CHADD, the nation's leading 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizationserving children and adults with Attention-Deficit/HyperactivityDisorder, is pleased to announce the Young Scientist Research FundAwards. These awards may interest your members. Internationalapplicants are encouraged to apply.
CHADD requests that the announcement below be posted to the listservfor APA Division 20-Adult Development and Aging. Any questionsconcerning this posting should be directed to me, Myra Cushman,Project Manager, at 1-800-233-4050 x 125. More information aboutCHADD, as well as a similar, brief posting may be found on CHADD'swebsite at http://www.chadd.org/whatsnew/YoungScientist.htm
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Thank you so much,
Myra Cushman
Project Manager, Young Scientist Research Fund Awards
Young Scientist Research Fund Awards
CHADD is now taking applications for its Young Scientist ResearchFund Awards, a new program to recognize young researchers makingcontributions to the understanding of AD/HD. Through the Fund, CHADDwill support three researchers with an unrestricted cash award of$5,000 each; paid travel and hotel expenses, registration and a mealallowance to the 2006 18th Annual International Conference, wherethey will be recognized; and a one-year CHADD professionalmembership. Applicants must be in the process of completing adoctoral degree or must have completed such a degree within the lastfive years. Research may address any area relevant to AD/HDincluding, but not limited to : biological/genetic underpinnings ofthe disorder; treatment efficacy; impact on the individual or family;school or workplace accommodations; social stigma and discrimination;public health; and epidemiology. The awards are funded by Eli Lillyand Company, McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals and a numberof individual donations. Deadline for applications is May 11, 2006.For an application or for more information, email youngscientist@chadd.org.
