Apply for the Dr. Howard Murad Research Grant
Apply for the Ruth Stricker Spa & Wellness Award
Apply for the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship

Dr. Howard Murad Research Grant
Explanation and Guidelines

This award, established in 2007 by Dr. Howard Murad, was created to promote research on the causes and effects of cultural stress on society.  Dr. Murad has devoted his life to the science of skincare and it's correlation with public healthcare and welfare, and is passionate about the connection between cultural stress and both internal and external wellness. 

The grant is open to all applicants researching the affects of cultural stress on society, although priority will be given to proposals investigating the direct link between cultural stress and one of the following social issues: technology overload, inadequate nutrition, isolation, and overwork.  Project selection will be based on the proposal's creative approach, usefulness & application, and quality of presentation. Recipients will be awarded $1,500 USD towards research.   If you interested in conducting research on cultural stress-related topics, you may apply for this grant.  All applications must be received by the deadline of June 16th, 2008.

Ruth Stricker Spa & Wellness Award
Explanation and Guidelines

Established in 2007 by Ruth Stricker, an international spokesperson for the mind/body connection, this award was created to support research surrounding the idea that real wellness involves the mental, spiritual and emotional, as well as the physical aspects of one's life.  While all research proposals will be considered, special consideration will be given to projects with measurable outcomes concerning the areas of aging, techno-stress, chronic illness, and loneliness as they apply to spa and wellness. 

Award recipients will receive $2,500 USD toward research.  If you are conducting or planning to conduct research on the promotion of humanistic wellness and it's direct link to the spa lifestyle, you may apply for this award. Proposal selection will be based on quality of research, creative approach, usefulness and application, level of research, and quality of presentation.  Applications must be complete and submitted by June 16, 2008 for consideration.

Mary Tabacchi Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 2006 and named in honor of Mary Tabacchi, Ph.D., RD, Associate Professor, Hospitality Facilities and Operations at Cornell University. Dr. Tabacchi is a spa industry veteran and pioneer in spa education.

The ISPA Foundation’s Mary Tabacchi Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of college and is seeking a spa-related degree with a demonstrated interest in spa management.  The recipient will receive $2,500 USD to assist with their education expenses, as well as registration, airfare and hotel accommodations to attend the ISPA Conference & Expo.  

Apply for the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship.

Donate to the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship fund.