Introduction
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications. ASLMS may award up to $350,000 to appropriate non-student and student research initiatives each year. While the best research projects will be given priority for funding, a concerted effort will be made to award a minimum of 50% of the research grant funds to non-dermatologic laser application research proposals.
Eligibility
Any individual or organization desiring to conduct research which fosters the development and/or use of lasers in medical or surgical applications is eligible to apply for an ASLMS research grant. Individuals who are applying for research grants can submit either as a student or non-student researcher. Prior to being awarded a research grant, all non-ASLMS members will be required to apply for and be accepted into ASLMS membership. Non-members must submit a membership application as part of the grant application process.
Non-Student Applicants
Individual non-student research grants are limited to $70,000 annually. Individuals applying for a non-student research grant are required to use the ASLMS Non-Student Research Grant form provided. Non-student two-year research grant proposals will be considered, with the second year of funding dependent upon satisfactory progress in the first year of the grant. Applicants applying for two year grant consideration are asked to include in their application, separate budgets, and objectives for each of the two years of the project. Satisfactory progress will be determined based on the completion of the objectives identified for the first year of the project.
Student Applicants
A maximum of four student research grants may be awarded each year, and will be limited to $5,000. Students cannot serve as the primary investigator for non-student research proposals. Student grants will be awarded for a one year period. Individuals applying for a student research grant are required to use the ASLMS Student Research Grant form provided. For ASLMS research applications purposes, a student is defined as all undergraduate students and/or an individual who is employed by an organization in a capacity or classification due primarily to their student status.
Purpose and Use of Grant Funds
The primary purpose of the ASLMS Research Grant Program is to conduct research which can be applied to medical and surgical care of patients. Preference will be given to proposed research projects which have a direct implication for medical or surgical applications. Grant funds may be used for all costs associated with the research project. Equipment requests included as part of a proposal will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the necessity of the equipment for the proposed research. Proposals which include equipment requests that are superfluous to the proposed research project will reduce the likelihood that the project will be considered for funding. Indirect costs (IDC or F&A) cannot exceed 10% of the direct cost of the project.
How to Apply/Deadline
- Download
Application Instructions
- Complete
Non-Student Research Grant Application or
Student Research Grant Application
- Non-members Apply for Membership
- Deadline: Monday, January 12, 2009; 12 Midnight Central Time
- For additional information or questions regarding the grant submission process, please contact Barb Brown via e-mail barb@aslms.org or by calling the ASLMS Central Office (715) 845-9283
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