Surgery Grants

Association for Academic Surgery Student Travel Grant

Deadline for Applications: November 1, 2010

Awarded every year

Purpose:
As part of the AAS mission to increase diversity in our membership, we are pleased to offer an annual AAS Student Travel Grant. This award is presented to a medical student from an underrepresented minority.

Application:

Department chairs and clerkship directors should encourage eligible medical students to apply for this unique opportunity

Candidates must submit an application form, an essay describing their commitment to becoming a leader in academic surgery (300-word limit), and a letter of support from their chair or clerkship director

The deadline for RECEIPT of applications is 11:59 pm PST on November 1, 2010

Winner Receives:

Complimentary registration to the Academic Surgical Congress being held February 1-3, 2011, in Huntington Beach, California
A $500 travel stipend and up to 3 nights hotel accommodations at the meeting hotel
Complimentary medical student AAS membership for one year
Award certificate presented at the AAS Awards Session during the Academic Surgical Congress
Name published in the AAS newsletter and in the program of the Academic Surgical Congress

Association for Academic Surgery
Address: 11300 West Olympic Blvd
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 310-437-1606
Fax: 310-437-0585

American College of Surgeons Faculty Research Fellowships

July 1, 2011—June 30, 2013

The American College of Surgeons is offering two-year faculty research fellowships, through the generosity of Fellows, Chapters, and friends of the College, to surgeons entering academic careers in surgery or a surgical specialty. The fellowship is to assist a surgeon in the establishment of a new and independent research program. Applicants should have demonstrated their potential to work as independent investigators. The fellowship award is $40,000 per year for each of two years, to support the research.

Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, Faculty Research Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons

This fellowship honors Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, founder of the American College of Surgeons.

C. James Carrico, MD, FACS, Faculty Research Fellowship for the Study of Trauma and Critical Care

This fellowship honors C. James Carrico, MD, FACS, and is designated for research in trauma and critical care.

Louis Argenta, MD, FACS, Faculty Research Fellowship for the Study of Wound Care

This one-year fellowship honors Louis Argenta, MD, FACS, and is designated for research in wound care.

General policies covering the granting of the American College of Surgeons Faculty Research Fellowships are:

The fellowship is open to Fellows or Associate Fellows of the College who have:

(1) completed the chief residency year or accredited fellowship training within the preceding three years; and (2) received a full-time faculty appointment in a department of surgery or a surgical specialty at a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in the United States or by the Committee for Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools in Canada. Preference will be given to applicants who directly enter academic surgery following residency or fellowship.

This award may be used by the recipient for support of his/her research or academic enrichment in any fashion that the recipient deems maximally supportive of his/ her investigations. The fellowship grant is to support the research of the recipient and is not to diminish or replace the usual, expected compensation or benefits. Indirect costs are not paid to the recipient or to the recipient’s institution.

Application for this fellowship may be submitted even if comparable application has been made to organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or industry sources. If the recipient is offered a scholarship, fellowship, or research career development award from such an agency or organization, it is the responsibility of the recipient to contact the College’s Scholarships Administrator to request approval of the additional award.*

The College encourages the applicant to leverage the funds provided by this fellowship with time and monies provided by the applicant’s department. Formal statements of matching funds and time from the applicant’s department will promote favorable review by the College.

Supporting letters from the head of the department of surgery (or the surgical specialty) and from the mentor supervising the applicant’s research effort must be submitted. This approval would involve a commitment to continuation of the academic position and of facilities for research. Only in exceptional circumstances will more than one fellowship be granted in a single year to applicants from the same institution.

The applicant must submit a research plan and budget for the two-year period of fellowship, even though renewed approval by the Scholarships Committee of the College is required for the second year.

A minimum of 50 percent of the Fellow’s time must be spent in the research proposed in the application. This percentage may run concurrently with the time requirements of NIH or other accepted funding.

The Martin and Carrico Fellows are expected to attend the Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons in 2013 to present a report to the Surgical Forum and to receive a certificate at the annual meeting of the Scholarships Committee.

