AAGP Award for Diversity
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry will recognize an individual or organization for special service or attention to the mental health care needs of elderly minority or under-served populations in all areas, including ethnic, racial and religious groups, sexual orientation, and gender. This award is open to all geriatric mental health care providers, either individuals involved in research, education, or clinical work, or organizations who provide geriatric mental health care.
AWARD CRITERIA:
The award will recognize an individual or organization involved in geriatric mental healthcare who demonstrates sensitivity to issues of diversity in aging, or who has an innovative approach or track record of service to elderly minority or under-served populations. The awardee must be involved in geriatric mental health care, but all aspects of care will be considered, including research, clinical, education, and service delivery.
NOMINATION PROCESS: Submission deadline: December 1, 2008. A letter of nomination should be submitted to specifically address how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose of the award. If the nominee is an individual, the letter of nomination should be accompanied by the individual's resume or curriculum vitae. If the nominee is an organization, the letter of nomination should be accompanied by a company bio and/or a description of the specific program or activities to be considered, along with a name and phone number for the organization's point of contact. A maximum of two additional letters of support may be provided by other colleagues or members of the community. The winner will be notified by January 14, 2009, and will be recognized at the 2009 AAGP Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, and presented the award. The winner will also receive $500 and complimentary registration and travel to the meeting. (If the winner is an organization, registration and travel will be for 1 representative to attend.)
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1050 Bethesda, MD 20814-3004 301-654-7850 f 301-654-4137 main@aagponline.org
Call for nominations: ASCLA award honors accessibility-related projects
The Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) seeks nominations for the 2009 ASCLA/KLAS/NOD award.
Sponsored by ASCLA, the National Organization on Disability and Keystone Systems, this award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project that successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities. The award can be for a specific service(s) program or for a library that has made its total services more accessible through changing physical and/or attitudinal barriers. The winner receives $1,000 and a certificate provided by Keystone Systems.
Those interested in submitting a nomination can download the award nomination form from the awards section of the ASCLA website or request the form from Liz Markel, ASCLA Marketing Specialist, via e-mail at lmarkel@ala.org. All nominations must be received by Dec. 15. Recent award recipients have included the Braille Institute of Library Services, Los Angeles (2007) for its Telephone Reader Program; the Skokie Public Library (Ill.), Youth Services Department (2006) for its efforts to educate library staff about children with special needs, offer programming for these children and their families and present disabilities awareness programs for the general public; Johnson County Library, Shawnee Mission (Kan.) for its “Literature for the Learning Disabled Adult” program (2005); and the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections, University of Toledo (2004), for its Regional Disability History Archive Project. ASCLA, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is a diverse organization of librarians and support staff who work in academic and public libraries, state agencies, specialized libraries and multi-type cooperatives, as well as those who are self-employed.
New Connections: Increasing Diversity of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Programming (Junior Investigators Program)2008 Call for Proposals Round 4 Deadline: Nov 13, 2008Program Area: Building Human CapitalPurpose:The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF Programming aims to expand the diversity of perspectives that inform RWJF programming and introduce new researchers and scholars to the Foundation, while simultaneously helping to meet staff needs for data analysis. The program invites Junior Investigators—scholars from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities who have received their doctorate within the last seven years—to address specific questions posed by one of RWJF’s program areas using secondary data analysis. Eligible scholars include individuals from ethnic or racial minorities or low-income communities, first-generation college graduates, or others who historically have been underrepresented in research disciplines that RWJF supports.In this funding round, RWJF asks applicants to address research questions from six program areas: Childhood Obesity, Coverage, Human Capital, Public Health, Quality/Equality and Vulnerable Populations. The six areas participating in this solicitation have each identified specific research questions they would like addressed in this funding cycle. Learn more in the call for proposals.Program Information:Eligibility & Selection Criteria:New Connections program applicants must: * have completed a doctorate within the last seven years (obtained by June 1, 2002 or later); * be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories at the time of application; * be affiliated with or sponsored by a nonprofit university or an organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not a private Foundation as defined under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; * be from a group that has historically been underrepresented in the research activities supported by RWJF, such as people from ethnic or racial minority groups, first-generation college graduates and people from low-income communities; * be a first time New Connections Junior Investigator; * provide evidence of research skills addressing various aspects of health and health care (research fellowship or equivalent training or experience); and * be committed to the goals and mission of New Connections, RWJF and its specific interest areas.The following factors will be used in the selection process: * Significance and relevance of the proposal to RWJF and team-specific questions. * Uniqueness of the proposal. We seek proposals that will develop new evidence about the topic that provides a major contribution to the understanding of the problem. * How the proposed work complements existing literature on the topic. We prefer research that is likely to produce new information, rather than use different data to confirm prior research results. * How well the proposal incorporates secondary analysis in answering RWJF- and team-specific questions. * Soundness of the project’s conceptual framework and methodology. * Availability and appropriateness of datasets needed to answer the research question. * Clarity of deliverables described in the proposal.An internal RWJF committee will review all proposals. RWJF does not provide individual critiques of proposals submitted.
