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American Academy of Forensic Sciences Student Affiliate Scholarship
Abstract Submission Deadline: August 1 of the current year
The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) will fund a limited number of AAFS Student Affiliate registrations for the 2013 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting through a “Scholarship Program."
To qualify for the scholarship, AAFS Student Affiliates must submit an abstract for the AAFS 2013 program through the online submission system or Call For Papers form. In the awards section, check the box indicating that “the paper should be considered for the FSF Student Affiliate Scholarship.” Once requested, the abstract will be reviewed by the FSF Student Affiliate Scholarship Committee.
The scholarship abstracts need not be selected for presentation at the meeting, though this could be deemed advantageous by the selection committee. The scholarships will be awarded through the committee’s evaluation of the quality and relevance of the abstracts to the advancement of forensic science by AAFS Student Affiliates. The deadline for submission is August 1.
American Roentgen Ray Society Leonard Berlin Scholarship in Medical Professionalism
Funded by The Roentgen Fund
The Leonard Berlin Scholarship in Medical Professionalism is intended to support study and research related to medical ethics, medico-legal principles, patient accountability, sensitivity to patient diversity and/or other topics encompassing medical professionalism.
The scholarship may be used for study at or outside the scholar’s parent institution, and is open to radiologists at all stages of their careers.
The ARRS Research Committee may select up to one scholar annually. Scholars may choose either a one-year program requiring a minimum 50 percent time commitment to be funded at $100,000, or a two-year program requiring a minimum 25 percent time commitment to be funded at $50,000 each year. Up to $20,000 of the funds may be used in a way that will contribute to the scholar’s development and professional advancement, such as tuition and course materials, with the remainder to be used towards salary support. The money may not be spent for the purchase of equipment, or imaging studies. Indirect costs may not be paid from this fund.
The scholarship is funded through The Roentgen Fund of the ARRS and made possible in part by support from Dr. Leonard Berlin. The scholarship funds will be paid to the Scholar’s Department. Payments will be made semi-annually on July 1 and January 1 for one-year scholarships, and annually on July 1 for two-year scholarships.
General Qualifications
1. Earned MD or DO from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
2. Completion of a radiology residency, and fellowship training where appropriate, or the equivalent.
3. Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
4. The candidate must be a member of the ARRS at the time the application is submitted and for the duration of the award.
Selection Criteria
Selection of the ARRS scholar will be based on:
1. The competence and promise of the candidate in research, education or administration as it relates to medical professionalism,
2. Evidence of an environment that is conducive to professional development, and
3. Personal qualities of the candidate that indicate that the candidate has the interest and potential to be a leader in the area of medical professionalism.
Nomination Procedure
All candidates will submit the required documents as e-mail attachments to sschmidt@arrs.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 18, 2013. Selected applicants will be invited to meet with the ARRS Research Subcommittee and ARRS officers to discuss their application. Interviews will be held in January, 2014. The candidates will be notified of funding shortly after the interview date. The new scholar will be announced at the annual meeting of the ARRS, and is expected to be present for the announcement at the Scholars and Awards session.
Submission Procedure
Applicants must submit the following materials. The entire application (not counting the CV) should not exceed 20 pages.
1. A cover letter from the applicant stating his or her address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address, for use by the ARRS administrative office
2. A curriculum vitae including details of any other current or pending salary support
3. A three-page summary of the applicant's qualifications, goals and purpose of study
4. A description of course-work that will be undertaken
5. A listing of mentors, as appropriate to the proposal, and their contributions to the proposal
6. A letter of nomination from the Department Chair, or when applicable, the Radiology Group Director, and two additional letters of recommendation
7. An estimated budget covering the scholar's program over the one- or two-year period. A simple balance sheet should include estimated yearly income from all sources including the budget of the institution or outside agencies and estimated expenditures for salary, travel and other expenses.
Please submit your application materials electronically to sschmidt@arrs.org.
Reporting
1. Final Report: All scholars will be required to participate as an ARRS Annual Meeting instructional course faculty member, providing a course on medical professionalism, author an article for publication in the American Journal of Roentgenology, and/or provide a similar product or service, to be mutually agreed upon by the scholar and the ARRS Research Committee at the end of the scholarship period, with the content of designed to educate others in medical professionalism.
