13 funding opportunities found in this category. 

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Young Investigators Grant
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
All Regions
08/15/2012
$40,000

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Young Investigators Grant

The Young Investigator Grant provides awards in amounts of up to $40,000 aimed at providing "seed money," or start-up funds, for pilot projects. The principal investigator must be an early career orthopaedic surgeon, fellow, or resident with interests in sports medicine research. Any investigational team seeking such a grant must include at least one member of AOSSM in good standing.

All information should be submitted in one pdf document to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research.

Pre-reviews: In an effort to improve the quality and competitiveness of submissions, the AOSSM Research Committee will pre-review and critique applications prior to the final application deadline. This pre-review is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED but not required. It is anticipated that by participating in the pre-review process, the applicant's chances for funding will improve.

The pre-review will focus on:

Significance of proposed research
Scientific quality
Statistical methods
Realistic nature of goals
Long term value of results
Pilot data

Submit your application by August 15th to receive a pre-review. You do not need to include any signatures for pre-review.

Note: Final submission deadline: December 1st before midnight. Please contact Bart Mann with any questions.

Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, Medical Resident, New Investigator, New Researcher, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellow, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Grant
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine/Musculoskeletal Foundation
All Regions
04/01/2012
$300,000

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Grant

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Foundation (MTF), is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $300,000 to support a research project that focuses on meniscal allograft transplantation. The purpose of this grant is to foster research for clinically relevant biomechanical studies, basic science studies, preclinical or clinical studies related to meniscal transplantation. Projects related solely to meniscus repair or preservation, meniscus regeneration, collagen implants, and other such topics will not be considered for this grant. At least one investigator on each application must be a full AOSSM member. Collaborative, multi-center studies will be strongly encouraged and will be given special consideration in the review process. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. Award notices will be made on or after July 1st with a start date of September 1, 2012. Inquires can be directed to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research.

All information should be submitted in one pdf document to Bart Mann, AOSSM Director of Research.

AOSSM gratefully acknowledges MTF for the educational grant to support this activity.

Physician Researcher, Transplant Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Research Awards
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
All Regions
11/01/2012
$2,000

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Research Awards

AOSSM offers awards for reports of original research in the following categories:

The Cabaud Memorial Award

This award is given to the best paper submitted concerning hard or soft tissue biology, in-vitro research, laboratory or "bench-type" research, or in-vivo animal research.

The O'Donoghue Award

This award is given to the best overall paper which deals with clinical based research or human in-vivo research.

The Excellence in Research Award

This award is given to the best paper submitted in any category to the Awards Committee with a primary author under the age of 40 at the time of the Annual Meeting.

Each award consists of:

$2000 honorarium
Award certificate
Presentation of the paper at the AOSSM Annual Meeting
Consideration of publication in The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Manuscripts to be considered for a research award should be emailed to Bart Mann by November 1st at 5:00 pm Central. Manuscripts may be considered in more than one category so please indicate which award(s) you would like to be considered for.

Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, New Investigator, New Researcher, Physician Researcher, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Call for Proposals: World Anti-Doping Agency Research Grant Program
World Anti-Doping Agency
All Regions
02/17/2012
Inquire with funder

Call for Proposals: World Anti-Doping Agency Research Grant Program

The 2012 deadline to submit research applications is February 17.

For further information, please contact Ms. Violet Maziar, WADA’s Science Department Executive Assistant, at violet.maziar@wada-ama.org

Forensic Scientist, Physician Researcher
American College of Sports Medicine Visiting Scholar Award
American College of Sports Medicine
All Regions
03/05/2012
Inquire with funder

American College of Sports Medicine Visiting Scholar Award

Deadline: Mar 05, 2012

Amount: $5,000 (min.)

Number Given: 1

The Visiting Scholar Award is given to an investigator who seeks further experience as an independent researcher. The award provides financial support for an investigator to visit a clinic or laboratory to learn new and current techniques in exercise science and sports medicine.

Award requirements include:

Applicants must have been an ACSM member in good standing for at least two consecutive years (including student membership).

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent).

Applicants must submit an application to education@acsm.org on or before the deadline. Applications should include application form, biographical sketch, statement of how the proposed visit will enhance research competence, description of and rationale for laboratory selected, itemized budget and approval letters from present and host facilities.

