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ASC Foundation Grants

The American Society of Cytopathology launched its philanthropic initiative in 2002 with the inauguration of its Foundation.  The ASC Foundation has been dedicated to funding the non-operational costs of the Society to assure fiduciary responsibilities to the mission, membership and public as it insures the Society’s financial stability. The ASC Foundation has focused its mission on funding activities in Education, Advocacy and Research.

The ASC Foundation currently supports five grants or scholarships and one Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract award. 

*Deadline for submission of applications was August 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.  

General instructions

Below are general instructions for all ASC Foundation Grants and Scholarships.  Please refer to the individual awards for additional criteria and instructions. 

1. The applicant must be an ASC Member in good standing.

2. A complete application, as specified in the instructions, must be submitted on the ASC Web site and received by August 15, 2010.

3. A curriculum vitae that includes educational training indicating the time, place and degrees awarded, and relevant awards and honors.

4. A statement of career goals (no more than one page) describing the applicant’s short- and long-term career goals and how the grant will enhance these career plans.  The career statement should also include alternative means of support and activities that may be available should the applicant be unsuccessful in receiving the grant.

5. Letter of recommendation from two individuals or mentors who are familiar with the applicant’s potential. 
   

   ** Research Grants should include information assuring that the mentor/sponsor has sufficient resources to facilitate the awardee and can support expenses beyond the awarded amount if the project incurs greater expenses. This letter should also include a statement that the mentor or applicant has an Internal Review Board approval for HIPAA compliant study of human samples, if applicable.
   

6. Letter from applicant explaining why he/she should be considered for the grant.

7. Application material should be submitted in the order listed. Pages should be numbered and submitted in page order.

All applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.  The grant awardees will be announced at the 58^th Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

ASC Foundation Grants
Please refer to the individual grants below for additional criteria and instructions.

Cytopathology Research Seed Grant

The ASC Foundation will grant $30,000 to a qualified young cytopathology professional (ASC Member) with no more than five years since completion of training, to conduct important research in cytopathology and attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting.  The Grant will be presented every two years.  Eligibility requires demonstration of commitment to ongoing research in cytopathology. 

The goal of this grant is to stimulate innovative translational research using material obtained from routine cytology specimens with the aim of improving the quality of work done by cytologists, thereby enhancing patient care.  This includes (but is not limited to) application of new technologies to cytopathology.

ASC Cervical Cytology and HPV Partnership Investigator Grant 

*Applications were not accepted for 2010.

The ASC Cervical Cytology and HPV Partnership Investigator Grant consists of a two-year $50,000 research grant with $25,000 paid annually to the successful applicant.  The grant is designed to fund investigators in the discovery of new knowledge related to cervical cancer screening, and specifically to projects related to the clinical implementation of the new cytological screening technology, HPV vaccine and/or HPV testing.   Projects considered for funding can involve health services or translational research.  Projects that apply existing technologies, procedures, and/or methods in an innovative fashion are encouraged.  The research will commence on January 1, 2012 and continue for two years.

Patient Advocacy Grant 

*Applications were not accepted for 2010.

The Patient Advocacy Grant consists of one grant in the amount of $10,000 to the successful applicant.

The goal of the Patient Advocacy grant is to support ongoing or new projects for advocacy efforts for patients with gynecologic and/or other cancers. 

*Deadline for submission of applications was August 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.  

 

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