North American Spine Society Grants Program
Deadlines: Letter of Proposal: February 2, 2015 Grants (By Invitation Only): May 4, 2015 Traveling Fellowships: May 4, 2015 Types of funding available Research Grants NASS research grants provide funding for promising research projects by qualified investigators in the field of spine. Funding amount and number of grants are at the discretion of the NASS Research Project Management Committee based upon merit of applications and amount of funding available each year. It is recommended that approved grant budgets not exceed $50,000 per year. Young Investigator Grants One to two Young Inv...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2014 Category: Research Authors: North American Spine Society Source Type: funding

Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Grant Opportunities
There are grant opportunities for PENS members at levels of research grants. Contact our office for more information. 2015 Grant Submissions DUE no later than February 1, 2015. PENS Research Grant PENS Evidence-Based Grant PENS Grant Director, Sharron Close, can be reached by e-mail at sharron.close@gmail.com. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Source Type: funding

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Translational Research Grant
Application deadline: January 30, 2015 Supports translational research that has as its endpoint the development of a pancreatic cancer assessment, prevention or treatment modality Fundamental discovery or basic science research projects not qualified for these grants Applications accepted from independent investigators Collaborations between basic and clinical scientists encouraged Two-year grant, totaling $300,000 (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Source Type: funding

Request for Proposals: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Transforming CURES Initiative (TCI) - Intercepting Progression to Advanced Myeloid Blood Cancers
Request for Proposals: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Transforming CURES Initiative (TCI) - Intercepting Progression to Advanced Myeloid Blood Cancers The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce the "Transforming CURES Initiative (TCI) - Intercepting Progression to Advanced Myeloid Blood Cancers," a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and develop novel, safe and effective treatment paradigms for patients with hematological malignancies. The near term goal of this program is to advance the scientific and medical understanding of myeloid disease progression from an early stage to fra...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Source Type: funding

International Transplant Nurses Society Research Grant
The International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is pleased to announce the availability of one $2500 research grant for 2015. The purpose of this grant is to encourage qualified ITNS members to advance the body of transplant knowledge. The purpose of this grant is to encourage qualified ITNS members to advance the body of transplant knowledge. This grant may be used to support research projects, a systematic review of the literature, a meta-analysis, a quality improvement initiative or a program evaluation project. The application deadline for the 2015 grant is July 1, 2015. Grant application guidelines: ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: International Transplant Nurses Society Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Bayada Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice
Submission deadline: March 2, 2015 The BAYADA Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice was created in 2004 to acknowledge nurses who have made a significant contribution to nursing education or practice via the development and/or adoption of a new technology. Drexel University is proud to show annual support to nurse pioneers who pave the way for the next generation in patient care. THE AWARDS: Two $10,000 Cash Prizes • One $10,000 prize will be awarded to a nursing educator or a practicing nurse whose innovation leads to improved nursing education and student outcomes....
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Drexel University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Axol Science Scholarship 2015/16
Deadline: 30th June 2015 Axol Bioscience is excited to offer future life scientists the opportunity to receive $2000 in funding for any life science related degree program. Eligibility criteria • Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for a graduate or undergraduate degree at a recognised university • The degree program / research area must be in a life science related field • Open worldwide How to apply • Follow these steps to apply: 1. Complete and submit the online form at http://www.axolbio.com/axol-science-scholarship.html. Please ensure the information yo...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Axol Bioscience Ltd. Source Type: funding

Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize
$20,000 to support exceptional research and mentoring accomplishments in the area of serious mental illness. Deadline: April 15, 2016 Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation The $20,000 grant supports “exceptional individuals working in the area of serious mental illness,” including but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and paranoia (delusional disorder). The American Psychological Foundation provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generatio...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics SIB Awards 2015
Closing date for entries: 31 January 2015 Awards presentation: 8-10 June 2015 at the [BC]2 Conference in Basel The SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is happy to announce the SIB Awards 2015, which consist of three categories: SIB International Young Bioinformatician Award 2015 This award recognizes the excellent and promising young career of a scientist, or a project he/she has carried out, or a paper he/she has published in the field of bioinformatics or computational biology. The award carries a cash prize of CHF 10,000, an award certificate and travel expenses for the laureate to attend the ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics Source Type: funding

Brocher Foundation Residencies
The Brocher Foundation offers visiting researchers the opportunity to come at the Brocher Centre in a peaceful park on the shores of Lake Geneva, to write a book, articles, an essay or a PhD thesis. The visiting positions are an occasion to meet other researchers from different disciplines and countries as well as experts from numerous International Organizations & Non Governmental Organizations based in Geneva, such as WHO, WTO, WIPO, UNHCR, ILO, WMA, ICRC, and others. The Brocher Foundation residencies last between 1 and 4 months. They give researchers (PhD students to Professors) the opportunity to work...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Brocher Foundation Residencies Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2015 Macy Faculty Scholars Program
We are pleased to invite applications for our fifth class of Macy Faculty Scholars. The Macy Faculty Scholars program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising educational innovators in medicine and nursing. With support from the Macy Foundation, scholars will implement new educational innovations at their home institutions and participate in career development activities. Chosen scholars will receive: Salary support of up to $100,000 per year for two years At least 50% protected time for two years to pursue educational projects Active mentorship by a senior faculty member at the...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Source Type: funding

Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program in HIV
Submission Deadline: Midnight, Eastern Time, Friday, December 12, 2014. No applications will be accepted after this date. The mission of the Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program in HIV (the “program”) is to support innovative scientific research that will advance knowledge in the field of HIV and provide support for research career development. Gilead Sciences, Inc. hopes that the research supported by these awards will enhance understanding of HIV. The program provides financial support to the institutions of 3 junior faculty researchers for a 2-year period. Each award is funded up to $13...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Gilead Sciences Source Type: funding

American Thoracic Society Fellowship in Health Equality
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) is committed to improving health equality throughout the U.S. To this end, the ATS announces the establishment of the ATS Fellowship in Health Equality. This fellowship is designed to support the efforts of senior fellows, junior faculty or post-doctoral students towards the further development of an action plan for ATS in health equality. Such comprehensive action plan needs to take into consideration the opinions and recommendations of academicians, health advocacy groups, private foundations, federal agencies, and policy makers. To facilitate the development of the ATS Health Equ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Thoracic Society Source Type: funding

Breast Cancer Research Foundation - American Association for Cancer Research Career Development Awards for Translational Breast Cancer Research
Application deadline: January 20, 2015, at noon, U.S. Eastern Time The Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards for Translational Breast Cancer Research represent a joint effort to promote and support innovative research designed to accelerate the discovery, development, and application of new agents to treat breast cancer and/or for pre-clinical research with direct therapeutic intent. Eligibility is limited to junior faculty who, at the start of the grant term, will have completed their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency within the past 11 years. The research propose...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Breast Cancer Research Foundation/American Association for Cancer Research Source Type: funding

American Association for Cancer Research‐Ocular Melanoma Foundation Fellowship, in Honor of Robert C. Allen, MD
Application deadline: December 17, 2014 at noon, U.S. Eastern Time The AACR‐Ocular Melanoma Foundation Fellowship, in honor of Robert C. Allen, MD, represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct ocular/uveal melanoma research and to establish a successful career path in ophthalmology, ocular oncology, uveal melanoma cancer biology or similar field. The research proposed for funding may be basic, translational or clinical in nature and must have direct, primary applicability and relevance to ocular/uveal melanoma. The fellowship provides a one‐ye...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Association for Cancer Research/Ocular Melanoma Foundation Source Type: funding