36 funding opportunities are listed in this category
Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging
The Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging affords one year for two law school graduates interested in, and perhaps already in the early stages of pursuing, an academic and/or professional career in law and aging, the opportunity to pursue their research and professional interests.During the Fellowship period, the Center’s Executive Director and Assistant Director stand ready to assist each Fellow with the further development of his/her knowledge, skills, and contacts. A legal services or other non-profit organization involved in law and aging must supervise a Fellow’s activities and projects. In addition to the Fellow's planned activities and project (unless the Fellow's project includes the provision of legal services), the Fellow must also provide some pro bono direct legal services to older persons under appropriate supervision. A Fellow is expected to provide the Center with monthly activities reports.The Fellowship is $40,000 and is intended as a full-time position only. The Fellow’s sponsoring agency is responsible for providing employee benefits, workspace, administrative support, computer, telephone, email access, and employer’s FICA payment. Fellows may live and work where they choose in the United States; Fellows must be either U.S. citizens or legal residents of the U.S.The Fellowship period runs from July 1 to June 30 each year, or for the calendar year beginning the month after the Fellow’s completion of a state Bar examination.Examples of activities and projects by recent Borchard Fellows include: * Writing and publication of law review articles on law and aging issues; * Writing and publication of state specific, consumer oriented handbooks on legal issues affecting older persons; * Teaching elder law and related courses at law schools where fellows reside; * Development of a non-profit senior law resource center providing direct legal services and public education; * Development of an interdisciplinary elder law clinical program at a major public university law school; * Development of a mediation component for a legal services program elder law hotline; * Development of an interdisciplinary project for graduate students in law, medicine, and health advocacy to foster understanding and collaboration between professions; * Development of training materials and statewide trainings for lawyers, judges and other court personnel, and social service providers on new comprehensive state guardianship laws; * Organizing and/or attending national conferences on law and aging issues; * Providing supervised pro bono legal representation of older clients; * Analysis of Medicare policies; * Development of legal services programs for older clients in consumer law and small claims matters.Fellowship Application Annual Timeline * Application submission deadline: April 15 * Application review process: April 16 through May 31 * Fellows announced: No later than June 15 * Fellowship period: July 1 though June 30 (unless otherwise arranged) * Reports due: Monthly reports during the Fellowship period; final report no later than one month following the end of the Fellowship period.Application RequirementsApplicants must submit a completed online application including an explanation of the applicant’s planned activities and projects, a current curriculum vitae, a law school transcript, a letter of support from the proposed supervisor, and two other letters of support.
Email:mjc@borchardcenter.org Mailing Address:The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging335 4th AvenueSalt Lake City, Utah 84103Phone: 801-598-5810
Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of radiation oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, peer review) * Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to radiation oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and /or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other radiation oncology nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * Clinical Practice. Consistently demonstrates exemplary understanding and execution of the care of patients receiving radiation therapy. * Education. Shares knowledge of practice with students, peers, patients, and the community. (Examples include, but are not limited to, joint appointment(s), precepting students, staff development, program planning, patient teaching, outreach programs, and CNE programs). * Research. Demonstrates commitment to the advancement of practice through evidence of participation in research and research activities (possible activities include participation as data collector, site coordinator, study monitor, member of research team, co-investigator, principal investigator in a clinical research study related to radiation therapy. In addition, participation in research utilization activities, which promote research-based radiation oncology nursing practice). * Speaking. Regularly demonstrates expertise in field through public speaking and is recognized as an effective oral communicator. * Publication. Regularly contributes to the literature on issues regarding radiation therapy (includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books). * ONS Leadership. Participates in ONS activities at the local or national level. (Participation should include involvement at the local or national level, and includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation). * Professional Practice. Provides leadership in activities, which advance the practice of radiation nursing (activities may include staff development, program development, patient teaching, or support groups. It might also include community outreach such as work with the ACS, Leukemia Society, or camps for cancer patients, or "survivors' day" activities.Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
For more information on any of the ONS awards, contact ONS at customer.service@ons.org. Both nominees and nominators will be notified once an application is received.Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667) 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax)412-859-6162 (fax)