The Dr. Louis Argenta Faculty Research Fellowship, supported by Kinetic Concepts, Inc., is a one-year award in the amount of $40,000 to help a surgeon establish an independent research program on wound care. All of the same requirements apply as for the Martin and Carrico Fellows, except that the time period is one year. The Argenta Fellow will attend and report at the 2012 Clinical Congress.

* The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to review potentially overlapping awards and adjust its award accordingly.

The closing date for receipt of applications and all supporting documents is November 1, 2010. Application forms may be obtained upon request from:

SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION
American College of Surgeons
633 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611-3211

2012 American College of Surgeons Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand

The International Relations Committee of the American College of Surgeons announces the availability of a traveling fellowship to Australia and New Zealand.

Purpose

The purpose of this fellowship is to encourage international exchange of information concerning surgical science, practice, and education and to establish professional and academic collaborations and friendships.

The ACS Traveling Fellow will visit Australia and New Zealand, and a Traveling Fellow from Australia or New Zealand will visit North America.

Basic Requirements

The scholarship is available to a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in most of the surgical specialties who meets the following requirements:

Has a major interest and accomplishment in basic sciences related to surgery
Holds a current full-time academic appointment in Canada or the United States
Is under 45 years of age on the date the application is filed
Is enthusiastic, personable, and possesses good communication skills

Activities

The Fellow is required to spend a minimum of two or three weeks in Australia and New Zealand.

To attend and participate in the Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7–11 May 2012)
To participate in the formal convocation ceremony of that congress
To attend and address the ANZ Chapter meeting during that congress
To visit at least two medical centers in Australia and New Zealand before or after the Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to lecture and to share clinical and scientific expertise with the local surgeons
In the event that the selected applicant is from a surgical specialty which is not participating in the RACS Congress, specific negotiations will be necessary to ensure the Traveling Fellow’s participation in a national meeting of that specialty.

The academic and geographic aspects of the itinerary will be finalized in consultation and mutual agreement between the Fellow and the President or designated representative of the Australia and New Zealand Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The surgical centers to be visited depend to some extent on the special interests and expertise of the Fellow and his or her previously established professional contacts with surgeons in Australia and New Zealand.

His or her spouse is welcome to accompany the successful applicant. There will be many opportunities for social interaction, as well as these professional activities.

Financial Support

The College will provide the sum of $8,000 U.S. to the successful applicant, who will also be exempted from registration fees for the Annual Scientific Congress. He/she must meet all travel and living expenses. Senior Chapter representatives will consult with the Fellow about the centres to be visited in Australia and New Zealand, the local arrangements for each centre, and other advice and recommendations about travel schedules. The Fellow is to make his/her own travel arrangements in North America, as this makes available to him/her reduced fares and travel packages for travel in Australia and New Zealand.

The American College of Surgeons’ International Relations Committee will select the Fellow after review and evaluation of the final applications. A personal interview may be requested prior to the final selection.

Applications for this traveling fellowship may be obtained from the College’s website or by writing to the International Liaison Section, American College of Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair St., Chicago, IL 60611-3211.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15 November 2010. The successful applicant and an alternate will be selected and notified by March 2011.

Cleft Palate Foundation Research Grants

The Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) currently offers five research grants, offered each year, in the area of cleft lip, cleft palate, and related craniofacial anomalies.

The following is a listing and description of the five grants:

* The Cleft Palate Foundation Junior Investigators Research Grants are sponsored by the Cleft Palate Foundation. The purpose of the grants is to (a) aid in the development of scientific investigators who are committed to problems related to the cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities, and (b) encourage scientific research on problems related to the diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial abnormalities. The two grants are offered to new investigators (those enrolled in accredited graduate training programs related to the disciplines recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association; those holding the academic rank of assistant professor or below; or investigators who are no more than 5 years past their PhD or specialty professional training) and have a maximum allocation of $5,000 per year.

* The Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Grant is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Rosemont, Illinois. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research to evaluate developmental and therapeutic issues relating to cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. This grant is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.

* The Etiology of Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Research Grant is sponsored by the Cleft Palate Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to encourage scientific research on problems related to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies. It is available to junior and senior investigators in an amount of $10,000.

