American Contact Dermatitis Society Mentoring Awards

American Contact Dermatitis Society Mentoring Awards ACDS mentoring awards are granted for the purpose of assisting young dermatologists including dermatology residents, dermatology fellows, or dermatologist up to 5 years out of residency to become leaders/experts in the field of contact dermatitis by acquiring additional academic skills which may not be available at their training institutions. The applications are reviewed every 6 months on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The Criteria Either the Mentor or the Applicant must be a member of ACDS. Mentor and applicant may not be from the same institution Funding may not exceed $3,000 per applicant. Mentor must provide written acceptance of applicant and submit a follow-up report. Academic/leadership potential is apparent, either from the applicant or department chair letters. Budgeted items may include expenses related to travel and research, but may not include items as software, books, lab materials or registration fees for meetings or travel to meetings. Applicant’s work is to be with one or two specific mentors, not with an entire department. The Selection Guidelines Travel expenses will be considered if it is necessary to provide a unique mentoring opportunity. Preference will be given to mentors or applicants who are members of ACDS. Mentoring may not serve to meet Residency Review Committee guidelines. Requirements A copy of these guidelines mus...

Source: ScanGrants feed - October 29, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Contact Dermatitis Society Source Type: funding