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ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program
ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program in Partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Application Deadline April 15, 2010.ING Run For Something Better (ING RFSB), in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), seeks to increase physical activity in students and help fight childhood obesity nationwide through the creation of school-based running programs. Research shows that physical activity improves self esteem, school performance and overall well being. The School awards program will provide a minimum of fifty (50) $2,000 grants to schools that desire to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one. Through activity plans created by NASPE and based on the National Standards for Physical Education (NASPE, 2004), the awards program will offer children a healthy start to life and foster their desire to exercise before obesity ever begins. To ensure impartiality, NASPE will manage the 2009 school awards program for ING. If you are ready to make an impact on the lives of your students through healthy lifestyle changes, improving self esteem and reducing the rate of childhood obesity, then step up to the starting line! Benefits Running is a great physical activity for promoting good health and self-confidence. It helps build strong bones and muscles, contributes to fitness, and lends itself to personal goal-setting and personal best accomplishments. Furthermore, running is a low-cost activity that requires very little equipment. All that is really needed is adequate running shoes, comfortable clothes, a safe place to run (e.g., school field, sidewalk, jogging path), water, and a positive attitude! Program Vision The ING RFSB school-based running program is designed to be flexible. It can be conducted in physical education class, during recess, before school, after school, or any combination of these. It can be facilitated by a physical education teacher, coach, classroom teacher, or school administrator. The program can be as short as eight (8) weeks or as long as you want it to be. The program’s culminating event can be any distance – such as 1 mile or a 5K (3.1 mile) event – held during school, after school, or on a weekend day (and include families and community members). It’s meant to be personalized to meet the needs of the school – it’s yours to run with – go for it!
Electronic submissions are preferred and must be sent by 11:59pm, ET on April 15, 2010.
Applications can be mailed to:
NASPE/ING RFSB School Award Program 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191
2010 Clinical Translational Research Career Development Awards in Pediatric Cancer
The Larry & Helen Hoag Foundation are currently accepting grant applications for the 2010 Clinical Translational Research Career Development Awards in Pediatric Cancer.Recipients will receive a maximum of $105,000 ($100,000 direct costs and $5,000 for institutional overhead expenses).
The purpose of the Clinical Translational Research Career Development Award in Pediatric Cancer is to support the development of outstanding clinician and translational investigators in pediatric cancer research. This mechanism provides support for specialized study by pediatric oncologists committed to a career in translational laboratory and clinical-based research. Candidates must have the potential to develop into independent investigators. The Award supports a three-year mentored research experience that integrates didactic studies with laboratory and clinically based research. The proposed research must have direct relevance to pediatric cancer, and the program must provide the experienced mentorship necessary to optimize the potential for the trainee to become a well-trained independent researcher. Basic eligibility criteria consists of the following: * Candidate must have a full-time faculty appointment at a U.S. Medical Institution or University and must be within 5 years of that appointment at the time of application. * Candidate must have either an M.D. or M.D/PhD degree. * Candidate must be sub-board eligible or certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. * Applicants on a J-1 training visa are ineligible.Applications will be accepted on or before April 1, 2010.Notification of award will be made by June 1, 2010.Contact Rosa Lopez at roslopez@chla.usc.edu with any questions.
World of Children Annual Awards ProgramThe World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world's most important asset. Their stories are heroic.
The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These awards assure that more children's lives will be touched, and changed, forever. 2010 Humanitarian Award - maximum grant of upto $50,000. * The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. * Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW. * Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay. * Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.2010 Health Award - maximum grant of upto $50,000. * The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. * Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children. * Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay. * Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.2010 Founder's Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000 * The Founders Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. * Nominee must be under the age of 21. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.Deadline for 2010 Nominations is Midnight (Pacific Standard Time) May 1, 2010.The Honorees who receive 2010 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Contact UsBy Phone: (925)399-6411By Fax: (925)399-6001By Mail:World of Children6200 Stoneridge Mall Road3rd FloorPleasanton, CA 94588By E-mail: contact@worldofchildren.org
Spina Bifida Association/Spina Bifida Foundation Young Investigator Awards 2010 Request for Proposals
Deadline: 9:00 pm eastern daylight time on Monday, May 10, 2010
The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) and the Spina Bifida Foundation (SBF) are pleased to announce a Request for Proposals to support basic or clinical Spina Bifida research by promising young investigators. SBA will award up to three (3) fellowships in 2010. The purpose of the awards will be to provide either initial or continuing financial support to a newly-independent investigator in an established research program. One fellowship, providing up to $50,000 in support, is named the Ashley Rose Advancement in Research Award. The Ashley Rose Foundation was established by Raymond and Linda Pitek in 1997 for their baby, Ashley Rose. Another fellowship will offer $25,000 and was established in 2008 by the Schneider Charitable Trust, established by Hollister Incorporated. Up to $40,000 is available for a third fellowship, in its second year, for research relating to tethered cord syndrome. EligibilityThe investigator must be a citizen of the United States of America and possess an MD, PhD, DSW, DScN, or equivalent terminal degree prior to beginning