Monday, December 22, 2008

CORRECTED DUE DATE for APPLICATIONS: OBSSR/NIH Summer Training Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials involving Behavioral Interventions

Reminder — PLEASE DISTRIBUTE JULY 12-24, 2009 OBSSR/NIH SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE ON RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIALS INVOLVING BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS http://obssr.od.nih.gov/training_and_education/annual_Randomized_Clinical_Trials_course/RCT_info.aspx NEW DEADLINE FOR CORRECTION -- APPLICATIONS DUE -- MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2009 http://blsweb.net/obssrapp2attend2009/

Objective To provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials to researchers and health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of randomized clinical trials involving behavioral interventions. The curriculum will enable participants to: * Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical trials. * Identify the unique challenges posed by behavioral randomized clinical trials (RCTs). * Evaluate alternative RCT designs in terms of their appropriateness to scientific and clinical goals. * Select appropriate strategies for enrollment, randomization, and retention of participants. * Understand methods for monitoring, coordinating, and conducting RCTs. * Develop strategies for appropriate statistical analyses of RCT data. * Evaluate the quality of behavioral RCTs and interpret their results. * Design a RCT research project in collaboration with a scientific team. Eligibility Requirements for Summer Fellows Priority will be given to individuals who have received their PhD or MD (or equivalent degrees) not later than July 2007. Applicants must have at least two years of subsequent research experience. Applicants should not yet have achieved a tenured position at their institution. (The typical past participant has had 4-5 years of research experience.) Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who have demonstrated research potential and experience and who will clearly benefit from behavioral randomized controlled trial training. The ideal candidate will have prior experience, and will be actively pursuing an independent research career, in behavioral randomized clinical trials. Further, those who have extensive research experience will only be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated. Preference is also given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While we will consider and may even accept exceptional applicants who do not meet the above criteria, priority will go to those who do. Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities: If you are accepted to attend the summer institute and require reasonable accommodations for disabilities to participate in this activity, at least 60 business days before the course begins please contact Ms. Sidnitra Bates at 301.577.0244, extension 64 or sbates@blseamon.com. Costs and Stipends The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, NIH, will pay for travel to and from the Summer Institute site, room and board, and for course materials. Family members may accompany participants at their own costs. Application Procedures All application materials must be submitted online. Instructions and the application form are posted at http://blsweb.net/obssrapp2attend2009/ CONTACT FOR INFORMATION -- Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the Director Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Office of the Director National Institutes of Health Bldg. 31C, Rm. B1C19, MSC 2027 31 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-2027 (Courier Services Zip Code 20814) Phone: 301-496-7859 Fax: 301-435-8779 Mobile: 301-792-3749 email: abeles@nih.gov http://obssr.od.nih.gov

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

REVISED DUE DATE for APPLICATIONS: OBSSR/NIH Summer Training Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials involving Behavioral Interventions

Reminder — PLEASE DISTRIBUTE JULY 12-24, 2009 OBSSR/NIH SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE ON RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIALS INVOLVING BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS http://obssr.od.nih.gov/training_and_education/annual_Randomized_Clinical_Trials_course/RCT_info.aspx NEW DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS DUE -- MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009 http://blsweb.net/obssrapp2attend2009/

Objective To provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials to researchers and health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of randomized clinical trials involving behavioral interventions. The curriculum will enable participants to: * Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical trials. * Identify the unique challenges posed by behavioral randomized clinical trials (RCTs). * Evaluate alternative RCT designs in terms of their appropriateness to scientific and clinical goals. * Select appropriate strategies for enrollment, randomization, and retention of participants. * Understand methods for monitoring, coordinating, and conducting RCTs. * Develop strategies for appropriate statistical analyses of RCT data. * Evaluate the quality of behavioral RCTs and interpret their results. * Design a RCT research project in collaboration with a scientific team. Eligibility Requirements for Summer Fellows Priority will be given to individuals who have received their PhD or MD (or equivalent degrees) not later than July 2007. Applicants must have at least two years of subsequent research experience. Applicants should not yet have achieved a tenured position at their institution. (The typical past participant has had 4-5 years of research experience.) Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who have demonstrated research potential and experience and who will clearly benefit from behavioral randomized controlled trial training. The ideal candidate will have prior experience, and will be actively pursuing an independent research career, in behavioral randomized clinical trials. Further, those who have extensive research experience will only be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated. Preference is also given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While we will consider and may even accept exceptional applicants who do not meet the above criteria, priority will go to those who do. Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities: If you are accepted to attend the summer institute and require reasonable accommodations for disabilities to participate in this activity, at least 60 business days before the course begins please contact Ms. Sidnitra Bates at 301.577.0244, extension 64 or sbates@blseamon.com. Costs and Stipends The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, NIH, will pay for travel to and from the Summer Institute site, room and board, and for course materials. Family members may accompany participants at their own costs. Application Procedures All application materials must be submitted online. Instructions and the application form are posted at http://blsweb.net/obssrapp2attend2009/ CONTACT FOR INFORMATION -- Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the Director Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Office of the Director National Institutes of Health Bldg. 31C, Rm. B1C19, MSC 2027 31 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-2027 (Courier Services Zip Code 20814) Phone: 301-496-7859 Fax: 301-435-8779 Mobile: 301-792-3749 email: abeles@nih.gov http://obssr.od.nih.gov

Monday, December 15, 2008

STUDENTS: Post docs Down Under!

