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Goals:
- To foster research within the SPP by providing funds to young investigators in the field of pediatric pathology.
- To fund a pilot project which will lead to long-term
research support from other granting agencies.
Use of Funds: The funds are to be used to facilitate basic or applied research by a young investigator in the field of pediatric pathology. Research into any aspect of pediatric disease will be considered, including morphological, biochemical, behavioral, physiological, genetic, and epidemiological studies. Appropriate expenditures include capital equipment, reagents and supplies, research-related travel, salary supplementation, service costs (e.g., electron microscopy, histology), and animal care costs. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- hold the degree of MD, PhD, DDS, DVM, or DO;
- be a resident or fellow, full-time, in an accredited pathology training program, OR be a faculty/staff person in pediatric pathology for less than 5 years, OR be working in the laboratory of a faculty/staff person in pediatric pathology;
- be a member of the SPP or be sponsored by a member of
the SPP.
Amount of Award: An annual award of $10,000 will be made.
Selection Process: Complete applications must be received by the Research Committee no later than February 1, 2008. They will be reviewed by the Committee and the award will be announced at the SPP meeting in March. Consideration will be given to scientific merit and the background and career goals of the applicant. The award will be funded July 1, 2008.
Application Instructions:
An application can be downloaded ( MS Word
 PDF)
Submit electronic files to hicks@bcm.edu and send 10 copies of the completed form to:
John Hicks
Department of Pathology MC1-2261
Texas Children's Hospital
6621 Fannin St.
Houston, Texas 77030-2313
Additional inquires can be directed to:
John Hicks
832-824-2250
hicks@bcm.edu
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