Women's Health Grants

National Lung Cancer Partnership/The LUNGevity Foundation
2008 Research Grant Program
Request for Applications

Purpose of Grant
The purpose of this Grant Program is to drive research forward that will increase understanding of lung cancer risk, biology, and response to treatment. National Lung Cancer Partnership and the LUNGevity Foundation are particularly interested in research that will aid in prevention, detection, diagnosis, screening, treatment, and symptom management of lung cancer. Two grants are available:
• One Grant is available specifically for research in the area of sex differences in lung cancer.
• One Grant is available for research pertaining to any facet of lung cancer.

The Research Grant is intended as seed money for promising novel research for a faculty member at any level to carry out research in lung cancer. The Research Grant will be awarded for one or two years, for up to $50,000 per year ($100,000 maximum over 2 years). The Grant is designed to be used primarily for research support, including technical assistance, supplies, reagents, and equipment. It is the policy of National Lung Cancer Partnership and the LUNGevity Foundation not to provide indirect costs to the Grant recipient’s institution.

Eligibility
1. At the time of application, an applicant must hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DO, DrPH, or equivalent), have completed all post-doctoral training, and have a faculty appointment at any not-for-profit institution anywhere in the world. Pre- and post-doctoral fellows and research associates are not eligible for the Research Grant.
2. Applications will only be accepted for Research Plans involving lung cancer research. Applications addressing sex differences in lung cancer are especially encouraged.
3. The Research Plan may be carried out at any accredited non-profit research institution throughout the world. If the applicant is performing research outside of their home country, verification of work visa must be provided.
4. The Research Grant recipient may hold any other fellowship, award, or grant during the time of the award.
5. The Research Grant recipient may not have knowingly received any research funding from the tobacco industry, its parent companies or subsidiaries, within the last 5 years.
6. Applications involving animals must receive approval from the institution’s Animal Care and Use Committee before award commencement.
7. Applications involving human participants must receive approval from the local Institutional Review Board before award commencement.
8. National Lung Cancer Partnership and the LUNGevity Foundation will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, age or any other factor irrelevant to the quality of the application.

Award Information
The deadline for grant applications is September 2, 2008. Applications must be electronically submitted and postmarked on or before this deadline. Awards will be announced on or before December 15, 2008.

The Research Grant is subject to annual review, and may be granted for a maximum of $50,000 per year for two years. The second year of support is based on the applicant’s demonstration of satisfactory progress.

Contact Us

National Lung Cancer Partnership
222 N. Midvale Blvd., Suite 6
Madison, WI 53705

Phone: 608.233.7905
Fax: 608.233.7893

E-mail: info@NationalLungCancerPartnership.org
www.NationalLungCancerPartnership.org

National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund 2008 Best Practices in Breast Cancer Advocacy Awards Call for Nominations

NBCCF is accepting nominations for the 2008 Best Practices in Breast Cancer Advocacy Awards recognizing grassroots advocacy organizations whose strategic, high-impact programs in breast cancer research, healthcare access and/or public policy can serve as models for other organizations nationwide. These awards are made possible by a generous grant from the Breast Cancer Fund of the National Philanthropic Trust.

As the nation’s leading grassroots breast cancer advocacy organization, NBCCF is uniquely positioned both to identify noteworthy organizations and to disseminate their model program with other groups eager for new ideas and successful strategies. Through the Awards, NBCCF is not only increasing organizations’ impact in the fight to end breast cancer, but also raising the bar and transforming best practices into standard practice. Organizations serving diverse populations and the medically underserved are encouraged to apply.

Nominations are being accepted for up to seven awards, in the amount of $25,000 or $50,000. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2008.

Click here for more information about the Awards , including eligibility and selection criteria, submission details, and award recipient requirements.

