Call for Papers: Philosophy of Disability
Deadline for Submission: February 1, 2016 Prize: $3,000 Res Philosophica invites papers on the topic of the philosophy of disability for the 2016 Res Philosophica Essay Prize and a special issue of the journal. The author of the winning paper will receive a prize of $3,000, and the paper will be published in the associated special issue of the journal on the same topic. Submissions for the prize will be automatically considered for publication in the journal's special issue unless otherwise requested. Submissions addressing any of the many philosophical questions about disability are welcome. Topics ma...
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Call for Submissions: Essays in Sexual Medicine and Surgery
SMSNA is pleased to announce first annual competition for trainees: Essays in Sexual Medicine and Surgery. Clinical trainees in medicine, surgery and psychology are eligible (residents, fellows, medical students, graduate students, nursing students and PA students). Manuscripts should also be submitted as abstracts for presentation or poster to the 2014 SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting. Three prizes of $1500 will be awarded for best essay. The prize categories are: Best Male Sexual Health (clinical, surgical, imaging, research), Best Female Sexual Health (clinical, surgical, imaging, research) and Best Case Re...
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Request for Applications: Barth Syndrome Foundation Research Program
The Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF) Research Grant Program continues to encourage basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Barth syndrome. In addition to this fundamental program, the BSF and its international affiliates are pleased to announce the availability of specific REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFAs) as part of the BSF Research Grant Program. Starting in 2014, there will be two RFAs (listed below) for work in clinical areas that have been under-explored to date. These RFAs are in addition to the usual appeal for research grant applications on Barth syndrome. T...
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Sexual Medicine Society of North America Young Investigator Awards
Deadline: October 1, 2014 The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) proudly announces “The SMSNA Young Investigator Award (YIA) Research Fellowship.” This unique program offers young investigators who are interested in sexual medicine research, in particular male erectile dysfunction, peyronie’s disease, testosterone deficiency, prosthetic surgery outcomes and research, and female sexual dysfunction the opportunity to obtain funding to support their research while engaged in qualifying research in sexual medicine. The research program will not fund research in reproductive medicine and...
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Call for Nominations: Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
The American Academy of Dermatology has the distinguished honor of being selected to administer the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award. The esteemed award is given to a practicing AAD member dermatologist who exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care. The dermatologist who receives this high honor will receive a monetary award of $1,000. In addition, expenses for the winner to attend the AAD Annual Meeting, including airfare and accommodations, will be reimbursed up to $2,000. The recipient will be honored at the recognition luncheon during the Academy's 2015 Annual Meeting in San Fran...
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