2. Formal acknowledgment for publications: “ARRS/Leonard Berlin Medical Professionalism Scholar” should be added to any publications that are a direct result of the scholarship proposal or prepared during the course of the scholarship. A reprint of any publications of work in which the scholar is involved should be sent to the Roentgen Fund.
Termination of Scholarship
Circumstances may arise in which the institution or the scholar may wish to bring the grant to an end before the completion of the study. This may be arranged at any time by agreement between the scholar, and the ARRS. Termination will be made with the understanding that all unexpended funds will be returned to the ARRS and that all unpaid balances of the scholarship will be canceled.
The ARRS/Leonard Berlin Scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Leonard Berlin of Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, IL. Dr. Berlin is a recognized leader in various aspects of medical professionalism as they affect the field of radiology.
Applications for the ARRS/Leonard Scholarship should be submitted electronically to sschmidt@arrs.org.
Applications for the 2014 scholarship are due November 18, 2013.
For additional information please email sschmidt@arrs.org
American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Scholarship Program
The ARRS Scholarship is intended to support study in a field selected by the scholar that will enable the scholar to attain his or her professional career goal.
By giving both recognition and financial support to the activities and studies of young investigators, educators, and administrators, the ARRS helps to prepare them for positions of leadership in academic radiology. This purpose is in accordance with the definition of scholar as one who attends a school or studies under a teacher. The ARRS scholarship may be used for study outside the parent institution. The ARRS scholarship is not intended for investigators seeking support for a specific research project or as seed money for research.
Medical schools, affiliated hospitals and clinical research institutions with interests in training and research in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, the basic sciences or professions fundamental to imaging techniques are invited to submit one nomination annually. The candidate must be a member of the ARRS the time the application is submitted.
The ARRS Research Committee may select up to two scholars. A maximum of two scholarships of $140,000 will be funded. Scholars may choose a one-year program requiring a minimum 80 percent time commitment, or a two-year program requiring a minimum 50 percent time commitment. The funds may be used for salary support, toward the support of the scholar's study or in a way that will contribute to the scholars development and advancement as an academic faculty member. The money may not be spent for the purchase of equipment. Indirect costs may not be paid from this fund.
The ARRS scholarships are funded through a grant from The Roentgen Fund. One scholarship is supported by a donation from Bracco Diagnostics and is known as the ARRS/Elio Bracco Scholarship. The scholarship funds will be paid to the scholar's radiology department for funding to the recipient. In this way, the ARRS shares the responsibility with the medical institution for development of these individuals.
1. Earned MD or DO from an accredited institution.
2. Completion of all required residency or fellowship training or equivalent.
3. A full-time faculty appointment as a lecturer, instructor, assistant professor or equivalent for no more than five years beyond completion of training. The appointment must be in a department of radiology, nuclear medicine, or an associated department in the radiological sciences of a medical school teaching hospital in the United States or Canada.
4. Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
5. Letter of nomination by the department chair, including a commitment of a minimum of 80% of the nominee's time to the scholarship program for a one-year program, or minimum of 50% of the nominee's time for a two-year program.
6. The candidate must be a member of the ARRS at the time the application is submitted and for the duration of the award.
1. The competence and promise of the candidate in research, education or administration related to medical imaging, as indicated by the institution making the nomination.
2. Evidence that an environment will be provided that is conducive to well-rounded professional development.
3. Personal qualities of the candidate that indicate that he or she is a true scholar and leader with exceptional potential.
Acceptance of one of the following grant awards precludes any eligibility to accept any of the other grant awards during the same or subsequent years: ARRS Scholar Award, AUR GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF), RSNA Research Grant.
Departments are invited to nominate one candidate per year.
1. The nominated candidates will submit the required documents as e-mail attachments to sschmidt@arrs.org.
2. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 18, 2013.
3. Selected applicants will be invited to meet with the the ARRS Research Committee and ARRS Officers to discuss the details of their application. Interviews will be held in January, 2014.