* Please note: The 2010 funding for this grant has been reduced to $2,500. The CCA Research Grant is sponsored by the Children’s Craniofacial Association of Dallas, TX. The purpose of this grant is to promote scientific research about developmental and therapeutic issues related to cleft and craniofacial conditions. The grant is designated for clinical research projects only. It is available to junior and senior investigators.

Please mail your completed application and 11 copies by January 15th to:

Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514; USA

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons General Surgery Resident Research Initiation Grant

Purpose: To attract General Surgery Residents or recent Graduates of such programs into the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery by providing opportunities to engage in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

Amount: $20,000
Proposal Deadline: March 1st
Review/Notification Date: Spring/Summer

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
85 W. Algonquin Rd., Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Phone: 847-290-9184
Fax: 847-290-9203
Email: ascrs@fascrs.org

Stanford University Biodesign Program Fellowship

Explore the basics of biomedical technology invention and implementation through an intensive fellowship at Stanford University.The Biodesign Program has two Fellowship teams each year with different specialty focus areas. Specialty areas in the past have included Cardiovascular Medicine, Neurosurgery/ Neurology, Electrophysiology, Musculoskeletal, Regenerative Medicine, Anesthesia/Critical Care, Gastroenterology and General Surgery.

Application deadlines for 2011 Fellowship is October 12, 2010.

Team Based: Multidisciplinary teams of four graduate and/or postgraduate engineers, business professionals, bioscientists and physicians collaborate in a process involving clinical immersion, identification and verification of clinical problems, invention, prototyping, early-stage testing, and project planning.

Problem-Based, Solution-Driven: Teams invent new technologies that address major clinical and surgical needs. In the past five years Biodesign Innovation teams have filed multiple patents, have introduced new technologies into clinical practice, have started new companies and have won major technology development awards.

Schedule: All of the fellows will complete a 10-month program, stipend supported. Surgeons will complete a second year regardless of first-year team assignment. Other fellows may have the opportunity to do a second year if they are working on a project and can secure funding.

Faculty & Mentors: In addition to Stanford clinical and engineering faculty, the teams are mentored by over 100 "real world" experts in design, prototyping, regulatory, reimbursement, finance and other aspects of technology implementation.

Characteristics: Desirable fellow characteristics include demonstrated leadership potential, evidence of innovation within medical technology, knowledge of medicine and public health, engineering and business and the ability to work in a team.

Candidates & Eligibility: Applicants with a background in engineering, medicine, biosciences or relevant business /technology are encouraged to apply. Masters, Medical or Doctorate degrees preferred. Resident/fellows in surgery who enjoy applying technology to solve unmet clinical needs and who thrive on the process of innovation are encouraged to apply for the Fellowship. Candidates will be judged in terms of potential to become leaders in biomedical technology innovation, including demonstrated potential for creativity, invention and implementation.

Stipend: All fellows are paid a monthly stipend and health benefits are provided.

Selection: Each academic year we select eight fellows. Individuals with a special interest in medical technology development are welcome to apply. Surgeons in their residency or fellowship training may apply to be on one of the teams.

Note: all interview travel costs are reimbursed.

Candidates selected to interview will be notified in late October, interviews will be held November 18, 19 and 20. Final selection of fellows will be announced by end of 2010.

William J. Gies Foundation Award in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Purpose: Encourage educators in the specialty and recognize them through an annual award.

Criteria: Distinguished achievement in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Eligibility: A past or present fellow/member of the AAOMS. Members of the Board of Trustees are not eligible for nomination for a period of five years after completion of their term.

Selection: Any fellow/member or substructure* of the AAOMS may make nominations. Nominations in writing and accompanied by a current curriculum vitae with bibliography and proper supporting documentation shall be submitted to the Awards Nominating Committee by January 31 annually.

The Awards Nominating Committee shall determine three nominees for the award for submission to the Board of Trustees, in order of preference.

The Board of Trustees may verify the recommendations of the Awards Nominating Committee and may change the order of preference. If the Board of Trustees rejects a nominee, a new one must be obtained from the Awards Nominating Committee.