Questions?
If you need further assistance, call NBCCF's Field Department at (800) 622-2838, ext. 579 or email your questions to bestpractices@stopbreastcancer.org

National Breast Cancer Coalition
Address: National Breast Cancer Coalition/Fund
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Phone:

Fax:
800-622-2838 or 202-296-7477

202-265-6854

Call for Proposals for
Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants

Proposals are being sought for Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants. These grants, each up to $500, are awarded to doctoral psychology students to support feminist research. The grants are made possible through the generosity of Janet Shibley Hyde, PhD, who donates the royalties from her book, "Half the Human Experience," to this fund. Past recipients of Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants are not eligible to apply. Because the purpose of this award is to facilitate research that otherwise might not be possible, projects that are beyond the data analysis stage are not eligible.

Requirements:
1. Cover-sheet with project title, investigator's name, address, phone, fax, and e-mail address.
2. A 100-word abstract
3. A proposal (5-pages maximum, double-spaced) addressing the project's purpose, theoretical rationale, and procedures, including how the method and data analysis stem from the proposed theory and purpose
4. A one-page statement articulating the study's relevance to feminist goals and importance to feminist research
5. The expected timeline for progress and completion of the project (including the date of the research proposal committee meeting). The project timeline should not exceed two years.
6. A faculty sponsor's recommendation, including why the research cannot be funded by other sources. This letter (5 copies) should be included with the proposal materials. Please do not send it separately.
7. Status of human research review process, including expected date of human research committee submission and approval. Preference will be given to proposals that have received human research approval
8. An itemized budget (if additional funds are needed to ensure completion of the project, please specify sources).
9. The applicant's curriculum vitae
10. Two self-addressed, stamped envelopes
11. All sections of the proposal should be typed and prepared according to APA style (e.g., please use 12-point font)

Proposals that fail to meet the guidelines set forth above will not be reviewed.

Review Process
A panel of psychologists will evaluate the proposals for theoretical and methodological soundness, relevance to feminist goals, applicant's training and qualifications to conduct the research, and feasibility of completing the project.

Other Requirements
Within 24 months of receipt of the grant, recipients are expected to submit to the Hyde committee chair a complete and final copy of the research document (e.g., a copy of the thesis, dissertation or journal manuscript based on the sponsored research), along with an 500-word abstract for publication in Division 35 newsletter. In addition, grant recipients shall acknowledge the funding source in the author's notes in all publications.
Hyde award winners will be announced at the APA convention during Division 35 Social Hour. The names of the Hyde award winners may also be posted in Division 35 newsletter as well as on Division 35 web page and listserv.

Proposals (5 copies of all documents) should be submitted to the committee chair:

Silvia Sara Canetto
Chair, Hyde Research Award Committee
Department of Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1876.
Phone: (970) 491-5415, FAX: (970) 491-1032.
E-mail: scanetto@lamar.colostate.edu

To be considered, proposals should be postmarked by either of these deadlines: March 15th or September 15th.

Sigma Theta Tau International/Rosemary Berkel Crisp Research Award
Purpose
To support nursing research in the critical areas of women's health, oncology, and pediatrics.

Research Funding
The allocation of funds is based upon a research project that is ready for implementation in the area of women's health, oncology, or pediatrics; the quality of the proposed research, future potential of the application, appropriateness of the research budget, and feasibility of time frame. Funds provided by interest from a gift from The Harry L. Crisp, II and Rosemary Berkel Crisp Foundation to the honor society's Research Endowment.

Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.

Eligibility Criteria
Registered nurse with current license
Hold a master's or doctoral degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program
Submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement
Ready to implement research project when funding is received
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International
Note: Some preference will be given to applicants residing in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Grants available: 1 per year
Funding: $5,000 (max)
Deadline: December 2008
Funding date: June, 2009

Contact Information
Research Services
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phone: 888.634.7575 (US/Canada) or +1.317.634.8171(international)
Fax: +1.317.634.8188

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted via the online submission system. A link to the online submission system will be available in August 2008.

