Pediatrics Grants

Genetic Diseases of Children Advancing Research & Care 2011 Conference Scholarship Opportunity

A limited number of family scholarships to help reduce the cost of participating in the Genetic Diseases of Children conference are available thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Please complete and submit the online form by February 1, 2011. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Awards are contingent on available funding. We will respond to your request no later than February 8, 2011.

*Please do not register for the conference until you hear from a member of the scholarship committee.

Terms & Conditions

Requirements: You can apply for up to $1000. Applicants must attend the entire three–day conference (3/9-3/11) in order to be eligible for scholarship reimbursement.

All expenses must be submitted with receipts by Friday, April 1, 2011. Expenses submitted after April 1, 2011, will not be reimbursed. Receipts must be dated Sunday, March 8 through Thursday, March 10, 2011.

Contact: Janet B. Braga

NYS Department of Health
Wadsworth Center
518-473-8022
gdcconference@wadsworth.org

Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation Research Fellow Award

The Research and Education Foundation of the Society for Pediatric Radiology annually offers funds to foster research and education in pediatric radiology. The deadline is March 15 each year. The purpose of the Research Fellow award is to provide young investigators not yet professionally established in the radiologic sciences an opportunity to gain further insight into scientific investigation and to develop competence in research techniques and methods. This grant can be used to fund protected time for a one or two-year fellowship, or as a transition-to-faculty award to buy additional protected time within the first five years of faculty appointment. This award requires the naming of an official Mentor in the department.

Amount: $30,000 salary support for one year. Application for renewal for a second year of salary support will be considered based on progress toward the stated goals during the initial year.

Application Deadline: March 15th

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Pediatric Radiology Pilot Award

In response to surveys of the membership, surveys of past grant recipients and SPR Board discussions, in February 2010, the SPR Research and Education Foundation established the Pediatric Radiology Pilot award.

This new grant award is designed to provide a higher level of support for pediatric radiology-related projects of merit.

* This grant can be used to fund protected time.
* Amount – up to $50,000.
* Funding will be based on merit, including expertise and available resources, but should also endeavor to focus on unique aspects of imaging or image-guided therapy/intervention in children, promote the importance of imaging or imaging expertise in improving health care in children, embrace broader cross boundary impact, including public policy or translational medicine, cultivate multidisciplinary cooperation, and provide opportunities for additional funding

The annual grant deadline is March 15.

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation Seed Grant

The Research and Education Foundation of the Society for Pediatric Radiology annually offers funds to foster research and education in pediatric radiology. The deadlines are October 15 and March 15 each year.

The purpose of the Seed Grant award is to assist investigators in defining objectives and testing hypotheses before they apply for major grants from corporations, foundations or government agencies. Any area of radiology-related research is acceptable, but the Foundation Board may also announce priorities annually.

Amount: One-year grant of $10,000 or less to support a specific research project. No salary support will be provided.

Beginning in 2008, each year, the SPR REF Board may award a John Dorst - Felix Fleischner Seed Grant in Thoracic Pediatric Radiology

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation Seed Grant

The Research and Education Foundation of the Society for Pediatric Radiology annually offers funds to foster research and education in pediatric radiology. The deadlines are October 15 and March 15 each year.

The purpose of the Seed Grant award is to assist investigators in defining objectives and testing hypotheses before they apply for major grants from corporations, foundations or government agencies. Any area of radiology-related research is acceptable, but the Foundation Board may also announce priorities annually.

Amount: One-year grant of $10,000 or less to support a specific research project. No salary support will be provided.

Beginning in 2008, each year, the SPR REF Board may award a John Dorst - Felix Fleischner Seed Grant in Thoracic Pediatric Radiology

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

John Dorst-Felix Fleischner Seed Grant in Pediatric Thoracic Radiology

The Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation is happy to announce the establishment of the Dorst-Fleischner Seed Grant in Pediatric Thoracic Radiology.

The Dorst-Fleischner award is made possible by a donation from Dr. Jerry Kuhn, SPR Past President and Gold medalist, who wished to both recognize his mentors and foster excellence in pediatric thoracic radiology research.

The new seed grant will be awarded in the course of the SPR REF’s traditional grant review and funding process.

The REF Board accepts applications for seed grants in two cycles each year— applications due October 15 and March 15.

Additional application information and forms can be found on the Research and Education page of the SPR website at www.pedrad.org

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

John Dorst-Felix Fleischner Seed Grant in Pediatric Thoracic Radiology

The Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation is happy to announce the establishment of the Dorst-Fleischner Seed Grant in Pediatric Thoracic Radiology.

The Dorst-Fleischner award is made possible by a donation from Dr. Jerry Kuhn, SPR Past President and Gold medalist, who wished to both recognize his mentors and foster excellence in pediatric thoracic radiology research.

The new seed grant will be awarded in the course of the SPR REF’s traditional grant review and funding process.

The REF Board accepts applications for seed grants in two cycles each year— applications due October 15 and March 15.

