American Society of Transplant Surgeons Thoracic Surgery FellowshipASTS is committed to providing qualified surgeons with additional clinical training in the field of thoracic organ transplantation. It is designed to support training with a comprehensive experience in the clinical aspects of thoracic transplant surgery, as well as in-depth involvement in related clinical, translational and/or laboratory research.Amount$42,500 per year for 2 years.Funds supportSalary and benefits and/or direct research expenses.No indirects will be paid.Applicant EligibilityPlease review these eligibility requirements carefully to ensure that you apply for an appropriate award. * Fellow in Thoracic Surgery, or * Resident in General Surgery with intent to apply in thoracic surgery. * Proposed work must be in the laboratory of a thoracic surgeon who is an ASTS Member on a project related to thoracic transplantation. * Applicant must reside in North America * Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for the proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support. Submission Requirements * Online Application Form * Narrative: 3 page maximum including references plus 1 page of graphics permitted. State the reason for applying for the award, specific objectives for the duration of the award, and future plans and goals. * Autobiography: 1 page maximum explaining your educational background, choice of career and interest in transplantation and research. * Budget: 1 page maximum * Department Chair Nomination Letter * Member Sponsor Letter * CVOther Requirements * The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the award. * An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the award period or within 6 months of award completion. * A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.Other 1 award available annually
Submission Deadline: January 13, 2009
American Society of Transplant Surgeons | 2461 South Clark St., Suite 640 | Arlington, VA 22202 | Phone: 703-414-7870 | Fax: 703-414-7874
American Society of Transplant Surgeons/Novartis Fellowship in Transplantation ASTS and Novartis Pharmaceuticals continue their commitment to providing qualified surgeons with additional clinical training in the field of solid organ transplantation. It is intended to support training with a comprehensive experience in the clinical aspects of transplant surgery, as well as involvement in related clinical, translational and/or laboratory research.Amount$42,500 per year for 2 years.Funds supportSupports salary and benefits as well as direct research expenses.No indirects will be paid.Applicant EligibilityPlease review these eligibility requirements carefully to ensure that you apply for an appropriate award. * Current clinical trainee in transplant surgery, or accepted as a trainee, in an ASTS approved transplant fellowship. * Completed surgical residency and demonstrated a career commitment to the area of transplant surgery. * Research and clinical experience must be sponsored by an ASTS Member. * Applicant must reside in North America. * Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for the proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support. Submission Requirements * Online Application Form * Narrative: 3 page maximum plus 1 page of graphics permitted. State the reason for applying for the award, specific objectives for the duration of the award, and future plans and goals. * Autobiography: 1 page maximum explaining your educational background, choice of career and interest in transplantation and research. * Budget: 1 page maximum * Department Chair Nomination Letter * Member Sponsor Letter * CVOther Requirements * The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the award. * An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the award period or within 6 months of award completion. * A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.Other 1 award available annuallySubmission Deadline: January 13, 2009
American Society of Transplant Surgeons/Roche Laboratories Scientist Scholarships ASTS and Roche Laboratories continue their commitment toward supporting full-time basic and translational research in the field of transplantation and transplant immunobiology in the laboratory of an ASTS Member. This award is specifically designed to support research in a laboratory setting.Amount$40,000 per year for 2 yearsFunds supportDirect research expenses and/or educational enrichment of the Awardee.No indirects will be paid.Applicant EligibilityPlease review these eligibility requirements carefully to ensure that you apply for an appropriate award. * Resident in an ACGME program, or * Completed an advanced professional degree (i.e. PhD, DVM), or foreign equivalent, in discipline germane to transplantation. * Completed at least 2 years of clinical training or 1 year of post doctoral research in transplantation or transplant immunobiology. * Awardee may not concurrently receive any other financial support for the proposed research from ASTS, AST, ACS, SUS or other society granting similar support. * Applicant must reside in North America * Proposed work is in the laboratory of an ASTS Member.Submission Requirements * Online Application Form * Narrative: 3 page maximum including references plus 1 page of graphics permitted. State the reason for applying for the award, specific objectives for the duration of the award, and future plans and goals. * Autobiography: 1 page maximum explaining your educational background, choice of career and interest in transplantation and research. * Budget: 1 page maximum * Department Chair Nomination Letter: This letter must indicate that the applicant will be guaranteed two years research time for the proposed research. * Member Sponsor Letter * CVOther Requirements * The Awardee must attend the ASTS Awards Ceremony at ATC to formally accept the award. * An abstract must be submitted for presentation at an ATC or ASTS Winter Symposium during the award period or within 6 months of award completion. * A mid-report to the ASTS National Office must be submitted in the spring of the first year.Other2 awards available annually.