Key Dates: * October 22, 2008 (3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET)—Optional applicant Web conference call for Junior Investigator brief proposal applicants. To register, please visit www.rwjf–newconnections.org. * November 13, 2008 (3:00 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of brief proposals (must be submitted online). * January 29, 2009—Select applicants invited to submit full proposals. * February 18, 2009 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET)—Optional applicant Web conference call for full proposal applicants. To register, please visit www.rwjf–newconnections.org. * March 12, 2009 (3:00 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of full proposals (must be submitted online). * April 13–17, 2009—Finalist phone interviews. * May 1, 2009—Notification of awards. * June 15, 2009—Start of awards.Total Award: * RWJF will award up to 12 two-year grants of up to $75,000 each during this fourth funding round. * New Connections grantees and alumni will also be eligible to receive a grant of up to $15,000 to support the publication and dissemination of the research they conduct under this grant. New Junior Investigators will be eligible for this additional grant during the last six months of their award.Contact:Hallene Williams, National Urban FellowRobert Wood Johnson Foundationrwjf-newconnections@rwjf.orgFax: (609) 514-5970Office: (609) 627-5770http://www.rwjf-newconnections.org
American Dental Education Association/International Federation of Dental Education Associations Orna Shanley Prize
A $1,000 prize awarded to an academic dental institution able to demonstrate innovative solutions that address local access to care issues.
The American Dental Education Association/International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations Orna Shanley Prize for Enhancing Access to Care recognizes academic dental institutions around the world that have demonstrated innovative solutions addressing local access to care issues. This prize is made possible by a generous anonymous donor and ADEA member, who agreed to support this prize for five years.
Overview A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an academic dental institution able to demonstrate innovative solutions that address local access to care issues. Examples include initiatives such as student engagement in communitybased patient care settings, novel programs to enhance the effectiveness of the institution in addressing access to care for local communities, and innovative collaborations with governmental agencies to improve reimbursement for services provided by the academic dental institution.
Application Deadline All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged. Decisions will be made by an award committee comprised of individuals from ADEA and IFDEA.
American Dental Education Association 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-289-7201 Fax: 202-289-7204 www.adea.org
American Dental Education Association/GlaxoSmithKline/National Dental Association Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Scholarship
A $15,000 scholarship to provide the opportunity for a dental educator who is closely aligned with the promotion of equity and diversity to participate in the ADEA Leadership Institute.
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the National Dental Association (NDA) to create the ADEA/GSK/NDA Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Scholarship. Jeanne C. Sinkford, D.D.S., Ph.D., was the first woman to become a Dean of a U.S. dental school (Howard University). She is a renowned scholar and champion of the advancement of women in dental education, the dental profession, and the medical sciences. In her present position as Associate Executive Director and Director of the ADEA Center for Equity and Diversity, Dr. Sinkford promotes the growth of underrepresented minority and women students and faculty in dental education. The Sinkford Scholarship provides the opportunity for a dental educator who is closely aligned with the promotion of equity and diversity to participate in the ADEA Leadership Institute.