Additional application information and forms can be found on the Research and Education page of the SPR website at www.pedrad.org

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Douglas K. Richardson Award for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Care Research

This award is established in perpetuity to honor the contributions of the late Dr. Douglas K. Richardson to children’s health services research and the Society for Pediatric Research. This award will honor the lifetime achievement of an investigator who has made a substantive contribution in an area encompassing 1) the effective utilization of healthcare services, 2) the identification of risk factors for adverse outcomes, 3) general epidemiologic health services studies or 4) patient oriented clinical studies that lead to improved healthcare delivery to the neonatal/pediatric populations. This award is open to pediatric health services researchers of any specialty.

This award, established in 2003 by the SPR, is also supported by generous contributions by:

Friends and Colleagues of Doug Richardson
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Children’s Hospital Boston
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School

Criteria for Making Nominations ~ 2011 Douglas K. Richardson Award

To be eligible for the 2011 Award, nominees must be Pediatricians, and they must have displayed a sustained record of excellence as a clinical investigator.

A single Award will be made annually. The Award provides a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration, a plaque, and travel expenses to attend the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting. The Award will be presented in a related session during the PAS Annual Meeting followed by a lecture given by the awardee.
Awards will be made only when there are worthy candidates.

The Committee for the Douglas K. Richardson Award will solely be responsible for the selection of the recipients.
Members of the Selection Committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.

Nominations will be automatically held and reconsidered for the following year, for candidates who did not receive the award during the first year they were nominated.

Nominees do not need to be a member of the Society for Pediatric Research.

Each Awardee will be invited to serve on the committee providing one mechanism for turnover of committee membership by individuals suited to adjudicate the terms of this particular award.

Receipt Deadline: November 17, 2010

Directions for Making Nominations ~ Douglas K. Richardson Award

Nominations must be received by November 17, 2010. The committee will select the Awardee(s) prior to February 2011.

The nomination must be supported by the following documents:

Completed nomination form

Detailed letter of nomination that provides evidence of substantive research contributions in either: 1) the effective utilization of healthcare services, 2) the identification of risk factors for adverse outcomes, 3) general epidemiologic health services studies, or 4) patient oriented clinical studies that lead to improved healthcare delivery to the neonatal or broader pediatric populations. Evidence of mentorship or fostering careers in health services research will be given special consideration.

Include three (3) letters of support from individuals other than the nominator. These letters should substantiate the nominee’s research career achievements and/or evidence of mentorship.

Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including research activities.

Completed nomination materials and all supporting documents (no staples) must be received at the SPR Central Office (address below) by November 17, 2010.

Mail the completed packet to:

Society for Pediatric Research
Douglas K. Richardson Award Committee
3400 Research Forest Dr., Ste B-7
The Woodlands, TX 77381

For more information, contact the SPR Executive Secretary at jwells@aps-spr.org or phone 281-419-0052.

Society for Pediatric Research Maureen Andrew Mentor Award

This award was established in perpetuity to honor the contributions of the late Dr. Maureen Andrew to child health research and the Society for Pediatric Research.

Dr. Andrew made notable contributions as an investigator, mentor, and leader of the Society for Pediatric Research. She founded and nurtured the field of neonatal hemostasis. She developed an original body of knowledge in the laboratory and led major initiatives in translational research via the establishment of international multicentre clinical trials. She mentored trainees and junior investigators in Pediatrics and in related fields in a manner that generated excitement and commitment, fostered creativity, and encouraged and facilitated scholarship. Dr. Andrew took a particular interest in the mentorship of women interested in pediatric research. Her mentorship was critical in generating successful independent research careers and a legacy of loyalty by her former trainees.

The Award shall recognize individuals who have served as exemplary mentors for trainees and junior faculty who have successfully developed investigative careers in the field of child health research.

This award, established in 2003 by the SPR, is also supported by generous contributions by:

American Pediatric Society
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
AstraZeneca
Friends and Colleagues of the late Dr. Maureen Andrew

Stipulations for Making Nominations ~ 2011 Maureen Andrew Mentor Award

To be eligible for the 2011 Award, nominees must be Pediatricians, and they must have displayed a sustained record of excellence as a mentor, defined as an individual who demonstrates attributes including, but not limited to, teacher, sponsor, guide, role model, and counselor.

A single Award will be made annually. The Award provides a $1,000 honorarium, complimentary registration, a plaque, and travel expenses to attend the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting. The Award will be presented during the SPR Presidential Plenary. The presentation will include an introduction by the nominator and brief comments by the awardee.

Awards will be made only when there are worthy candidates.

The Committee for the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award will be solely responsible for the selection of the recipients.

Members of the Selection Committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.

Each Awardee will be invited to serve on the committee providing one mechanism for turnover of committee membership by individuals suited to adjudicate the terms of this particular award.

Directions for Making Nominations ~ 2011 Maureen Andrew Mentor Award

Nominations must be received by November 17, 2010. The committee will select the Awardee(s) prior to February 2010.

The nomination must be supported by the following documents:

Completed nomination form.

