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American Venous Forum’s BSN-JOBST Research Fellowship Grant Increased To $50,000 For 2011 
The American Venous Forum is pleased to announce that BSN-JOBST, Inc. has doubled their one year Research Fellowship award for 2011 to $50,000.

"Since its inception in 1995, the BSN JOBST award has directly resulted in advancing an entire generation of clinical scientists, dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous disease through innovative clinical and basic science research. In these difficult economic times, BSN's augmented support helps to guarantee the vital ongoing development of emerging venous disease leaders and clinician scientists,” said AVF President, Peter J. Pappas, MD.

The winner is chosen through a competitive peer review selection process. The competition is open to residents and fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five years. Proposed projects must represent original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The research summary for this award must be received no later than Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

To Apply:
Candidates must prepare a 5-10 page, double-spaced, typewritten summary of the proposed research project. The summary must include the objectives of the research and the methodology to be employed in the study. The sponsor of the project must be a member of the AVF and he/she is required to submit a letter of support and verification of resources available to support the project. In addition, the candidate must submit their curriculum vitae. The research summary must be received no later than Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (venous-info@administrare.com).

Personal interviews with the finalists will be conducted by the BSN-Jobst Inc. Research Committee either in person or by teleconference. Finalists will be notified as to the interview process the beginning of October (2010).

The fellowship will commence on January 1, 2011 and the announcement of the winner will be made during the Forum Finale and award ceremony during the Annual Meeting (February 23-26, 2011) in San Diego, CA. The following year, the winner is expected to attend the AVF 24th Annual Meeting and present highlights of his/her research experience to meeting attendees.

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