ASB Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid

The purpose of this program is to support ASB student members pursuing biomechanics research by offering a source of research funding. The grants are distributed on a competitive basis and are intended to offset the costs directly associated with conducting research. Funds may be used for small equipment items, materials and supplies, and animal or subject costs, but cannot be used to support travel costs or salaries. ASB anticipates awarding 3-5 grants of $2000 each for a one-year period.

To be eligible, an applicant must be a student member of ASB or have a membership application received by the Membership Chair no later than January 15, 2010.

Applications must be submitted in a single file by electronic mail (Word or ASCII text only, no PDF materials are acceptable) by midnight January 15, 2010. The email must have as the subject line: 2010 ASB GIA. The attached file should have the applicant’s name as the file name (for example, LastNameFirstNameInitial Year.doc; i.e., StergiouN10.doc).

The application must include:
1) the name of the applicant and the title of the project
2) a 150 word abstract
3) the significance of and need for the research
4) specific aims and hypotheses to be examined
5) a succinct overview of the methods to be employed
6) reference list
7) an itemized budget (note that ASB does not pay indirect costs for the GIA)
8) a curriculum vita of the applicant
9) a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor/supervisor
10) the name and mailing address of the fiscal agent at the institution responsible for handling any grant funds provided, and the recipient title that should appear on the check.

Sections 1 to 7 of the application should not exceed seven double-spaced pages. Page margins should not be less than 2.5 cm and font size no less than 11 point (9 point for the references). Since applications are distributed electronically for review, neither letterhead graphics nor electronic signatures are required on the letter of recommendation.

The Education Committee of the American Society of Biomechanics will review applications, with funding distribution expected by June 1. The rule is that recipients must present at the annual ASB meeting in the year following receipt of a GIA. For example, those receiving funding distributed in 2010 will be expected to attend and present at ASB in 2011.

Applications and inquiries should be submitted to:
Nick Stergiou, Ph.D.
Chair, ASB Education Committee
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Email: nstergiou@mail.unomaha.edu
Email subject: 2010 ASB GIA