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2013 ASPIRE Rheumatology Research Awards

As competition for research funding increases, the ASPIRE program underscores Pfizer's commitment to supporting research in rheumatologic diseases.

Mission

The mission of the 2013 ASPIRE program is to support basic science, translational and clinical research through a competitive grants program that advances medical knowledge in the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of selected diseases.

The ASPIRE Program demonstrates Pfizer’s commitment to supporting promising investigators with an interest in advancing knowledge in defined disease areas including rheumatologic diseases.

Scientific research continues to advance our knowledge and understanding of rheumatologic diseases. The 2013 ASPIRE Rheumatology Research Awards are designed to fund research proposals aimed to further the understanding of certain rheumatologic conditions and contribute to excellence in patient care.

Areas of Focus

Research areas of interest are as follows:

• Biomarker development/validation using patient-derived material

• Studies to improve diagnosis, prognosis or treatment

• Imaging in early diagnosis

• Imaging in treatment monitoring

• Patient-Reported Outcomes

• Impact of Discordance Between Patient and Physician Ratings of Disease Activity on Outcomes

Available Awards

Pfizer is funding research awards up to a maximum of $75,000 USD per-annum for up to 2 years (maximum total of an award over the 2 years of funding is $150,000).

Applicants

To be eligible for an award, applicants must:

• have a professional degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent)

• reside in the United States

Deadline for Application

• Applications must be received by July 1, 2013, 11:59pm EDST

• Addenda, supplemental materials, changes, or updates will not be accepted after the deadline

• Notification of Awards recipients will be in August 2013

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted to Pfizer through an online submission website.

Call for Submissions: American College of Rheumatology/ARHP 2013 Image Competition

Monday, July 1, 2013 — Submission Deadline

The ACR/ARHP image competition showcases the finest images in rheumatology and offers an opportunity for you to contribute to one of the pre-eminent medical image collections in the world! We are looking for fascinating and unique medical images that capture the best of rheumatology.

All images submitted to the competition are peer-reviewed for inclusion to the image bank, even if they are not selected as competition winners. A submitter of a high-quality image chosen for inclusion to the image bank is acknowledged as the image contributor in the image bank details. These entries can be listed as a peer-reviewed web image submission on academic CV's and professional resumes.

The image competition is open to all—membership in the College is not required. Winning images and honorable mentions are announced at the annual meeting.

The best overall submission will win the grand prize of complimentary registration* to, and four night hotel accommodations for, the 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. The top submission in each category (still; case study and health professional) will win complementary registration to the 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. In addition, the best overall submission and category winning submissions will be published in a future issue of the Arthritis & Rheumatism journal and will be featured in the online Rheumatology Image Bank.

*Registration does not include pre-meeting courses or conferences, Meet the Professor/Expert sessions, or workshops. One guest registration to the 2014 annual meeting is also included (opening reception and exhibit hall access only).

The Rheumatology Image Bank is maintained at the highest level of quality. Therefore, previously published images and/or case studies should not be submitted. Submissions are reviewed and selected by the ACR's Audiovisual Aids Subcommittee. Judging is based on the quality, content and resolution of the images. All submissions are anonymized prior to judging.

Submissions must not contain images that are copyrighted by anyone other than the submitter. All submissions become the copyrighted property of the College and are considered eligible for inclusion in the online Rheumatology Image Bank and/or for use in other ACR/ARHP products, programs or services. By submitting an image to the competition, you retain rights for reproduction, provided written permission from the College is received in advance.

To enter the competition, you must:

Complete the Online Competion Submission Form

Complete the Copyright Assignment Form and, if needed, complete the Patient Release Form. NOTE: Any image that reveals the identity of a patient must be submitted with a signed patient release from that patient. The patient release form is HIPAA compliant. Your state may have more stringent rules than HIPAA regarding patient/physician confidentiality; thus, a signed patient release form may be required even if the image is unidentifiable. Make sure you are aware of your state's laws.

All required forms MUST be completed for each image submitted to the competition. Images submitted that do not meet all the competition rules may be disqualified from the competition. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the image competition, please contact us by email or phone:

products@rheumatology.org

(404) 633-3777

Rheumatology Research Foundation Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award

All applicants and award recipients must abide by Rheumatology Research Foundation Awards and Grants Policy at all times.

Application Deadline

Call for Applications May 1, 2013 and deadline is August 1, 2013.

Funding Source

Funding for this award is made possible through an endowment from the Marshall J. Schiff family.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

Rheumatology Research Foundation Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award

All applicants and award recipients must abide by Rheumatology Research Foundation Awards and Grants Policy at all times.

Application Deadline

Call for Applications May 1, 2013 and deadline is August 1, 2013.

Funding Source

Funding for this award is made possible through the Abbott Endowment for Rheumatology Development.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

Rheumatology Research Foundation Clinician Scholar Educator Award

Call for Application deadline is August 1, 2013.

Maximum award amount: $180,000

Eligible Applicants: Educators

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

Rheumatology Research Foundation Health Professional Online Education Grant

Cyccle IV Applications Due Online: November 1, 2013

The purpose of this award is to increase the knowledge and skills of rheumatology health professionals to meet the needs of a growing rheumatology patient population by providing registration costs to complete either the Advanced Rheumatology Course or the Fundamentals of Rheumatology Course. Additional information about these courses may be found on the ACR Web site at http://www.rheumatology.org/education.

Eligibility

Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, and other licensed non-physician health professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be ARHP members. Special consideration will be given to those who work with underserved populations, have recently graduated from a health professional program, or who see rheumatic disease patients outside of a rheumatology practice.

Award Terms and Funding

The awardee will have up to one year from the date of registration to complete the online program. The award amount is up to $1,500 annually and will be paid directly to the awardee. The award amount will be commensurate with the cost of the course being completed.
 

Rheumatology Research Foundation Health Professional Online Education Grant

Cyccle III Applications Due Online: August 1, 2013

The purpose of this award is to increase the knowledge and skills of rheumatology health professionals to meet the needs of a growing rheumatology patient population by providing registration costs to complete either the Advanced Rheumatology Course or the Fundamentals of Rheumatology Course. Additional information about these courses may be found on the ACR Web site at http://www.rheumatology.org/education.

Eligibility

Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, and other licensed non-physician health professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be ARHP members. Special consideration will be given to those who work with underserved populations, have recently graduated from a health professional program, or who see rheumatic disease patients outside of a rheumatology practice.

Award Terms and Funding

The awardee will have up to one year from the date of registration to complete the online program. The award amount is up to $1,500 annually and will be paid directly to the awardee. The award amount will be commensurate with the cost of the course being completed.

Lawren H. Daltroy Fellowship in Patient-Clinician Communication

Call for Application deadline is August 1, 2013.

Eligible Applicants: Health Professionals

Maximum award amount: $7,000

Funding Source

Funding for this award is made possible through an endowment established by Rheuminations, Inc.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

Paula de Merieux Fellowship Training Award

Application deadline is August 1, 2013.

Eligible Applicants: Training Directors and Institutions

Maximum award amount: $25,000

Funding Source

This award is made possible in part by an endowment from the Dr. Paula de Merieux estate.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

Amgen Fellowship Training Award

Application deadline is August 1, 2013.

Eligible Applicants: Training Directors and Institutions

Maximum award amount: $25,000

Funding Source

Funding for this award is made possible through the financial support of Amgen, Inc.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.