Student and Non-Student Research Grant

Student and Non-Student Research Grant Deadline: January 15, 2009

INTRODUCTION

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications. ASLMS may award up to $350,000 to appropriate research initiatives each year. No individual research grant award will exceed $70,000 annually. While the best research projects will be given priority for funding, a concerted effort will be made to award a minimum of 50% of the research grant funds to non-dermatologic laser application research proposals. Two-year research grant proposals will be considered, with the second year of funding dependent upon satisfactory progress in the first year of the grant. Applicants applying for two year grant consideration are asked to include in their application, separate budgets and objectives for each of the two years of the project. Satisfactory progress will be determined based on the completion of the objectives identified for the first year of the project. Student grants are limited to one year.

ELIGIBILITY

Any individual or organization desiring to conduct research which fosters the development and/or use of lasers in medical or surgical applications is eligible to apply for an ASLMS research grant. Individuals who are applying for research grants can submit either as a student or non-student researcher. Students cannot serve as the primary investigator for non-student research proposals. Prior to being awarded a research grant, all non-ASLMS members will be required to apply for and be accepted into ASLMS membership. Non-members must submit an application as part of the grant application process.

A maximum of four student research grants may be awarded each year, and will be limited to $5,000. Student grants will be awarded for a one year period. Individuals applying for a student research grant should indicate the same on their online application. For ASLMS research applications purposes, a student is defined as all undergraduate students and/or an individual who is employed by an organization in a capacity or classification due primarily to their student status.

PURPOSE AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS

The primary purpose of the ASLMS Research Grant Program is to conduct research which can be applied to medical and surgical care of patients. Preference will be given to proposed research projects which have a direct implication for medical or surgical applications. Grant funds may be used for all costs associated with the research project. Equipment requests included as part of a proposal will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the necessity of the equipment for the proposed research. Proposals which include equipment requests that are superfluous to the proposed research project will reduce the likelihood that the project will be considered for funding. Indirect costs (IDC or F&A) cannot exceed 10% of the direct cost of the project.

APPLICATION

Individuals and/or organizations must submit the grant application and all supporting materials electronically no later than JANUARY 15, 2009. All research applications require a letter of support from an ASLMS member who is not directly involved in the research project. Letters of support are to be e-mailed under separate cover to barb@aslms.org on the letterhead of the supporting member’s organization. Grant recipients will be announced at the ASLMS Annual Conference in April 2009. Research grant funds will be available beginning July 1st of the grant application year. Payment of student grants will be issued to the student's supervising professor. Applicants must complete and submit all of the following materials electronically:

· The online Grant Application Form.

· A letter of support from an active ASLMS member, who is not directly involved in the research project, on the member’s official letterhead e-mailed to barb@aslms.org.

· A Membership Application (For non-ASLMS members).