Overview The Sinkford Scholar receives an award in the amount of $15,000 that allows her to participate in the ADEA Leadership Institute. To be eligible for the Sinkford Scholarship, the recipient must have submitted the ADEA Leadership Institute’s application materials in a timely way, be selected to attend the Leadership Institute, and have her Dean or program director’s support to cover any costs of the ADEA Leadership Institute above the amount of the award. Full details about the ADEA Leadership Institute are available on the ADEA website at www.adea.org. Application Deadline All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged.
Eligibility An applicant must: • demonstrate strong leadership qualities • demonstrate interest and work in equity and diversity issues in the profession • be an ADEA Individual Member
Minority Scholarship Awards
More information on the Fund can be obtained by contacting the Department of Minority/International Affairs. Applications for the 2009 Awards now available. Deadline for submission will be CLOSE OF BUSINESS December 2, 2008. Faculty Award This is an annual award offered to minority faculty pursuing a post-professional doctoral degree by the Physical Therapy Fund. PT Student This is an annual award offered to minority physical therapist students by the Physical Therapy Fund.
PTA Student This is an annual award offered to minority physical therapist assistant students by the Physical Therapy Fund. Contact: minority@apta.org
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 703/684-APTA (2782) * 800-999-2782 * 703/683-6748 (TDD) 703/684-7343 (fax)
United Negro College Fund/Merck Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships
Awards up to $85,000. At least 10 postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2008. Each fellowship provides a maximum of $85,000, which includes a Stipend of up to $70,000 and a Research Grant of up to $15,000 to the hosting department. The stipend is intended to provide 12-24 months of fellowship tenure. A maximum of $50,000 of stipend may be received in any 12 month period. The Research Grant is intended to support the research needs of the Fellow. Each UNCF • Merck Postdoctoral Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist. Fellows are expected to maintain frequent contact with their Merck mentor. Each Fellow is also required to visit the Merck Research Laboratories to present a progress report to the Merck research staff during the last half of the fellowship tenure. Each Fellow must also submit a two-page summary of their fellowship research to UNCF at the end of their fellowship tenure. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a UNCF • Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowship, you must be: • African American (Black) • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree recipient in a life or physical science by the end of academic year 2007-08 • Appointed as a new or continuing postdoctoral fellow by the end of the 2008 calendar year at an academic or nonacademic research institution in the USA (private industrial laboratories are excluded). This postdoctoral appointment must be for a minimum of 12 months • A citizen or permanent resident of the United States. A UNCF • Merck Selection Committee consisting of Merck scientists will select the award winners based on ability, record of accomplishment, and the soundness of the proposed postdoctoral research.
You can Apply Online between: September 15 - December 17
United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 510 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 Phone:1-800-331-2244 Email: uncfmerck@uncf.org
United Negro College Fund/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships
Awards up to $52,000. At least 12 dissertation fellowships will be awarded in 2008. Each fellowship provides up to a maximum of $52,000, which includes a Stipend of up to $42,000 for the Fellow and a Research Grant of up to $10,000 to support the research needs of the Fellow. The fellowship stipend is intended to cover from 12-24 months of fellowship tenure. A maximum of $30,000 in stipend may be received in any 12 month period. The Fellow must be engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing the dissertation research having successfully completed all qualifying exams. Each UNCF • Merck graduate Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist and will be expected to maintain regular contact with his/her mentor. Each Fellow will present a progress report of research work during the last half of the fellowship tenure. Each Fellow must also submit a two-page summary of their fellowship research to UNCF at the end of their fellowship tenure. UNCF must be notified upon receipt of the degree. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a UNCF • Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship, you must be: • African American (Black) • Enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree program majoring in a life or physical science. M.D./Ph.D. degree candidates are eligible • Engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research having successfully completed all qualifying exams • A citizen or permanent resident of the United States A UNCF • Merck Selection Committee consisting of educators and Merck scientists will select the awardees based on academic ability, record of accomplishment, and the soundness of the proposed doctoral research plan.
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