Osteopathy Grants

The A P. Ulbrich Research Award in Dermatology is an educational grant sponsored by the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) and funded through the AOCD Educational Research Fund. The grant is intended to enable the recipient to conduct a basic science or clinical research project that will make a significant contribution to osteopathic medicine and dermatology. The grant is offered to encourage osteopathic resident physicians to engage in dermatologic research.

ELIGIBILITY

Applications will be entertained from osteopathic physicians in postdoctoral training programs and research fellowships in dermatology. Each grant supports one individual. Not more than two consecutive or non-consecutive grants may be awarded to an individual.

The grant is not exclusive and the investigator may seek additional funding from other sources such as the AOA Bureau of Research, governmental agencies, other outside agencies, college or hospital, etc.

The grant provides financial support for the completion of a clinical or basic science research project. Various types of research are eligible for consideration.

For example:

1. The resident may contribute to or take responsibility for a portion of a research project that is ongoing.
2. The resident may seek support for conducting novel research after developing a feasible research proposal.
3. The resident may seek support to develop a research idea. In this case, the resident should first conduct a complete literature search to determine the feasibility and need for the project. A research proposal must be developed by the end of the grant timeline.

All resident research must be conducted under the guidance of a research advisor (i.e. sponsor).

Distribution of the award will occur as follows:

1. $500.00 when the official notification of the award is made.
2. $250.00 upon receipt, and approval, of a mid-year progress report.
3. $250.00 upon receipt, and approval, of a final progress report, and paper suitable for publication.

Winners of the award will be honored at the subsequent Annual AOCD meeting.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Applications must be received by March 30 to be eligible for consideration of award during the following academic year (July 1 - June 30).

AOCD Committee on Research
P.O. Box 7525
Kirksville, Missouri 63501-7525

Phone: 800-449-2623 Fax: 660-627-2623
e-mail: info@aocd.org

Medical Student Achievement Awards

Awarded to senior medical school students and osteopathic school students who have shown exceptional ability and interest in endocrinology. This program is designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in endocrinology and related fields of medicine and basic science. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

This award provides the recipient with a one-year Fellow/Student Associate membership in the Society, free online access to all four Society journals through 2009, and an award certificate. The recipient will also be acknowledged on the Society’s Web site and in the annual Awards Brochure.

Because endocrinology is an integrative discipline spanning basic science and clinical medicine, it is taught in a variety of ways in different medical schools. Therefore, each school has the flexibility to establish its own selection process and criteria.

To nominate a student from your institution for the award, please refer to the list of participating institutions. A contact person has been established at most institutions as indicated on the list. Please contact that person directly to submit your nomination.

Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2008

Questions may be directed to awards@endo-society.org.

Clinical Scientist Training Award
Award Description: This award supports MD, PharmD, DPM or DO students who are working on joint degrees. Eligible applicants are pursuing a dual degree in medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine or osteopathy and must be a research-oriented PhD, Master in Clinical Research, or Master of Public Health degree.
Support: Awards are $30,000 a year for up to three years. Applicants may request up to $20,000 for the student’s stipend and up to $10,000 for lab expenses. No indirect costs may be requested.
Deadline Date: January 15, 2009 for July 1, 2009 funding. Please note: January funding is not available for this award.

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