Synopsis

The sponsor awards grants to inspire and support clinical research and the genesis of new knowledge in endodontics.

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The sponsor provides year-long fellowships dedicated to preparing the next generation of health care leaders. This program uses a dynamic, highly participatory, and structured learning community to develop leadership competencies and advance patient safety science in health care. Partial scholarships are available to cover tuition costs.

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize an individual who has made outstanding chemical engineering contributions and achievements in industries involved in food, pharmaceutical and/or bioengineering.

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The sponsor makes awards for papers by residents and fellows in radiology and radiological sciences.

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The sponsor provides a traveling fellowship to allow the opportunity to visit a number of excellent vascular surgery centers in the United States and abroad.

Deadline Note

Applications for the 2010–2011 school year will be accepted between December 15, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

Synopsis

The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than ordained ministry. The specific purpose of this scholarship is to assist ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) women as they prepare for ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions.

Deadline Note

Applications for the 2010–2011 school year will be accepted between December 15, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

Synopsis

The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than ordained ministry. The specific purpose of this scholarship is to assist ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) women as they prepare for ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions.

Deadline Note

Applications for the 2010–2011 school year will be accepted between December 15, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

Synopsis

The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than ordained ministry. The specific purpose of this scholarship is to assist ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) women as they prepare for ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions.

Deadline Note

Applications for the 2010–2011 school year will be accepted between December 15, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

Synopsis

The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than ordained ministry. The specific purpose of this scholarship is to assist ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) women as they prepare for ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions.

Synopsis

The sponsor makes an award to celebrate and highlight the efforts of people dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations and to recognize the programs that effectively demonstrate the link between health, poverty and development. The person or organization selected for this award must be able to demonstrate measurable results in the field, as well as possess the ability and expertise to share, inspire and extend best practices for improving health.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for programs that are designed to improve the health status of vulnerable populations living in Central Massachusetts. Approximately $200,000 total is available for this program.

Deadline Note

Persons interested in availing themselves of the Award Travel Fund should contact the Secretary/Treasurer of their Division to obtain details of the local Award. U.S. members should follow the AADR Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products Hatton Competition guidelines.

Synopsis

The objective of the awards is to encourage outstanding young dental scientists to carry out research, attend the IADR General Session and compete in the IADR/Unilever Hatton Awards Competition (see SPIN Program # 72187).

Deadline Note

Letters of intent are due on February 15, 2010. If invited, full applications will be due by April 26, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides research grants primarily focused on understanding the mechanisms that contribute to Rett syndrome and its associated complications.

Deadline Note

Letters of intent are due on March 9, 2009. If invited, full applications will be due by May 25, 2009.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support designed to assist post-doctoral researchers establish careers in fields relevant to Rett Syndrome research.

Synopsis

The Award seeks to recognize a scientist, or a group of scientists, who has made a significant contribution to research that has impacted, or has strong potential to impact, human health through the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Deadline Note

Concept papers must be submitted to the sponsor by the deadline. Full applications will be invited.

Synopsis

Signature Employment Grants support new pilot initiatives or demonstration projects that result in increased employment opportunities for individuals with mobility and/or cognitive impairment primarily from neurological disorders.

Deadline Note

Letters of inquiry are due on February 15, 2010, and June 14, 2010. Draft proposals, if invited are due by March 16, 2010, and July 13, 2010. Full proposals, are due by March 29, 2010 and August 2, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor makes grants in five program areas: arts and humanities; Catholic activities; education (Catholic and nonsectarian private schools); health care; and human services. Applications are accepted from organizations in Baltimore City and in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington Counties in Maryland.

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The sponsor established the college scholarship program to help students who would find attending college to be a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger.

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The sponsor provides support for research related to leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes.

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Through this program, the sponsor supports promising biomedical exploration and the development of research careers in clinical investigation in Oregon.

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These awards are intended to further the development of young investigators who interact with human subjects and who are interested in a career in clinical research.

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The sponsor provides a combination of resident and visiting scientific programs in both short and long-term scientific visits.

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The sponsor provides funding for projects that: are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served; promote building community power; promote racial, social, economic and environmental justice; and have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding.

Deadline Note

Applications are reviewed at quarterly meetings. Applications are due November 15 for the January meeting, February 15 for the April meeting, May 15 for the July meeting, and August 15 for the October meeting.

