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Summer Medical and Dental Education ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. Application Opens: November 1, 2009Application Closes: March 1, 2010 Program Offerings Include: * Academic enrichment in the basic sciences (organic chemistry, physics, biology) and pre-calculus/calculus * Career development * Learning-skills seminar * Limited clinical exposure * A financial-planning workshopProgram Sites: * Case Western Reserve University * C...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 20, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: funding

FELCOM Workshop: Administrative Jobs at the NIHEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Presented by: Sponsored by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education & FELCOMCategory: Career Development/OITEAired date: 11/16/2009 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 17, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Request for Applications: DF/HCC Myeloma SPORE Career Development AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: DF/HCC: Latest News)
Source: DF/HCC: Latest News - November 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: organizations

2 UNH faculty receive $1.4M in CAREER grants from NSFEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(University of New Hampshire) Two University of New Hampshire assistant professors have received prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grants. Vaughn Cooper of the department of molecular, cellular and biomedical sciences received $1 million to better understand beneficial mutations in bacteria by engaging high school students in data collection. Christopher White of the mechanical engineering department received $400,000 to research flow dynamics of liquefied biomass. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 17, 2009 Category: Biology Source Type: news

What can psychology contribute to our work lives?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am delighted to enter this world of blogging; I hope that my passion for the psychological exploration of working is intriguing to some of you and, ideally, helpful. In this blog, I will introduce some of my ideas and relate them to the challenges that individuals face in the world of work and to the challenges faced by employers and organizations.I have recently written a book entitled "The Psychology of Working" that has presented my thinking about work. Over the course of the next few entries, I will outline my perspective with a focus on various issues that all of us face. For now, I want to respond to the question t...
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 14, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: David L. Blustein, Ph.D. Tags: Work blog blogging bottom line challenges crying wolf decades economists insecurity passion perspective proposal psychological exploration psychology recession self determination significant improvements survival unempl Source Type: consumer

Teenage pregnancy and social disadvantage: systematic review integrating controlled trials and qualitative studiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions A small but reliable evidence base supports the effectiveness and appropriateness of early childhood interventions and youth development programmes for reducing unintended teenage pregnancy. Combining the findings from both controlled trials and qualitative studies provides a strong evidence base for informing effective public policy. (Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 13, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Harden, A., Brunton, G., Fletcher, A., Oakley, A. Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Adolescent health, Child health RESEARCH Source Type: journals

Histochemical Society AwardsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Histochemical Society offers a number of awards to its members, including travel awards and achievement awards. You must apply for an award or be nominated (see invidual descriptions for details), be a member in The Histochemical Society, and attend the annual meeting and be present to receive the award.Applying for AwardsTo apply for an award, please fill out the application form and return it to The Society via email to <mail@histochemicalsociety.org> or fax to 206-616-5842 by the deadline. Multiple awards can be applied for on one copy of the form. If you are emailing the form, please include HCS Awards Nomin...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 13, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Histochemical Society Source Type: funding

Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Acute Medicine, ExeterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Via healthjobsuk.com. Two consultant positions in diabetes, endocrinology and acute medicine are available at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. The posts involve some teaching but the department/ trust/ medical school have proven record of supporting career development within research, management or education according to the appointee’s interests. One post offers a balance of clinical work between acute medicine (joining an Acute Medical Rota with 6 rota’d colleagues) and diabetes and endocrinology and we are looking for applicants with a strong interest in both specialties. The other post is...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 12, 2009 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: organizations

American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Within Our Reach Grants ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation is soliciting applications for grants that address translational and clinical aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Outcomes from these grants should lead to new insights into the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of RA. All applications must be relevant to the purpose and goals of the Within Our Reach campaign. For this fourth round of grants, the REF plans to maintain its commitment of $6 million per year to fund innovative RA research. Of the $6 million total, approximately $2.4 million will be allocated to fund up to six of the two-year $400,000 inv...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 11, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Source Type: funding

Request for Applications: AACR-FNAB Career Development Award for Translational Cancer ResearchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: DF/HCC: Latest News)
Source: DF/HCC: Latest News - November 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Announcements Funding Source Type: organizations

Request for Applications: AACR Career Development Awards for Pediatric Cancer ResearchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: DF/HCC: Latest News)
Source: DF/HCC: Latest News - November 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Announcements Funding Source Type: organizations

