In the U.S., obesity now affects one in six children and adolescents, and more than one-third (34.9 percent or 78.6 million) of adults are obese. The obesity epidemic has roots in the current food system, and poor nutrition and obesity are not the result of a single cause-effect relationship. Instead, they are born of a complex(...)
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Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation
Posted by | ResearchScope The American Philosophical Society awards a limited number of Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for research in the several branches of clinical medicine, including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. The committee emphasizes patient-oriented research. Eligibility The fellowships are designed for qualified persons who have held an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree for fewer(...)
Grand Challenges Explorations Grants
Posted by | ResearchGrand Challenges Explorations fosters early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges. Launched in 2008 with an initial $100 million commitment from the foundation, Grand Challenges Explorations grants have already been awarded to more than 1200 researchers in more than 65 countries. Applicants can be(...)
High Value Practice Academic Alliance Conference
Posted by | ResearchThe High Value Practice Academic Alliance (HVPAA) and Health Research & Educational Trust of the American Hospital Association invite you to participate in the Order Wisely Conference on Friday September 21, followed by the Architecture of High Value Health Care National Conference September 22-23 at the Baltimore Convention Center. This activity has been approved for 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM & MOC points will be available. The Order Wisely program includes 25 targeted sessions on(...)
JHU Catalyst and Discovery Awards
Posted by | ResearchThe Johns Hopkins University Catalyst Awards are for early-career faculty across the university who are undertaking exceptional research or creative endeavors. The awards of up to $75,000 will help these individuals launch their promising careers during the crucial years when startup funds are depleted and external funding or other support may be elusive. They are(...)
Diversity Innovation Grants Program
Posted by | LeadershipThe Diversity Innovation Grants (DIG) Program was started by the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council in 2012. Over the past six years, DIG has funded innovative projects led by students, faculty and staff from across the university and the Johns Hopkins Health System that have impacted diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins. DIG has sparked such projects(...)
Conte Digestive Diseases Basic and Translational Research Core Center Grant
Posted by | ResearchBACKGROUND The Hopkins Conte Digestive Diseases Basic and Translational Research Core Center was established in June of 2011 to advance fundamental and translational gastrointestinal research at Hopkins. The Core mission is to bring together GI investigators and encourage others in the community to enter this area of research. This is accomplished by: Providing cutting-edge resources that(...)
Emerson Collective Cancer Research Fund Grant
Posted by | ResearchOverview: The Emerson Collective is proud to announce another round of funding for cancer research. The Emerson Collective Cancer Research Fund is requesting individual or team proposals for research projects related, but not limited to, immunotherapy, ‘high risk/high reward’ initiatives, KRAS targeting or antibody therapies. Positive criteria include the potential of a project to significantly impact(...)
Pearl M. Stetler Research Fund RFA
Posted by | ResearchThe Pearl M. Stetler is an award intended for women who are senior fellows or fellows transitioning to faculty at the instructor level. It provides $65,000 support ($64,000 salary and $1,000 supplies). The application provide specifics about eligibility. The application deadline is February 15. Funding decisions will be made by March 15. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully and(...)
Doris Duke Early Clinician Investigator Award
Posted by | ResearchThe Johns Hopkins Doris Duke Early Clinician Investigator Award, which supports outstanding junior faculty physician scientists who are working on clinical research projects while facing significant extraprofessional caregiving demands, is seeking applicants for its second cohort. Applicants should currently have research funding, such as a career development award or research project grant, that includes salary support.(...)