Besides increased funding, the program has been expanded to include a first-ever “call for research” based on specific, Board-directed socioeconomic topics to demonstrate our depth of training, scope of practice, safety record, efficacy and similar issues (please see the full list below). We specifically encourage ASDS members to submit proposals in these areas, as well as clinical research with specific relevance in:

• Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
• Core Surgical Procedures and Techniques
• Cutaneous Oncology
• New Technologies

Deadline for submission of completed applications: August 14, 2009

Contact:
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite 120 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
phone: 847-956-0900 • fax: 847-956-0999

Eligibility:

Applicants must have completed their first professional degree. The applicant should be appointed at an accredited dental school or academic research center in the United States. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents of the US, and members of the AADR.

Applications:

Applicants must submit the following:

• letter stating their interest in applying for the award
• 3-4-page (double-spaced) overview of their proposed areas of training, including how the experience will affect future research to be conducted by the applicant
• brief description of the facility which will provide the training
• letter of support from the proposed mentor must be included

Research Topic:

Submissions must include a plan to gain expertise in clinical research in an established laboratory. The training plan may be of 3 weeks’ to 3 months’ duration and should allow the successful applicant to learn state-of-the-art methodology related to clinical periodontal research. The applicant may also describe a research project using the methodology in the field of oral health. After the training is completed, the applicant will be expected to submit a brief report to the AADR, outlining the benefits derived from the training.

Award:

One award in the amount of $5,000 will be made. This award is intended to provide travel and other support related to training during the fellowship period.

Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted electronically to sherren@iadr.org by October 15, 2009.

Contact:
Sheri S. Herren
Awards, Fellowships & Grants Manager
sherren@iadr.org

Process: School official must contact the ADA to request an application.
Contact: 312-440-2763 http://www.ada.org/ada/adaf/grants
Amount: $1000
Deadline: October 16, 2009

The 3-year scholarship is expected to be effective from 1. September 2009 or as soon as possible there after.

The fellowship will be part of a larger, International, research group, which mainly work with antimicrobial resistance and is part of cooperation with other Danish research institutions located in the Copenhagen area, why part of the work will be performed at these institutions.

The aim of this project is to study the influence of sub-lethal concentrations of different biocides commonly used during food processing on mutation frequencies, DNA-uptake and gene expression in bacteria with a focus on E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococci.

In relation to this, the student will:

1. Examine the effect of different biocides on mutation frequency
2. Examine the effect of different biocides on gene transfer
3. Examine the effect of different biocides on gene expression
4. Study the ability of bacteria to adapt to higher concentrations of biocides
5. Study potential cross-resistance between biocides and antibiotics

Qualifications The ideal candidate:

Will have a master’s degree in natural science, veterinary or human medicine, as an engineer or similar
1. Fulfils the requirements as set by the Danish Technical University: http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education
2. Is interested in bacteria and preferably also antimicrobial resistance
3. Has experience working with class II bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, staphylococci, etc.)
4. Has experience working with molecular microbiology tools such as PCR, cloning, micro-array and sequencing
5. Has experience with bioinformatic tools
6. Has a strong theoretical microbial background, and a strong drive for results and is ambitious
7. Is interested in working in an international research environment and like to communicate scientific results

We must have your online application by 29 July 2009. Please apply for this job online and fill in the application form and attach your application and CV. Applications must include documentation of a completed master’s degree.

For more information contact Frank Aarestrup on tel:+45 3588 6281 or David Ussery on tel:+45 4525 2488

Value: $5,000 p.a. | Duration: 4 years | Deadline: Friday 19 November 2009

To apply please download the application form

Contact email: scholarships@eng.usyd.edu.au

The Roads and Traffic Authority offer a total of five scholarships in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies;

* 3 in Civil Engineering
* 1 in Mechanical Engineering
* 1 in Electrical Engineering (with a Computer Systems specialisation).

Application Due: 30 September 2009 (4pm)
Application form

Contact email: scholarships@eng.usyd.edu.au

We are looking for a student who demonstrates:

1. Great potential for, and commitment to, a career in engineering
2. Outstanding academic performance
3. Depth of engineering knowledge on a given topic
4. Essay creativity, composition, and originality

Submission deadline: October 15 2009

Visit kellyengineering.com/scholarships for more information regarding the Future Engineers Scholarship Program and to download application materials.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Undergraduate students pursuing an engineering degree at UTSA.
2. Registered for a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
3. First year students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50. Students in their second or third year must be at least 2.6, fourth year students must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
4. Demonstrated financial need, as determined by UTSA’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
5. NACME Scholars must be either United States Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident.
6. NACME Scholars must be African American, American Indian or Latino

Application Requirements:

1. Complete NACME General Scholarship Application Form
2. Attach a letter stating your career plans and how this award will help you in achieving your educational and career goals.

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2009
Contact email: yvette.rivas@utsa.edu

The Scholarship Fund for Students with Disabilities was established by the Mayor’s Commission to provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing post-secondary education or training. Students attending (or planning to attend) an undergraduate, graduate, technical, or vocational program will be considered for the scholarships.

FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: $1,000.00 Awards
Sponsored by: Mayor’s Commission on People With Disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a Philadelphia resident.
2. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
3. Applicant must have a disability, as defined by the Rehab Act/ADA.
4. Applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, vocational, technical or graduate education.
5. Application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from school personnel) and most recent transcript.
6. Proof of application and/or acceptance from the post-secondary institution.

Please submit completed application to:

Roger A. Margulies, Assistant Deputy Mayor
Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities
1401 J.F.K. Boulevard Room 900 MSB
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fax (215) 686-4555
Deadline for receipt of applications is September 15, 2009.
email Suzanne Erb at suzerb1@comcast.net

Application Deadline:September 1, 2009

Contact: Norma Corrales
Phone: 703-631-6149 or 800-336-4583 ext. 6149
E-mail: scholarship@afcea.org

More information detail:

http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/sgtjean.asp