The second and third nominees on the slate shall automatically be included on the list of nominations considered by the committee for three succeeding years. If these individuals do not receive the award within this time period, they shall be dropped from the list of automatic nominees.

Award: A plaque, $200 and a certificate provided by the William J. Gies Foundation.

When given: Each year at the AAOMS annual meeting.

Compensation: Waiver of the annual meeting registration fee at which the award is presented.

The annual deadline is December 31.

Submit your nomination form to:

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
AAOMS Awards Nominating Committee
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701

or fax to: 847-678-4302

Research Committee of the Arthroscopy Association of North America Research Awards & Grants

The Research Committee of the Arthroscopy Association of North America is accepting manuscripts/applications for consideration for research grants and other research awards. These awards and grants are for clinical or basic science research in the field of arthroscopic surgery or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.

Awards/Grants Available

* Resident/Fellow Essay Award (2)

o $1,000 honorarium
o Award certificate
o Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting
o Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

* Richard O'Connor Award

o $2,000 honorarium
o Award certificate
o Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting
o Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

* Scholarships (2)

o Expense paid trip to AANA Fall Course or AANA Master's Experience Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont.
o Presentation of paper at AANA's Annual Meeting
o Submission of the paper for consideration for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

* Research Grants

o The Research Grant amounts vary depending on need and quality of work submitted.
o Directed Educational Efficacy Research Grant

Deadline

The next deadline for submission is December 1, 2010. Applications will be available by September.

Association Headquarters

6300 North River Road, Suite 104
Rosemont, IL 60018

Tel: (847) 292-2262
Fax: (847) 292-2268

Arthroscopy Journal Offices

CompRehab Plaza
131 Miller Street
Winston Salem, NC 27130

Tel: (336) 716-8458
Fax: (336) 716-8448

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2011 Research Grant

The objective of the ASES Research Grant is to encourage new investigators by providing seed and start-up funding for promising shoulder and elbow research projects. Grants of up to $20,000, for work to be performed over 12-24 months, will be considered.

The submission deadline is September 9, 2010.

Grants will be reviewed by the ASES Research Committee.

Applicants will be notified by December 31, 2010.

The period of the grant will be from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
6300 N. River Road, Suite 727
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 847.698.1629
Fax: 847.823.0536
Email: ases@aaos.org

Stella Gauthier
Society Coordinator
Email: gauthier@aaos.org

Susan Shannon
Society Manager
Email: shannon@aaos.org

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Research Grant Program

STUDENTS
Application Deadline - January 10, 2011

NON-STUDENTS
Pre-Application Deadline - January 10, 2011

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications. ASLMS may award appropriate non-student and student research initiatives each year. While the best research projects will be given priority for funding, a concerted effort will be made to award a minimum of 50% of the research grant funds to non-dermatologic laser application research proposals.

Eligibility
Any individual or organization desiring to conduct research which fosters the development and/or use of lasers in medical or surgical applications is eligible to apply for an ASLMS research grant. Individuals who are applying for research grants can submit either as a student or non-student researcher. To be eligible to apply as a non-student researcher, you must have completed your post-doctoral and/or residency training after January 1, 2003. Only individuals who are post-doctoral or post-residency are eligible for a non-student grant. Prior to being awarded a research grant, all non-ASLMS members will be required to apply for and be accepted into ASLMS membership. Non-members must submit a membership application as part of the grant application process.

Purpose and Use of Grant Funds
The primary purpose of the ASLMS Research Grant Program is to conduct research which can be applied to medical and surgical care of patients. Preference will be given to proposed research projects which have a direct implication for medical or surgical applications. Grant funds may be used for all costs associated with the research project. Equipment requests included as part of a proposal will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the necessity of the equipment for the proposed research. Proposals which include equipment requests that are superfluous to the proposed research project will reduce the likelihood that the project will be considered for funding. Indirect costs (IDC or F&A) cannot exceed 10% of the direct cost of the project.

For additional information or questions regarding the grant submission process, please contact Barb Brown via e-mail barb@aslms.org or by calling the ASLMS Central Office (715) 845-9283.

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
2100 Stewart Avenue
Suite 240
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715.845.9283
Fax: 715.848.2493
Email: information@aslms.org