American Heart Association National Fellow to Faculty Transition Award ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Application Deadline: Jan. 22, 2010 (11:59 p.m. CT) Award Activation: July 1, 2010The method for applying for funding is Web-based, via our electronic system, Grants@Heart. With this new system, the applicant fills out the online application using Internet Explorer or Safari browsers. Important: * Begin your application early to allow all parties time to complete the process. * The applicant must submit the completed application to the grants officer selected in the application. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the grants officer and/or monitor the status of his/her own application. * The grants office...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 10, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Heart Association Source Type: funding

Career Development Award for Infectious Diseases Specialists Interested in Geriatric MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Association of Specialty Professors offers a two-year $100,000 award to fund the early stages of career development for infectious diseases specialists interested in geriatric medicine. The award supports research in a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases. ASP offers the recipient travel grants to attend two American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meetings and one IDSA annual meeting. At a minimum, an award candidate must: * Have a faculty appointment equal to the level of assistant professor by July 1, 2010. * Be a US citizen or have ap...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 6, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Association of Specialty Professors/the Infectious Diseases Society of America Source Type: funding

Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - November 5, 2009 Category: Research Source Type: funding

A. Eugene Washington appointed as dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences at UCLAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Message to UCLA administrative officers, deans, department chairs, directors, vice chancellors and faculty of the medical echool and medical sciences from Scott Waugh, executive vice chancellor and provost: Dear Colleagues: I am very pleased to inform you that Chancellor Block and I have proposed for UC Regents’ approval the appointment of A. Eugene Washington as dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine and vice chancellor of health sciences at UCLA, effective February 1, 2010. Dr. Washington currently serves as executive vice chancellor & provost and professor of gynecolog...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 4, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: organizations

Academic CAT Track: Job InterviewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Presented by: Sponsored by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & EducationCategory: Career Development/OITEAired date: 11/02/2009 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 4, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

National Institute for Health Research Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Senior Research Fellowship (NIHR-SRF) Amount: > £100K Closing Date : 11 January 2010 Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NIHR-PDF) Amount: > £100K Closing Date : 11 January 2010 Career Development Fellowship (NIHR-CDF) Amount: > £100K Closing Date : 11 January 2010 Doctoral Research Fellowship (NIHR-DRF) Amount: > £100K Closing Date : 11 January 2010 (Source: RDFunding RSS feed)
Source: RDFunding RSS feed - November 4, 2009 Category: Research Source Type: funding

The American Society Of Hematology To Honor Inspirational Hematologists With Mentor AwardsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is honoring two prominent hematologists with ASH Mentor Awards in recognition of the important role they play in the training and career development of hematologists early in their careers. Stuart H. Orkin, MD, and Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD, will receive their awards during the 51st ASH Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Dr. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news

The American Society of Hematology to honor inspirational hematologists with Mentor AwardsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(American Society of Hematology) The American Society of Hematology is honoring two prominent hematologists with ASH Mentor Awards in recognition of the important role they play in the training and career development of hematologists early in their careers. Stuart H. Orkin, M.D., and Arthur W. Nienhuis, M.D., will receive their awards during the 51st ASH Annual Meeting in New Orleans. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

What are the career planning and development practices for nurses in hospitals? Is there a difference between private and public hospitals?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study draws attention to the importance of career planning in nursing and the need for nurse managers to take an active role in career planning and development. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 3, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Betul Sonmez, Aytolan Yildirim Source Type: journals

American Society for Radiation Oncology Resident/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed GrantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Purpose: To support residents or fellows who are planning a career focusing primarily on basic science or clinical research. This grant is designed for the exceptional trainee and implies commitment to a career in research. Eligibility: Applicant must show a commitment to a career that focuses primarily on radiation oncology sciences. Applicant must be able to identify a mentor with extensive research experience. The applicant’s institution must have a well-established research and clinical career development program and qualified faculty in radiation oncology sciences to serve as mentors. The recipient is expected ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 2, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Radiation Oncology Source Type: funding