Synopsis

The sponsor makes grants to charitable and governmental organizations for charitable purposes and to provide financial resources and assistance for community-wide projects and programs in healthcare, education, and the betterment of cultural, environmental and economic conditions for the people of Meridian and Lauderdale County, MS.

Deadline Note

The sponsor is currently only accepting application from organizations located in and/or providing services in Greenwood County, although the guidelines on the website specify otherwise.

Synopsis

The sponsor will support organizations that help people rebuild their communities from the inside out by focusing on assets and mobilizing relationships between local institutions, businesses and residents.

Deadline Note

In order to assist the applicant through the application process, the Society recommends that applicants submit a one-page letter of intent to the chair of the Research Committee prior to the submission of the grant. This optional letter of intent should be submitted at least six weeks before the proposed grant application deadline.

Synopsis

The sponsor is offering seed grant support for young investigators to pursue novel research in thoracic imaging and related fields.

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The sponsor provides scholarships and educational stipends to individuals pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees in dietetics or food and nutrition related areas.

Deadline Note

Proposals for summer projects, including those for children and youth, must be submitted during grant cycles I and III only.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides funding to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in Greater Greensboro, North Carolina. Grants are awarded to meet a variety of community needs and opportunities and generally, priority is given to proposals in the areas of arts & humanities, education, housing, building capacity of nonprofits, and building social capital (projects that help build and sustain connections among people and groups). Grants range from a few hundred dollars up to $10,000.

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Support is awarded competitively to individuals who have completed their anesthesia training and are at the instructor or assistant professor level, no more than ten years after completion of residency or fellowship. A two-year cash award is provided.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for research in anesthesia education. A two-year cash grant is provided to individuals who have completed their clinical anesthesia training and have academic appointments.

Deadline Note

Applications must be submitted electronically. Applications may be submitted during the following periods: May 20, 2009 from July 29, 2009; and December 1, 2009 to February 16, 2010.

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS The sponsor provides “seed” funding for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of the sponsor.

Deadline Note

The sponsor accepts and reviews applications and grants awards on a year-round basis. Application deadlines will be updated regularly for those who would like to be considered for funding in advance of the Skoll World Forum.

Synopsis

Skoll Awards provide core support in the form of grants, loans or a combination of the two. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, social and economic equality, peace and security. The awards are not intended for new or early-stage programs or initiatives. Programs submitted for consideration should have a track record of at least three years.

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The sponsor invites applications to develop recommended guidelines for the selection of Test Levels 2 through 5 bridge rails considering in-service performance. A total of approximately $250,000 is available.

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The sponsor invites applications for investigator initiated grants for innovative research on food, nutrition, physical activity and weight management in relation to cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. The program provides renewable, two-year grants of up to $75,000 per year.

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The sponsor provides support to beginning investigators who have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or M.D. degree for food, nutrition, physical activity and weight management in relation to cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship.

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The sponsor provides up to $1,500 to encourage research in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, prints and instruments. The Bakken Museum´s world-renowned collection consists of 11,000 books and 2,000 scientific instruments.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides up to $500 (domestic travel) and $750 (foreign travel) to encourage research in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, prints and instruments. The Bakken Museum´s world-renowned collection consists of 11,000 books and 2,000 scientific instruments.

Synopsis

Three awards will be given to fellows who have submitted abstracts chosen to be presented during Digestive Disease Week. Awards will be presented at a ceremony during DDW.

Deadline Note

The sponsor will have three funding cycles for 2010.

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The sponsor recognizes that young investigators may find it difficult to remain in pediatric research because of a lack of funding. The purpose of this program is to encourage development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers.

Synopsis

Eight travel awards will be given to high school, college, graduate and medical students who have submitted abstracts chosen to be presented during Digestive Disease Week.

Deadline Note

Letters of Intent are due February 22, 2010. The application deadline is April 2, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for investigations leading to improved understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of ichthyosis and to novel approaches to the management and treatment of the ichthyoses.

Deadline Note

Letters of Intent are due February 22, 2010. The application deadline is April 2, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to encourage and support investigation into the causes, treatments, and potential cures for ichthyosis. Funding is provided for detailed investigation into Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis.

Deadline Note

Letters of Intent are due February 22, 2010. The application deadline is April 2, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to encourage and support investigation into the causes, treatments, and potential cures for ichthyosis. For this program, funding is provided for detailed investigation into Lamellar Ichthyosis/Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of preliminary applications is: February 24, 2010. The corresponding deadline for receipt of full proposals is: March 24, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides funding for Alzheimer's Disease and aging projects in the areas of program development, education & training, applied research, public policy, and looking ahead.

