An independent committee, the Committee on Research, accepts applications for research awards. Members of the Committee are well-respected in the field and have years of experience in practice and in research. The Committee on Research meets to thoroughly review applications, employing objective criteria based on the National Institutes of Health study section format, and recommends awards based on scientific merit to the OMSF Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approves funding for awards. Notification of awards funded/not funded are sent to applicants prior to December 31.
Members of the Committee on Research
Dr. O. Ross Beirne, Chair
Dr. Lionel Gold
Dr. Ahn Le
Dr. Brian Schmidt
Dr. R.Gilbert Triplett
Dr. John Zuniga
Dr. Thomas Dodson, Board Liaison