AAALAC Funding for Projects June 30, 2010

AAALAC International announces funding for Special Projects

AAALAC International is seeking applications to support training in laboratory animal medicine,research projects in laboratory animal science and medicine, as well as applications forprojects that will enhance the mission of AAALAC International.For prospective applications in each of the above areas, applicants should provide a Letter of Intent to outline the focus and basic elements of the proposal. Based upon this information, the AAALAC International Special Projects Committee will select proposals of interest that will then be invited to submit full application packages for review.

1. Training Applications: Internship Eligibility: Veterinarian, postdoctoral fellow, or Ph.D. in any discipline involving the use of animal models in research, teaching and testing. The principal investigator (PI) must hold a doctoral-level degree (D.V.M./V.M.D., M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D. or equivalent) and will supervise the intern. Applications may be submitted by the supervisor/mentor or by the intern with supervisor/mentor endorsement. Duration: As short as 3 months and as long as 1 year. Budget: $5,000 - $30,000/per project Requirements: Identify the area of career training. If training is in laboratory animal medicine, identify a mentor with ACLAM or equivalent credentials; describe the mentor’s background with the use of animal models in research. Provide a letter of support from mentor as well as an outline of the training plan within the time frame requested. If the training is in an area other than laboratory animal medicine, please explain how AAALAC International’s support for the trainee is expected to influence the quality of the trainee’s contributions to AAALAC International or its accredited community or how it will impact the policies, practices or standards used in the accreditation process. Provide the amount requested for the internship. If applying as a mentor in anticipation of trainee recruitment, please provide a copy of your curriculum vitae. 2. Research Projects Eligibility: Veterinarian, postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D. or graduate student in disciplines involving the use of animal models in research, teaching and testing. The principal investigator (PI) must hold a doctoral-level degree (D.V.M./V.M.D., M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D. or equivalent). Duration: Maximum of 1 year Budget: Maximum of $25,000/per project Requirements: Research must be conducted in an AAALAC International accredited institution. State the area of interest, background, general hypothesis and objectives. Include an outline of the experimental design and anticipated time-line for project completion. Explain how the proposed research inquiry is aligned with AAALAC International’s mission to promote animal well-being, to enhance the quality of research, teaching and testing in animal models or to refine and inform AAALAC International’s application of “standards” in the accreditation process. Provide the amount requested for this research project. Graduate students should provide a letter of support from the selected mentor. 3. Non-traditional Projects that reflect the mission of AAALAC International Eligibility: Veterinarian, postdoctoral fellow, or Ph.D. in any discipline involving the use of animal models in research, teaching or testing. Duration: Maximum of 1 year Budget: Maximum of $10,000/project LINK for more info.