Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Grant
The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Committee, the education and research arm of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), is interested in receiving proposals for technology-based teaching applications to further clinical education in dermatology. Winning proposals will be selected by the Sulzberger Committee with final approval by the AAD Board of Directors. Proposals from dermatologists who are members of the Academy will be given preference; however all proposals that are designed to develop technology for dermatology education will be considered.
Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010
About the Sulzberger Institute Grant
1. The Sulzberger Institute seed grants of up to $60,000 per year, for a period of one to two years are available. Grants are preferentially awarded to young dermatologists who have not previously received significant extramural funding.
2. Small grants of $5,000 are intended for residents and fellows with little or no research experience but with committed local research mentors.
3. Tuition support of up to $7,500 is available for education and technology courses accredited by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
In any given funding cycle, the Sulzberger Institute may choose to award one or more grants in the above categories. The number and size of the awards is contingent on the quality of the grant applications received. Prior principle investigator track record, preliminary data, and high likelihood of success are less important than intellectual innovation and the likelihood of a grant award supporting the career of a young dermatologist, as well as fostering a project with sustainable effects.
Resident/fellow grant applications and applications for NLM-accredited course tuition will be subject to less critical scrutiny than main research grant awards. Consequently, residents and fellows are encouraged to apply for these grants, which the Sulzberger Institute is committed to awarding every year, provided a minimum quality threshold is met.
The Sulzberger Institute is not interested in funding commercial, for-profit projects, but should any funded projects lead to intellectual property with commercial value, the part of the value equal to the initial contribution of the Sulzberger Institute will be payable to the Sulzberger Institute. Similarly, if a product of a Sulzberger-funded project is to be sold to a commercial entity, the AAD will have the right of first refusal of purchasing or otherwise acquiring this product.
About the Sulzberger Institute
The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education is the arm of the American Academy of Dermatology that provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide seed funds to help dermatologists begin projects that can eventually improve patient care. Applications from residents, fellows, and young dermatologists are encouraged.
In recent years, the Sulzberger's mission has been broadened to include funding of small projects initiated by residents of fellow trainees, tuition support for technology courses approved by the National Library of Medicine, and consideration of non-traditional projects that may not directly involve technology and education.
The current mandate of the Sulzberger Institute Committee of the AAD is to:
* support new research initiatives related to technology and education;
* deploy seed grants to further the careers of young dermatologists; and
* consider novel, creative, and timely means to encourage clinical research.
Questions: Chris Presta
Phone: (847) 240-1698
E-mail: cpresta@aad.org
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