Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Research Grants and Young Clinical Investigator Awards
As the premier funder of neurosurgical studies, the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation provides funding for studies in basic, translational and patient-oriented clinical research for investigators in North America through two neurosurgical research grant programs annually. Applications are made available each fall with a deadline of midnight on January 15 each year. Award notifications are made by March 31 each year and fellowships commence on July 1. Research Fellowship (One year, $40,000) Open to residents only, the NREF Research Fellowship provides training for neurosurgeons who are preparing fo...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Awards
Inspire us. We're looking for early career scientists with the potential to create new waves across the brain cancer field. We're looking for increased survival rates and improved recovery for patients. We're looking for a cure or at the very least, treatments to make brain cancer a manageable chronic disease. Next Application deadline is March 20, 2014. Eligibility Requirements for 2014 Distinguished Scientist Awards Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a discipline which can be brought to bear on the intractable disease, brain cancer. At the time of application, applicants must hold ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 3, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Sontag Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research
Sponsored by The Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program at Johns Hopkins University Early-career clinicians who have an interest in furthering neurofibromatosis research are invited to apply for the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. The program provides two years of full salary support, stipends for research costs, tuition for relevant coursework, travel costs for scientific meetings and mentor stipends. The Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research is named for Dr. Francis Collins in honor of...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program at Johns Hopkins University Source Type: funding

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Scholarship Program
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has expanded its scholarship program with the addition of the multiyear Galaxy Scholarship. The new multiyear Galaxy Scholarship award complements the one-year award provided by the original PBTF scholarship program launched in 2002. This year we have also introduced an online-only application format for both awards. Our scholarship program eases the financial hardships of a childhood brain tumor diagnosis and helps survivors reach their academic goals. Scholarships are supported in part by the Cycle World Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund. Galaxy Scholarship The G...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 11, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Adult Brain Tumor Consortium (ABTC) (UM1)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-13-501 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthCFDA Number: 93.395Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: Sep 16, 2013Award Ceiling: $2,000,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 19, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of this limited competition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to continue the program of the National Cancer I...
Source: Grants.gov - July 31, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Education Health Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (UM1)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-13-502 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthCFDA Number: 93.395Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: Sep 16, 2013Award Ceiling: $2,590,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Jun 19, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to continue support for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). This l...
Source: Grants.gov - July 31, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Education Health Source Type: funding

Clarifications for Applicants Responding to RFA-CA-13-502 Limited Competition: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (UM1)
Notice NOT-CA-13-014 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - July 10, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

American Thyroid Association Call for Proposals for Research Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2014 Grant Review: The ATA Research Committee will rank proposals according to their scientific merit. Authors of selected proposals will be notified by March 30, 2014 and invited to submit a complete grant application. Electronic Submission : Proposals must be submitted electronically through the research grant application feature on the ATA website, www.thyroid.org. The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support new investigator initiated research projects in the area of thyroid function and disease. Topics may include, but are...
Source: ScanGrants feed - July 2, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Thyroid Association Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (UM1)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-13-502 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthCFDA Number: 93.395Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: Sep 16, 2013Award Ceiling: $2,590,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Jun 19, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to continue support for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). This l...
Source: Grants.gov - June 21, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Education Health Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Adult Brain Tumor Consortium (ABTC) (UM1)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-13-501 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthCFDA Number: 93.395Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: Sep 16, 2013Award Ceiling: $2,000,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 19, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of this limited competition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to continue the program of the National Cancer I...
Source: Grants.gov - June 21, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Education Health Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (UM1)
Funding Opportunity RFA-CA-13-502 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to continue support for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). This limited-competition FOA solicits a single application from the current PBTC awardee. The PBTC was conceived as a dedicated clinical trials organization able to translate innovative therapies from the laboratory to early phase clinical testing so that treatment for primary brain tumors in children can be improved. The importance of the PBTC is highlighted by the continuing high mortality rate among some common ...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - June 19, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Limited Competition: Adult Brain Tumor Consortium (ABTC) (UM1)
Funding Opportunity RFA-CA-13-501 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this limited competition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to continue the program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the development of new anticancer therapies for adult patients with brain tumors, especially glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). This limited competition FOA solicits a single application from the current awardee of the Adult Brain Tumor Consortium (ABTC). The ABTC is a NCI-funded clinical trials group that performs clinical research on the treatment of patients with GBM. In this funding period...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - June 19, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

American Brain Tumor Association Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program
The Medical Student Summer Fellowships are $3,000 stipends grants to current medical students wishing to spend a summer conducting brain tumor research with esteemed scientist-mentors. The intent of this program is to motivate talented medical students to pursue a career in neuro-oncology research. We are now accepting applications for the 2013 Medical Student Summer Fellowship program. The application submission deadline, including all supporting documents and letters is Thursday, March 7, 2013, 3pm EST/ 2pm CST/ 12pm PST. American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550 Chicago, IL 60631 P...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 12, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Brain Tumor Association Source Type: funding

Society of Critical Care Medicine Grenvik Family Award for Ethics
The award will be given each year to recognize an SCCM member in good standing who has devoted significant efforts toward ethical problems in critical care. The award recognizes an individual who promoted humanistic and ethical values in critical care. The Christer Memorial Award was initiated by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ake and Inger Grenvik, and established in 1989 by the Foundation for Critical Care. Christer Grenvik, MD died at age 30 of a brain tumor while an anesthesiology resident. SCCM has sponsored the award since 1996. Goals and Objectives During his last two years of life, Christer Grenvik beca...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 6, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Society of Critical Care Medicine Source Type: funding