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The Redding Rancheria Community Fund accepts proposals for funding in the areas of Arts/Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Social Services.

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Grants will be given to the best three abstracts submitted by young scientists and doctors working in the field of sleep medicine.

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Awards will be presented to young investigators for abstracts of high scientific quality.

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The sponsor provides support for practice-based research in medication use conducted by pharmacist new investigators.

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The sponsor supports investigators with established track records conducting research in acquired bone marrow failure diseases, specifically aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports research leading to new insights into causes of the acquired bone marrow diseases, to promote the development of new therapeutic approaches, and to develop scientists and healthcare professionals dedicated to research and treatment of aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Deadline Note

Deadlines will be implemented in the nine priority communities on a staggered schedule over the next four years. The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 p.m. Eastern Time on the designated date. Dates are subject to change. Eastern N.C.—June 26, 2009–August 14, 2009 Portland, Ore.—September 25, 2009–November 13, 2009 Mid South (Western Tenn., Eastern Ark., Northern Miss.)—December 18, 2009–February 26, 2010 N.J. (Specific site/region to be determined)—March 19, 2010–May 21, 2010 Starr County, Texas—June 25, 2010–August 27, 2010

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to develop critical leadership competencies for 270 early- to mid-career professionals through an innovative, 16-month leadership development curriculum. The program will be delivered in nine priority communities on a staggered schedule over the next four years. The program will support travel costs.

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The sponsor awards a research grant to study brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs).

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize excellence in reporting and writing in the financing and delivery of health care and the impact of health care policy. The sponsor will award prizes of $10,000 each to the best entries from the following categories: Health Care Article or Series from General Circulation Publications; and Health Care Article or Series from Trade Publications.

Synopsis

To encourage outstanding work from researchers, furthering innovation in health care delivery and management, the sponsor recognizes individuals for excellence in original and creative research focusing on health care best practices and the implementation of health care policy.

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The sponsor's award recognizes excellence in television and radio reporting on health care issues and policy.

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An award is made to honor members of the dermatology community who embody those characteristics of the late D. Martin Carter, M.D., Ph.D.

Synopsis

The Rosie Wall Community Spirit Grant, in an amount ranging from $1,000-$3,000 per recipient, will be presented to up to six applicants (dependent on funding) who are involved in a specific community health or research project.

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The sponsor will fund postdoctoral investigators presently working out of France.

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The call aims to identify investigators presently working abroad willing to set up their own Alzheimer’s research team in France.

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The sponsor awards grants for research on aspects of leukaemia and for relevant studies on related haematological malignancies. Requests for support for basic science programmes may be considered. Grants will also be awarded for the support of programmes associated with the care of patients with leukaemia.

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The sponsor established the Visiting Professorship program to promote the understanding and practice of Psychosomatic Medicine and to increase interest in and awareness of this important area.

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The sponsor provides an award to honor an individual studying psychopathology in the medically ill and is intended to recognize a currently active researcher in the field.

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This program provides $7,500 per project to support research that poses questions of high relevance to family physicians and their patients.

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize the best abstract at the sponsor's annual meeting.

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The sponsor provides support to enable a full-time Pharm.D. or Ph.D. teaching faculty at a US school/college of pharmacy to undertake a minimum 6-month intensive period of advanced education (including coursework), training, and/or research in community pharmacy practice.

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The sponsor provides support to enable a full-time Pharm.D. or Ph.D. teaching faculty at a US school/college of pharmacy to undertake a minimum 6-month intensive period of advanced education (including coursework), training, and/or research in geriatric pharmacy.

Synopsis

The sponsor looks to fund high impact projects that focus on addressing current industry challenges or understanding emerging trends. Funded projects should contribute to the prosperity, vitality, and profitability of the lodging industry.

Deadline Note

The deadline for submission of pre-proposals is March 1, 2010. Full proposals, if invited, will be due by May 15, 2010.

Synopsis

Pre-proposals for canine health research, both pre-clinical and clinical studies, in excess of $12,000, are now being accepted. These proposals are for 1 to 2 year projects (special dispensation may be made for 3 year projects).

Synopsis

The sponsor awards research grants to individuals or teams conducting studies that advance the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service. Grants range from $1,000 to $30,000.

Synopsis

This contest, with school support, fosters an opportunity for students to develop research skills by conducting their own research case study in which they will summarize the results in the format of a professional research paper.