Mentees - This list, presented as a spreadsheet or table, should contain the following supplemental information: the training or faculty level at the time of mentorship, current academic appointment, indication as to whether former and current mentees are currently recipients of operating grants awarded by the NIH and/or non-governmental organizations, and other indicators of academic, leadership or research controbutors by mentees (e.g. research awards).

Mentoring activities other than direct supervision of research. These activities include, but are not limited to, leadership within a training grant, and development and implementation of mentoring activities at the local, national or international level or within professional organizations and academic health science centres.

Curriculum Vitae of the nominee including supervisory/mentor activities. Research productivity by mentees should be indicated by highlighting the names of these individuals in each publication.

A letter of nomination and three letters of support from individuals other than the nominator. The letters of nomination and support should provide evidence regarding how the nominee has displayed mentor-related attributes including sponsor, guide, role model and counselor and the impact of the nominee’s mentorship on the career development of those mentored.

Completed nomination materials and all supporting documents (no staples) must be received at the SPR Central Office (address below) by November 17, 2010.

Send the completed packet to:

Society for Pediatric Research
Maureen Andrew Mentor Award Committee
3400 Research Forest Dr., Ste B-7
The Woodlands, TX 77381

For more information, contact the SPR Executive Secretary at jwells@aps-spr.org or phone 281-419-0052.

For further information:
Society for Pediatric Research
Maureen Andrew Mentor Award Committee
3400 Research Forest Dr., Ste. B7
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone: (281) 419-0052
Fax: (281) 419-0082
Email: jwells@aps-spr.org

E. Mead Johnson Award for Research in Pediatrics

You are invited to submit nominations for the 2011 E. Mead Johnson Awards. These most prestigious awards, given since 1939, honor clinical and laboratory research achievements in pediatrics. We encourage you to consider nomination of outstanding candidates to promote recognition of their scientific accomplishments. Investigators in pediatrics may be nominated by any scientific colleague. Nominators may include, but are not restricted to, members of the Pediatric Academic Societies, and chairs of pediatric departments. The nomination and selection processes are directed by the Society for Pediatric Research.

The award, which honors outstanding scientific achievement in pediatrics, includes a $15,000 honorarium, a plaque, and travel expenses to enable the recipient to present a review of research accomplishments at the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting. Awardees provide a review of their work for publication in Pediatric Research.

Please circulate this announcement among faculty members who may suggest appropriate nominees. This is an excellent opportunity to recognize an individual for research achievements in pediatrics which have attained recent scientific distinction.

The E. Mead Johnson Awards are supported  by Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Stipulations for Making Nominations ~ 2011 E. Mead Johnson Award

* The Award shall be made for research related to pediatrics and published in recent years.
* Two Awards will be made annually. Each award provides a $15,000 honorarium, a plaque, and travel expenses for the recipients to present their research at the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting.
* Awards will be made only when there are worthy candidates.
* Awards winners will be under no obligation, real or implied, to Mead Johnson Nutrition.
* To be eligible for the 2011 Award, nominees must have received their first doctoral degree in 1991 or later. Nominators of candidates who have interrupted their research career for two (2) or more years but who are otherwise eligible may request that the Committee waive this stipulation.
* Persons in countries other than the United States who are government employees are not eligible for this award.
* The Committee for the E. Mead Johnson Award for Research in Pediatrics will solely be responsible for the selection of the recipients.
* Members of the Selection Committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.

Directions for Making Nominations ~ 2011 E. Mead Johnson Award

1. Read the stipulations carefully to make certain that the candidate you have in mind is eligible for the E. Mead Johnson Award. The same instructions and process must be followed for individuals being renominated.
2. Complete the nomination form.
3. Prepare a detailed letter of nomination for each candidate to address:

* originality of the research work
* whether it is an independent investigation or in collaboration with others
* the soundness of the investigation, and the value of research work in contributing to basic knowledge and to the overall field of pediatrics. Include references to the literature where appropriate.
* National and international recognition should be included.

4. Brief letters of support (no more than 6) should be requested by the nominator for inclusion with the nomination packet. Two (2) of the six letters should be from outside of their own institutions. Letters from extramural supporters who are not former mentors or collaborators are weighted most heavily.
5. Include the curriculum vitae of the nominee.
6. Include a bibliography of published works of the nominee. A consistently strong record of independent research productivity is an important aspect of the Award Committee evaluation
7. Include reprints of up to 3 recent (within the last 5 years) articles. The selection of these three reprints is very important, as the articles will be read by all members of the Award Committee. Their scientific content will be a major source of evaluation of the nominees.
8. Completed nomination materials and all supporting documents without staples must be received at the SPR Central Office (address below) by November 17, 2010.

Send complete packet to:

Society for Pediatric Research
E. Mead Johnson Award Committee
3400 Research Forest Dr., Ste. B-7
The Woodlands, TX 77381

For more information, contact the SPR Executive Secretary at jwells@aps-spr.org or phone 281-419-0052.

Receipt Deadline: November 17, 2010

For further information:

Society for Pediatric Research
E. Mead Johnson Award Committee
3400 Research Forest Dr., Ste. B7
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone: (281) 419-0052
Fax: (281) 419-0082
Email: jwells@aps-spr.org