The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), was established in 1992 to define, study, and educate lesbians and their health care providers about lesbian health issues. LHF's mission is to improve the health of lesbians and their families through investigation and research. Research goals include:

* Determination of rates and risk factors for cancers and other diseases among lesbians
* Issues of access to medical care for lesbians
* Study of mental health concerns of lesbians and their families
* Definition and investigation of lesbian family issues
* Methodologic exploration of diversity in the lesbian population

The deadlines for receipt of applications are May 1st and October 15st . Applications will be evaluated using the following 100 point scale:

* Research design - 40 Points
* Feasibility of accomplishing the project - 20 Points
* Investigators' qualifications - 15 Points
* Budget justification - 10 Points
* Significance of the project to the lesbian community - 15 Points

In general, investigators are notified by mail approximately two months from the application deadline of its approval for funding. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Grant award checks will be made to the primary institution identified on the application cover page. You may not begin your proposed research until you have received funding from LHF. Grant money is NOT awarded for completed research or for projects in progress.

Interim and final reports are to be submitted by the principal investigator. Upon completion of the project the investigator will be expected to present the results at either the annual Women in Medicine conference or the Annual Conference of GLMA. Within six months of project completion, the investigator is expected to submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. A copy of the manuscript is to be sent simultaneously to the LHF Program Manager.

Grant Application Format

1. Cover Page

2. Abstract of the Project in 500 words or less

3. Detailed Plan of Project:

* maximum of six double spaced typed pages
* includes hypotheses, goals and specific objectives of the project, a brief discussion of relevant background information, the relationship of the proposed project to other work already accomplished in the field, methods, sample size calculation with power analysis, and the significance of the project to the lesbian community

4. Itemized Budget:

* supplies and expenses with justification (budget $500 for presentation at a conference)
* support from other resources for this project for this fiscal year
* total amount requested for the project from Lesbian Health Fund. The Lesbian Health Fund does not cover personnel costs (salary and benefits) for the Investigators or indirect institution costs.

5. Study protocol as approved or submitted to the Institutional Review Board of the investigator's institution if animals or humans are involved in the project

6. Curriculum Vitae of Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigator, and Faculty Supervisor if the PI is a student, and of any other project member mentioned by name in the application. If a faculty supervisor is involved, submit letter of support from that faculty member for supervising the project. Current LHF grantees may not participate in a new grant as PI or Co-Investigator until LHF receives their written Final Report.

7. Signed statement by the Investigator and, if applicable, by the Co-Investigator that:

* all publications resulting from the research conducted from the award will acknowledge that the project was funded by the Lesbian Health Fund of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
* the abstract of the grant will be publicized with the names of the Principal and Co-Investigator if the grant is funded

8. Evidence of the primary institution's tax exempt status

9. OPTIONAL: Articles or publications of direct relation to the proposed project.

Please number all pages and send 10 copies of each and every item to:

LHF Program Manager
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
459 Fulton St., Suite 107
San Francisco, CA 94102

Questions? Write lhf@glma.org.

Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Application Deadline: December 1
Award Start Date: July 1

The program is named for Dr. Judith Graham Pool. In 1965, Dr. Pool discovered a simple method of extracting the clotting factor from human plasma. This opened the door to a series of rapid developments that revolutionized the treatment of hemophilia including replacement therapy. Replacement therapy (i.e., the infusion of the missing clotting factor to prevent or stop bleeding) has made it possible for people with hemophilia to live relatively normal and productive lives and to avoid, in large measure, the potentially crippling effects of the disorder.

Only noncommercial institutions and investigators associated with a noncommercial institution are eligible for NHF funding.

All grant and fellowship applications are subjected to a rigorous peer review process. Applications are critiqued on scientific merit and relevance to NHF research priorities. Applications are reviewed and scored in terms of significance, approach, innovation, investigator, and environment. A panel selected by the Research Working Group, a volunteer group of scientific and lay leaders, reviews applications received. The NHF Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) and the NHF Board of Directors grant final funding approval.

Eligibility
Applicants must have completed doctoral training and must enter the JGP fellowship program from a doctoral, postdoctoral, internship or residency training program. Established investigators or faculty members are not eligible. Applicants must be affiliated with domestic organizations such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories. US citizenship is not required.