4. The candidates will be notified of funding shortly after the interview date. Once the candidates have accepted the ARRS Scholar Award, the RSNA and the AUR will be notified. It is expected that any pending applications to the RSNA Research Scholar Grant and/or the AUR GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF) will be promptly withdrawn. New ARRS scholars will be announced at the annual meeting of the ARRS, and are expected to be present for the announcement at the Scholars and Awards session.
Applicants must submit the following materials. The entire application should not exceed 20 pages.
1. A cover letter from the applicant stating his or her address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address, for use by the ARRS administrative office.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A three-page summary of the applicant's qualifications, goals and purpose of study.
4. Statements from the department and applicant regarding present interests in a specific area related to radiological sciences or education, and long-term scientific and professional objectives or aspirations as they may relate to his or her future career.
5. A statement from the department chair as to the department's commitment to provide time for the scholar to study, and a commitment ensuring his or her return to the faculty at the completion of the scholarship
6. An estimated budget covering the scholar's program over the one- or two-year period. A simple balance sheet should include:
a. estimated yearly income from all sources including the budget of the institution or outside agencies.
b. estimated expenditures for salary, travel and other expenses.
7. Responsibility: The cooperating institution is expected to assume the same full responsibility for the detailed administration of the scholarship for an ARRS scholar as for any other member of the faculty supported totally within its own budget.
8. Title and rank: The title “ARRS Scholar”, if used, should only supplement the scholar's regular faculty title and rank.
9. Salary: The salary of the ARRS Scholar as well as all other budgetary matters will be determined by the cooperating institution. Indirect costs will not be paid.
10. Payments: Will be made to the cooperating institution semi-annually on July 1 and January 1 for one-year scholarships, and annually on July 1 for two-year scholarships.
11. Final Report: A report to the ARRS will be required upon completion of the scholarship, and a short presentation will be given by the scholar at the ARRS annual meeting.
12. Formal acknowledgment for publications: “ARRS Scholar” should be added to any scientific publications that are a direct result of the scholarship proposal or prepared during the course of the scholarship. A reprint of any publications of work in which the scholar is involved should be sent to the Research Committee.
13. Termination of scholarship: Circumstances may arise in which the institution or the ARRS scholar may wish to bring the grant to an end before the completion of the study. This may be arranged at any time by agreement between the sponsoring department of radiology, the scholar, and the ARRS. Termination will be made with the understanding that all unexpended funds will be returned to the ARRS and that all unpaid balances of the scholarship will be canceled.
14. Transfer of scholarship: Requests for transfer of scholarships from one institution to another will be considered individually on their merits by the ARRS Research Subcommittee and special members appointed to implement the scholarships. It should be noted that the scholarship does not automatically accompany the scholar if he or she accepts a new post, and that a transfer will not be considered until he or she actually begins work in a new position.
Applications for the ARRS Scholarship should be submitted electronically to sschmidt@arrs.org. Applications for the 2014 scholarship are due November 18, 2013.
For additional information please email sschmidt@arrs.org.
Third John H. Gibbon Jr. Research Scholarship 2014 - 2016
Deadline: July 1, 2013, 11:59PM EST
In 1985, the AATS established a two-year research scholarship awarded annually to a North American surgeon committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery. Each year the Association honors one of the specialties major contributors to the science of cardiothoracic surgery through their efforts in basic and clinical research. This year’s scholarship recognizes the contributions of Dr. John H. Gibbon Jr. who also served as the 41st President of the AATS.
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery announces the Third John H. Gibbon Jr. Research Scholarship to provide an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery. The scholarship will be funded by the AATS Graham Research Foundation and administered by the Association.
The research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved cardiothoracic residency. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted during the candidate's first two years in an academic position. The duration of the scholarship is to be two years.
The yearly stipend shall be $80,000 paid to the host institution for support of salary, research supplies, travel and other legitimate academic expenses of the scholar. The stipend is to be used for direct salary support and related research expenses only; it cannot be used to support indirect institutional costs.
The application will consist of three components:
1. The candidate must submit a proposal for the research to be undertaken and a statement of career plans and how the research activity will relate to the candidate's academic career.
2. The Director of the laboratory in the institution at which the research will be performed shall submit an endorsement of the proposal and indicate the facilities and degree of support available for the candidate's research.
