American Society for Radiation Oncology Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant
This grant is designed to support residents or fellows who are planning a career focusing primarily on basic science or clinical research. It is designed for the exceptional trainee and implies dedication to a career in research. You are eligible if: You show a commitment to a career that focuses primarily on radiation oncology sciences. Your institution has a well-established research and clinical career development program and qualified faculty in radiation oncology sciences to serve as mentors. You have identified a mentor with extensive research experience to support your project. Both the mentor a...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 10, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Radiation Oncology Source Type: funding
American Society for Radiation Oncology/ROI Comparative Effectiveness Research Award
This award aims to develop comparative effectiveness research leaders within radiation oncology, and to stimulate research focused on evaluating the effectiveness, complication profile, cost and cost-effectiveness of various radiation therapy treatments, as well as the comparative effectiveness when compared to other therapies. You are eligible if: You are a board-certified or board-eligible physician in radiation oncology at the time the award commences. You are committed to a career that focuses primarily on academic radiation oncology. If you are a junior faculty member, you must name a primary ment...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 10, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Radiation Oncology Source Type: funding
American Society for Radiation Oncology Minority Summer Fellowship Award
The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2015. The purpose of the ASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship Award is to introduce medical students from backgrounds that are under-represented in medicine to the discipline of radiation oncology early in their medical education. Medical students in all years are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to first- and second-year students. In an effort to promote radiation oncology as a career choice, the fellowship will provide medical students with an experience designed to expose students to clinical, basic and translational research questions in radiation oncology....
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 10, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Radiation Oncology Source Type: funding
EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases Travel Scholarship
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases is providing travel stipends for patient advocates in United States (outside of the DC metro area) to attend FDA meetings & Capitol Hill events. Scholarships are given to ensure patients have the ability to participate in these important meetings. Travel stipends range from $300-$1,000 maximum and are intended to help offset travel costs but not to cover all costs in full. The amount of the award depends upon the distance the recipient has to travel for the event. Scholarship Applications for Rare Disease Week 2015 will be closed on Dec. 31st, 2014. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Research Grant Program
Request for Proposals: National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Research Grant Program The National Tay- Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc. (NTSAD) is considered to be the nation’s oldest genetic disease nonprofit organization. The “Allied Diseases” represent a family of almost 100 rare diseases including lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) and leukodystrophies affecting the central nervous system. A major element of NTSAD’s mission is to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases; therefore, NTSAD is committed to funding research pr...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Source Type: funding
Parkinson’s Action Network Forum Scholarship Deadline Extended
Parkinson’s Action Network Forum Scholarship Deadline Extended The deadline has been extended until Friday, December 12 for scholarships to attend the PAN Forum March 23-25 in Washington, DC. PAN Forum The PAN Forum is the premier event for Parkinson’s disease advocates who gather from across the country to learn the latest in research and policy, train on how to become better advocates, and meet with their Members of Congress. Scholarships are available for travel, lodging, and the registration fee. To learn more, register, and request a scholarship, visit ThePANForum.org. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Parkinson’s Action Network Source Type: funding
Request for Applications: Integrative Approaches to Dystonia
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is seeking applications for collaborative studies applying integrative approaches to dystonia that will address the most significant and immediate needs in this field with special emphasis on cross-disciplinary research Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by muscle contractions causing abnormal movements and postures. Despite substantial progress made in understanding various aspects of dystonia, there has been limited success in developing unifying and integrative approaches to study dystonia. To accelerate development of such cross-disciplinary and transf...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation 2015 Clinical Fellowship Training Program
Dystonia is a multifaceted neurological disorder. Despite advances in clinical management and research, the diagnosis of dystonia continues to be, far too often, delayed or missed. Although treatment options have expanded with the recent approval of botulinum toxins and the success of deep brain stimulation, patients with dystonia continue to report difficulties in locating physicians who know how to evaluate their individual needs and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. In addition, there is a great need for better understanding of the disorder in its various clinical manifestations and for the developmen...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Research Fellows Program
Application deadline: January 12, 2015 The Medical Research Fellows Program gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a year of basic, translational, or applied biomedical research. Medical Fellows experience the excitement and intellectual rewards of research before making plans for residency or postgraduate training. The students select their own mentor at any academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States (excluding the National Institutes of Health or any other federal agency) or abroad, provided the proposed mentor is affiliated with a U.S. fellowship institution, and work with ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Source Type: funding
GBS-CIDP Foundation Research Grant Program
The GBS-CIDP Foundation International believes in supporting research on GBS and CIDP, funding grants for projects that contribute to the knowledge of and towards an eventual cure for GBS and CIDP. If you are a U.S. based researcher committed to learning more about GBS, CIDP and variants we encourage you to submit your grant application to the Foundation. Multiple grants are awarded annually. Grant amounts awarded range from $40,000 to $60,000. A GBS grant application may be submitted for all or part of a project. Please note and follow the submission timeline: Letters of Intent are due November 1 ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: GBS-CIDP Foundation Source Type: funding
2015 Donald A. King Huntington's Disease Society of America Summer Research Fellowship
The objective of the Donald A. King Summer Research Fellowships is to sponsor HD investigations that can be conducted over a 10-week period, between May 1 and September 8, 2015. Fellowship recipients, working under the supervision of senior HD scientists, will undertake a project that will be helpful in future HD research and also nurture a continuing interest in HD research. The student fellowships are designed to attract the brightest future scientists into a career in Huntington’s disease research. Eligibility Application is open to matriculated undergraduate life sciences students, pre-medical...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Huntington's Disease Society of America Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders
Movement disorder specialists — neurologists with subspecialty training in treating Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders — serve as an important bridge between scientific advances in the lab and positive patient outcomes in the care setting. While the demand for movement disorder specialists increases, not enough neurologists are receiving this vital training. To address this unmet need, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is introducing The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders with the goal of developing a network of highly trained clinician-researchers— the next gener...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Michael J. Fox Foundation Source Type: funding
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Fellowship Program
Deadline: June 30, 2015 The Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF) is pleased to offer a research fellowship to support the training of exceptionally qualified physicians or scientists who wish to focus on blepharospasm with and without oromandibular dystonia. Fellowships will be awarded in the amount of up to $75,000 per year for two years. The training program should focus on research into new treatments, pathophysiology or the genetics of benign essential blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. Research into photophobia, dry eye, and apraxia of the eyelid opening as they relate to benign e...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association Education Scholarship
Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association Education Scholarship CHASA is proud to offer an annual scholarship for those affected by childhood hemiplegia. Scholarship envelope should be postmarked by August 31st of each year. Eligibility requirements -- Age 25 years or less -- Affected by either childhood hemiplegia or hemiparesis due to any cause or by pediatric stroke, Onset of condition before the age of 18. Currently diagnosed as having hemiplegia or hemiparesis or pediatric stroke -- Attending a post-secondary school leading to a degree or certification or attending a post-secondary vocatio...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association Source Type: funding
2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Award
There are many known epilepsy syndromes that occur in the pediatric population. These epilepsies are often debilitating and difficult to treat with currently available therapies. CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to any or all pediatric epilepsies, including: (1) the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; (2) investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology; and (3) novel treatments which may impact progression of the disease. CURE specifically encourages studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies because of their...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) Source Type: funding
