Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03)
Funding Opportunity RFA-AG-14-010 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This program is intended for early career physicians trained in medical or surgical specialties to establish a research track record in aging-related aspects of their specialty. The award will provide an opportunity to gain skills and experience in aging research and help investigators establish an independent program of research in their clinical field relevant to geriatric or gerontologic science. (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 8, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Norman Geschwind Prize in Behavioral Neurology
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the Behavioral Neurology Section and endowed through Dr. Geschwind's family, friends, and colleagues; Pfizer Inc; and the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology. This prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding research in the field of behavioral neurology. Applicants should have a strong desire to expand the field of behavioral neurology through research. Presentation Recipient is expected to give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of their choice during a scientific session at the AAN 66th Annual Meeting. Recipient will receive: ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 1, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Neurology Source Type: funding
Archstone Foundation Responsive Grantmaking
Supports projects in California that address emerging and unmet needs within the field of aging. Geographic
coverage: California -- Archstone Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - July 17, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
Maryland Small Grants Program
Awards funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland working in the areas of basic human needs, health, disabilities, education, community support, the elderly, and workforce development. Geographic
coverage: Maryland -- The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - July 12, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
American College of Clinical Pharmacy Geriatrics Practice and Research Network Travel Awards
The Geriatrics PRN will award one (1) travel grant to partially support the expenses associated with attendance and travel for one student to the 2013 ACCP Annual Meeting for those with an interest in geriatrics or who may be considering geriatric training. Number of Awards Offered: 1 Amount of Each Award: $750.00 Eligibility: Each applicant must meet the following criteria: • Full-time pharmacy student pursuing his/her first professional pharmacy degree • Student member of ACCP • Will attend the Geriatrics PRN Business and Networking Meeting at the 2013 ACCP Annual Meeting ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 24, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American College of Clinical Pharmacy Geriatrics Practice and Research Network Source Type: funding
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: Medicare Low Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Assistance
Provides grants to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, and Aging and Disability Resource Center programs for outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding changes to benefits and coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Geographic
coverage: Nationwide -- Administration for Community Living (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - June 10, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Council on Social Work Education Ashley Brooks-Danso Memorial Fund Student Travel Scholarship
The Ashley Brooks-Danso Memorial Fund will begin accepting nominations for the Student Travel Scholarship on May 1, 2013! One student will win $500 for travel expenses to the 2013 CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM) in Dallas, Texas and a complimentary APM registration. The CSWE Gero-Ed Center will provide a travel scholarship for a baccalaureate or master’s level social work student with an interest in aging to attend the 2013 CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM) and its Gero-Ed Track events. The student awardee will receive a complimentary APM registration and $500 to be used toward travel expenses. The student...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 29, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Council on Social Work Education Source Type: funding
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Bi-Annual Grant
Provides grants to its nonprofit member organizations to develop or enhance educational and support services. Geographic
coverage: Nationwide -- Alzheimer's Foundation of America (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - May 16, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP)
Offers loan repayment program to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who serve as faculty at eligible health professions schools for a minimum of two years. Geographic
coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - May 13, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Health Affairs Scholarship
Application deadline: November 15 The Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) Health Affairs Scholarship was established to provide assistance to a GAPNA member who wishes to attend the annual American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) National Nurse Practitioner Summit. The recipient of the Health Affairs Scholarship will receive an award up to $1500 to be used for registration fees, travel, lodging, and other summit-related costs. The following criteria will be used in selecting the GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship recipient: • GAPNA membership for a minimum of two years; stu...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 13, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Source Type: funding
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Chapter Excellence Award
The Chapter Excellence Award honors a chapter that best promotes the goals of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) through its member relationships, professional activities, and promotion of advanced practice gerontological nursing throughout the local, regional, and/or state during the past year. The winning chapter will be awarded $250.00. Eligibility Requirements: • The chapter must be officially chartered by the GAPNA Board of Directors. • The chapter must be in compliance with all chapter obligations and in good standing with the GAPNA National Office. • T...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 13, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Source Type: funding
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association GNP Student Scholarship
Scholarship amounts are at least $2,500, and may be awarded up to $5,000. Among other things, candidates must be: • Full-time students matriculated or matriculating into one of the following programs: ◦ Adult/Gero Primary Care ◦ Adult/Gero Acute Care ◦ Adult/Gero Clinical Nurse Specialist; • Must plan to work in the field of nursing focusing on the older adult • Must be a GAPNA member in good standing Submission deadline is June 15, 2013. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 13, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: William B. Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology
The William B. Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology was established with support from the Merck Company Foundation in 1996 to honor an investigator in geriatric clinical pharmacology for outstanding contributions to the field. Dr. Abrams, a Past President of ASCPT, had a long and illustrious career in the pharmaceutical industry, mostly at the Merck Research Laboratories. Among his many accomplishments in geriatric clinical pharmacology, he was the founding Co-Editor of the Merck Manual of Geriatrics, created the Scientific Section on Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology of ASCPT, and developed and funded po...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 8, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Source Type: funding
The Effects of Modulating Chronic Low Grade Inflammation on Geriatric Conditions: Secondary Data and/or Biospecimen Analyses and Ancillary Studies in Ongoing or Completed Clinical Trials (R01)
Funding Opportunity Number: PA-13-221 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.866Eligible 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 governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, ...
Source: Grants.gov - May 6, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding
Phyllis and Milton Berg Family Respite Care Grant
Funding to help alleviate the cost of respite care for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimers disease or a related dementia. Geographic
coverage: Nationwide -- Alzheimer's Foundation of America (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - May 3, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding
