The Department of Health and Human Services wants to hear from you about regulations dealing with protection of human research subjects. HHS has proposed the first changes in years to the system known as The Common Rule, which covers practices such as informed consent and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Continue reading →

If you are a nearing completion of postdoctoral training or just starting a faculty appointment, a career development grant or award could boost your professional prospects. Career development funding provides support for salaries and protected time for junior scientists to reach their full stature as independent primary investigators. If you are a physician/scientist, such an award could provide a respite from clinical responsibilities while you focus on your research. Continue reading →

Most oncology nurses are familiar with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) as a professional organization dedicated to promoting “excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.” Did you also know that it provides grant funds for a variety of purposes: research, training, career development, community service, support for conference attendance and travel. Most, but not all, require membership in ONS. The grants and awards can be identified on the website of the ONS Foundation, which has been funding oncology nurses since 1981. To date the ONS Foundation has awarded $22 million dollars. Application is online.