Radiation Therapy Grants

American Association for Cancer Research Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research

AACR and its Chemistry in Cancer Research Working Group established this Award in 2007 to recognize the importance of chemistry to advancements in cancer research. The Award will be given for outstanding, novel, and significant chemistry research, which has led to important contributions to the fields of basic cancer research; translational cancer research; cancer diagnosis; the prevention of cancer; or the treatment of patients with cancer. Such research may include, but is not limited to, drug discovery and design; structural biology; proteomics, metabolomics and biological mass spectrometry; chemical aspects of carcinogenesis; imaging agents and radiotherapeutics; and chemical biology.

The winner of the Fifth Annual AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research will give a 50-minute lecture during the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 in Orlando, FL, USA (April 2-6, 2011), will receive a commemorative plaque and a $10,000 honorarium, and receive support for the winner and a guest to attend the Annual Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

* Candidacy is open to all researchers who are affiliated with any institution involved in cancer research, cancer medicine, or cancer-related biomedical science anywhere in the world. Such institutions include those in academia, industry, or government.
* The Award will be presented to an individual investigator. Two or more individuals may be selected to share the Award when their investigations are closely related in subject matter and have resulted in work worthy of an award.
* Institutions or organizations are not eligible for the Award.
* Selection of the Award winner will be made on the outstanding quality, novelty, and significance of the candidates' chemistry research and its important contributions to cancer research. No regard will be given to race, gender, nationality, geographic location, or religious or political views.
* Prior recipients of the AACR-Bruce F. Cain Memorial Award are not eligible to be nominated for research previously recognized by the Cain Award.

Nomination Process

Nominations may be made via letter from any scientist, whether an AACR member or nonmember, who is now or has been affiliated with any institution involved in cancer research, cancer medicine, or cancer-related biomedical science. Candidates may not nominate themselves.

Nomination letters must be sent electronically to awards@aacr.org by Friday, October 15, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., United States Eastern Time. Preferred file formats are *.doc, *.pdf. Your nomination is not considered fully submitted until you receive a confirmation e-mail from the AACR; confirmations will be sent within two business days.

The following materials must be submitted:

* The nomination letter must be addressed to the Selection Committee; be written in English; and not exceed 1,000 words. The content should include the following:
o the name of the AACR Award for which the candidate is being nominated;
o a brief statement of no more than 50 words summarizing the candidate's cancer research accomplishment(s) for which he or she is being nominated;
o a concise description of the candidate's outstanding, novel, and significant chemistry research, which has led to important contributions to the fields of basic cancer research; translational cancer research; cancer diagnosis; the prevention of cancer; or the treatment of patients with cancer, with the publications supporting these accomplishments directly referenced within the letter; and
o a concise description of the impact of these accomplishments on the field.
* The candidate's curriculum vitae in English, including a complete list of the candidate's publications; and
* A summary statement, no more than 50 words, summarizing the candidate's research accomplishments for which he or she is being nominated.

Nominators are asked to maintain the confidentiality of the nomination process and to refrain from informing the candidate about the nomination.

There is no restriction on the number of candidates who may be nominated by any individual scientist. There is no restriction on the number of nominators who may write nomination letters or who may sign a single nomination letter on behalf of a candidate.

If two or more candidates are nominated to share the award, a curriculum vitae and full publication history for all candidates must be submitted along with a combined letter of recommendation that fulfills the above criteria and clearly outlines how the work of the individuals is related and is worthy of the Award.

Selection

Candidates will be considered by a Selection Committee of international cancer leaders appointed by the President of the AACR. The Committee will consider all nominations as they have been submitted; the Committee may not combine submitted nominations, add a new candidate to a submitted nomination, or otherwise make alterations to the submitted nominations. After careful deliberations by the Committee, its recommendations will be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the AACR for final consideration and decision. Selection of the Award winner will be made on the basis of the candidate's outstanding, novel, and significant chemistry research related to cancer. No regard will be given to age, race, gender, nationality, geographic location, or religious or political views.

The winner of the Fifth Annual AACR-CICR Award will be announced in January 2011.
Supporter

Generously supported by GlaxoSmithKline.

Questions?

Lauren Medvetz, Program Coordinator
+1 (267) 646-0689; lauren.medvetz@aacr.org

American Association for Cancer Research
17th Floor, 615 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Student Research Grant

The Student Research Grant is designed to foster an interest in research by funding a summer research project conducted by a medical student in an area identified by SIR Foundation as important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2011

AWARD
Awards of up to $4,000 will provide salary support for students conducting summer research projects that test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to undergraduates and medical students currently enrolled in a MD, DO, or equivalent degree program in medical institutions within the United States and Canada. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status. In addition, the applicant must designate a project advisor who will mentor the student for the duration of the research project.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology.

