Request for Proposals: Strengthening Social Work Training Capacity to Improve Care to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria
American International Health Alliance
All Regions
07/18/2008
$250,000

The American International Health Alliance (AIHA)
Announces a Request for Proposals for a Partnership to Strengthen the Institutional Capacity of Nigeria’s Social Work Institutions to Ensure Comprehensive Social Services to
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Nigeria.
Date Issued: June 23, 2008
Closing Date and Time: July 18, 2008, 5:00 PM (EST)
The deadline for submitting proposals is: July 18, 2008, 5:00 PM (EST).
AIHA is pleased to announce a request for proposals in support of establishing a new volunteer-based partnership between a TBD educational institution in Nigeria and an educational institution, organization, or association with expertise in supporting social work training and institutional and administrative capacity strengthening within the context of HIV/AIDS. Interested partners should be willing to devote in-kind resources such as professional time and quarterly report writing to AIHA. Interested partners are also expected to travel to Nigeria three to four times per year for approximately one to two week intervals. Furthermore, Nigerian counterparts will make regular exchanges to the US as necessary to accomplish partnership goals and objectives. AIHA assumes the financial responsibility of all partnership expenditures, including travel exchanges, in the form of a partner sub-award. This is a one-year partnership in Nigeria with the possibility, subject to funding, of an additional two-to four-year extension period.

The amount of funds to be awarded to this partnership is expected to total approximately $250,000 for the initial 12-month period (September - August). Award of a partnership will be made once the AIHA selection process is complete and concurrence with the Nigerian partner and the US government in-country team is obtained. Funds are disbursed in incremental amounts based on program progress and adherence to reporting requirements. The award can be renewed annually, based on partnership performance and funding availability.
The award to the lead partner institution is typically used to fund partnership programs and travel-related expenses for partnership exchanges (including economy class airfare, visas, immunizations, lodging, meals and incidentals per diem, local transportation, and excess baggage fees), limited partner-initiated purchases of equipment and supplies (require separate prior approval), shipping, translations, materials development, and other training-related expenses–all of which must correspond with the approved work plan. In addition, AIHA allows for some partnership administration and coordination costs. As this award is funded by the US Government, AIHA utilizes the US government Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) as the basis for determining the reasonableness of proposed costs. The FTR regulation international per diem and lodging rate ceilings may be found at: http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/.
Award recipients are usually required to forego indirect/overhead charges, but administrative costs related to coordinating the partnership are allowable.

http://www.twinningagainstaids.org/solicitation_announcements.html

Community Activist, Pediatric Nurse, Pediatrician, Public Health Expert, Public Health Worker, Social Worker, Virologist
ARCUS Arctic Researcher and Graduate Student Travel Grant
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
All Regions
07/11/2008
$0
ARCUS Education and Outreach | Travel Grant Opportunity

* ARCUS Arctic Researcher and Graduate Student Travel Grant Application
* Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Annual National Conference
* 9-12 October 2008
* Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) is accepting applications for limited travel funds for up to 5 interested arctic researchers or graduate students to participate in networking and mentoring opportunities at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Annual National Conference, which will be held 9–12 October 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the 2008 SACNAS National Conference is International Polar Year: Global Change in Our Communities. The NSF Office of Polar Programs (NSF award ARC-0618885) provides funding for this opportunity.

More information on the SACNAS National Conference, including registration and a preliminary agenda, is available at http://www.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/.

The travel grant competition is open to arctic researchers and graduate students at U.S. universities and institutions who work in a field related to arctic science or arctic science education. Grants could include airfare, lodging, registration and/or per diem. Sources of additional or in-kind support can be listed on the application.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

* Conduct at least 2 hours of networking and outreach at the ARCUS booth in the conference exhibit hall (Friday, 10 October, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, 10 October, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
* Attend the IPY Forum (Thursday, 9 October, 8:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.)
* Attend the IPY Reception (Date and Time TBD)
* Attend IPY "Conversations with Scientists" (Thursday, 9 October, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.)
* Participate in the conference evaluation (ongoing)

And,

* Volunteer to judge undergraduate/graduate student oral or poster presentations {details}

Or,

* Volunteer for the SACNAS National Conference Mentor Program {details}

Priority will be given to researchers with an interest in or experience mentoring underrepresented students or working at a minority serving institutions. Special consideration may be given to researchers seeking potential graduate students, participating in mentoring or making presentations. Successful candidates will clearly express specific contributions they can make to the conference, and how this experience will benefit their lab, students, and institution.

E-mail the completed application form and a current CV by Friday, 11 July 2008, to:

Kristin Timm
kristin@arcus.org

Applications for travel support are due Friday, 11 July 2008, 5:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time.

Applicants will be notified by Thursday, 31 July 2008.

