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American Cancer Society Request for Applications (RFA): The Role of Healthcare and Insurance in Improving Outcomes in Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Application deadline (electronic and paper): October 15th, 2008 The American Cancer Society is announcing this RFA to investigate the impact of healthcare costs, healthcare system and capacity, insurance status, social factors and delivery of health care services, on outcomes in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The purpose of this RFA is to stimulate research on the effects of the US healthcare system structure and the role of insurance on access to screenings and treatment. Of particular interest is research using linked databases such as SEER, Medicare payment data, State data and NCHS data; other existing databases. Studies may be at the state, multi-state, or national levels, or otherwise involve large populations. Respondents should specifically describe how their results would generalize to the broader corresponding U.S. populations. Three areas of investigation will receive special consideration:
Eligibility: Independent investigators at
all stages of their career are eligible to apply. Thus,
the usual ACS restriction to investigators within the first six years
of their initial independent research appointment does not
apply to this RFA. Applications must be submitted both electronically and with a paper copy as per guidelines on http://www.cancer.org. For additional information not covered on this announcement, please contact Dr. Ronit Elk by email only: Ronit.Elk@cancer.org
Program Deadline: October 22, 2008 Since its Alzheimer's Disease Research program began in 1985, the American Health Assistance Foundation has awarded more than $60 million to support promising research in fields ranging from molecular biology to epidemiology. Grants are awarded on the basis of the scientific merit of the proposed research and the relevance of the research to understanding aspects of the disease that lead to improved treatments, prevention strategies, and diagnoses. The program offers three types of awards: Standard Grants of up to a maximum of $400,000 over three years; Pilot Awards of up to a maximum of $150,000 over two years; and Research Fellowships of up to a maximum of $100,000 over two years. In order to be eligible for the ADR Programs Standard and Pilot Grants, the principal investigator must be an independent researcher at a nonprofit research institution and hold an equivalent to the academic rank of assistant professor or higher. The Program's Research Fellowships are available to junior and senior postdoctoral fellows. Applicants must be associated with a nonprofit institution. AHAF funds internationally and does not require that applicants have U.S. citizenship. For complete application guidelines go to
http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/research/
RESPONSE NEEDED BY Monday, October 27, 2008 The Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award Program supports junior faculty with an M.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. (physician-scientists) early in their careers as independent clinical researchers. During this critical period, it is often more difficult for junior physician-scientists to transition from working in a mentor's laboratory to setting up an independent research program because they have to balance the demands of seeing patients with conducting research. This program can assist physician-scientists to make the conversion from trainees to independent clinical investigators. Junior-level faculty working in any disease area will be considered. The Foundation strongly encourages women and under-represented minorities in medicine to apply for this award. The award provides $135,000 per year for 3 years. Full program information and specific requirements can be obtained on the DDCF website located at: http://www.ddcf.org/mrp-csda. Hopkins may submit three nominations for this special award program, and the internal peer review to select nominees will be managed through the Provost's Office. Required materials for internal review:
Interested candidates should submit a complete packet of materials for internal review no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008, via email, to psmith17@jhu.edu. This ensures that the internal selection can be completed in a timely fashion and the final proposals can be submitted to the DDCF by the December 17, 2008 deadline. If you have any questions, please contact me.
DEADLINE: Monday, January 5, 2009 Funding is available to support multidisciplinary research in prostate cancer through the Patrick C. Walsh Prostate Cancer Research Fund. Awards of a maximum of $75,000 for up to two years are available to fund career development and developmental research programs (pilot projects). New Ideas Encouraged! For more information, visit the website at: http://prostatecancerprogram.onc.jhmi.edu/
Application deadline January 2, 2009 The McKnight Scholar Awards encourage neuroscientists in the early stages of their careers to focus on disorders of learning and memory. The awards support young scientists who hold the M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, who have completed formal postdoctoral training, and who demonstrate a commitment to neuroscience. The Endowment Fund especially seeks applicants working on problems that, if solved at the basic level, would have immediate and significant impact on clinically relevant issues. Each year, up to six scholars are selected to receive three years' support. Currently, awards are $75,000 per year. Funds may be used in any way that will facilitate development of the Scholar's research program, but not for indirect costs. For complete details on this program, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, click here: http://www.mcknight.org/neuroscience/awards/scholar.aspx
Application Deadline January 29, 2009 (Letter of Intent due date December 29, 2008). The NIH solicits applications from institutions/organizations proposing exceptionally innovative, high risk, original and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new or challenge existing scientific paradigms. Projects must clearly demonstrate potential to produce a major impact in a broad area of biomedical or behavioral research. Projects in any area of NIH interest that meet the transformative criteria above are encouraged and will be considered responsive to this FOA. Areas of highlighted need that have been identified through an NIH strategic planning process include:
The NIH common fund intends to commit $25
million dollars in FY 2009 to fund up to 60 applications submitted in
response to this FOA. Budget requests should be commensurate with project
needs up to a five-year project period. There is no budget limit per proposal
up to the budget cap for the program as a whole. To read the complete
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