the research under the award, but may not have held a faculty title of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or higher for more than 24 months at the time the fellowship is to begin. The individual may be contemplating a fellowship or may already have begun one, but must be conducting the proposed research in preparation for a research or research and clinical career. The research program in which the fellow is to be appointed must be located in the United States of America and may be at an academic medical institution, hospital, research institute, university, or similar institution. It must be sufficiently established to provide strong support for the fellow, but need not have involved Spina Bifida research previously. The research to be conducted by the fellow may be basic or clinical research, but must be relevant to Spina Bifida. Areas of particular interest are:•Ashley Rose Research Advancement Award – Epidemiology and causes of miscarriage related to neural tube defects preferred; other related research will be considered•Schneider Charitable Trust Research Fellowship – Continence and related clinical and scientific areas•Tethered Cord Syndrome Research Fellowship – Tethered Cord Syndrome and related clinical and scientific areasAward MechanismThe institution at which the established research program is located will be the awardee and will be expected to administer the award on behalf of the faculty or fellow, who will be the principal investigator. The award mechanism will be a grant, payable in a single installment within 30 days following written acceptance of the grant by the institution and the fellow. The grant will begin at the awardee institution’s discretion between August 1 and December 1, 2010, and will be for a one-year period unless prior written approval for a no-cost extension is requested by the institution and approved by SBA.Criteria for SelectionA committee of scientists, clinicians familiar with Spina Bifida research and those affected by Spina Bifida will conduct a peer review of all eligible proposals received. Based on recommendations of the peer review committee, awards will be made by SBA. The peer review committee will consider all of the following criteria in making its recommendations:•Strength of the science of the research proposal•Educational preparation and demonstrated potential for research of the fellow •Degree of intellectual and resource support committed by the established research program hosting the fellow apparent long-term interest in Spina Bifida expressed by the fellowSBA does not anticipate issuing comments on individual proposals by the peer review committee.
Spina Bifida Association4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Suite 250Washington , DC 20007Phone: 202-944-3285Toll Free: 800-621-3141Fax: 202-944-3295General inquiries: sbaa@sbaa.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Summer Scholarships in Epidemiology
Application Deadline: April 1 Awards are available to increase skills in epidemiology for M.D.s currently working in cystic fibrosis. Scholarships cover tuition and expenses up to $2,000 for selected summer epidemiology programs. Course work should include biostatistics and epidemiology, particularly clinical epidemiology and/or clinical trials.
Please direct inquiries to: Grants and Contracts Office Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 (800) FIGHT CF (301) 951-4422 grants@cff.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Fellowships--3rd, 4th & 5th Yr Fellowships
Application Deadline for 1st & 2nd Yr Fellowships: First Wednesday of October Application Deadline for 3rd, 4th & 5th Yr Fellowships: First Wednesday of September The intent of this award is to encourage specialized training early in a physician’s career and to prepare candidates for careers in academic medicine. Training must take place in a CF Foundation-accredited care center and must encompass diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, comprehensive care and CF-related research. Applicants must be eligible for Board certification in pediatrics or internal medicine by the time the fellowship begins. Awards are $47,600 (first year) and $49,250 (second year) for stipend. Also, fellowships are available for additional basic and/or clinical research training in the third, fourth, and fifth years to qualified applicants. Recipients are expected to be subspecialty Board eligible at the completion of the program. Applicants and sponsors must submit a proposal of the research studies to be undertaken and other specialized training that will be offered during this third year. Up to $68,250 may be awarded: $58,250 for stipend and $10,000 for research costs (indirect costs not allowed). Recipients who do not enter a career of academic medicine will be subject to payback provisions. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Please direct inquiries to: Grants and Contracts Office Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 (800) FIGHT CF (301) 951-4422 grants@cff.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Fellowships--1st & 2nd Yr Fellowships
Application Deadline for 1st & 2nd Yr Fellowships: First Wednesday of October Application Deadline for 3rd, 4th & 5th Yr Fellowships: First Wednesday of September The intent of this award is to encourage specialized training early in a physician’s career and to prepare candidates for careers in academic medicine. Training must take place in a CF Foundation-accredited care center and must encompass diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, comprehensive care and CF-related research. Applicants must be eligible for Board certification in pediatrics or internal medicine by the time the fellowship begins. Awards are $47,600 (first year) and $49,250 (second year) for stipend. Also, fellowships are available for additional basic and/or clinical research training in the third, fourth, and fifth years to qualified applicants. Recipients are expected to be subspecialty Board eligible at the completion of the program. Applicants and sponsors must submit a proposal of the research studies to be undertaken and other specialized training that will be offered during this third year. Up to $68,250 may be awarded: $58,250 for stipend and $10,000 for research costs (indirect costs not allowed). Recipients who do not enter a career of academic medicine will be subject to payback provisions. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Application Deadline: First Wednesday of September These awards are offered to M.D.s, Ph.D.s, and M.D./Ph.D.s interested in conducting basic or clinical research related to cystic fibrosis. Awards are offered through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s network of research centers, or through individual applications submitted to the Foundation. Stipends are $39,000 (first year), $40,100 (second year), and $42,300 (optional third year). Research expenses of $3,500 per year are available, as well. (Indirect costs not allowed.) U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
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