Travel Grants Grants

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Advanced Practice Nurse Conference Scholarship

Purpose: To support a professional nurse who has demonstrated innovation in responding to challenges in practice, that has made a difference for the patient/family, institution and/or fellow healthcare professionals.

Applicant: Applicants may apply on their own or be nominated for this scholarship by an ONS Chapter or Special Interest Group (SIG). Each chapter and SIG may nominate one nurse for this award.

Scholarship: Recipients of this scholarship will receive an educational grant for a maximum of $1,200 to apply toward the ONS Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse Conference registration, travel to and from the conference and per diem conference expenses.* The conference registration fee will be automatically deducted from grant prior to payment.

Individual livings or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference location are eligible to receive the conference registration fee only which will be paid directly to ONS.

*Expenses not covered include gifts, entertainment and dry cleaning/laundry.

Qualifications:

1. The applicant must be a registered nurse involved in cancer nursing.
2. The applicant must have demonstrated innovativeness in responding to challenges in practice.
3. The applicant can be nominated by an ONS Chapter or a Special Interest Group or be self-nominated. One nominee per Chapter and SIG only.
4. A biographical data sheet and a written description of the nurse's response to challenges in practice must be completed and submitted with the application. The description must not exceed 350 words and must not have been previously submitted to the ONS Foundation for another award and funded. Word count must be inserted after the essay.
5. The nominee must be able to attend ONS Conference, specific for the award, in its entirety.
6. If the applicant is a faculty member (speaker or poster presenter) for ONS APN Conference, the scholarship may not be applied to the conference registration. Faculty members living or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference are not eligible for this scholarship.

Note:

* Individuals that received a 2009 Congress Scholarship from the ONS Foundation are not eligible to receive this award in 2009.
* An individual cannot receive this award more than one time, per scholarship.

Application deadline: Extended to September 15, 2010

All applications must be submitted electronically to foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Mary Scherbring Oncology Nursing Society Institutes of Learning Conference Scholarships

Purpose: To support a registered nurse interested in developing their career as an oncology nurse by attending the ONS Institutes of Learning Conference.

The Mary Scherbring Conference Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Southeast Minnesota Chapter of ONS in memory of their colleague Mary Scherbring. Mary, a long time member of the Southeast Minnesota Chapter, was an oncology nurse at the Mayo Clinic when she was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma in February 2007. Mary, an advocate for oncology nursing continuing education, chaired the planning committee for the 2006 ONS Institutes of Learning conference.

Scholarship: Recipients of this award will receive a educational grant for up to $1,200 to apply toward ONS Institutes of Learning Conference registration, travel to and from the conference and per diem conference expenses.* The conference registration fee will be automatically deducted from grant prior to payment.

This year an additional $500 funding is available from the Oncology Hematology Care to support a Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter member who meets the recommended cut score.

Individuals living or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference location are eligible to receive the conference registration fee only which will be paid directly to ONS.

Qualifications:

1. The applicant must be a registered nurse involved in cancer nursing.
2. The applicant must describe how their attendance at this conference will make a difference in their practice.
3. A biographical data sheet and essay addressing the applicant's role as an oncology nurse and how attending the ONS Institutes of Learning Conference will impact their practice and the patients in their care. Applicants must address how they plan to share the information they learn with other nursing colleagues. The essay must not exceed 350 words and must not have been previously submitted to the ONS Foundation for another award and funded. Word count must be inserted after the essay.
4. The applicant must be able to attend the conference specific for the award in its entirety.

Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

Application deadline: Extended to September 15, 2010

All applications must be submitted electronically to foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Congress Scholarships

Supported by ONS Foundation Nancy Berkowitz Scholarship Fund, Mary Scherbring Scholarship Fund, Issie Rembert "Chappi" Chapman Scholarship

Purpose: To support a professional nurse interested in improving cancer care by developing their oncology nursing career by attending the ONS Congress.