For further information, please contact Kristin Timm at kristin@arcus.org.
Latino/Hispanic, Mentor, Native American, Science Educator, Scientist
Keith & Marion Moore Young Anatomist's Publication Award
American Association of Anatomists
All Regions
12/01/2008
$1,000

Keith & Marion Moore Young Anatomist's Publication Award
Nomination deadline: December 1st

The Young Anatomist's Publication Award was created in 1999 to recognize the best manuscript by a young anatomist in one of the Society's journals: The Anatomical Record or Developmental Dynamics. It was renamed in 2007 in recognition of financial support provided by Keith L. Moore, the first recipient of AAA's Henry Gray/Elsevier Distinguished Educator Award. Applicants must be AAA members for the year in which the manuscript is published, renew their membership for the year in which the award will be presented, and must travel to the AAA Annual Meeting to accept the award.

The Publications Award recipient receives:
• A plaque
• A $500 honorarium
• Up to $500 in travel support to attend the Annual Meeting at which the award is presented

American Association of Anatomists
9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998
Tel: 301-634-7910 Fax: 301-634-7965 exec@anatomy.org

Lippincott Williams Wilkins/American Association of Anatomists Education Research Scholarship
American Association of Anatomists
All Regions
10/15/2008
$5,000

Lippincott Williams Wilkins/AAA Education Research Scholarship
Nomination deadline: October 15th

The LWW/AAA Scholarship, established in 2007, supports an AAA member who is a graduate student in a mentored project, or a postdoctoral fellow or junior faculty member (rank no higher than assistant professor) who wishes to develop a project that shows promise as a model for improving the quality of teaching and learning in anatomical education. It is anticipated that the proposed project will help foster a learning environment for students that is characterized by creativity, originality, and rigor. Applicants must be AAA members for the year in which they apply and through the completion of their scholarship project and presentation at the AAA Annual Meeting.

The LWW/AAA Scholarship recipient receives:
• A $5,000 scholarship provided by LWW
• Travel reimbursement & registration fee to attend the AAA Annual Meeting, provided by AAA, to make a poster or oral presentation on the completed project
• A ticket to AAA Banquet

American Association of Anatomists
9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998
Tel: 301-634-7910 Fax: 301-634-7965 exec@anatomy.org

Anatomist, Graduate Student, Junior Faculty, Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Henry Gray/Elsevier Distinguished Educator Award
American Association of Anatomists
All Regions
10/15/2008
$4,000

Henry Gray/Elsevier Distinguished Educator Award
Nomination deadline: October 15th
Materials deadline: December 1st

Past winners

AAA's highest education award, first awarded in 2007, is for human anatomy education in the anatomical sciences as broadly defined-including gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy-at the medical/dental, graduate, or undergraduate level of teaching. Only AAA members may submit a nomination. Nominees must be full-time or emeritus faculty members of accredited colleges or universities and members of the American Association of Anatomists. The award is provided by Elsevier.
The Distinguished Educator Award recipient presents a lecture at the AAA Annual Meeting in the year following the award and receives:
• A certificate
• A $4,000 honorarium
• Travel reimbursement (2 nights) to receive the award at the AAA Banquet

American Association of Anatomists
9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998
Tel: 301-634-7910 Fax: 301-634-7965 exec@anatomy.org

Anatomist, Academic, Medical School Faculty, Dental School Faculty
American Association of Anatomists Wiley A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award
American Association of Anatomists
All Regions
10/15/2008
$1,000

AAA/Wiley A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award
Nomination deadline: October 15th
Materials deadline: December 1st

Presented periodically to an AAA member distinguished in the field of anatomical sciences who has provided exceptional service to the Society. The award is provided by Wiley-Liss.

The Ladman Award recipient receives:
• A plaque
• A $1,000 honorarium
• Travel reimbursement (2 nights) to receive the award at the AAA Banquet

American Association of Anatomists
9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998
Tel: 301-634-7910 Fax: 301-634-7965 exec@anatomy.org

Anatomist
The 26th Annual Symposium for Nonhuman Primate Models for AIDS Registration Waivers and Full Scholarships
The 26th Annual Symposium for Nonhuman Primate Models for AIDS
All Regions
08/01/2008
$800

The 26th Annual Symposium for Nonhuman Primate Models for AIDS

We are pleased to announce that the NIH’s Office of AIDS Research has provided expanded support for a Young Investigator Scholarship Program at this year’s meeting. The Scientific Program Committee will provide a limited number of young investigator awards for early career scientists.

AWARD
There are two types of awards available for young investigators: registration waivers and full scholarships. Although the total number of awards has not yet been determined, please be aware that we will be able to accommodate more registration waivers than full scholarships. You will need to specify whether you are a more suitable candidate for the registration waiver or the full scholarship.

Registration waiver: For this award, the registration fee will be waived for the young investigator. The recipient will still be responsible for all other costs associated with travel to/from San Juan and attending the meeting.