3. The Chairman of the candidate's department shall submit his or her endorsement of the proposal and confirm the candidate's academic appointment.
The Scholarship will begin July 1, 2014 and conclude on July 1, 2016. The scholar shall submit an interim and a final written report of his/her research activities to the Council of the Association.
Please address all letters to:
Board of Directors AATS Graham Research Foundation 500 Cummings Center Suite 4550 Beverly, MA 01915 978-927-8330
AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship
AmeriGlide is the leading supplier and distributor of home accessibility products, including wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, residential elevators, and other mobility products. AmeriGlide understands the needs of wheelchair users in an academic environment, and we're willing to help them anyway we can - that's why we're proud to bring back the AmeriGlide Achiever scholarship!
The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a scholarship we offer to full time college students who use either a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, or a mobility scooter. One applicant will be selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship award. Our goal is to contribute to the future of a wheelchair user by offering the winning student financial assistance to help cover the expenses of tuition and books.
In addition, the school of the applicant who wins will receive a free swimming pool lift that allows them to offer more accessibility to their handicapped students and staff, as well as comply with new ADA requirements.
In addition to submitting an essay response, all applicants must meet the following requirements.
Requirements
•Must be enrolled at an accredited two or four year college within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student.
•Must have at least one year of college experience.
•Must use a manual or electric wheelchair, or a mobility scooter. (Exceptions on a case-by-case basis)
•Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
•Must complete application and submit response to essay question by May 31st, 2013.
•Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa.
The essay question is the following: "What goals do you have for your career/life, why do you have those goals, and what inspires you to achieve them?"
If selected and awarded a scholarship, the recipient agrees to allow the use of his/her name, photo, essay, and brief bio to be included on AmeriGlide’s website, in public relations, and marketing efforts.
American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship Program 2013-2014
The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is to contribute to national, state, and local efforts to promote health and wellness in people with disabilities and identify effective intervention strategies that reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD accomplishes its mission through research, education and advocacy at the national, state and community level.
In 2008, AAHD launched the Disability and Health Journal (DHJO), the first peer reviewed, scientific, scholarly and multidisciplinary journal that focuses on health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities. In 2009, AAHD created the AAHD Scholarship Program, which supports students with disabilities pursuing higher education. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue undergraduate/graduate studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include disability policy and disability research. Royalties from the DHJO and private donations fund the AAHD Scholarship Program.
Funds are limited and we anticipate that scholarships will be competitive. Scholarships will be limited to under $1,000. The AAHD Board of Directors Scholarship Committee will evaluate each of the applicants and make a decision in December of each calendar year. The 2013 AAHD Scholarship Award will be awarded January, 2014. It is the discretion of the Scholarship Committee to determine how many scholarships will be awarded each year and the amount of each scholarship.
The AAHD board and staff are excited to be able to offer this program and support the efforts and dedication of students who have chosen to pursue higher education in the disability and health fields.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CRITERIA
Applicant must be enrolled as a full time in an undergraduate school (freshman or greater status) or be enrolled part time or full time in a graduate school, and have a documented disability and provide documentation of their disability. (Applicants who have not yet graduated from high school will not be considered.)
Applicant must be a US citizen or legal resident living in the US and enrolled in an accredited United States university.
Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, disability research, health promotion or a field related to disability and health.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
■Applicant must provide a Personal Statement (maximum 3 pages, double spaced), including brief personal history, educational/career goals, extra-curricular activities, and reasons why they should be selected by the AAHD Scholarship Committee. This statement must be written solely by the applicant
■Applicant must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation (One must be from a teacher or academic advisor). Letters may be sent by U. S. mail or by email attachment as pdf and should include the signature of the teacher or advisor, and the name of student should appear in the subject line of the email.
■Applicant must provide an official copy of college transcript, which should be mailed to AAHD in a sealed envelope.
■Applicant must agree to allow AAHD to use their name, picture and/or story in future scholarship materials. Please attach your application, supporting materials, etc. and email to: scholarship@aahd.us. Place “2013-14 Scholarship” in subject line. (Please use MS Word for your personal statement and MS Word, if at all possible, and/or PDF for all other documents that are emailed as attachments). If this is not possible, please mail documents to:
Scholarship Committee American Association on Health and Disability 110 N. Washington Street, Suite 328-J Rockville, MD 20850
Only completed applications will be considered and must postmarked and/or received by email no later than November 15, 2013.