Awards: Recipients will be chosen annually. Recipients will receive an educational grant for up to $1,200 to apply toward ONS Congress registration, travel to and from Congress and per diem Congress expenses.* The Congress registration fee will be automatically be deducted from the grant prior to payment.

Individuals living or working within a 50 mile radius of the conference location are eligible to receive the conference registration fee only. The Congress registration fee will be paid directly to ONS.

One scholarship is available from the Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. to support a Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter member attending Congress.

One scholarship is available to nurses residing and/or employed in Alabama. This scholarship is in memory of Issie Rembert "Chappi" Chapman.

Application deadline: December 1, 2010

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
(412) 859-6100
(412) 859-6163
foundation@ons.org

Conference Fellowships to the 8th Annual Conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society

The 8th Annual Conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society will be held 17 -19 February 2011 in Anaheim, California.

APOS will offer five fellowships to the 2011 conference; fellowships will include a $300 travel stipend, waived conference registration and complimentary 2011 APOS membership. Preference shall be given to presenters, and the fellowships will be awarded across disciplines. Fellowships are available to pre- and post-doctoral fellows, assistant professors (or the equivalent), residents and interns.

Submit by 1 October 2010

The theme for the APOS 8th Annual Conference is Quality Cancer Care Across the Lifespan: Psychosocial Research and Practice Across Disciplines.The conference will feature two full days of paper sessions, symposia, poster sessions and more!

In-depth, skills-based preconference training exploring psychosocial issues central to quality cancer care:

Palliative Care
Survivorship
Advocacy
Distress Management
Treatment Adherence
Ethical Issues
Building Psychosocial Programs
and much more

Keynote Speakers:
Barbara M. Sourkes PhD of Stanford University will present her work in pediatric palliative care.

American Psychosocial Oncology Society
154 Hansen Road, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Telephone: +1 434.293.5350
Facsimile: +1 434.977.1856
General e-mail: info@apos-society.org

American Physiological Society Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Predoctoral Research Recognition Award

The Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Predoctoral Research Recognition Award ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) provides support for travel expenses for junior investigators to attend the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. To be eligible, the investigator must be a pre-doctoral student. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to an APS Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section topic category ( tbd) at the EB meeting. The Section Steering Award Committee will judge the abstracts and name 3 finalists who agree to travel to EB and present an oral presentation in a WEH sponsored session. All finalists will receive $500 and reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee. Finalists will be judged on the presentation, and one student will receive the Research Recognition Award (an additional $500). Finalists will be recognized and the awardees will be named at the Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Luncheon and Business Meeting at the EB meeting. Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting in order to collect the cash prize. Applicants must provide a copy of their submitted abstract.

All application materials must be submitted by November 14, 2010.

American Physiological Society Juan Carlos Romero and Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Postdoctoral Research Recognition Award

The Juan Carlos Romero and Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Postdoctoral Research Recognition Award ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) provides support for travel expenses for junior investigators to attend the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. To be eligible, the investigator must be a postdoctoral fellow. Applicants must be first author on an abstract submitted to an APS Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section topic category (tbd) at the EB meeting. The Section Steering Awards Committee will judge the abstracts and name 3 finalists who agree to travel to EB and make an oral presentation in a WEH sponsored session. All finalists will receive $500 and reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee. Finalists will be judged on the presentation, and one fellow will receive the Juan Carlos Romero Research Recognition Award (an additional $500). Finalists will be recognized and the awardees will be named at the Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Luncheon and Business Meeting at the EB meeting. Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting, give an oral presentation, and must provide a copy of their submitted abstract in order to collect the cash prize.

All application materials must be submitted by November 14, 2010.

American Physiological Society Teaching of Physiology Section Research Recognition Awards

The Teaching of Physiology Section Research Recognition Awards ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) will provide two travel awards for outstanding posters presented in the Teaching Poster Sessions at Experimental Biology. To qualify for this award, the applicant must be first author on the poster, and age 40 or under or within 10 years of receiving the Ph.D. or M.D. Applicants must be APS regular, affiliate, or student members. Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by the Teaching Section Steering Committee. All poster abstracts must be formally submitted to EB by the abstract deadline. Applicants must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract. Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting in order to collect the cash prize and are recognized at the Teaching of Physiology Section Business Meeting.