The application must contain a detailed research plan and a project budget for the planned research with all available funding to support the project indicated. Failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the Chairman of the department in which the study will be conducted must be provided that indicates approval of application, comments on the merit of the project and its relevance to interventional radiology, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the letter indicate the institution’s commitment to provide the necessary space, equipment, and facilities to the applicant during the research period.

A letter from the designated project advisor must also be provided that indicates the advisor's willingness to mentor the student for the duration of the research project and comments on the project's merit and relevance to interventional radiology.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160160 by February 1. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of February 1 will not be reviewed.

Radiology Resident Research Grant

The Radiology Resident Research Grant is designed to foster an interest in research by funding a research project conducted by the resident in an area identified by SIR Foundation as important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2011

AWARD
Awards of up to $5,000 will fund supplies and equipment for radiology residents.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to residents currently enrolled in an accredited radiology residency training program in medical institutions within the United States and Canada.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status.

The applicant must designate a project advisor who will mentor the resident for the duration of the research project.

The applicant must also receive a three month time commitment from his/her residency program to perform the research project.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan and a project budget for the planned research with all available funding to support the project indicated. Failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the department residency director must be provided that indicates approval
of application, comments on the merit of the project and its relevance to interventional radiology, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. This letter must also state the department’s commitment to provide the resident with three months of dedicated time to perform the research project. It is important that the letter indicate the institution’s commitment to provide the necessary time, space, equipment, and facilities to the applicant during the research period.

In addition, a letter from the resident’s designated advisor should accompany the application. This letter should indicate the advisor's willingness to mentor the resident, detail the scope of the resident’s project and comment on its merit and relevance to interventional radiology, and outline the educational value of the research experience towards developing the resident’s research education.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application
found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160159 by February 1. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of February 1 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Pilot Research Grant Program

The Pilot Research Grant Program is designed to fund research in areas identified by the SIR Foundation as important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care. These grants generally address a specific hypothesis and generate preliminary data that could be used to justify or strengthen subsequent comprehensive applications to national peer-reviewed funding agencies. Grants may be issued to support the initial research efforts of faculty as well as those who have limited research experience.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

AWARD
Grant funding of up to $25,000 will be made for pilot or seed grant-type projects that test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to full-time interventional radiology faculty and trainees with an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree in educational institutions within the United States and Canada. Post-doctorate candidates are invited to apply.

Applications from non-Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) members will be considered, but such applications are required to have significant input and involvement by an SIR member.

Applications will be accepted from citizens of the United States or Canada or those who have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status. If an applicant is at an institution in the US or Canada and is on a visa, a letter from the department chair (for faculty applicants) or fellowship director (for trainee applicants) guaranteeing completion of the project will be required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan and a one-year budget for the planned research with all other funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the department chair (for faculty applicants) or fellowship director (for trainee applicants) must be provided that indicates approval of application, comments on the merit of the project, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the letter indicate commitment to provide protected research time and support the salary of the applicant during the research period.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at  http://www.tfaforms.com/160158 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.
 

Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant Program

This grant program, named after Ernest J. Ring, MD, the founder of the SIR Foundation, is designed to provide support to junior Interventional Radiology faculty members early in their academic careers to allow time for the conduct of research. The goal of this program is to have the grant recipient subsequently obtain additional funding from other sources, e.g., National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

The Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant is designed to provide support to junior interventional radiology faculty members early in their academic careers to allow time for the conduct of research. The goal of this grant is to have the recipient subsequently obtain additional funding from other peer-reviewed sources, (e.g., National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants).

AWARD
This grant provides $50,000 a year for two years. The second year of funding is contingent on satisfactory review of a first year progress report.

ELIGIBILITY
Grant funding will be made to junior full-time faculty members, with a MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree in educational institutions in the United States and Canada. Applications from non-Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) members will be considered, but such applications are required to have significant input and involvement by an SIR member.

Applicants should be individuals who have not yet been recognized as independent investigators or recipients of major grant support (i.e., current grants exceeding $50,000). Those in residencies or fellowships or those generally considered advanced students in training rather than full-time faculty are not eligible for this grant. Applicants must be within the first five years of their initial faculty appointment after having completed all formal training. Only applicants holding a position up to and including the assistant professor level at the time of application are eligible.

Applications will be accepted from citizens of the United States or Canada or those who have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status. If an applicant is at an institution in the US or Canada and is on a visa, a letter from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the project will be required.

