Nov 18, 2008

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

1275 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
E-mail: researchgrants@marchofdimes.com
URL: http://www.marchofdimes.com

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship
March of Dimes Research Grants
Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship

(Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award to registered nurse currently enrolled in a graduate program or post-graduate in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctorate level. Must be a member of ACNM, AWHONN or NANN. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totalling $20,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, researchgrants@marchofdimes.com.

March of Dimes Research Grants

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Awards for research scientists with faculty appointments or the equivalent at universities, hospitals, or research institutions. Research must be relevant to the interest of the March of Dimes. Recipients may apply again. Research subjects appropriate for support by March of Dimes include basic biological processes governing development, genetics, clinical studies, studies of reproductive health, environmental toxicology, and social and behavioral studies. Visit Web site at http://www.modimes.org for additional information and deadlines. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $12500. Maximum award amount: $101380. To Apply: Required: application form; letter of intent, list of current financial support. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, researchgrants@marchofdimes.com.

Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One-time award for young scientists who have just begun independent research careers. Must hold a recent faculty appointment. Research must be relevant to the interest of the March of Dimes. Submit letter of intent. Application and information must be submitted via the foundation's online system. See Web site at http://www.modimes.org for further information and deadlines. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $75000. To Apply: Required: application form; resume; letter of nomination and abstract. Deadline: 3/19. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, researchgrants@marchofdimes.com.

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