Permissible research topics include clinical or basic research on the biochemical, genetic, hematologic, orthopedic, psychiatric or dental aspects of the hemophilias or von Willebrand disease. Other topics include rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, psychosocial issues, women's health issues, liver disease, or AIDS/HIV as they pertain to the hemophilias or von Willebrand disease.

It is expected that the fellow will spend at least 90% of the time on the research project for which funding is requested. The remaining 10% may be devoted to teaching or clinical work that is relevant to the research.

Funding
NHF awards up to two fellowships per year of $42,000, up to two years.

Inquiries
For further information, contact:

Neil Frick
Vice President for Research & Medical Information
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 W. 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10001
(800) 424-2634 ext. 3708 or (212) 328-3708
Fax: (212) 328-3799
E-mail: nfrick@hemophilia.org

Annual APAOG Women's Health Research Grant Award

The Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(APAOG) would like to support research examining Physician Assistants in the field of women's healthcare, and therefore is sponsoring a grant award to students or practicing PAs who are involved in related research projects. Example topics include utilization of PAs in OB/GYN to improve women's healthcare through outreach programs, clinical research or innovative staffing models. Recipients will be selected based on the objective of the project, proposed methodology, ability to complete the task in a timely manner and realistic outcomes for success of the project. The final summation will be published in the APAOG Monitor and on our organization’s webpage. The amount of the award will be determined by the APAOG scholarship committee up to a maximum of $500.00. The winner will also be invited to serve on next year's selection committee.

APAOG
Research Grant Award
702 Eisenhower Drive, Suite A
Kimberly, WI 54136

Ph. 800-545-0636
Fax 920-882-3655
apaog@paobgyn.org

Anne C. Carter Student Leadership Award
American Medical Women's Association honors the memory of Anne C. Carter, MD, with an annual $1,500 award for outstanding student leadership. The annual nomination deadline is October 31st.

Criteria
• National AMWA medical student member
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills through vision, inspiration, innovation, and coordination of local projects that further the mission of AMWA by improving women's health and/or supporting women in medicine
• Must be nominated by an AMWA student chapter

Anne C. Carter, MD
In honoring the achievements of AMWA’s student members, we remember Dr. Carter’s dedication to the welfare and success of all women medical students. Dr. Carter's life was a celebration of what women can achieve and contribute to others. For many years, Dr. Carter was Trustee of the Financial Aid Fund of AMWA’s New York Branch 14, served as Chair of the Student Loan and Scholarship Committee, and on the AWMA Foundation Board.

Award
Both the individual award recipient and the nominating chapter receive a stipend of $750 (to be used at the chapter's discretion). Awardees will be honored during AMWA's Annual Meeting. The individual award recipient, as well as members of the student chapter, are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting. The chapter stipend may be used to assist in the cost of attendance.

Nomination Process
A representitive from the nominating chapter needs to send an email to the National Student Coordinators: Susie Hagen (shagen@gw.med.sc.edu) and Natalie Gallant (ngallant@usc.edu). Nominations should be limited to approximately 750 words and include the following headings:

1. Name, medical school, year & contact information (address, phone & email) for student nominated
2. Description of the project(s)
3. Description of leadership qualities demonstrated
4. Population impacted by leadership efforts
5. Description of what was accomplished
6. Any additional details deemed relevant
7. Name and address of chapter that will receive the stipend
8. Name, address, phone & email for the nominating chapter contact

Selection Process
AMWA's National Student Coordinators and AMWA's Director of Students will review all nominations in November. The recipient and her chapter will be notified by November 30th.

For More Information
Call 215-320-3716 or 866-564-2483 or email amwa@fernley.com for more information.

The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others® nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health and social service needs are our priority. The Foundation recognizes the value of new programs created to respond to changing needs and will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization.

Mailing address:
The WHO Foundation Grants
P.O. Box 816029
Dallas, TX 75381-6029

Express delivery address:
The WHO Foundation Grants
2121 Midway Road
Carrollton, TX 75006.

Electronic and faxed submissions will not be accepted. NO PHONE CALLS or videos please.