Call for Nominations: Dr. Alan M. Gewirtz Memorial Scholarship
Supported by the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society
The Dr. Alan M. Gewirtz Memorial Scholarship supports outstanding new scientists and recognizes their contributions in the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics.
OTS created the Dr. Alan M. Gewirtz Memorial Scholarship in 2011 as a tribute to his life and work. Dr. Gewirtz was very influential in the field of oligonucleotides as well as in the establishment of the OTS. His passing in November 2010 inspired the society to create this scholarship in his honor.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must:
Be active in research at the time the award is given.
Be a graduate student, post doctorate, or post-doctoral fellow, currently or within two years.
Prior winners are not eligible.
Award Information
The recipient receives:
$2,000 award
Complimentary registration to the OTS Annual Meeting
The OTS President presents the prize at the OTS annual meeting
Nomination Criteria
Nominees do not need to be OTS members.
Self-nomination is not permitted.
No person may nominate more than one candidate.
Current OTS officers are ineligible for nomination.
Nomination Materials
All materials must be submitted via email by July 1, 2013 to awards@eventinnovations.com.
Required materials include:
One nomination letter from the nominee’s current (or former) Institution
One letter of recommendation from a current or previous supervisor
Current CV
Publication list
If you have questions, please e-mail awards@eventinnovations.com.
Call for Applications: Gale Gibson International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Educational Scholarship
Gale Gibson, entrepreneur in the field of occupational databases and founder of VERTEK, creator of OccuBrowse and OASYS software, was generous with his time and knowledge. He shared what he learned along the way with many in the rehabilitation community. In honor of his memory, IARP, along with his family, have instituted the Gale Gibson IARP Educational Scholarship. The goal of the scholarship fund is twofold: to provide funding for IARP members for professional growth opportunities; and to provide scholarship recipients venues to share their new knowledge with IARP members. Although this scholarship program originated within the IARP Forensic Section it is available to any IARP member.
This scholarship is funded by IARP members for IARP members. As long as members contribute, scholarships will be available.
Requirements: Members needs to present a proposal on an approved form outlining course/class/independent study/research project they propose to complete including:
• for course or class: course title and description; educational provider; method of delivery; timeframe; rationale for taking course; potential idea for sharing the knowledge with members; and the amount of funding requested.
• independent study: area of study; method of study; timeframe for study; rationale for independent study; potential method for sharing information with the members; and amount of funding requested.
• Research project: area of research; research proposal; methodology; questions the research hopes to answer; timeframe; potential method for sharing the information with the members; and the amount of funding requested.
Funding Amounts: Scholarships will be funded anywhere from $100.00 to a maximum of $1500 per proposal, depending on funding availability.
Timeline: There are two selection points each year. Scholarship requests must be submitted to the IARP Education Committee by either February 1st of each year or by August 1st of each year. Requests for proposals will be published in the Experts Express and on the IARP website.
The Education Committee will notify requesters of their status within 60 days of the due date (April or October) and the funds will be immediately available.
Awards will be announced in the Experts Express. An official presentation of the scholarship will occur at the following IARP Forensic Conference if the scholarship winner(s) choose to attend.
Submission: Please use our Online Scholarship Application form to submit your application.
If you have any questions, please send an email to Pat Sistler, IARP Director of Education at pats@tcag.com.
Phoenix Society Educational Grant Program
Scholarships range from $500 to $1500 and are limited based on available funding
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
1. A burn survivor.
2. Have NOT received the PEG scholarship in previous years
3. Currently a high school senior, earned a GED, or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
4. Demonstrated academic achievement as shown by grades and scores on standardized tests or demonstrated ability in a trade or craft.
5. Accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school.
6. Model exemplary behavior as a recipient of a PEG.
7. Agree to contribute to the PEG Scholarship Fund in the future to assist other burn survivors with their education.
Applications must be submitted in one package postmarked by July 1, 2013.
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