The grant may be applied towards the applicant’s salary and it is expected that the applicant will have a minimum of 30% dedicated research time. Only one application may be submitted in a given year from each institution. Backing by the applicant’s chair is required. In addition, the applicant must have a mentor who will guide and supervise the proposed research. The mentor should have documented research interests and accomplishments in the applicant’s research area and must hold a position at the assistant professor level or higher.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a two-year budget for the planned research with all funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary. One should come from the department chair indicating commitment to provide the required level of protected research time and additional salary support for the applicant. A second letter should come from the applicant’s mentor delineating the mentor’s and applicant’s interests and experiences in the proposed research area.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160161 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant

The SIR Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant is designed to provide support to trainees enrolled in graduate level training programs which are outside the clinical realm of Interventional Radiology but are still considered crucial to the future of Interventional Radiology. The goal is to create collaborative research training environments that benefit from the unique perspectives of established scientists and Interventional Radiologists.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

Award: This grant provides $20,000 a year for two years. The second year of funding is contingent on satisfactory review of a first year progress report.

Eligibility: Grant funding will be made to trainees enrolled in graduate level, degree seeking programs (Masters, Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent) at educational institutions in the United States or Canada. Applications from students enrolled in a wide variety of disciplines such as engineering, informatics, cellular and molecular biology will be considered. Applicants are encouraged but not required to be members of the Society of Interventional Radiology. However, the trainee’s advisor or co-advisor must be an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (note the requirement of active membership status means that the advisor or co-advisor must be an Interventional Radiologist). Applicants enrolled in clinical residencies or fellowships are not eligible for this grant.

It is expected that the trainee will devote at least 75% of their time to the proposed
research project.

Application Procedures: Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a two- year budget for the planned research with all funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary. One should come from the department chair indicating commitment to provide the required level of protected research time and additional salary support for the applicant. A second letter should come from the applicant’s mentor delineating the mentor’s and applicant’s interests and experiences in the proposed research area.

The application must be submitted in pdf format at http://www.tfaforms.com/160187 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 15 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Academic Transition Grant

The Academic Transition Grant is designed for interventional radiologists over the age of 40 who have recently begun academic careers after spending several years in non-academic practice. The grant is intended to facilitate the establishment of a record of independent research by the investigator in order to promote a successful academic career.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

AWARD
This grant provides up to $25,000 to support a pilot or seed grant project that tests a new idea or helps support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to full-time faculty, over 40 years of age, with a MD, DO or equivalent degree in educational institutions in the United States and Canada. Applicants must have completed three or more years of private or non-academic practice and show a commitment to applying those skills learned in private practice to research and academics. Only applicants who have been in academia five years or less and do not have any other research funding are eligible to apply. Applicants must be members of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of this status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a one-year budget for the planned research. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Applications of scientific merit not funded by the Academic Transition Grant will automatically be considered for funding by the Pilot Research Grant.

The proposal should include a cover letter from the applicant indicating how the proposed research project will assist in their transition from private practice to academia, and they understand that they are expected to do the majority of the work in the actual conduct of the proposed studies. In addition, a letter from the department chair must be provided that indicates approval of the application, comments on the merit of the project, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the chair’s letter indicate commitment to provide protected research time and support the salary of the applicant during the research period.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160162 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.
 

Radiological Society of North America Education Scholar Grant

Deadline Date: January 10, 2011

Purpose: To provide funding opportunities for individuals with an active interest in radiologic education.

Nature of Projects: Any area of education related to the radiologic sciences is eligible for Education Scholar Grant support. Projects may include, but are not limited to:

* advanced training in the discipline of education, possibly resulting in an advanced degree/certificate (development of teachers and educational leaders);
* development, dissemination and evaluation of printed or electronic educational materials;
* research of teaching methods and evaluation processes;
* education in emerging nations;
* medical student, resident, fellow, CME participant, allied health professional student education.

Amount: Up to $75,000 United States Dollars (USD) annually for up to two years ($150,000 USD maximum) for salary support and/or other project costs.

Eligibility:

* Applications are accepted from individuals throughout the world.
* NEW REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be an RSNA Member (at any level) at the time of application. If the applicant’s membership category is Member-in-Training or any other non dues-paying category, the scientific advisor or one of the co-investigators must be a dues-paying member. Check your membership status, or become a member today - visit the RSNA Membership Web site for details.
* Applicant/co-principal investigator(s) must not be agents of any for-profit, commercial company in the radiologic sciences.
* Applicants may not submit more than one research or education grant application to the RSNA R&E Foundation per year.
* Recipients may not have concurrent RSNA grants.

Application Process: Applications are completed online using the Online Grant Application System. A printed, signed copy must be received in the Foundation office on or before the posted deadline date.

Radiological Society of North America, Inc.
820 Jorie Blvd
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251

Tel. 1-630-571-2670
Fax 1-630-571-7837
U.S. and Canada: Main 1-800-381-6660

Radiological Society of North America Research Medical Student Grant

Deadline Date: February 1, 2011

Purpose: To increase the opportunities for medical students to have a research experience in medical imaging and to encourage them to consider academic radiology as an important option for their future. Recipients will gain experience in defining objectives, developing research skills and testing hypotheses before making their final choices for residency training programs. Students are expected to undertake a research project requiring full time efforts for at least 10 weeks under the guidance of a scientific advisor during personal/vacation time or during a research elective approved by their medical school.