Winners will receive:

Travel, financial support and laboratory supplies for up to six months.
A minimum of $5,000.
Winners must submit a written report

Physician Researcher
Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
All Regions
09/01/2012
$4,000

Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship

This fellowship was developed by the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee to promote better understanding and communication regarding injuries or conditions involving the structures of the Upper Extremity. This Traveling Fellowship is available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon interested in the study and advancement of understanding of the Upper Extremity.

Application Requirements

This opportunity will be available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon between the ages of 35 and 45 years, interested in the study and advancement of understanding of injuries to the Upper Extremity. Applicants are required to submit two short essays (250 words or less), two letters of recommendation and their curriculum vitae. The first short essay must indicate their interest in the Upper Extremity and reasons for applying for the fellowship and the second short essay should indicate their academic goals and teaching opportunities. Please ensure submitted CVs include orthopaedic training, including fellowships, list of publications and awards.

All applications must be submitted by September 01, 2012.

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected by representatives of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee. Preference will be given to those who have established an academic record of accomplishment.

Terms and Conditions

Two fellowships will be awarded during the award ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, one for the 2011 fellowship and another for the 2012 fellowship. Winners will receive waived registration to the ISAKOS congress and will be presented with a framed certificate during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress.

For each Fellowship recipient, The Patellofemoral Foundation will provide a stipend of US $4,000 to permit visits to several centers, worldwide, that offer opportunities to learn about the complexities of patellofemoral pain. Fellows must complete travel within the designated year and write a report of the experience to present at the next ISAKOS Congress, as well as, submitted for possible publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher
Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
All Regions
09/01/2012
$3,000

Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award

Sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence award was conceived in 2005 to encourage research and expertise in the field of patellofemoral disorders.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was established to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to Patellofemoral research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Knee and Scientific Committees, The International PF Study Group and The Patellofemoral Foundation. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher
Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
All Regions
09/01/2012
$3,000

Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award

In 1995 the ISAKOS Orthopedic Sports Medicine Committee established a scientific award for the best research work produced in the field of Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award was created to recognize the researchers(s) who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of sports medicine, such as the care and prevention of injuries.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to clinical laboratory research in the field of sports medicine for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the given deadline. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Scientific Research Award
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
All Regions
09/01/2012
$2,000

ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Scientific Research Award

The Scientific Research Award began at the 2007 ISAKOS Congress in Florence, Italy. There, a monetary prize was awarded to the best scientific paper read at the scientific program of the congress.

The Scientific Research Award was created with the intention to stimulate and reward abstracts and presentations in the subject of Scientific Research.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Scientific Research Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to scientific research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Scientific Research Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Scientific Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon the quality of the abstract. The five finalists will be invited to present at the ISAKOS Congress and must submit a manuscript Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The finalists’ presentations at the ISAKOS Congress will be judged using a 40 point scoring system based on the quality of the abstract (10 points), the concept originality and importance (10 points), experimental design and execution (10 points) and clarity of the presentation (10 points).

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the five finalists. The first and second place winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, and presented with a framed certificate and an honorarium. The first place presentation will receive US $2,000 with the second place presentation receiving US $1,000 and both will be submitted for possible publication in the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher
Richard B. Caspari Award
ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
All Regions
09/01/2012
$2,000

Richard B. Caspari Award

Sponsored by DePuy Mitek

Richard B. Caspari was an innovator, teacher and leader in the field of Arthroscopy. Beginning at the 2003 ISAKOS Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, a monetary prize in honor of Richard B. Caspari was awarded to the best upper extremity paper read at the scientific program of the congress.

The Richard B. Caspari Award was established with the intention of stimulating and rewarding abstracts and presentations in the subject of the upper extremity.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Richard B. Caspari Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to upper extremity for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All abstracts submitted for the Richard B. Caspari Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon the quality of the abstract. The five finalists will be invited to present at the ISAKOS Congress and must submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The finalists’ presentations at the ISAKOS Congress will be judged using a 40 point scoring system based on the quality of the abstract (10 points), the concept originality and importance (10 points), experimental design and execution (10 points) and clarity of the presentation (10 points).

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the five finalists. The first and second place winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, and presented with a framed certificate and an honorarium. The first place presentation will receive US $2,000 with the second place presentation receiving US $1,000 and both will be submitted for possible publication in the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician Researcher

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