American Society of Transplantation Clinical Science Fellowship Grant
Application deadline: Midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 21, 2008. The goals of the AST Fellowship Grants are: To foster training of new young investigators who have the potential to contribute to our understanding of transplant science/immunobiology and/or treatment of transplant recipients. To foster research that is of high merit. To encourage high quality applicants who want to develop a career in academic transplantation. The AST Fellowship Grants are 2 year grants of $40,000/year, designed to provide salary support for individuals who have spent two years or less (at the time of the application) performing research in the area of transplantation since obtaining their last post-doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent). See Eligibility Requirements for more detailed information. The AST Fellowship Grant applications are submitted in one of two primary categories and one specialized category (AST/JDRF grant). The Grants all share the same eligibility requirements, application and review process. AST Clinical Science Fellowship Grant
The Clinical Science Fellowship Grants relate to the observation and treatment of patients. Clinical science grants cover three main categories: Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes, and Translational Research that involves materials from human patients. Clinical Trials: should be designed to answer specific question(s) about new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Preference will be given to prospective studies. Clinical Outcomes or Observational Studies: should be designed to better define the causes and/or consequences of pathological or biological processes in transplantation. Retrospective studies may be appropriate. However, proposals that analyze registry data (e.g. data collected by the United Network for Organ Sharing) are expected to test unique hypotheses or employ new data or methodologies. The analysis, including the statistics, should be performed by the applicant and not by the providing data registry group. The Influence of Public Policy on Transplantation: such studies are designed to evaluate the effects of public health care policy on health care delivery, medication choices, and/or outcomes pertaining to transplant recipients. Translational Research: projects involve human tissue or other biologic material for in vitro examination to address a clinical issue related to transplantation. In general, these studies should link the in vitro results to other data or outcomes from the same patients to be considered a clinical research fellowship proposal. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The AST will not assume responsibility for any clinical study funded by the AST Awards and Grants Program. Such proposals must be IRB-approved. Any responsibility will be assumed by the P.I. and the funded institution.
American Society of Transplantation 15000 Commerce Parkway Suite C Mt.Laurel, NJ,08054 Phone: 856.439.9986 Fax: 856.439.9982 Email: ast@ahint.com
American Society of Transplantation Clinical Science Faculty Development Grant This is a two-year grant ($40,000/year) for Junior Faculty The goal of the AST Faculty Development Grants is to promote the careers of young independent investigators within the first 5 years of their first faculty appointment (see eligibility criteria), by providing funds allowing them to expand on preliminary research findings that will become the basis for individual research or career development awards from the NIH, VA, or equivalent agencies. Clinical Science Grants cover three main categories: Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes, and Translational Research that involves materials from human patients. Clinical Trials: should be designed to answer specific question(s) about new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Preference will be given to prospective studies. Clinical Outcomes or Observational Studies: should be designed to better define the causes and/or consequences of pathological or biological processes in transplantation. Retrospective studies may be appropriate. However, proposals that analyze registry data (e.g. data collected by the United Network for Organ Sharing) are expected to test unique hypotheses or employ new data or methodologies. The analysis, including the statistics, should be performed by the applicant and not by the providing data registry group. Translational Research: projects involve human tissue or other biologic material for in vitro examination to address a clinical issue related to transplantation. In general, these studies should link the in vitro results to other data or outcomes from the same patients to be considered a clinical research faculty proposal.
