Seed Grant Research Program Program description An increasing number of young physician scientists are experiencing difficulty finding the resources and support to do research. Consequently, fewer physicians are choosing careers in research which is a terrible loss to medicine. To address this trend, the American Medical Association Foundation established the Seed Grant Research Program to encourage medical students, physician residents and fellows to enter the research field. The program provides $2,500-$5,000 grants to help them conduct small basic science, applied, or clinical research projects. These funds will round out new project budgets, rather than sustain current initiatives. 2009 program In March 2009, one-year grants will be awarded in the following research categories: Cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases HIV/AIDS Leukemia Neoplastic diseases Secondhand smoke* *Secondhand smoke grants are supported by the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI). The application deadline is Dec. 12, 2008. Grant amounts Grants in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Leukemia, and Neoplastic Diseases will be $2,500. Grants in the Secondhand smoke category will be $5,000. Eligibility and funding restrictions Seed grant funds cannot be used for salary or stipend, indirect/administrative costs, to hire a consultant or contractor, and solely for travel expenses. Seed grants will not be awarded to any applicant who has previously received an AMA Foundation seed grant in the research category in which they are applying. Applicants must be a medical student, physician resident or fellow of an accredited US medical school or institution; they must also be either a US citizen or a permanent resident of the US. Projects must be applicant-conceived, rather than ongoing research of their mentor or Principal Investigator.
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UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial international study grants Target candidates Investigators, clinicians, epidemiologists, public health professionals Duration 3 months Extension Up to 3 months with funding secured by the Fellow from other sources and at no cost to UICC Available 14-16 per year Average value US$10,000 each Application closing dates 15 January and 1 July Notification of result April and October Note: This is not a clinical training fellowship Objectives to initiate, set up or pursue bilateral cancer research projects with collaborating investigators abroad to exchange and exploit complementary skills and material to receive training in advanced experimental research methods and techniques
Profile of eligible candidates appropriate scientific or medical qualifications and a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience active engagement in cancer research recent publications in the international peer-reviewed literature
Research plan basic, translational or applied cancer research Prevention-oriented projects are especially encouraged Twice-yearly competitive selections are conducted by an international panel of experts based on the scientific evaluation of the research plan the experience and qualifications of the candidate the suitability of the host organization and host supervisor
appropriate duration the availability of appropriate facilities and resources to apply and disseminate the acquired skills upon return to the home organization
To contact UICC, write to us at the following address: International Union Against Cancer (UICC) 62 route de Frontenex 1207 Geneva, Switzerland Telephone +41 22 809 1811 Fax +41 22 809 1810
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