All application materials must be completed online by November 3, 2010.

2012 American Physiological Society Renal Section Young Investigator Award

The 2012 Renal Section Young Investigator Award ($1000, reimbursement for up to $1500 in travel expense reimbursement and reimbursement of the annual meeting advance registration fee) recognizes an outstanding young investigator pursuing research in renal physiology, pathophysiology or hypertension. Candidates must be less than 41 years of age or less than 15 years beyond earning their first doctoral degree, and must have published original work in American Journal of Physiology Renal Physiology (or similar journal) during the preceding four years. Candidates will be judged on their nomination letters, funding record and publications. The recipient will present the Young Investigator Award Lecture, organize/chair a featured topic session, participate in the Renal Section’s Posters and Professors Reception and be recognized at the Renal Dinner during EB 2012. Candidates or nominators must upload the candidate's CV a nomination letter and a seconding letter.

Nomination materials must be submitted no later than April 15, 2011.

American Physiological Society Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation Research Recognition Awards

The Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation (NCAR) Research Recognition Awards ($500 plus reimbursement of the advance registration fee) provide travel support to trainees and junior investigators to present meritorious research at the annual Experimental Biology Meeting. Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and investigators with an academic rank not higher than that of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) working in the area of neural control and autonomic regulation are eligible to apply. Trainees and junior faculty will be judged separately. Applicants must submit a first-authored abstract to any appropriate NCAR topic and make the presentation at the EB meeting. The applicant must be an APS member in good standing with either a primary or secondary affiliation in the NCAR Section. Award criteria will be based on current work reflected in the abstract and overall contributions to the field. Applicants must upload a copy of the first-authored abstract and their curriculum vitae. Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting in order to collect the cash prize and are recognized at the NCAR Reception and Business Meeting.

All application materials must be completed online by November 3, 2010.

American Physiological Society Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology Section Research Recognition and Takeda Travel Award

The Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology Section Research Recognition and Takeda Travel Awards are designed to recognize trainees and junior level faculty who are engaged in gastrointestinal and liver research. These awards include monetary honorarium, reimbursement of EB advance registration fee and complimentary admission to the GI & Liver Section Banquet at EB. The awards are given based on competitive appraisal of abstracts submitted to the Experimental Biology meeting. Separate awards will recognize 1) work done while enrolled as an undergraduate, 2) doctoral/medical student, 3) during the first five years of postdoctoral or medical residency training and 4) done as a junior level faculty who is within 10 years of having received a higher degree (Ph.D., M.D., or D.V.M). The final distribution among these awards will depend on the quality and the number of applicants. Awardees are notified of winning the competition in advance of EB.

All applicants are required to attend the GI & Liver Section Trainee Poster Symposium and present their posters. Top ranking travel awardees will be required to give a 10 min platform oral presentation during the poster symposium, and will be notified in advance of EB if they will be making a presentation. Additionally, all advance travel awardees may be asked to participate in the judging of poster presentations at the 2010 GI & Liver poster symposium. In this judging competition, applicants who did not receive an advance travel award will have a separate opportunity to win a travel award during the Poster Symposium.

To qualify for these awards, the applicant must be a first author on an abstract submitted to a GIL Topic Category (1132-APS through 1149-APS) at the Experimental Biology 2010 meeting, and either the applicant or a sponsor (in case of trainee awards) must be a member of APS. All applicants must upload a copy of their abstract and CV for consideration (and a half-page statement of research accomplishments if a junior faculty candidate). Awardees must attend the Experimental Biology meeting to receive the cash prize and are recognized at the EB10 Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology Section Banquet and Business Meeting.

All application materials must be completed online by December 8, 2010. Questions should be directed to R.K. Rao at: rrao2@uthsc.edu