Excellence in Patient/Public Education AwardAward: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in patient/public education. Nominees for this award will be oncology nurses who are involved in offering creative public or patient education.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Has a minimum of two years experience in oncology nursingCriteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * Candidate teaches patients or community groups in manner consistent with the ONS Standards of Oncology Education: Patient/Family and Public. * Candidate identifies needs for education in patients, families, or communities and plans innovative programs to meet those identified needs. * Programs have clearly stated objectives . * Content of program(s) is relevant to population served. * Creative strategies and presentation techniques are used in implementing program. * Program evaluation methods are appropriate. * Candidate serves as a role model for other nurses. * Candidate creates a network to sustain health-promoting behaviors. * Candidate establishes positive teacher-learner relationships.Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Survivor Advocacy Award Supported by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support achievements and involvement of patient advocacy across the cancer treatment continuum, particularly as it relates to survivorship issues.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Been actively engaged in patient and survivor advocacy (e.g., legislative, regulatory, insurance discrimination issues) at the federal, state, or local level for at least two years immediately preceding nominationCriteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * Demonstrated patient and survivor advocacy on a consistent basis in a work setting that cares for individuals with cancer. * Helped to recruit nurses or other health professionals to become engaged in survivor advocacy. * Collaborated with other organizations, entities, and individual advocates to further recognition of survivorship priorities and issues. * Served as a role model for other healthcare professionals and the public by active involvement in cancer support groups, survivor groups, and/or other identified networks or organizations for individuals with cancer.Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Surgical Oncology Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to surgical oncology.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of surgical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to surgical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. * Recognized expert in the field of surgical oncology nursing, contributing to the development of surgical oncology nursing practice. o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) * Significant contribution to the following areas: o Patient/professional education related to surgical oncology nursing o Presentations o Examples in letters of role modeling o Specific educational interventions o Program development o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students * Clinical practice related to surgical oncology: o Theoretical concepts used o Nursing process used o Professional development of self and others o Multidisciplinary collaboration o Quality assurance o Ethical decision-making used o Reviews/applies nursing research * Surgical oncology research o Independent or collaborative researchApplication deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Medical Oncology Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to medical oncologyNominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of medical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to medical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. * Recognized expert in the field of medical oncology, contributing to the development of medical oncology nursing practice. o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) * Significant contribution to the following areas: o Professional/patient education related to medical oncology o Presentations o Examples in letters of role modeling o Specific educational interventions o Program development o Support groups o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students o Community outreach * Clinical practice related to medical oncology: o Theoretical concepts used o Nursing process used o Professional development of self and others o Multidisciplinary collaboration o Quality assurance o Ethical decision-making used o Reviews/applies nursing research * Medical oncology researchApplication deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in cancer prevention and early detection.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to cancer prevention and early detection: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serves as a role model for other nurses.Criteria:The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. * Recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection, contributing to the development of cancer prevention and early detection. o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) * Significant contribution to the following areas: o Professional/patient education related to cancer prevention and early detection o Presentations o Examples in letters of role modeling o Specific educational interventions o Program development o Support groups o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students o Community outreach * Clinical practice related to cancer prevention and early detection: o Theoretical concepts used o Nursing process used o Professional development of self and others o Multidisciplinary collaboration o Quality assurance o Ethical decision-making used o Reviews/applies nursing research * Cancer prevention and early detection researchApplication deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Blood and Marrow Transplantation Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in blood and marrow transplantationNominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to blood and marrow transplantation: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serves as a role model for other nurses.Criteria:The scoring criteria for judging this nomination is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. * Recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation, contributing to the development of blood and marrow transplantation. o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point). * Significant contribution to the following areas: o Professional/patient education related to blood and marrow transplantation o Presentations o Examples in letters of role modeling o Specific educational interventions o Program development o Support groups o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students o Community outreach * Clinical practice related to blood and marrow transplantation: o Theoretical concepts used o Nursing process used o Professional development of self and others o Multidisciplinary collaboration o Quality assurance o Ethical decision-making used o Reviews/applies nursing research o Blood and marrow transplantation research Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Young Investigator Award in Cardiac Channelopathies