American Society for Radiation Oncology Junior Faculty Career Research Training AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Purpose: To stimulate interest in radiation research early in academic career development by giving junior physician faculty the opportunity to focus on research in radiation oncology, biology, physics or outcomes/health services research. Eligibility: The applicant must be a board-eligible physician or physicist in radiation oncology, or a radiobiologist, within the first three years of his or her junior faculty appointment. The successful candidate is expected, toward the end of the award period, to apply for grant support through NIH or other national funding mechanisms, such as Ko8, K23 or equivalent awards. The appli...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 2, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Radiation Oncology Source Type: funding

American Society of Hematology 2010 Minority Medical Student Award ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The 2010 Minority Medical Student Award Program is now open.Audience: 1st and 2nd year medical students enrolled in a DO, MD, or MD/PhD program in the United States or Canada Award: $7,000 Purpose: To encourage diversity among physicians and scientists who work in any of the hematological sub-disciplines Research Mentor match deadline – January 29, 2010Application deadline – March 4, 2010The Minority Medical Student Award Program (MMSAP) is structured around an 8- to 12-week research experience for students from the United States and Canada in their early years of medical school. Each year, up to 10 minorit...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 1, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Society of Hematology Source Type: funding

American Society of Hematology Alternative Training Pathway GrantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The need for clinicians and clinical/translational researchers in hematology-related disciplines is strong. In recognition of the changing role of the hematologist and of current and future anticipated workforce needs, training opportunities for physicians interested in hematology-related careers must be expanded. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) invites Training Program Directors and other educators to submit proposals for novel training initiatives that will augment existing training programs. The Alternative Training Pathway Grant is intended to address the needs of trainees with primary interest in various aspe...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 1, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Society of Hematology Source Type: funding

American Academy of Periodontology Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Career Development Award for Academic PeriodontistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is awarded?The fellowship is a $36,000 award ($12,000 per year, for up to 3 years) for periodontists pursuing academic careers. The award is not intended to replace support that would normally have been provided by the recipient's institution. Who is eligible?Candidates for the Fellowship must be either a full-time faculty member at the instructor or assistant level or a part-time faculty member. The candidate must be affiliated for 10 years or less with a degree-granting institution, and their career goal must be teaching and research in periodontology. Only Active or Student members of the Academy are eligible. App...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 31, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Periodontology Source Type: funding

Young Investigator Grant for Probiotic ResearchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of the Young Investigator Grant for Probiotic Research is to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the United States and to impact academic and career development of young investigators, attracting them into the field of probiotics and microbiota. Basic research can involve bacteria, cell lines, derived cells or animal models, but does not involve clinical studies in human subjects. However, materials derived from clinical trials may be used. Who Should ApplyYoung investigators who are senior fellows with a committed faculty appointment or early faculty members...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 29, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Global Probiotics Council Source Type: funding

American College of Surgeons Faculty Research FellowshipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
July 1, 2010—June 30, 2012 The American College of Surgeons is offering two-year faculty research fellowships, through the generosity of Fellows, Chapters, and friends of the College, to surgeons entering academic careers in surgery or a surgical specialty. The fellowship is to assist a surgeon in the establishment of a new and independent research program. Applicants should have demonstrated their potential to work as independent investigators. The fellowship award is $40,000 per year for each of two years, to support the research. Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, Faculty Research Fellowship of the American College o...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 28, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American College of Surgeons Source Type: funding

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars 2010 Call for ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Deadline: Feb 2, 2010 Purpose: The goal of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars (NFS) program is to develop the next generation of national leaders in academic nursing through career development awards for outstanding junior nursing faculty. The program aims to strengthen the academic productivity and overall excellence of nursing schools by providing mentorship, leadership training and salary and research support to young faculty. Eligibility & Selection Criteria: Candidates must: Be a registered nurse with a research doctorate in nursing or a related discipline. Be a junior faculty member in an ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 28, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: funding

ClassifiedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CALIFORNIA: Olive View-UCLA Medical Center is offering a full-time faculty position with UCLA appointment. We are a Los Angeles County facility, a primary UCLA teaching hospital, and an equal partner in the UCLA EM residency. Applicants should be BC/BP in EM with demonstrated academic interests. We are especially seeking ultrasound and/or simulation expertise. We have a well-funded research program with statistical support and research assistant staff. Join a progressive department with protected time for career development, a friendly environment, a highly competitive salary/benefit package, a modern facility, and a desir...
Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine - October 27, 2009 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