Application Deadline: MIDNIGHT Eastern time ON FRIDAY, November 21, 2008 IMPORTANT REMINDERS All applications for the AST Faculty Grants must be completed by Midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 21, 2008. The application site for the AST Awards and Grants Program will automatically shut down after the deadline. No application or supplementary documents will be accepted after the submission deadline. Letters of recommendation with original/electronic signatures on institutional letterhead must be uploaded electronically to the online application. Original letters of recommendation must be mailed to the AST National Office, postmarked by the submission deadline and have an original signature on institutional letterhead. Confirmation e-mails will be sent out once an application is complete.
DISCLAIMER: The AST will not assume responsibility for any clinical study funded by the AST Awards and Grants Program. Such proposals must be IRB-approved. Any responsibility will be assumed by the P.I. and the funded institution. American Society of Transplantation 15000 Commerce Parkway Suite C Mt.Laurel, NJ,08054 Phone: 856.439.9986 Fax: 856.439.9982 Email: ast@ahint.com
American Society of Hematology Research Training Award for Fellows
Goals of this program are: To encourage and enable fellowship programs to provide time for research (clinical, basic science, or translational). To promote mentorship of hematology trainees by outstanding faculty members. To produce, on a yearly basis, clinician scientist candidates for academic track positions. To provide bridging funds for trainees who need more time to generate sufficient expertise to be competitive when applying for K award funding. Support The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows will, on a three-year pilot basis, grant $50,000 for a one-year period to third- and fourth-year trainees (at time of the award) in training who are not yet eligible for the ASH Scholar Awards (fellow category). This award is intended to be used primarily for salary support for the applicant. However, up to $5,000 may be allocated for research supplies and reagents, and up to $1,000 may be allocated for travel to the ASH annual meeting (no other meetings are eligible for this allocation). Each of the non-salary support portions of the budget must be accompanied by a clear justification. Awards will be activated on July 1 and conclude on June 30 of the year following activation. Monies cannot be used toward salary/benefits for the mentor or toward an institution's overhead or indirect costs. Payments will be made to the appropriate financial officer of the institution. Eligibility Criteria The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows is intended for upper-level fellows who meet the following criteria. At the time of application (January 5, 2009): The applicant must either be an ASH Associate member or submit a membership application.
The applicant must not have any other career-development funding.
The applicant must have completed at least six months, but less then 18 months of post-doctoral research training. The proposed research must be in hematology, hematology/oncology, or a hematology-related area. The applicant should be planning to pursue an investigative career in hematology research. The applicant must have clear and documented support of a funded mentor (funding may be NIH, federal, foundation, or private) and documented support from the program director for dedicated research time. The applicant must have a mentor who is an ASH member. If the mentor is not an active ASH member, a letter of support from an ASH member must be included. At least 75 percent of the applicant's full-time professional efforts must be devoted to research during the funded period. No more then one awardee per fellowship program per year, and no more than one award per medical school per year. For this purpose, ASH defines medical school so that it encompasses all sub-institutions. Requirements at the time of the award (July 1, 2009). The applicant must: Be an MD, DO, DO/PhD, or MD/PhD Have completed one year of clinical training within a hematology, hematology/oncology, or hematology-related training program in the United States or Canada Be a third- or fourth-year trainee in a hematology, hematology/oncology, or hematology-related training program in the United States or Canada The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows supports the same categories of research as the ASH Scholar Awards – basic research and clinical/translational research. Letter-of-Intent Requirements Applicants must submit a letter of intent by November 3, 2008, that includes the following: A completed letter-of-intent form Applicant's curriculum vitae to confirm eligibility An abstract of proposed research study and a description if its relevance of the study to hematology Application Requirements Eligible candidates will be asked to complete an application