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation would like to encourage the next generation of researchers in SADS conditions. Therefore, we are announcing the 2nd Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Award in Cardiac Channelopathies. The Award will be administered by the Pediatric and Congenital EP Society (PACES), and will be presented at the annual PACES evening meeting at HRS in Boston.To encourage the next generation of researchers in SADS conditions, the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation is announcing the Second Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Award in Cardiac Channelopathies. The Award will be administered by the Pediatric and Congenital EP Society (PACES), and will be presented at the annual PACES evening meeting, Wednesday May 13th at the Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions.Overview:The SADS Foundation Young Investigator Award in Cardiac Channelopathies will recognize an outstanding, original academic work in the field of cardiac channelopathies, which has not been published prior to the 2009 Heart Rhythm Society annual meeting, and/or presented in the prior year by a junior investigator.Specific Criteria: * The first author candidate should be a medical student, graduate student, resident, fellow, postdoctoral fellow or junior investigator with up to 3 years of faculty appointment. However, there are no minimum or maximum age criteria. Training dates should be documented in a cover letter. * Submission of a manuscript addressing any area of the field of Cardiac Channelopathies, clinical or basic science, which has not been published prior to the last HRS annual meeting. The manuscript can be in press, submitted, or pre-submission. The manuscript may be associated with an abstract submitted to the HRS meeting, but such submission is not required. Submission for the award should be in a single PDF file, inclusive of all figures. * The manuscript may be submitted simultaneously for the Will Webster Prize in Pediatric Electrophysiology 2009 by so indicating in the cover letter, if the criteria for that award are also met. * Submission DEADLINE, APRIL 15, 2010Award: * $500 to the recipient * $1,250 to the institution to offset the cost of the annual meeting * Recognition with a SADS Foundation YIA plaque * Presentation of the award at the annual PACES meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2010Submissions should be e-mailed as a single PDF file including the cover letter to the selection committee chair, J. Philip Saul, MD at:saulp@musc.edu
Call for Teaching Artists With Disabilities Fellowship Program
Application deadline: April 23, 2010
VSA recognizes the positive influence of the arts to advance teaching and learning in the classroom. Because a skilled teaching artist can foster creative engagement and help build an inclusive environment, VSA is seeking outstanding teaching artists with disabilities for the Teaching Artist Fellows program.The VSA Teaching Artist Fellowship program seeks to identify, engage, and support teaching artists with disabilities in the visual and performing arts. VSA recognizes the value of teaching artists in integrating the arts into education. Teaching artists with disabilities also serve as role models of diversity, expression, and inclusive learning in the classroom.Benefits to selected Teaching Artist Fellows will include: * Professional development retreat in Washington, D.C., designed especially for teaching artists * Subscriptions/memberships within the teaching artist network (i.e.,Teaching Artist Journal, Art Education, Teaching Theatre) * Networking and teaching opportunities in Washington, D.C., and other areas (stipend and travel costs included) * Enrollment in VSA Community of Practice, an online professional development Web site * VSA Teaching Artist Fellows will serve as facilitators for our education programs and will be profiled in VSA publications.Timeline * Notification of all applicants by Friday, June 18, 2010 * Selected Teaching Artist Fellows must commit to attending the Teaching Artist Professional Development Retreat in Washington, D.C., held August 30–September 3, 2010 * Attendance at the VSA Start with the Arts Family Festival (spring 2011)
Who Can ApplyOpen to artists with disabilities who have: * Demonstrated experience working as a teaching artist in pre-K–12 classrooms within the past three years * Familiarity with inclusive settings and educational standards * Artistic achievement in visual or performing arts * Ability to travelPLEASE NOTE: This program is designed specifically for teaching artists. Classroom instructors (pre-K–12 and higher education) are not eligible for the fellowship.Artists should demonstrate excellence in their chosen artistic discipline within the past year, as determined through their work samples and support materials (see application for examples of appropriate work samples and support materials).A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. For more information about disabilities, please review VSA’s Disability Awareness Guide, located under Resources at www.vsarts.org.
How to ApplyApplicants should submit the following materials in the order listed: * Completed application cover form * Artist resume (three pages maximum). Be sure to list your academic background, colleges attended or to be pursued, and significant awards or honors held. Note both teaching and artistic experience. * Application narrative (three pages maximum) * Evidence of teaching and arts-learning experience (lesson plans, residency outlines, curriculum maps, etc.) * Two letters of recommendation about your experience as a teaching artist. These recommendations should come from individuals who have witnessed your teaching experience (i.e., principals, teachers, colleagues, VSA affiliates). Submit all letters with the application materials; please do not mail recommendation letters separately.Submitted materials will not be returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope with correct postage. Applicants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. VSA is not responsible for materials lost or damaged in the mail.Work Sample InstructionsArtistic merit will be judged through the work samples submitted, so be sure to select samples that best represent the quality of your work. Work samples that do not adhere to the following guidelines will not be reviewed.Artists may submit up to TWO of the following work samples:Visual Arts and CraftsSubmit 20 digital images of at least five works (PC format). Include an image identification sheet with the artist name, image title, medium, dimensions and the year the work was completed. If sending slides, enclose one set of up to 10 slides in a 9" x 11" clear plastic slide sheet. Label the front of each slide with your name, title, media, dimensions of artwork, and year created.Music, Dance, TheaterSubmit DVD, Compact Disc, or CD-ROM. Clearly label the cases with your name, dates, length of submission and total running time. CD-ROMs must be in PC format. Be sure to indicate the specific sections or tracks that you would like the committee to review. The panel will watch or listen to up to four minutes of work.Publications, Articles, Research PapersPlease mark a selection of up to 10 pages that you want the panel to focus on. Clearly label each item with your name and the date of the publication.
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