Call for Nominations: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Friedenwald Award
The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013. The Friedenwald Award was established in 1957 as a memorial to Dr. Jonas S. Friedenwald, a distinguished researcher whose contributions encompassed the entire field of ophthalmic investigations. His pioneer studies on the pathogenesis of glaucoma, corneal wound healing and diseases of the retina laid the groundwork for future generations of investigators. Like the Proctor Medal, this award honors outstanding research in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. The Award recipient presents the Friedenwald Award Lecture at the ARVO Annual Meeting,...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Source Type: funding
Call for Videos: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2013 Annual Meeting
How has research changed your life or the lives of your patients? Show us! Submit your video detailing the ARVO 2013 Annual Meeting theme, "Life-changing Research" for your chance to win up to $250 and free registration for the ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. The submission deadline is Wednesday, March 20. Why enter? •One Top 3 video will open each keynote lecture. •Did we mention there's a prize? Enter for a chance to win: ◦1st place - $250 and free registration for ARVO 2014 ◦2nd place - $150 ◦3rd place - $100 The most compelling video – the w...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Special Recognition Award
Call for Nominations: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Special Recognition Award The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013. The Special Recognition Award is presented periodically to honor outstanding service to ARVO or the vision research community. Recipients receive a plaque that is presented at the ARVO Annual Meeting; complimentary registration, hotel and travel; and per diem. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Kupfer Award
The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013. The Kupfer Award was first presented in 1993 to Dr. Carl Kupfer, who served as Director of the National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, for 30 years. This award honors those who have demonstrated distinguished public service with national or global impact, on behalf of eye and vision research. Recipients receive a plaque which is presented at the ARVO Annual Meeting; complimentary registration, hotel and travel; and per diem. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Cogan Award
The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013. The Cogan Award was established in 1988 to commemorate Dr. David G. Cogan, for his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing the understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and treatment of human eye disease. This award is intended to recognize a young researcher who is 40 years of age or younger at the time of nomination, and who has made important and worthwhile contributions to research in ophthalmology or visual science that are directly related to disorders of the human eye or visual system, and who show substantial promise for future contributions. The...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Source Type: funding
Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation Research Grants Program
Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation Research Grants Program The Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation strives to foster research that will have the greatest potential impact on Sjögren’s patients, ensuring new therapeutics are developed and a cure found. One important way in which we strive for change is to promote innovative research that will have the greatest impact on the lives of those who have this prevalent and devastating disease. We want to help spur the research community to generate fresh ideas that will bring novel approaches to treatment and the development of new therapeutics and le...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 6, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: 2013 Rural Health Awards
An awards event celebrating excellence in rural health Each year the National Rural Health Association honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field of rural health who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well being of others. Previous recipients have stretched the boundaries of possibility by forging innovative programs and services, making rural life healthier and more compassionate Nominations open Dec. 7. Consider nominating your favorite rural health professionals so that they may be honored nationally for their contributions to rural health. The entry deadlin...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 4, 2013 Category: Research Authors: National Rural Health Association Source Type: funding
Richard Lindstrom/Eye Bank Association of America Research Fund Scientific Research Grants
Each year, the EBAA awards scientific research grants through the Richard Lindstrom/EBAA Research Fund to provide support for proposals specifically concerned with issues directly related to eye banking and/or corneal transplantation. Eligibility 1. Physicians, including corneal surgeons, and other eye care specialists 2. Basic scientists, including biomedical and social scientists 3. Eye-bank technicians, nurses, post-graduate fellows, ophthalmology residents, and medical students who are supervised by a physician or basic scientist associated with an eye bank or academic institution. Application ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 28, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Eye Bank Association of America Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Clinical/Research Fellowship Award Program in Inherited Orphan Retinal Degenerations
Application Deadline: March 15, 2013 The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) is soliciting applications for Clinical/Research Fellowship Awards (CRFA) from clinicians with a demonstrated interest in inherited orphan retinal degenerations. The program will provide funding for post-residency clinical fellowships in inherited orphan retinal degenerations. The goal of this program is to increase the number of clinician-scientists with expertise and commitment to provide clinical care to patients with inherited orphan retinal degenerations. With this goal in mind, the program is also designed to prepare fellows for car...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 28, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Foundation Fighting Blindness Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Career Development Awards in Support of Research into Inherited Orphan Retinal Degenerative Diseases and Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Application Deadline: March 15, 2013 The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) is soliciting applications for Career Development Awards (CDA) from clinical research scientists of superior dedication and talent. The award is for junior investigators to pursue vigorous research programs to drive the research to find the therapies and cures for retinal degenerative diseases (RDDs), i.e., inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases and non-exudative age-related macular degeneration. The goal of this Program is to facilitate advances in laboratory and clinical research, to elucidate the mechanisms for the etiology and...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 28, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Foundation Fighting Blindness Source Type: funding
