Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant

Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York
Amount: US $500 - US $1,500
Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Summary

The Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant honors a pioneering HIV physician and aims to support health professionals in the Binghamton, NY area. This fund enables recipients to enhance their expertise in HIV/AIDS care through education. Grants, ranging from $500 to $1,500, can be used for conference fees, travel, and related expenses. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly, fostering ongoing professional development in the local healthcare community.

Overview

Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant Established in honor and memory of Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH, pioneering HIV physician in the Southern Tier, the Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund has as its mission "to enable dedicated health professionals who currently reside in the greater Binghamton NY area to continue their education in the field of HIV/AIDS and follow in Dr. Chaffee's footsteps well into the 21st century." Purpose The mission of the fund is to enable local health professionals to advance their knowledge of HIV/AIDS. It is hoped that award recipients from the fund are or will be caring for patients with HIV/AIDS and plan to remain in the immediate or upstate New York area to serve HIV-infected people in our communities. Grant Criteria Applicants can request funding for conference registration, hotel and meals, travel, and/or CEU fees Grants will be awarded from $500 to $1,500 Applicants should utilize the Barbara H. Chaffee Educational Fund application located on the Community Foundation website: http://donorswhocare.org Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis and will be considered quarterly with decisions made in: February, April, June, August, October, and December What can be funded? Conference registration, hotel and meals, travel, CEU fees

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. If you are an health professional interested in expanding your knowledge of HIV/AIDS, consider applying for a grant from the Chaffee Fund.The Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund welcomes proposals from physicians (attendings and residents), medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, case managers and nurses.

Application Details

www.donorswhocare.org/chaffee
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO HELP MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIV/AIDS
The Barbara H. Chaffee MD, MPH Educational Fund is currently seeking applicants for HIV-
related educational programming support
The mission of the fund is to enable local health professionals to advance their knowledge of
HIV/AIDS. It is hoped that the annual award recipient(s) from the fund are or will be caring for
patients with HIV/AIDS and plan to remain in the immediate or upstate New York area to serve HIV
infected people in our communities.
The Fund is administered through The Community Foundation for South Central New York, a non-
profit organization; this allows us to minimize administrative costs and maximize the support we offer.
Who may apply? Physicians, both attendings and residents, medical students, mid-level
providers (NPs and PAs), social workers, case managers and nurses.
How much funding is available? Up to $1500 to attend HIV-related meetings
What can be funded? Conference registration, hotel and meals, travel, CEU fees
Please apply using the attached form. Send your application by email or regular mail
to: tbarber@donorswhocare.org or The Community Foundation for South Central New
York, 520 Columbia Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

www.donorswhocare.org/chaffee
APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT FROM THE BARBARA CHAFFEE EDUCATIONAL FUND
NAME_________________________________________________
CURRENT JOB/SCHOOL___________________DATE SUBMITTED____________
PLEASE DESCRIBE THE EVENT YOU WISH TO ATTEND AND ITS COSTS
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AMOUNT REQUESTED_______________________________________________
PLEASE ATTACH A CONFERENCE OR EVENT FLYER, SAVE-THE-DATE CARD OR NOTICE IF
AVAILABLE
DESCRIBE YOUR INTEREST IN HIV/AIDS, AND HOW YOU PLAN TO USE THE KNOWLEDGE YOU
WILL GAIN USING OUR SUPPORT. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY PREVIOUS OR CURRENT WORK IN THE
FIELD. (APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD.)
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