Medical Student Grants Targeting Melanoma and Skin Cancer
The deadline for receipt of applications is extended to November 1, 2014. Amount: $7,000 (renewable for one year) American Skin Association (ASA) invites grant applications from medical students working actively in the areas of melanoma and skin cancer. A second year of funding may be requested upon receipt and review of a final progress report and re-application. If an awardee receives a career development award or other comparable research award from the NIH, the Dermatology Foundation, or similar organization, he or she must choose between it and this research award. Eligibility: Applicants must be ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 22, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Skin Association Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Dermatologist From Developing Country Award
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) announces its annual award for a dermatologist who has made significant contribution to the care of pediatric skin disease in his or her developing country. The recipient of the award will be invited to attend our 41th Annual Meeting, to be held July 9-12, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and will be asked to give a brief presentatation at that meeting. Registration and travel expenses will be paid by SPD. We are particularly interested in supporting a dermatologist who might otherwise be unable to attend our meeting. Applications should include, but are not limited to...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 20, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Source Type: funding
Society for Pediatric Dermatology 2015 Mentorship Grant Awards
Deadline for Submission is May 1, 2015 Grant Amount The maximum individual grant amount to be awarded is $4,000. Objectives: • Establish a formal mentorship program within Pediatric Dermatology • Promote career development within the field of Pediatric Dermatology • Cultivate relationships between established pediatric dermatologists and residents/fellows/junior faculty who have chosen to pursue a career in pediatric dermatology. If you have any questions, please contact SPD at (317) 202-0224 or info@pedsderm.net or Maria Garzon, MD, Mentorship Committee Chair, at mcg2@columb...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 20, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Source Type: funding
Call for Proposals: Pediatric Dermatology Research Grants
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) announces a call for proposals to compete for four research grants supporting the field of pediatric dermatology. The William Weston Research Award (funding up to $20,000) supports scholarly clinical or basic research. Proposals are evaluated on their importance to pediatric dermatology, their scientific merit and their likelihood of success. Preference is given to young investigators seeking to establish a research program and to members of the Society. One (1) Weston Research Award will be given in 2015. The Pilot Project Award (funding up to $7,500) supports the i...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 20, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Source Type: funding
Pediatric Dermatology Residents/Fellows Research Award
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology has announced a call for pediatric or dermatology resident's or fellow's papers on clinical or laboratory research relating to pediatric dermatology. One paper will be chosen for presentation at the society's annual meeting, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from July 9-12, 2015. Applications must be received via email by 5pm Eastern Time on May 1, 2015. The awardee will receive a $500 honorarium and expenses for two people to attend the meeting. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 20, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: 2015/2016 Medical Dermatology Society Mentorship Program
The Board of Directors of the MDS instituted a MDS Mentorship Program to foster interest in careers in medical dermatology, especially in the care of patients with serious dermatologic disease. Participants spend one month at an institution under the direction of a senior MDS member. Mentorship Program Application deadline: December 1, 2014 The Medical Dermatology Society (MDS) invites Residents, Post-Dermatology Residency Fellows and Junior Faculty to apply for the 2015/2016 MDS Mentorship Program. Awardees may receive up to $2,000 for direct expenses associated with spending a period of one (1) m...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Medical Dermatology Society Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: Melanoma Research Alliance Established Investigator Awards, Pilot Awards, and Young Investigator Awards
November 11, 2014: Young Investigator Award (including Dermatology Young Investigators), Established Investigator Award (including BMS-MRA Established Investigators), and Pilot Award (including SITC-MRA Pilot Award) proposals are due. Questions: Laura Brockway-Lunardi, Ph.D., MRA Scientific Program Director, lbl@curemelanoma.org (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 1, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Melanoma Research Alliance Source Type: funding
Achieving and Sustaining TB/HIV Collaborative Activities in Cambodia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
The objectives are to achieve and sustain nationwide scale up of the ?Three Is? (intensified case finding [ICF], isoniazid preventive therapy, and infection control) and rapid, early treatment of co-infected patients with both antiretroviral and anti-tuberculosis regimens. To promote long-term sustainability, the cooperative agreement will foster monitoring and evaluation systems and strengthen the capacity of national health care staff to correctly diagnose and treat TB using evidence-based, cost-effective TB diagnostic algorithms. (Source: Grants.gov)
Source: Grants.gov - September 23, 2014 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Skin Cancer Foundation Pilot Research Projects Related to Skin Cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation is now accepting applications for support of pilot research projects related to skin cancer. The Foundation funds basic research and clinical studies which address improved methods of prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer. Researchers are invited to submit applications for one-year projects to be conducted within the Dermatology departments of medical institutions within the U.S. Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the...
