grants and funding
Additional Grant Opportunities
Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program
The Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation® has research awards available to physicians from historically disadvantaged backgrounds (ethnic, financial or educational) who are committed to pursuing careers in academic medicine, as well as to serving as role models for students and faculty of similar backgrounds. Applications will be accepted online until March 15, 2012, 3 p.m. (EST). Additional eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and completion of formal clinical training. Preference will be given to physicians who have recently completed their formal clinical training.
Application instructions can be obtained online at http://www.amfdp.org. For an overview of RWJF scholar and fellow opportunities, visit http://www.RWJFLeaders.org.
ISN Global Outreach Fellowship Program
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Global Outreach (GO) Fellowship program provides relevant and contemporary nephrological training to physicians from emerging countries, with the ultimate goal of improving the standards in the Fellows' home countries upon their return and becoming leaders in their fields.
ISN Fellows receive hands-on training in advanced host institutions, allowing them to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge in basic and clinical nephrology, dialysis, transplantation, and epidemiology. The training focuses on providing the exact skills and knowledge specifically required by the home institution.
The next application deadline is June 15, 2012. For more information, please visit the ISN GO Fellowship website or contact Ms. Samantha Rens at srens@theisn.org.
Lupus Research Institute Grant Opportunities
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) invites applications for the 2012 Global Distinguished Innovator Award (more information found here). These awards will provide outstanding scientists with substantial support for up to four years to conduct novel research into the fundamental causes of lupus. Letters of intent are due on February 29, 2012 and the deadline to apply is April 2, 2012.
LRI also invites applications for the 2012 Novel Research Grant (more information found here). The grants will provide financial support for idea-driven, novel research projects relevant to basic, translational or clinical investigation in lupus. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2012.
The Norman S. Coplon Extramural Grant Program
The Norman S. Coplon Extramural Grant Program is sponsored by Satellite Research, is calling for proposals from qualified individuals involved in research related to kidney disease. The topics are not restricted to any one area, but the proposals must exhibit the potential for clinical application. Young investigators are especially encouraged to apply. Proposals may be funded for up to $50,000 per year and for up to three years. Visit Satellite Research for complete details.