Announcing the Transition of Institutional Training and Institutional Career Development Programs to Electronic Submission for due dates on/after January 25, 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 26, 2009 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Graduate Programs in PsychologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Presented by: Sponsored by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & EducationCategory: Career Development/OITEAired date: 10/22/2009 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 26, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars - 2010 Call for ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The goal of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Nurse Faculty Scholars (NFS) program is to develop the next generation of national leaders in academic nursing through career development awards for outstanding junior nursing faculty. The program aims to strengthen the academic productivity and overall excellence of nursing schools by providing mentorship, leadership training and salary and research support to young faculty. Deadline: Feb 2, 2010 (Source: RWJF - Open Calls For Proposals)
Source: RWJF - Open Calls For Proposals - October 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Source Type: organizations

Clinical Immunology Society/Baxter 2010 Junior Faculty AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of the grant is to support the development of academic clinical immunology research careers of advanced junior faculty who have demonstrated commitment to the study of primary immunodeficiency as a career path in the United States. Funding is to support the education and research endeavors of this individual. This award is made possible by a generous unrestricted grant from Baxter BioScience.Below are the instructions for submitting an application for the 2010 Junior Faculty Award.The deadline for the award application is January 1st. For more information please contact Anne Krolikowski, CIS Executive Directo...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 26, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Clinical Immunology Society/Baxter BioScience Source Type: funding

Clinical Immunology Society/Baxter 2010 Senior Fellowship AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of the grant is to support the development of academic clinical immunology research careers of advanced fellows-in-training who have demonstrated commitment to the study of primary immunodeficiency as a career path in the United States. Funding is to support the education and research endeavors of this individual. This award is made possible by a generous unrestricted grant from Baxter BioScience.Below are the instructions for submitting an application for the 2010 Fellowship Award.The deadline for the award application is January 1st. For more information please contact Anne Krolikowski, CIS Executive Direct...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 26, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Clinical Immunology Society/Baxter BioScience Source Type: funding

The Jahnigen Scholars Program: A Model for Faculty Career DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society)
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - October 26, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Paul R. Katz, John R. Burton, George W. Drach, J. Patrick O'Leary, Dale C. Strasser, Janis Eisner, Elizabeth Haranas, Rachel Silverman, Nancy E. Lundebjerg Source Type: journals

Career Development Fellow, University of EdinburghEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Via jobs.ac.uk. We are offering a 3 year CDF position to work within an exciting programme of research in which cell biology studies are being undertaken in order to delineate the molecular mechanisms of kisspeptin regulation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) biosynthesis and secretion in GnRH neurones, and the molecular mechanisms mediating the regulation of kisspeptin biosynthesis and secretion in kisspeptin neurones. Since its recent discovery as a prime regulator of reproductive hormones, kisspeptin has been the focus of intense academic and commercial research, as it is recognised as an important target for cli...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 23, 2009 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: organizations

Careers in Public HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Presented by: Sponsored by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & EducationCategory: Career Development/OITEAired date: 10/21/2009 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 21, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-National Institute on Drug Abuse K12 Career Development AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Five Year Mentored Career Development AwardSalary Support & Funding for Addiction Research Training and Career Development for Child & Adolescent PsychiatristsLetters of Intent due January 5, 2010Applications due March 30, 2010IntroductionThe American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is requesting applications for the AACAP Physician Scientist Program in Substance Abuse K12 award (2 K12 DA000357-11) sponsored jointly by AACAP and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The grant provides up to five years of salary support and mentored addiction research training for qualified child and adole...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 19, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/National Institute on Drug Abuse Source Type: funding

Terrence Higgins Trust to run new Manchester based City & Guilds course on HIVEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
From January 27, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be running a new three month City & Guilds course in understanding HIV and AIDS. The distance learning based course is structured into three units with two face to face study days held in central Manchester and 20 hours of study time for each unit.The qualification is designed for people interested in HIV and AIDS or working in a role where knowledge of the issue would be beneficial to their work. It’s ideal for people who work in a variety of roles including nurses, GP reception staff, voluntary workers, probation officers, police offic...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - October 19, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations

