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. 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. Any individual or organization desiring to conduct research which fosters the development and/or use of lasers in medical or surgical applications and who meets the eligibility criteria can apply for an ASLMS research grant or student research grant. All non-ASLMS members will be required to apply for and be accepted into ASLMS membership.
ASLMS Research Grant Eligibility
To be eligible in 2014, applicants must presently be enrolled in or have completed post-doctoral and/or residency training after January 1, 2007. Research grants are funded for a one year period of time with a maximum award of up to $70,000. All non-ASLMS members will be required to apply for and be accepted into ASLMS membership.
ASLMS Research Grant Process
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All eligible individuals interested in obtaining grant funding must complete and submit a Pre- Application by the specified deadline. Pre-Applications will be reviewed and scored with only the top scoring applications being selected to submit a full Grant Application.
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All individuals selected to submit a Grant Application must complete and submit the application by the specified deadline.
- Grant recipients will be announced by the date specified in the Instructions/Guidelines.
ASLMS Student Research Grant Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or employed by an organization in a capacity or classification due primarily to your student status. A maximum of four student research grants may be awarded each year with a maximum award of $5,000. Students complete and submit one grant application (there is no pre-application phase for students).
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.
For questions regarding the grant submission process, please contact Barb Brown via e-mail barb@aslms.org or call the ASLMS Central Office (715) 845-9283 or Toll Free (877) 258-6028. |