Full scholarship: This award includes transportation to/from San Juan (economy airfare fare prepaid by the conference up to $800, or reimbursed mileage), waiver of the conference registration fee, and three nights of hotel accommodations. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for incidental costs (meals, local transportation, etc.) incurred during the meeting.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be the presenting author on an abstract accepted at the conference and commit to attend full meeting.

Scientists who are younger than 35 years of age as of December 1, 2008 are eligible. Special consideration will be given to young scientists from Puerto Rico, as we want to ensure that local participants are able to benefit from the intellectual environment of the meeting. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

SELECTION
Awards will be based upon the quality of the submitted abstract and the recommendation form.

REQUIREMENTS
Awardees are required to complete a Conference Evaluation at the close of the meeting.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicant must submit both a meeting abstract and Young Investigator Program application by August 1, 2008. The Young Investigator Program application consists of:

1) A current CV.

2) A letter (one page, single spaced, max.) describing why you should be considered for a Young Investigator award. This letter should indicate whether a registration waiver or full scholarship is requested.

3) (Students and fellows) A letter from your mentor verifying your trainee status, years in training, and an evaluation of your research and prospects for future success. Please note: there is a limit of 2 awards per mentor.

(non-students/fellows) A letter of support from a scientific mentor or colleague familiar with your research

4) A copy of your submitted abstract for the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABSTRACTS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE OFFICIAL ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM

The four required documents must be compiled into a SINGLE PDF and attached to an email. Send the application email to Edi Chan chan@primate.wisc.edu.

DEADLINES
The deadline for Young Investigator Program applications is August 1, 2008. Applicants must also have their abstracts submitted via the online registration form by the Young Investigator Program deadline.

QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Young Investigator Program should be sent to Edi Chan (chan@primate.wisc.edu).

Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Traveling Fellowship
North American Thrombosis Forum
All Regions
07/15/2008
$5,000

Traveling Fellowship
Application Deadline: July 15, 2008
The North American Thrombosis Forum is awarding one $5,000 fellowship to cover lodging and
travel for a physician (either Junior Faculty or physicians-in-training), scientist, nurse, or
pharmacist to explore cross-disciplinary diagnosis, treatment, education, and research related to
thrombosis. More information or to apply, please visit: www.NATFonline.org.

Cardiovascular Nurse, Clinical Pharmacist, Junior Faculty, Medical Resident, Pharmacist, Scientist
Travel Stipends For Under-Represented Researchers
Conference on Innovations in Trauma Research Methods
All Regions
07/15/2008
$0

Conference on Innovations in Trauma Research Methods
November 16-17, 2008
Hotel Orrington
Chicago's North Shore

CITRM 2008

TRAVEL STIPENDS FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED RESEARCHERS
DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2008

Thank you for your interest in CITRM travel stipends. Travel stipends are provided on a competitive basis to members of under-represented groups, with application materials submitted to the CITRM Travel Stipend Selection Committee. "Under-represented" is here defined as members of a North American racial or ethnic minority group (including African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander); a member of a legally-defined physically challenged group; or a citizen or permanent resident of those nations with economies defined by the World Bank as low income, lower middle income, or upper middle income, on the basis of gross national income (for a complete list of World Bank-categorized nations, see website link:

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421402~menuPK:64133156~pagePK:64133150~piPK:64133175~theSitePK:239419,00.html#lincome.).

Stipends are available for both novice researchers and more experienced scientists. "Novice Researchers" are defined as those who completed training less than 5 years prior to application time. In turn, "Experienced Researchers" are defined as individuals who completed training 5 or more years prior to application. Stipends will include conference fee waiver and funding toward airfare and lodging at the CITRM conference hotel.

For more information, contact Lauren McSweeney at: Lauren.McSweeney@va.gov.

African-American, Asian-American, Latino/Hispanic, Minority Member, Minority Scientist, Native American, Established Investigator, Novice Researcher, Critical Care Physician
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine New Investigator Travel Awards
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
All Regions
09/12/2008
$1,000

SIIM New Investigator Travel Awards are open to individuals with an area of study and interest in imaging informatics, who are in a full-time training program, or who have completed their training program within 2 years of the SIIM Annual Meeting. The New Investigator will submit an abstract for a paper, poster, or demonstration presentation at the SIIM 2009 Annual Meeting. An application must also be submitted online by the abstract submission deadline of September 12, 2008. Applicants are to list education, honors, relevant experience, and current/recently completed training program. A signature from the student’s program director or department head is required. Applicants are to register at the SIIM student rate for the Annual Meeting or be a SIIM student member.

To be eligible for the  New Investigator Travel Awards, a presenter must submit a full paper to the Journal of Digital Imaging by May 21, 2009.

Contact Us
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
19440 Golf Vista Plaza, Suite 330
Leesburg, VA 20176-8264
Phone: 703-723-0432
Fax: 703-723-0415
Email: info@siimweb.org

Health Care Informatician, Imaging Professional

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