Burnham Honors Postdoctoral FellowsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) has announced that five of its postdoctoral research fellows have been honored with Fishman Fund Awards to recognize their commitment to basic biomedical research. The awardees received $5,000 grants to be used to further their education and career development. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news

2010 Rita Allen Foundation Award in PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Rita Allen Foundation and the American Pain Society announce a call for applications for the 2010 Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain. The RAF and APS may award two grants in the amount of $50,000 annually, for a period of up to three years to those research proposals demonstrating the greatest merit and potential for success.Candidates must have completed their training and provided persuasive evidence of distinguished achievement or extraordinary promise in basic science research in pain. Candidates should be in the early stages of their career with an appointment at a faculty level.The entire award is to be allocat...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 17, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Rita Allen Foundation/American Pain Society Source Type: funding

American Association for Cancer Research-FNAB Fellows Grant for Translational Pancreatic Cancer ResearchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One-year grant of $35,000. Research projects are restricted to translational pancreatic cancer research that includes the use of human tissue and has implications for therapeutic application and individualized medicine. Proposed research must have implications for individualized cancer treatment and must make use of human biopsies or samples, such as needle biopsies or circulating cancer cells. In vivo primary tumor explants meet these criteria, but xenografts from established cell lines do not. One grant will be awarded this cycle. The AACR‐FNAB Fellows Grant for Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research, provides fund...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 16, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Association for Cancer Research/FNAB Source Type: funding

American Association for Cancer Research-Colorectal Cancer Coalition Fellows GrantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One-year grant of $30,000. Research projects are restricted to translational or clinical cancer research that has an ultimate goal of developing or improving therapeutic interventions for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. One grant will be awarded this cycle. Applicants must have acquired a doctoral degree (including Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D., D.D.S.,D.V.M., Sc.D., D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combined clinical and researchdoctoral degree) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral or professionaldegree. Applicants must be in the first five years of a ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 16, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Association for Cancer Research Source Type: funding

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Outstanding Young Investigator Awards and Young Investigator ScholarshipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Outstanding Young Investigator Awards and Young Investigator Scholarships The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation invites applications for the 2010 ADDF Outstanding Young Investigator Awards and the ADDF Young Investigator Scholarships. These highly prestigious Awards and Scholarships recognize the early achievements of talented young investigators and seek to encourage the career development of the next generation of research scientists in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. ADDF OUTSTANDING YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS Five ADDF Young Investigator Awards will be pres...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 16, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Source Type: funding

Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications for Innovators in Hemoglobinopathies Career Development Award (K07)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 16, 2009 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation Ethel & Jack Hausman Clinical Research Scholars AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of the Ethel & Jack Hausman Clinical Research Scholars Award is to assist institutions in the United States to recruit promising clinician-investigators early in their careers and to help in their establishment as focal points for scholarly activities in areas of direct relevance to cerebral palsy and related developmental brain disorders; these scholarly activities include research, teaching and associated clinical responsibilities. Candidates for the Award will either be citizens of the United States or have permanent residency status.The Award is in the amount of $75,000 a year for each of three years....
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 14, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation Source Type: funding

A roadmap for the twilight zone: navigating United States cardiovascular career development for international trainees.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19822817 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Circulation)
Source: Circulation - October 12, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maree AO, Fitzgerald GA Tags: Circulation Source Type: journals

National Vulvodynia Association Invites Career Development Award ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical and allied health care professionals interested in pursuing a clinical and/or academic interest in vulvodynia can apply for the Dr. Stanley C. Marinoff Vulvodynia Career Development Award. This award provides seed money for one of the following: (i) medical research, (ii) the establishment or enhancement of a vulvar pain clinic, or (iii) a written publication on vulvodynia. Letters of intent are due by October 16, 2009 and the application deadline is November 13, 2009. The award recipient will be announced in February. For application guidelines, please contact Christin Veasley at chris@nva.org or 401-398-08...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 11, 2009 Category: Research Authors: National Vulvodynia Association Source Type: funding

Vanderbilt biologist receives early career development award to study tree of lifeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Vanderbilt University) Antonis Rokas is a member of a small cadre of scientists who are applying the growing power of genomics to untangle and correctly arrange the branches of the Tree of Life. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - October 8, 2009 Category: Biology Source Type: news