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Division 40 Scientific Development Awards

Division 40 is committed to advancing the scientific study of brain-behavior relationships and applying this knowledge to clinical practice.  The Division 40 Scientific Development grants program supports this mission through two funding mechanisms aimed at facilitating research and professional development of advanced graduate students and early-career investigators.  These include a Junior Investigator Pilot Grant and a Student Travel Award.   Information about application materials and deadlines is provided below.

Junior Investigator Pilot Grant
One award of up to $10,000 will be granted to support a pilot research investigation by early-career neuropsychologists in a basic science or clinical area relevant to neuropsychology and the mission of Division 40.  The goal of this award is to facilitate collection of preliminary data, which could then be used to secure additional funding for sustained research within the topical area.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Award is intended for investigators who are within 7 years of having completed their doctoral degree and who demonstrate a commitment to basic or clinical research in the field of neuropsychology. Candidates must:

  • Be a member, associate, or student affiliate of APA
  • Develop a research project that will generate pilot data for continuing work in basic or applied neuropsychology.
  • Commit to presenting findings of the awarded research project at the annual APA convention within two calendar years of the award date.
  • Commit to participate in the activities of a relevant Division 40 Committee (Early Career, Awards, Science, Education) for at least one year.
  • Identify (or request) a mentor who will help facilitate their project.

APPLICATION MATERIALS 

  • Completed application face-page form.
  • Brief abstract of the proposed project.
  • Detailed research plan, not to exceed five pages, including specific aims, background, significance, design, methods, and project timeline.  The research plan should include a clear indication of the proposed project’s relevance to the profession.
  • Detailed budget and budget justification (Note:  Travel expenses to attend the APA convention must be included in the budget).
  • Summary of resources in the applicant’s setting that are available to support the proposed research.
  • Applicant’s NIH Biosketch
  • Mentor’s NIH Biosketch (or CV)
  • Letter of support from an identified mentor acknowledging his/her (a) awareness of the proposed study, (b) willingness to support and advance the proposed research project, and (c) ability to provide mentorship through their expertise in the proposed topic area and/or knowledge of research design and methodology.  The mentor’s letter of support should indicate in what way he or she will be able to facilitate the proposed project.

To download application materials for the junior investigator pilot grant, click here.

Student Travel Award
To advance research relevant to the mission of Division 40 and to foster participation of students in the Division’s activities and governance, two awards for up to a total of $1500 will be granted to support travel to the 2010 APA convention in San Diego, California, August 12–15. This award is intended to facilitate professional development in clinical neuropsychology research and governance among students in their late stages of graduate training or during post-doctoral training.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Travel Award is intended for advanced graduate students and postdoctoral residents who envision a career in basic or clinical research in the field of neuropsychology, and who are committed to participation in the affairs and governance of Division 40.  Candidates should:

  • Be a member, associate, or student affiliate of APA
  • Have made substantial progress towards, or completed, an advanced degree in psychology with specialization in neuropsychology.
  • Plan to pursue a career within neuropsychology involving both independent research and participation in governance.
  • Commit to participate in the activities of a relevant Div40 committee (Early Career, Awards, Science, Education) for at least one year.
  • Identify an appropriate mentor to facilitate their career development.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

  • Completed application face-page form
  • Career plan, not to exceed five pages, including a brief description of the applicant’s background training, current research interests, and future professional goals.  Applicants should also discuss how attending the APA convention will facilitate their professional development.
  • Curriculum vita.
  • Mentor’s CV (or NIH Biosketch)
  • Letter of support from mentor describing the candidate’s potential as a researcher and future leader in division governance.

To download application materials for the student travel award, click here.

General Information

  • All application materials must be submitted electronically in a single file.  The only exception is the letter of support, which may be submitted in a separate file if sent directly from the mentor.  A .pdf file submission is preferred, although a single word document is acceptable.
  • Note that the recipient of the Junior Investigator Pilot Grant will be expected to submit an annual progress report accounting for the use of funds and summarizing study’s progress.

Deadlines & Notification

  • Deadline for Receipt of Applications: September 15, 2009 (must be received electronically by 11:59pm to flashman@dartmouth.edu)
  • Notification of Award:  November 15, 2009
  • For further information, please contact:

Laura A. Flashman, Ph.D., ABPP-Cn, Chair, Div 40 Awards Committee
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Neuropsychology Program
Neuropsychology Program and Brain Imaging Laboratory
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone:  603-650-5824
Fax: 603-650-5842
Email:  flashman@dartmouth.edu