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The sponsor provides support to recognize outstanding accomplishments in teaching neurology students. Eligible nominees are faculty members at U.S. or Canadian medical schools. The award includes a $1,000 honorarium.

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The sponsor provides support for research to increase the general public’s understanding of homosexuality and to alleviate the stress that gay men and lesbians experience in this and future civilizations.

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The sponsor offers support to attract General Surgery Residents or recent Graduates of such programs into the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery by providing opportunities to engage in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides research support to residents and clinical investigators from outside the United States or Canada to travel to the United States or Canada to do research - or - residents and clinical investigators in the United States or Canada to travel outside the United States or Canada to do research.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers support to provide investigators the opportunity to pursue research interests, specifically germane to the field of colon and rectal surgery. It is anticipated that successful research projects will ultimately secure funding from other national agencies.

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The sponsor makes an award to a member of APIC in recognition of outstanding professional contributions in a volunteer capacity at the national level. Recipients will be selected based upon their commitment to furthering the goals of APIC, their ability to inspire commitment from others and the significance of their contributions to the membership of APIC and its various audiences.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides awards to honor the outstanding research of senior scientists in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

Synopsis

The Special Recognition Award is presented periodically to honor outstanding service to ARVO or the vision research community.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides awards to honor the outstanding research of senior scientists in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

Synopsis

An award recognizes a researcher who is forty years of age or younger at the time of nomination. The Cogan Award is bestowed upon an individual who has made important contributions to research in ophthalmology or visual science that are directly related to disorders of the human eye or visual system. A plaque is given and a lecture presented at the Annual Meeting. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

Synopsis

An award is presented to an individual in recognition of distinguished scholarly contributions to the clinical practice of ophthalmology. The awardee receives a plaque and presents a lecture during the Annual Meeting. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

Synopsis

An award is presented to an individual who demonstrates distinguished public service on behalf of eye and vision research. The award consists of a plaque to be presented at the annual meeting; complimentary registration, hotel and travel; and per diem. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

Synopsis

Up to five awards will be presented annually in recognition of significant research being presented at the ARVO Annual Meeting in a given year by clinician-scientists engaged in basic or clinical vision research.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides grants to assist charitable and educational institutions located in Fulton or DeKalb counties for promoting education, scientific research, for the care of the sick, aged or helpless, to improve living conditions or to provide recreation for all classes and for such other charitable purposes as will make for the mental, moral and physical improvement of the inhabitants of Fulton and DeKalb counties regardless of race, color, or creed.

Synopsis

The sponsor is dedicated to fulfilling the Founders’ desires to help people reach their individual potential.

Deadline Note

Grants are awarded three times a year. While proposals may be submitted anytime, applications received between deadline dates will be held until the next deadline date for review.

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS Grants provide up to one year of support for a variety of projects in the arts and humanities, community services, education, and health. Awards are available to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations operating within the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Synopsis

Awards support accomplished assistant professors undertaking their first independent investigations in cancer immunology or general immunology. Awards of $50,000 per year for four years will be made.

Synopsis

Support is provided for pilot studies on research important to the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy and to the improvement in the quality of life of persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy and related developmental brain disorders. Grants may be up to $50,000 per year for two years.

Synopsis

Support is provided to assist institutions in the U.S. to recruit promising clinician-investigators and to help in their establishment as focal points for scholarly activities in areas of direct relevance to cerebral palsy and related developmental brain disorders. The award provides $75,000 a year for three years.

Deadline Note

The deadline for letters of intent is March 1, 2010. Those invited by the sponsor to submit full proposals must do so by June 1, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor is committed to making grants that will have a maximum positive impact on Western New York.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for novel or innovative approaches to inflammatory bowel research.

Synopsis

Support is provided to young physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research.

Synopsis

The sponsor honors six outstanding leaders ages twenty-five or younger who represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue.

Deadline Note

New applicants should submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year, but must be received at least two weeks prior to the corresponding proposal submission deadline.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizations whose purposal supports their vision of a more humane society and more livable world. Although their funding is commonly used to support the state of New Jersey, they are open to the best thinking and models anywhere that may be applied to the challenges faced in their home state.

Synopsis

This targeted research initiative supports research leading to new insights into the diagnosis etiology, complications and treatment of persons with epilepsy and mood disorders. Both clinical and basic projects are of interest, using a variety of disciplinary approaches.