Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases
Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases Sponsored by the AAN and the American Brain Foundation and funded through the philanthropy of the Potamkin family. This award recognizes major contributions to the understanding of the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure for Pick's, Alzheimer's, and related diseases. Presentation Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a scientific session at the 67th AAN Annual Meeting. Recipient will receive: -- Medallion and $100,000 prize -- Complimentary registration for 67th Annual Meeting -...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Neurology/American Brain Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: Autism Science Foundation 2015 Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards & Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards
Request for Applications: Autism Science Foundation 2015 Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards & Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards Applications Due: November 14, 2014 Informational Conference Call: September 15, 12:00pm ET The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training must be scientifically linked to autism and may be broadened to include training in ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 12, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Autism Science Foundation Source Type: funding

American College of Cardiology Young Investigator Awards Competition
The Young Investigator Awards competition encourages and recognizes young scientific investigators of promise, upon whom progress in the field of cardiology is dependent. The submission deadline is September 15, 2014. Enter your submission today and plan to attend the YIA sessions at ACC.15 for cutting-edge presentations in each of the following categories: 1. Clinical Investigations, Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiac Surgery 2. Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology 3. ACCF/Herman K. Gold Young Investigator Awards in Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 4. Cardiovascular Health Outcomes and Population...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 6, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American College of Cardiology Source Type: funding

Pre-doctoral Research Training Fellowship for Research Related to Epilepsy
The Pre-doctoral Research Training Fellowship supports predoctoral students with dissertation research related to epilepsy, thus strengthening their interest in establishing epilepsy research as a career direction. Graduate students must be matriculating in a full-time doctoral (Ph.D.) program with an academic career focus. Areas of interest considered include, but are not limited to neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, genetics, nursing, or pharmacy. Pre-doctoral fellowships are supported by AES in conjunction with the Lennox & Lombroso Trust, industry supporters, and the Epilepsy...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 5, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Epilepsy Society/Lennox & Lombroso Trust/Epilepsy Foundation Source Type: funding

Obstetric-Fetal Pharmacology Research Centers (OPRC) (U54)
Funding Opportunity RFA-HD-14-013 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to announce the competition of the Obstetric-Fetal Pharmacology Research Centers (OPRC) - a specialized cooperative multicenter program in the obstetric pharmacology research. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) proposes to fund a limited number of research centers which will provide an arena for multidisciplinary interactions among basic and clinical scientists interested in establishing high quality translational research...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - July 15, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Obstetric-Fetal Pharmacology Research Centers (OPRC) (U54)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-HD-14-013 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCFDA Number: 93.865Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governme...
Source: Grants.gov - July 15, 2014 Category: Research Tags: Health Income Security and Social Services Source Type: funding

Human exploration research opportunities nasa research announcement
Funding Opportunity Number: NNJ14ZSA001N Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 43.003Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Agency Name: NASA-JSCClosing Date: VariesAward Ceiling: $1,350,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Jul 11, 2014Funding Opportunity Description: This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
Source: Grants.gov - July 12, 2014 Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism Early Career Achievement Award
The ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism Early Career Achievement Award has been established to recognize excellent original research by early career investigators in the area of drug metabolism and disposition. The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years. The award consists of $1,000, a plaque, and complimentary registration plus travel expenses (to a maximum of $1,000) for the winner to attend the awards ceremony at the annual meeting. The awardee will deliver a lecture at the annual meeting describing his/her relevant research accomplishments. The awardee will be invited to publish a review article on...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Torald Sollmann Award in Pharmacology
The Torald Sollmann Award in Pharmacology was established in 1960 to commemorate the pioneer work of Dr. Torald Sollmann in the fields of pharmacological investigation and education. The Torald Sollmann Award is presented biennially in odd numbered years at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting for significant contributions over many years to the advancement and extension of knowledge in the field of pharmacology. Presentation The award consists of: • A $2,500 honorarium • An engraved plaque • Complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to at...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Robert R. Ruffolo Career Achievement Award in Pharmacology
The Robert R. Ruffolo Career Achievement Award in Pharmacology was established in 2011 in recognition of the contributions made to drug discovery and development by Dr. Ruffolo. The Award recognizes the scientific achievements of scientists who are at the height of their careers (typically mid- to late-career) and who have made significant contributions to any area of pharmacology. Presentation The award is presented annually, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: • A $2,500 honorarium • A commemorative medal • Complimentary registration and tr...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Pharmacia-ASPET Award for Experimental Therapeutics
The Pharmacia ASPET Award in Experimental Therapeutics recognizes and stimulates outstanding research in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, basic laboratory or clinical research that has had, or potentially will have, a major impact on the pharmacological treatment of disease. This award was originally established in 1969 as the ASPET Award for Experimental Therapeutics, but was renamed in 2002, when supported in perpetuity by an endowment from Pharmacia (now Pfizer). Presentation The award is presented annually, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: • ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology
The Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology was established in 1991 to honor the memory of the eminent American pharmacologist who shaped the fields of neuroscience, drug metabolism, and biochemistry and who served as a mentor for numerous eminent pharmacologists around the world. The Julius Axelrod Award is presented for significant contributions to understanding the biochemical mechanisms underlying the pharmacological actions of drugs and for contributions to mentoring other pharmacologists. ASPET assumed responsibility of the Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology from the Catecholamine Club in 2007. Presentation ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: John J. Abel Award in Pharmacology
The John J. Abel Award in Pharmacology, named after the founder of ASPET, was established in 1946 to stimulate fundamental research in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics by young investigators. Presentation The award is presented annually, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: • An invitation to deliver the John J. Abel Award Lecture at the ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology • A $5,000 honorarium • An engraved plaque • Complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the ASPET Annual ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

David Lehr Research Award
The David Lehr Research Award is intended to extend funding for preclinical or clinical research directed towards improving human health. This award is made possible by an endowment to the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) from Mrs. Lisa Lehr in honor of her husband, the late Dr. David Lehr, former chair of the Department of Pharmacology for New York Medical College. Presentation The award is presented biennially, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: $50,000 per year for two years ($100,000 total) A commemorative plaque ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 10, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology
The Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology was established in 2014 by ASPET in recognition of Dr. Spector’s dedication and contributions to clinical pharmacology. The Award recognizes excellence in research and/or teaching in clinical pharmacology. This award is made possible by an endowment to ASPET from Dr. Reynold and Mrs. Michiko Spector. Presentation The award is presented biennially in odd numbered years, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: An invitation to deliver the Reynold Spector Lecture at the ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Bio...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 10, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding