The Wylie Scholar Award in Academic Vascular Surgery
The Wylie Scholar Award in Academic Vascular Surgery was established by the Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research in 1996. It was named in memory of Dr. Edwin Jack Wylie, a pioneering and visionary vascular surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. Dr. Wylie recognized that operations to treat vascular diseases were limited, and that increased efforts in basic research would expand our understanding of the fundamental aspects of vascular diseases. These efforts would lead to safer, more effective surgical techniques, less invasive procedures, better treatments, and ultimately to the prevention of, even cures for, these life-threatening diseases. FAVR’s annual Wylie Scholar award consists of a 3-year, $150,000 grant given to the most promising vascular surgeon scientists in North America who are dedicated to an academic career involving original, innovative basic laboratory investigation. The Foundation envisions that this award will enable the recipient to devote a significant amount of his or her total effort towards fundamental vascular research over a sustained period, thereby helping the recipient to qualify for independent funding from national health agencies.
The Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research will accept applications for the 2009 award grant beginning January 1, 2009. FAVR's Wylie Scholar Program was designed to identify outstanding academic surgeons and to provide financial assistance to help them develop as academic vascular surgeon-scientists. The Wylie Scholar Program will create a pool of talented academic surgeons, destined to become leaders in vascular surgery and research at major medical centers in North America. The award may be used for, but is not limited to: teaching, basic or clinical research, community service, and patient care. Throughout the duration of the program, Wylie Scholars will periodically be evaluated by their respective Chief of Vascular Surgery and by FAVR's Review Committee. The Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research will award each Wylie Scholar $50,000 per year for up to three years, subject to an annual review by the committee. The maximum award available for any Scholar is $150,000. Payment of awards will be made to the candidate’s institution, and the institution will be responsible for disbursing all funds and for the administration of the grant. The Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research does not pay indirect costs. To be eligible for consideration, Wylie Scholar candidates must hold a full-time appointment at a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in the United States or the Committee for the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools in Canada. Only one nomination per institution per year will be considered. The following conditions must be met: The candidate must be a vascular surgeon who has completed five to seven years of surgical training and one to two years of an approved clinical vascular fellowship. The candidate must present convincing evidence of rigorous research training and significant research accomplishments to date. The candidate must prepare and present a challenging research plan to be completed during the term of the award. The Chairman of the Department of Surgery must guarantee that the candidate will have 40% protected time available to devote to the research investigations. The Scholar will be selected by the Wylie Scholar Awards Committee of the Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research. The key criteria for selection of the potential Wylie Scholar will be a demonstrated aptitude for and interest in vascular research, skill and promise in vascular surgery, teaching ability, and leadership qualities. Selected candidates may be personally interviewed prior to the final selection. The deadline for all application materials is March 31, 2009.
Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research 400 Oyster Point Blvd, Suite 130 South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: 650/952-6022 Fax: 650/952-6015
Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Research Award Sponsored by the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology The Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Research Award is open to new investigators in arteriosclerosis and vascular biology. The award recognizes investigators in the formative years of their careers who have the potential to become future leaders in cardiovascular research. Criteria Manuscript must be unpublished or was published (or accepted for publication) after Jan. 1, 2008. Persons with doctoral degrees are eligible from the time of obtaining their terminal degrees to within the first five years of an initial faculty appointment at the time of the award application date. Must be working in any area of research concerned with arteriosclerosis or vascular biology. Must have sustained effort in the research area. The manuscript may be a continuation of that effort. Only one manuscript per candidate will be considered. Must have at least one prior to publication. Must be a member of the American Heart Association. An individual may not compete for similar Young Investigator awards from other AHA scientific councils during the same year. Finalists are not eligible to compete in subsequent years. There are no citizenship requirements. Prize The top candidates will present their research results during a special session held at the ATVB Annual Conference 2009 in Washington, D.C. The first-place winner will receive a plaque and $1500. Runners-up will each receive a plaque and $500. Judging Criteria The applicant will initially be assessed on: The quality and originality of the submitted manuscript The quality of the oral presentation and response to questions Publication and funding record Service to the scientific community How to Apply The applicant must: Submit an original abstract to the ATVB Annual Conference. The abstract must be in accordance with the rules and regulations for submitting abstracts and must have been submitted by the abstract submission deadline, Jan. 16, 2009. Select the Page Award during the abstract submission process. By Jan. 16, 2009, the following must be submitted by uploading into the abstract submission system (at the “Supplemental Award Materials step”): (a) A cover letter declaring the application for Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Research Award. (b) A manuscript that is either unpublished or was published (or accepted for publication) after Jan. 1, 2008. (c) A complete curriculum vitae, including bibliography, and clear documentation demonstrating that the applicant is within the first five years of an initial faculty appointment at the time of the award application date.
Application Deadline Applications must be postmarked no later than Jan. 16, 2009. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.
Questions may be directed to Julie Green, conference manager, at Julie.green@heart.org.
2009 Annual Meeting Travel Grant Program
The Society for Vascular Medicine offers travel grant awards to promote the interest of younger vascular clinicians and other practitioners, and vascular researchers to attend the annual meeting. This is designed to facilitate participation for those experiencing financial hardship. The travel grants are supported by voluntary contributions from SVM members and/or corporate support. Funds to support travel have certain restrictions as to how they may be spent by grant recipient. Timeline
Application Deadline February 10, 2009 Winners notified March 10, 2009 Meeting begins May 13, 2009 Eligibility & Applications Young investigators, interested clinicians (residents, fellows, and early career physicians), nurses and technologists are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their experience and goals in vascular medicine and related vascular research, their ability to benefit from participation in the annual meeting, and financial need.
The travel grant application process is open to SVM members and non-members who have not previously received an SVM travel grant.
Application submissions should include a statement of need that explains the impact or importance of attending this meeting, current curriculum vitae, estimate of expenses (in U.S. dollars) to travel to the SVM Annual Meeting and a letter of support. Residents and other trainees should also include a letter of introduction from their training directors. Selection Criteria
Selection takes into account the total pool of funds available and how much support is requested by the applicant to ensure attendance. Criteria for trainees may include: Prior experiences specific to vascular medicine training or research Likelihood that attending will impact their practicing vascular medicine or conducting vascular related research in the future The availability of other support to attend the meeting Criteria for practicing physicians or other practitioners may include: People in early or mid-career who provide medical care for patients with vascular disease The magnitude of the impact attending the conference would have on the applicant’s delivery of care. Other selection criteria may include geographic distribution and impact upon the promotion of the field. Grant and Award Travel grant recipients receive the following: Up to $1,500 in support of travel, lodging and expenses to attend the annual meeting. The amount of the award will be based on the cost of travel from their location. Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions and Board Review Course and all course materials. A meeting with SVM leadership
Society for Vascular Medicine Travel Grants 111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 500 Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Lifeline Student Research Fellowship
The Lifeline Student Research Fellowship, established by the American Vascular Association, a foundation of the Society for Vascular Surgery, stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate college students and medical school students registered at North American Universities. Each award will consist of a $3,000 student stipend and a two year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The American Vascular Association will grant a maximum of 10 awards per year. The Research and Education Committee will be responsible for the selection of students to receive these awards. Policies Time period. The award is designed for students to spend a meaningful period of time on a project either in a block of several months or spread out over a longer period of time, not to exceed 12 months. The minimum full time commitment is 2 months. Work site. The awards will be made to the institution (school, hospital or research facility) where the student project will be conducted. The student must be enrolled in a university in Canada or the United States. Supervision and Responsibility. The Society member who sponsors the student is expected to supervise the research project during the scholarship period. All scholarships are awarded with the understanding that the sponsoring Society member will accept full responsibility for the project and the completion of a final report at the conclusion of the project. This responsibility also includes assisting with the experimental design designated in the application. Payment. The entire $3,000 award must be used as a student stipend. The institution receiving the award on behalf of the student must submit an expenditure report to the Research and Education Committee when payment of the stipend has occurred. Final Report. A report (1,000 to 1,500 words) by the student and the sponsoring Society member must be submitted to the Research and Education Committee at the completion of the project and before any other approved funds for other students sponsored by the Society member will be released. Application Application forms are available to SVS members. Contact the American Vascular Association, 633 N. Saint Clair, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. The sponsoring Society member and the student must each submit a curriculum vitae with the application. Multiple applications from the same institution are acceptable, but an individual Society member may sponsor only one student application per year. Awards will be based on the quality of the proposal and assessment of the research strengths of the student and supervisor. The deadline for receipt is March 17 of each year. Decisions regarding the award will be mailed to the student and sponsor in mid May. Note: Students enrolled in combined MD/PhD programs may not submit a proposal for research that is a component of the degree process.