which must include a: Detailed description of the proposed research study,including information on the significance, originality, hypothesis, feasibility, and methodology Letter confirming the availability of project specific institutional resources to support the proposed project Co-authored, detailed career-development plan describing the applicant's current and future academic and research career plans, and the mentor's vision for mentor-applicant interaction Letter of support from an ASH member (if the identified mentor is not an ASH member) Biosketch for the mentor and the applicant including other support (active and pending); there is a four-page limit for each biosketch Budget Letter of support from the program director which must include statements: indicating that a minimum of 75 percent of the recipient's time will be dedicated to research defining the recipient's anticipated clinical responsibilities during the award period describing the training program's financial need for this award describing the salary support resources for all of the program's trainees (to include institutional funding, NIH training grants, etc.) identifying the source(s) of the applicant's other salary support if he/she is a recipient of this award Selection The selection of award winners will be made by a study section appointed by members of the Award Study Section. Criteria for selection are: The qualifications and experiences of the applicant. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited to the potential for future independent investigation and commitment to a career in hematology research Quality of the mentor and the plan for mentor/applicant interaction and career development The significance, feasibility, and originality of the proposed hypothesis, research, and methodology A focus on hematology research Availability of institutional resources to support the proposed project Ten finalists will be selected to be interviewed by the Award Study Section. All finalists for the award must be available for face-to-face interviews with the Study Section in March. The interviews will focus on determining the applicants' commitment to hematology and potential for success. Timeline Letter of intent due November 3, 2008 Application due January 5, 2009 Finalist interviews March 2009 Notification of awards April 2009 Activation of award July 1, 2009
American Society of Hematology 1900 M St., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-776-0544 Fax: 202-776-0545 E-Mail: ash@hematology.org
American Rhinology Society Resident Research Grants
Open to residents in training in an approved program in the U.S. and Canada to support projects related to Rhinology. One year, non-renewable, $8,000 maximum, two available annually.
The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in rhinology.ELIGIBILITYAny resident in training in an approved program in the U.S. or Canada is eligible to apply for the AmericanRhinologic Society Research Grant. Resident applicants must have as a co-investigator a supervisingfaculty who is a member in good standing in the American Rhinologic Society (ARS).CONDITIONSProposed projects may be related to any area of rhinology. Proposed projects shall be designed incollaboration with a preceptor investigator and approved by the candidate's department chairperson andinstitution. The recipient shall be free to publish the results afterward, but the American RhinologicSociety shall have the right of first refusal for publication in its journal, The American Journal ofRhinology. Any presentation or publication of results supported by this award shall acknowledge thecontribution of the ARS research grant. The results of research funded by the ARS must be submitted inabstract form for consideration for presentation at a national meeting of the American Rhinologic Society.Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from the applicant’s Department Chair andPreceptor verifying that the applicant will be permitted to devote an appropriate amount of time to theconduct and timely completion of the proposed research project. Applicants must obtain letters ofsupport/understanding from all key personnel on the project.TERMS1. Amount: $8,000 maximum total (direct and indirect) costs2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable3. Funding: The ARS Board of Directors will determine the total number of Research Grants authorizedannually. The actual number of awards funded will depend on the merit of the applications received.
All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard TimeDecember 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and anabstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.
American Rhinology Society New Investigator Award Open to all investigators in the U.S. and Canada for projects to support basic, translational or clinical research projects in rhinology. Two years, non-renewable, $25,000 maximum ($12,500 per year), one available annually.
