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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.
DePuy Spine Research Grant
This grant is being offered this year thanks to the generosity of DePuy Spine. The grant will be for $25,000 for one year. Proposals should be related to spinal deformity and also relevant to the mission of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Budget may not include money used to procure human anatomic specimens or other human tissue. In addition the Principal Investigator must be a POSNA member or demonstrate close affiliation with a POSNA member on the proposed project. Application deadline is October 19.
Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
You can contact the POSNA office at (847)698-1692 or e-mail at posna@aaos.org
Angela S. M. Kuo Memorial Award
An award of $30,000 is to be given to an outstanding young researcher, who is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and to provide funds to help promote a long-term research career for that individual. Applicants should be 45 years of age or younger; and have been in independent practice not longer than twelve years.
The award recipient will be selected based on the applicant's past research accomplishments, future research potential, and on the ability of a submitted research proposal to help the applicant's research career. A letter of support from a POSNA member (other than the applicant) is required with the application. Applications are due October 19 and will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
Applicants may apply for both the POSNA Research Award and the Kuo Award but must complete both applications
St. Giles Young Investigator Award
An award of $10,000 is to be given to a candidate member or an active member who has been a Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) member for five years or less. Award is to be used for educational research endeavors. Monies may include travel to centers of excellence to learn new techniques and skills. Application deadline is October 19.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating the planned use of the funds if the application is successful and accompany the letter of application with their curriculum vitae. Please submit your letter and CV by email to posna@aaos.org.
If the award is to be used for travel, applicant must clearly demonstrate the importance of the proposed travel in advancing their career.
The award is to be made on an annual basis and is non-renewable.
The applicant can be a candidate member or an active member who has been a POSNA member for five years or less. POSNA members who have been a member for over five years are not eligible for the St. Giles Young Investigator Award.
Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee. Applicants may apply for other awards simultaneously, but must complete each individual application.
You can contact the POSNA office at (847)698-1692 or e-mail at posna@aaos.org.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Research Award
A broad range of research areas will be considered for the POSNA Research Award, including patient based studies, basic science research, and multi-center or society wide projects. Pilot projects, research with pre-existing funding that may need supplemental support, as well as complete research proposals will be considered for funding. Research grant budgets should be detailed for one year and range from $1,000 to $30,000. Grants will be awarded based on an assessment of the scientific quality, importance of the research to the mission of POSNA, and ability of the work to help in the establishment of new areas of research, or new researchers from within the POSNA membership.
Applications are due October 19 and will be adjudicated by the POSNA Research Committee.
Applicants may apply for both the POSNA Research Award and the Kuo Award but must complete both applications.
Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award for Excellence and Promise in Pediatric Orthopaedics
The Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award for Excellence and Promise in Pediatric Orthopaedics will be presented by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America under the sponsorship of the St. Giles Foundation. Through the generosity of the St. Giles Foundation and the Huene family, the award will be $30,000. Although past accomplishments is one of the criteria, the monetary award is intended to be applied to, and the primary criteria for adjudication is, a research project of high quality and potential impact in the field of pediatric orthopaedics. The deadline for applications is October 19.
1. Applicants should submit:
a current curriculum vitae. a one page description of past research accomplishments. a completed grant application. a timeline for completion of the project.
2. NOTE: The Principal Investigator or the Co-Principal Investigator must be a member of POSNA.
3. Applications will be adjudicated by the POSNA research committee.
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society Traveling Award
The primary purpose of the PVSS Traveling Award is to provide the recipient with the opportunity to visit one (or more) vascular surgery centers of excellence. The visit is intended to stimulate academic inspiration and to foster the development of fraternal fellowship in vascular surgery. Achievement of these objectives will enhance the vascular surgery career of PVSS member recipient. This award is not intended to support specific research interests but rather to assist the award recipient in a unique opportunity for travel and professional exchange.
Application Deadline - June 29, 2012
Eligibility for Selection
1. Be an active member of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society within the first fifteen years of practice after vascular surgery residency.
2. Be committed to an academic career in vascular surgery and have obtained an academic appointment in a medical school or freestanding clinic devoted to excellence in medical education.
The generosity of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has facilitated the establishment of this PVSS Travel Award. Their graciousness ensures the noncommercial nature of the award and its continuation in years to come. The award will cover up to $5,000 for expenses of travel, research and clerical help. The PVSS will supply an additional $2,500.00 toward these ends. The total award is $7,500.00. The award monies may not be used for any other purpose.
American College of Surgeons International Guest Scholarships 2013
The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
This scholarship endowment was originally provided through the legacy left to the College by Dr. Paul R. Hawley (FACS Hon), former College Director. More recently, gifts from the family of Dr. Abdol Islami (FACS), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and others to the International Guest Scholarship endowment have enabled the College to expand the number of scholarship awards.
The scholarship requirements are:
Applicants must be graduates of schools of medicine.
Applicants must be at least 35 years old, but under 45, on the date that the completed application is filed.
Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location. Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice, teaching, or research for a minimum of one year at their intended permanent location, following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).
Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and/or research in accordance with the standards of the applicant’s country.
Early careerists are deemed more suitable than those who are serving in senior academic appointments. Applicants must submit a fully completed application form provided by the College on its website. The application and accompanying materials must be typewritten and in English. Submission of a curriculum vitae only is not acceptable.
Applicants must provide a list of all of their publications and must submit, in addition, three complete publications (reprints or manuscripts) of their choice from that list.
Preference may be given to applicants who have not already experienced training or surgical fellowships in North America.
Applicants must submit independently prepared letters of recommendation from three of their colleagues. One letter must be from the chair of the department in which they hold academic appointment or a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons residing in their country. The chair’s or the Fellow’s letter is to include a specific statement detailing the nature and extent of the teaching and other academic involvement of the applicant. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the person making the recommendation.
The application form is structured to assist the Scholarship Selection Subcommittee and assists the applicant in submitting a structured curriculum vitae. Additional information (a maximum of four pages) may be attached if desired.
The International Guest Scholarships must be used in the year for which they are designated. They cannot be postponed.
Applicants who are awarded scholarships are expected to provide a full written report of the experiences provided through the scholarships upon completion of their tours.
An unsuccessful applicant may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a current application form provided by the College, together with new supporting documentation.
The scholarships provide successful applicants with the privilege of participating in the College’s annual Clinical Congress in October 2013, with public recognition of their presence. They will receive gratis admission to selected postgraduate courses plus admission to all lectures, demonstrations, and exhibits, which are an integral part of the Clinical Congress. Assistance will be provided in arranging visits, following the Clinical Congress, to various clinics and universities of their choice.
In order to qualify for consideration by the selection committee, all of the requirements must be fulfilled.
Formal American College of Surgeons International Guest Scholar applications appear online on the College’s website. Supporting materials and questions should be directed to:
Administrator International Liaison Section American College of Surgeons 633 N. Saint Clair St. Chicago, IL 60611-3211 USA Fax: 312-202-5021
Completed applications for the International Guest Scholarships for the year 2013 and all of the supporting documentation must be received at the office of the International Liaison Section prior to July 1, 2012, in order for an applicant to receive consideration by the selection committee. All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision in November 2012. Applicants are urged to submit their completed applications and supporting documents as early as possible in order to provide sufficient time for processing.
Association for Academic Surgery Roslyn Faculty Research Award
Awarded every odd year
Purpose: The intent of this award — which is supported by the Journal of Surgical Research and its publisher, Elsevier Science — is to provide early-career research support to junior faculty members of the AAS.
Eligibility/Application:
* Applicants must be full-time faculty who are within five years of completion of their surgical training and have not yet attained the rank of Associate Professor * Faculty in any surgical specialty or discipline are eligible * Applicants must be active members of the AAS * The awardee must not be a principal investigator on a NIH R01 or a VA Merit Review Grant and may not hold a career development type of award * Applicants must submit an application form and a NIH-style biosketch * The research proposal must include an abstract/summary of the project, a comprehensive research plan, and documentation of institutional approval * There must be at least one mentor who is an active or senior member of the AAS * Letters of support are required from the applicant’s department chair and the sponsoring AAS mentor * The deadline for RECEIPT of applications is 11:59 pm PST on August 1, 2012 * Finalists for the award will be invited to interview with the selection committee at the 2013 Academic Surgical Congress
Winner Receives:
* $35,000 per year for two years to be used for direct-cost expenditures incurred in the conduct of the proposed research project; the award may not be used for salary support * 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 11300 West Olympic Blvd Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Phone: 310-437-1606 Fax: 310-437-0585
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand Military Research Grants
The purpose of the Military Surgeon-Scientist Research Grant is to encourage military investigators by providing funding for research projects related to the field of upper extremity surgery. It is anticipated that the funding will enable these investigators to initiate projects that will lead to additional funding.
Applications are due April 2, 2012. Grants will be awarded to ASSH members who are on active duty military assignment and whose grant proposal has been submitted, reviewed, and accepted by the ASSH Research Management Committee. Grant awardees must complete the research project as described within the stated time period. They must follow the budget that has been submitted, and submit a report at the end of the grant period. In addition, the awardees must present their findings by either submitting an abstract for the ASSH Annual Meeting and/or presenting at the Basic Science/Clinical Investigators Workshop at the ASSH Annual Meeting.
Requirements
The lead PI must be an active duty military hand surgeon for the duration of the research study. The research project must be in hand surgery as defined by the ASSH. Applicant must be an ASSH candidate or active member.
Application
A. 2 page proposal:
Background and Significance Purpose and Hypothesis Methods and Materials Expected Outcomes
B. Budget C. Curriculum vitae of applicant D. Sponsor letter E. IRB/Animal studies application
Email one electronic application in Word format to: smeyerhughes@assh.org
Send one paper copy with IRB documentation and support letter to:
Research Management Committee American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand Attn: Sarah Meyer Hughes 6300 North River Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018-4256
Questions? Email smeyerhughes@assh.org or call (847) 384-8300.
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