Forwarded from a geropsych colleague in Brisbane:

Bob G. Knight, Ph.D. The Merle H. Bensinger Professor of Gerontology Professor of Psychology University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

FUNDING: APF Visionary and Weiss Grants Announcement

FYI…

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

APF Visionary and weiss Grants – Call for proposals

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) visionary and Weiss grants seek to seed innovation through supporting research, education, and intervention projects and programs that use psychology to solve social problems in the following priority areas:

  • Understanding and fostering the connection between mental and physical health to ensure well-being;
  • Reducing stigma and prejudice to promote unity and harmony;
  • Understanding and preventing violence to create a safer, more humane world; and
  • Supporting programs that address the long-term psychological needs of individuals and communities in the aftermath of disaster.

Amount (New in 2009):

One-year grants are available in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Multi-year grants are no longer available. Additionally, a $10,000 Raymond A. and Rosalee G. Weiss Innovative Research and Programs Grant is also available for any program that falls within APF’s priority areas.

Deadline:

March 15, 2009

Eligibility:

Applicants must be affiliated with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. APF will NOT consider the following requests for grants to support:

  • political or lobbying purposes
  • entertainment or fundraising expenses
  • anyone the Internal Revenue Service would regard as a disqualified group or individual
  • localized direct service
  • conference/workshop expenses

APF encourages proposals from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation.

For more information and to access the grant application form, please visit http://www.apa.org/apf/grantguide.html.

Emily Leary

Program Officer

American Psychological Foundation

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

P: (202) 336-5622 I F: (202) 336-5812 I E: eleary@apa.org

www.apa.org/apf

APF: Psychology, Philanthropy

Thursday, December 04, 2008

CONFERENCES: Rotman Research, Toronto, March 9/10 2009

This year's Rotman Research Conference [March 9-10 in Toronto, with a pre conference on the 8th] may be of special interest to Division 20 members because its theme is Aging and Cognition. For more information about the conference, the web site is http://www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca/index.php?section=5

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

AWARDS: Fellowship Opportunity for Vision Research in Ohio

Please post the following announcement to your email list, as it may be of interest to student members.


From: Laura Schwartz [mailto:lauras@pbohio.org] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 2:39 PM Subject: Fellowship Opportunity Question

We would like to post the notice below for students involved in behavioral research related to vision.

Thanks,

Laura Schwartz

Prevent Blindness Ohio

Special Projects Coordinator

Fellowship Announcement

Title: Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research

Applications Due: February 15, 2009

Amount: Awards will range from $3000-$5000 for research being conducted during the summer of 2009

Award Summary: Prevent Blindness Ohio is accepting applications for its 2009 Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research. The Fellowship Program is designed to provide support for outstanding female scientists committed to pursuing biomedical, behavioral or clinical research careers relevant to the mission of Prevent Blindness Ohio – to prevent blindness and preserve sight.

Qualifications: Applicants must be post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate program, female citizens and permanent residents of the United States, and conducting their research with a recognized academic institution in the State of Ohio.

Prevent Blindness Ohio will give preference to fellowship applications which investigate public health issues related to the burden of eye-related health and safety topics. Applications from diverse fields in the health sciences including, but not limited to ophthalmology, optometry, nursing, genetics, public health, nutrition, gerontology, and bioengineering, are appropriate to the goals of this fellowship award.

Benefits for Recipients: Ability to further research, demonstrate fundable research project, and build presentation skills.

For More Information: Contact Prevent Blindness Ohio at 800-301-2020 ext. 112 or info@pbohio.org. To download the application, go to http://www.pbohio.org/ .

Prevent Blindness Ohio, founded in 1957, is Ohio’s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. We serve all 88 Ohio counties, providing direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans annually and educating millions of consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their precious gift of sight. Prevent Blindness Ohio is an affiliate of Prevent Blindness America, the country’s second-oldest national voluntary health organization. For more information or to make a contribution, visit our website at file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Kira%20Zeyer/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK15A/www.pbohio.org or call 800-301-2020.

The Female Fellowship Awards Program is supported by a grant from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank Foundation, Trustee, The Reinberger Foundation, and the Sarah E. Slack Prevention of Blindness Fund, Muskingum County Community Foundation.