Grants and Fellowships | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 42

NMF-National Marfan Foundation Research Grants 2011 in USA: cardiovascular,orthopedic andophthalmologic

The National Marfan Foundation (NMF) is requesting applications for one- and two-year grants for basic or clinical research on the Marfan syndrome. The NMF’s grant program is designed to provide financial support for investigators studying any or all disciplines involved in the Marfan syndrome. Three one year grants not to exceed $50,000 each (or two $50,000 one year grants and one $100,000 two year grant) will be made in January 2012 from the NMF Research Fund.The principal investigator must hold an MD, DO, PhD, ScD, DDS, DVM or equivalent degree.

The investigator must have proven ability to pursue independent research as evidenced by original research publications in peer-reviewed journals.The National Marfan Foundation is currently accepting proposals for basic and clinical research related to the Marfan syndrome and related tissue connective tissue disorders. Each application should have the quality of an NIH proposal.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 11, 2011

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2011-Mazda Foundation Research Grants

The Foundation periodically identifies a priority area of focus. The Foundation’s current priority area of focus is Programs focused on identifying and/or remedying reading issues in children, with a particular interest in early intervention programs.Rather than inviting applications from a broad section of the public, the Foundation will each year identify potential candidates for grants in the Foundation’s nominated priority area. Each year the independent Board of Directors of the Foundation expects to identify a select number of projects for which an agreed contribution will be made to the approved organisation(s).

Although organisations should no longer apply to the Foundation for a grant, if an organisation has a project which relates to the Foundation’s current priority area, it may register a request to be considered by the Foundation by lodging a Project Notification in the form attached. Such notification may be lodged electronically or by hard copy to the Foundation.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31 March 2011

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Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at University College Dublin, UK

As part of its programme to provide postdoctoral research opportunities for scholars of proven academic excellence, University College Dublin invites applications for the following Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology Edwards Lifesciences Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology. This Fellowship is established at the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, with support from Edwards Lifesciences. The School of Public Health has a long track record of population-based research in Cardiovascular Disease epidemiology, risk factor modification and health services implications of Cardiovascular Disease in Ireland.
The Edwards Newman Fellow will be expected to have a clinical qualification to doctoral level, have specific training in cardiovascular disease and have the epidemiological and statistical skills to carry out independent research in this field. The Edwards Lifesciences Newman Fellowship is tenable for two years. Informal enquires regarding this Fellowship may be directed to Dr. Mary Codd, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Sciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011

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