Nature of Projects: Any area of research related to the radiologic sciences.

Amount: $3,000 to be matched by the sponsoring department ($6,000 total), as a stipend for the medical student. Funds are intended to secure protected time for the recipient and may not be used for non-personnel research expenses.

Eligibility:

* NEW REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be an RSNA Member (at any level) at the time of application. If the applicant’s membership category is Member-in-Training or any other non dues-paying category, the scientific advisor or one of the co-investigators must be a dues-paying member. Check your membership status, or become a member today - visit the RSNA Membership Web site for details.
* Applicant must be a full-time medical student at an accredited North American medical school.
* The research project must take place in a department of radiology, radiation oncology, or nuclear medicine in a North American educational institution; however, it is not required that the research take place in the same institution where the student is enrolled.
* Applicant must not have been principal investigator on grant/contract amounts totaling more than $60,000 or more in a single year. The restriction on prior funding includes support from single or combined grants or contracts from any source including government, private or industrial/commercial sources.
* Applicant/co-principal investigator(s) must not be agents of any for-profit, commercial company in the radiologic sciences.
* Applicant may not submit more than one research or education grant application to the RSNA R&E Foundation per year.
* Recipients may not have concurrent RSNA grants.
* Acceptance of an award from another source for the same project is prohibited unless one source provides only salary support and the other source provides only support for non-personnel research expenses.

Application Process: Applications are completed online using the Online Grant Application System. A printed, signed copy must be received in the Foundation office on or before the posted deadline date.

Radiological Society of North America, Inc.
820 Jorie Blvd
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251

Tel. 1-630-571-2670
Fax 1-630-571-7837
U.S. and Canada: Main 1-800-381-6660

Radiological Society of North America Research Seed Grant

Deadline Date: January 15, 2011

Purpose: To enable all levels of investigators throughout the world in defining objectives and testing hypotheses in preparation of major grant applications to corporations, foundations, and governmental agencies. The seed data from these projects will indicate feasibility and appropriateness of the research prior to applying for funds from other agencies.

Nature of Projects:

* Any area of research related to the radiologic sciences.
* This grant mechanism will be open to all levels of radiologic investigators, with an established academic appointment.
* Applications should describe the unique nature of the research effort independent of existing research efforts. Greater emphasis will be placed on the likelihood of this research to attract future funding given the nature and extent of the preliminary data collected within the cycle of the grant.
* Projects focused on advancing imaging science, developing or evaluating medical imaging technology, or making innovative use of imaging science to answer important biologic or clinical questions are encouraged.

Amount: Up to $40,000 United States Dollars (USD) for a 1-year project to support the preliminary or pilot phase of scientific projects, not to supplement major funding already secured. No salary support for the principal investigator will be provided.

Eligibility:

* Applications are accepted from individuals throughout the world.
* NEW REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be an RSNA Member (at any level) at the time of application. If the applicant’s membership category is Member-in-Training or any other non dues-paying category, the scientific advisor or one of the co-investigators must be a dues-paying member. Check your membership status, or become a member today - visit the RSNA Membership Web site for details.
* Applicant must hold a full-time faculty position in a department of radiology, radiation oncology, or nuclear medicine within an educational institution. If an applicant is not a full-time faculty member at the time of application but will become a full-time faculty member when the award commences, a letter from the department chair attesting to this appointment must be included.
* Board Certification:
o North American applicants must have completed advanced training and be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent, or on track for certification. See the American Board of Radiology Website for details, TheABR.org.
o International applicants must have completed advanced training and be certified by the radiology board in their country (where applicable).
* Applicant must not have been principal investigator on grant/contract amounts totaling more than $60,000 USD in a single calendar. The restriction on prior funding includes support from single or combined grants or contracts from any source including government, private or industrial/commercial sources.
* Applicant/co-principal investigators must not be agents of any for-profit, commercial company in the radiologic sciences.
* Applicant may not submit more than one research or education grant application to the RSNA R&E Foundation per year.
* Recipients may not have concurrent RSNA grants.
* Acceptance of an award from another source for the same project is prohibited unless one source provides only salary support and the other source provides only support for non-personnel research expenses.

Application Process: Applications are completed online using the Online Grant Application System. A printed, signed copy must be received in the Foundation office on or before the posted deadline date.

Radiological Society of North America, Inc.
820 Jorie Blvd
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251

Tel. 1-630-571-2670
Fax 1-630-571-7837
U.S. and Canada: Main 1-800-381-6660