The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects inrhinology.ELIGIBILITYAny member of the American Rhinologic Society who has not received previous, significantoutside funding is eligible. The applicant must have, as a mentor, an established researcher whowill provide a letter of support stating the extent of involvement in the project and provide asummary of his/her research experience.CONDITIONSProposed projects may be related to any area of rhinology. Proposed project shall be designed incollaboration with a preceptor investigator and approved by the candidate's departmentchairperson and institution. The recipient(s) shall be free to publish the results afterward, but theAmerican Rhinologic Society shall have the right of first refusal for publication in its journal, TheAmerican Journal of Rhinology. Any presentation or publication of results supported by this awardshall acknowledge the contribution of the ARS New Investigator Research grant. The results ofresearch funded by the ARS must be submitted in abstract form for consideration for presentationat a national meeting of the American Rhinologic Society. Applications must be accompanied bya letter of support from the applicant’s Department Chair and Preceptor verifying that theapplicant will be permitted to devote an appropriate amount of time to the conduct and timelycompletion of the proposed research project. Applicants must obtain letters ofsupport/understanding from all key personnel on the project.TERMS1. Amount: $25,000 maximum total (direct and indirect) costs2. Period: Up to 24 months, non-renewable3. Funding: The ARS Board of Directors will determine the total number of Research Grantsauthorized annually. The actual number of awards funded will depend on the merit of theapplications received.
American Laryngological Association/American Laryngological Voice and Research Education Foundation Award
The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in laryngology,voice, outcomes, and related subjects.B. ELIGIBILITYCandidates for this award should be otolaryngologists who have completed their training at an ACGMEaccredited program in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. The principal investigator should be aphysician faculty member of a recognized department, division, or section of otolaryngology-head andneck surgery. Previous ALA or AAO-HNS Foundation research grant recipients are eligible to compete forthis grant. However, candidates who have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal fundingagency for the same research are ineligible. Candidates who have applied for support of the sameresearch from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency andfrom ALA must choose only one of the awards.C. CONDITIONSResearch supported by this award should be specifically directed toward the pathogenesis,pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the larynxand may be either basic or clinical/translational in approach. While not specifically required, proposalswhich aim to introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research in laryngologyor neurolaryngology, or which demonstrate collaborative effort with members of other related disciplinesare encouraged. Projects must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award,but priority will be given to projects that are also innovative with promise to develop into new long-rangeor expanded research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. The grant applicationmust be accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s academic department.These letters are to indicate a general level of support of the applicant, and to demonstrate the fact thatthe Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for completion of the project.D. TERMS1. Amount: $10,000 maximum. The foundation will consider requests to cover travel expenses up to$1000 for the principal investigator to present his/her results at the ALA annual meeting.2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable
The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., aka The Triological SocietyThe Triological Career Development Awards provide support for the research career development of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research such as clinical trials, translational research, outcomes research and health services research. Five non-renewable awards in the amount of $40,000 each are funded annually for a one or two year project period.
The purpose of this award is to provide support for the research career development of otolaryngologistsheadand neck surgeons who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-orientedresearch, e.g., clinical trials, translational research. Projects sponsored under this grant programmust have specific application in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.ELIGIBILITYOtolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons who hold full-time, part-time or contributed service medicalschool faculty appointments and who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors onpatient-oriented research may apply. Applicants must be sponsored by the Chair of his/her division ordepartment and by an official representative of the institution which would administer the award and inwhose name the application is formally submitted. Applicants must clearly indicate in the “Other Support”section of the application whether support for the submitted project is being sought from other fundingagencies or organizations. Applicants currently holding research career development awards from NIH orother funding agencies are eligible to apply, however, applicants must indicate how the supplementalfunds from the Triological Society’s research grant will be utilized.CONDITIONSResearch training supported by this award may be related to any research questions relevant to thespecialty of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, as long as it is demonstrated that the training willhave a direct impact on the applicant’s ability to pursue his/her long-range research objectives. Proposalswhich aim to introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines to research inotolaryngology - head and neck surgery are encouraged. The recipient is expected to devote at least40% of his/her time to the proposed research and research training activities during the period of theaward. The recipient is expected to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at a TriologicalSociety meeting at the conclusion of the award period. The Society shall have the right of first refusal inregards to publishing the results of any investigation support by this award in its journal, TheLaryngoscope. Applicants must obtain letters of support/understanding from all key personnel on theproject.TERMS1. Amount: $40,000 maximum2. Period: 12 months-24 months, at investigator’s discretion, non-renewable
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