The E.J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship
The primary purpose of the E. J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship is to provide the recipient with the opportunity to visit a number of excellent vascular surgery centers in the United States and abroad. Though brief, these visits stimulate academic inspiration, promote international exchange, and foster development of fraternal fellowship in vascular surgery. The achievement of these objectives will enhance the development of the fellow's career in vascular surgery. This award is not intended to support specific research interests but rather to assist the fellow in a unique opportunity for travel and professional exchange within established vascular centers in this country and abroad. Financial Support The generosity of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has allowed the establishment of this fellowship. Their graciousness ensures the noncommercial nature of the award and its continuation in years to come. The E.J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship of the Lifeline Programs of the American Vascular Association will pay up to $12,000 for expenses of travel, research and clerical help. The fellowship monies may not be used for other purposes. Eligibility for Selection Have completed a postgraduate vascular training program or have considerable experience in vascular surgery supplemental to surgical training Be committed to an academic career in vascular surgery and have obtained an academic appointment in a medical school or freestanding clinic devoted to excellence in medical education Please note: the academic appointment should be the candidate's first faculty appointment. Have a demonstrated record of success in pursuing clinical or basic science research sufficient to ensure academic excellence in his or her pursuit of a career in vascular surgery Candidates who have received prior travelling fellowships may apply. Special consideration will be given to those candidates who have not previously received a travelling fellowship. Application Procedure One original and six copies of the application materials listed below should be submitted by February 16, 2009, to the Lifeline Research and Education Committee, American Vascular Association, 633 N. Saint Clair, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. In addition, three letters of recommendation are required, which may be sent under separate cover to the Lifeline Research and Education Committee. Decisions regarding the award will be mailed to the applicants by mid-April. Cover letter demonstrating interest in applying for the E.J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship Curriculum vitae List of publications, research projects, and current research support List of the centers that candidate wants to visit 500-word essay describing the objectives of the candidate's travel plans and linking these to his or her career goals Three letters of recommendation (Letters may be sent under separate cover and must include one from the division head and another from the chairman of the department of surgery of the institution in which the candidate holds a faculty appointment.) Fellow’s Report to Committee A report covering your experience should be prepared and forwarded to the Lifeline Research and Education Committee within 3 months of completion of your fellowship travel. This report should be five to eight double-spaced typewritten pages and should summarize your activities during the fellowship. Although factual statements of activities should be included, you are encouraged to place these within an overall context of their impact on your education and maturation. Any publication of the fellowship activities should acknowledge the EJ Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship Award from the Lifeline Programs of the American Vascular Association. Contact Information Fax: 312-334-2320 Email: ava@vascularsociety.org
Women's Leadership Training Award--Vascular Surgery
W.L. Gore, Inc. has generously provided the Society for Vascular Surgery with a grant of $10,000 for leadership training for women vascular surgeons that are under the age of 45 and have been in practice a minimum of three years and a maximum of 10. The award will be presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting in June 2009. Examples of leadership training opportunities include personal leadership coaching, traveling to meet women leaders, or specific training programs such as: The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic MedicineSM (ELAM) Program for Women.
The Institute for Women’s leadership.
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers programs in professional development for women early in their career and mid-career faculty.
Leadership programs targeted for leaders in medicine, higher education and health care found on the AAMC Web site. Eligibility for Selection Be age 45 or under at the time of the award. Have been in practice a minimum of three years and a maximum of 10. Application Procedure Applicants must submit a completed application form. The application and accompanying materials must be typewritten. Letter of intent (two pages or less) that indicates how you would use this award to advance your personal leadership training and what your specific career goals are. Curriculum vitae must be provided. Applicants must submit three complete publications (reprints or manuscripts). Applicants must submit two letters of recommendations. One letter must be from the chair of the department in which they hold academic appointment, and one from a colleague. Completed applications for the Women's Leadership Training Award and all of the supporting documentation must be received by March 2, 2009 in order for an applicant to receive consideration by the Women's Issues Committee. Supporting materials and questions should be directed to: Phone: 312-334-2310 Email: vascular@vascularsociety.org
Health Policy Scholarship
The Society for Vascular Surgery and the American College of Surgeons offer an annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
The award is open to surgeons who are members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 55, on the date that the completed application is filed. The award is to be used to support the recipient during the period of the scholarship. Indirect costs are not paid to the recipient or to the recipient’s institution. Applications for this scholarship consist of the following items: One copy of the applicant’s current curriculum vitae One copy of a one-page essay, discussing why the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship Application for this award may be submitted even if comparable application to other organizations has been made. If the recipient accepts a similar scholarship from another agency or organization, the scholarship will be withdrawn. It is the responsibility of the recipient to notify the Scholarships Section of ACS, which administers this award, of competing awards. The scholarship must be used in the year for which it is designated. It cannot be postponed. The Scholar is required to provide one year’s health policy-related assistance to the ACS and the SVS, attending meetings, reviewing applications, participating as a pro tem member of the health policy committee, etc., as requested by either organization. A brief report of the Scholar’s experiences and activities is due at the conclusion of the course and of the scholarship period. A simple accounting is also required. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 2, 2009. An awardee will be selected by a committee consisting of members of ACS and SVS. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process by March 31, 2009.
Society for Vascular Surgery - 633 N. St. Clair, 24th Floor; Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 312-334-2300 or 800-258-7188; Fax: 312-334-2320; Email: vascular@vascularsociety.org
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