The AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Research Scholarship was established by the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences with matching support from Divers Alert Network (DAN) to encourage research on topics that expand our knowledge of human physiology in the marine environment.

• Eligibility and Award Amount: Proposal submissions will be considered from individuals who possess: a. A PhD, MD, DO, or Master’s degree; b. Previous publications in the peer-reviewed literature; and, c. A record of interest and/or involvement with diving medical research. The award period is for a maximum of one year and may not exceed $50,000 in budget request.

• Proposal submission: The proposal and two letters of support must be submitted electronically by October 15, 2025.

• Proposal review: Proposals will be peer-reviewed by a panel of the AUAS – DAN Medical Scholarship Committee for scientific merit, project feasibility and appropriateness for funding.

• Award notification: Award notification will be forwarded electronically to the applicants.

• Permissions: Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval of human subject’s studies, collecting permits, animal care and use approval and other procedures must follow Institutional policy and regulations.

• Progress reports and publications: 

1. A final report is required for all projects and must be electronically submitted no later than one year from start of the AUAS/DAN Scholarship.
2.  All publications resulting from this fellowship supported by the AUAS and DAN must include an acknowledgment.

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