ACOG Bayer Health Care Pharmaceticals Research Award in Long Term Contraception

Purpose

To provide seed grant funds to junior investigators for clinical research in the area of non-daily contraception, such as proper use and administration, factors affecting patient acceptance and compliance, and non-contraceptive benefits.

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Eligibility

Candidates must be an ACOG Junior Fellow or Fellow and in an approved obstetrics-gynecology residency program or within 3 years post-residency.

Quantity Available

1

Frequency

• Annual

Study Length

1 year

Award Value

US$25,000 plus $1,000 travel stipend to attend the ACOG annual clinical meeting.

Application procedure

Candidates must submit six copies of a research proposal, written in eight pages or less, and should include the following: hypothesis, objectives, specific aims, background and significance, experimental design, and references. A one-page budget, curriculum vitae and letter of support from the program director, departmental chair or laboratory director must also be submitted.

Closing date

October 1st

Contributor

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals

Study Level

• Postgraduate