Source: ScanGrants feed - September 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Skin Cancer Foundation Source Type: funding
Plastic Surgery Foundation/Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Dermal Tissue Research Grant
Submission deadline: December 1, 2014 All Applications must be submitted online through proposalCENTRAL. PSF/MTF Dermal Tissue Research Grant Program Eligibility Applicants must be an MD, DO, or PhD and hold a full-time clinical or research position at a U.S. or Canadian Institution. For an applicant to be eligible, they must be an Active or Candidate member of ASPS or have an Active ASPS member as a Co-Investigator. If you are currently in your training, you may still apply to the program with sponsorship from an Active ASPS member at your institution. If you are not an ASPS member, or you are current...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 20, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Plastic Surgery Foundation/Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Source Type: funding
SkinCare for Developing Countries Grants Program
Submit a request by Dec. 15, 2014 for 2015 grants. The American Academy of Dermatology offers grants to individuals and organizations to fund international volunteer and humanitarian projects under the SkinCare for Developing Countries program. Grants vary between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on the proposal, scope of the project, and availability of funds. Proposals must: Support the Academy’s strategic framework. Be related to dermatology and/global health care, and serve beneficiaries in underserved regions of the world. Be sustainable, community-based, and rely on additional sources of...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Dermatology Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Everett C. Fox, MD, Lectureship
The Everett C. Fox, MD, Lectureship was formed through a bequest from the estate of Everett C. Fox, MD. Dr. Fox had been a practicing clinician in Texas and was vice president of the American Academy of Dermatology in 1946. The selected lecturer will receive a cash award of $10,000 and present a 30-minute lecture at AAD's summer meeting. The deadline for 2015 submissions is August 31, 2014. Summer Academy Meeting Aug. 19-23, 2015 New York, N.Y. Criteria The individual selected must be a dermatologist. The recipient should be an acknowledged, expert clinician. The emphasis must b...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Dermatology Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: Sulzberger Institute Grant
Deadline: Jan. 10, 2015 The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education, part of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide seed funds to help dermatologists begin projects that eventually can improve patient care. Applications from residents, fellows, and young dermatologists are encouraged. The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Committee is interested in receiving proposals for technology-based teaching applications that are novel and cutting-edge, and that also further clinical education in de...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Dermatology Source Type: funding
American Academy of Dermatology Native American Health Service Resident Rotation Program
The AAD's Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee provides four grants per year to dermatology residents from the United States who are in their second or third year of residency to participate in a rural health elective in Chinle, Ariz. This elective takes place at the Indian Health Service for one to two weeks. Residents provide dermatologic care to the Navajo Nation population and work with primary health care providers to assist with diagnosis and management of dermatologic diseases. Residents are expected to keep records of consults, prepare lectures, and submit a report of activities to the Academy. ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Dermatology Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
The American Academy of Dermatology has the distinguished honor of being selected to administer the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award. The esteemed award is given to a practicing AAD member dermatologist who exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care. The dermatologist who receives this high honor will receive a monetary award of $1,000. In addition, expenses for the winner to attend the AAD Annual Meeting, including airfare and accommodations, will be reimbursed up to $2,000. The recipient will be honored at the recognition luncheon during the Academy's 2015 Annual Meeting in San Fran...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Dermatology/Arnold P. Gold Foundation Source Type: funding
