patient based studies, basic science research, and multi-center or society wide projects. Pilot projects, research with pre-existing funding that may need supplemental support, as well as complete research proposals will be considered for funding. Research grant budgets should be detailed for one year and range from $1,000 to $30,000. Grants will be awarded based on an assessment of the scientific quality, importance of the research to the mission of POSNA, and ability of the work to help in the establishment of new areas of research, or new researchers from within the POSNA membership.
Applications are due October 19 and will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
Applicants may apply for both the POSNA Research Award and the Kuo Award but must complete both applications.
Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award for Excellence and Promise in Pediatric Orthopaedics
The Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award for Excellence and Promise in Pediatric Orthopaedics will be presented by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America under the sponsorship of the St. Giles Foundation. Through the generosity of the St. Giles Foundation and the Huene family, the award will be $30,000. Although past accomplishments is one of the criteria, the monetary award is intended to be applied to, and the primary criteria for adjudication is, a research project of high quality and potential impact in the field of pediatric orthopaedics. The deadline for applications is October 19.
1. Applicants should submit:
a current curriculum vitae. a one page description of past research accomplishments. a completed grant application. a timeline for completion of the project.
2. NOTE: The Principal Investigator or the Co-Principal Investigator must be a member of POSNA.
3. Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA research committee.
Call for Applications: Clinical Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Toledo
In an effort to recruit top caliber students, the College of Medicine Admissions Office offers the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship for pre-medical students. The purpose of the program is to introduce undergraduate students to scientific research as a means of encouraging them to consider a career in medicine. The goal of the program is to foster relationships between individual pre-medical students and faculty members, pre-medical students and The University of Toledo, and undergraduate institutions and UT.
The program is an important component of UT's diversity initiative and is open to all students.
Underrepresented minority students, students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Toledo believes that obtaining the benefits that flow from a diverse student body is a compelling interest for our institution. A diverse student body is important in promoting cross-cultural understanding, helps to break down stereotypes, promotes a richer classroom learning environment, and helps to develop a diverse, integrated student body that promotes leadership.
A limited number of openings are now available for the summer of 2012 on a competitive basis. Each accepted student will receive $3,500 for a 10-week period of full-time research beginning June 4 - August 10, 2012. Applications are due by March 9, 2012 with all applicants being notified of their acceptance status no later than March 30, 2012. Opportunities for research in the areas of cardiovascular medicine, gerontology, neurology, HIV, endocrinology, orthopedic surgery, and pediatrics may be available. Transcript & two recommendation letters should also be sent to: SURF, Attn: Marianne Pohlman, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Mailstop 1010, Toledo, OH 43614-5805 by the deadline.
Information may be obtained from the office of the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship by email at SURF@utoledo.edu or by phone at 419 383-4117. Please specify the research program of interest on your application (basic or clinical). For students in need of housing, please contact Mark Brooks via email or by phone at 419 530-8404.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Research Awards
AOSSM offers awards for reports of original research in the following categories:
The Cabaud Memorial Award
This award is given to the best paper submitted concerning hard or soft tissue biology, in-vitro research, laboratory or "bench-type" research, or in-vivo animal research.
The O'Donoghue Award
This award is given to the best overall paper which deals with clinical based research or human in-vivo research.
The Excellence in Research Award
This award is given to the best paper submitted in any category to the Awards Committee with a primary author under the age of 40 at the time of the Annual Meeting.
Each award consists of:
$2000 honorarium Award certificate Presentation of the paper at the AOSSM Annual Meeting Consideration of publication in The American Journal of Sports Medicine Manuscripts to be considered for a research award should be emailed to Bart Mann by November 1st at 5:00 pm Central. Manuscripts may be considered in more than one category so please indicate which award(s) you would like to be considered for.
Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship
This fellowship was developed by the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee to promote better understanding and communication regarding injuries or conditions involving the structures of the Upper Extremity. This Traveling Fellowship is available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon interested in the study and advancement of understanding of the Upper Extremity.
Application Requirements
This opportunity will be available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon between the ages of 35 and 45 years, interested in the study and advancement of understanding of injuries to the Upper Extremity. Applicants are required to submit two short essays (250 words or less), two letters of recommendation and their curriculum vitae. The first short essay must indicate their interest in the Upper Extremity and reasons for applying for the fellowship and the second short essay should indicate their academic goals and teaching opportunities. Please ensure submitted CVs include orthopaedic training, including fellowships, list of publications and awards.
All applications must be submitted by September 01, 2012.
Review Process
Applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected by representatives of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee. Preference will be given to those who have established an academic record of accomplishment.
Terms and Conditions
Two fellowships will be awarded during the award ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, one for the 2011 fellowship and another for the 2012 fellowship. Winners will receive waived registration to the ISAKOS congress and will be presented with a framed certificate during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress.
For each Fellowship recipient, The Patellofemoral Foundation will provide a stipend of US $4,000 to permit visits to several centers, worldwide, that offer opportunities to learn about the complexities of patellofemoral pain. Fellows must complete travel within the designated year and write a report of the experience to present at the next ISAKOS Congress, as well as, submitted for possible publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.
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