Acute Care Grants

Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Grants, Awards and Fellowships

As a premier funder of neurosurgical studies, the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) of the American Association of Neurosurgeons (ANS) focuses on providing fellowship funding in basic neuroscience and neurosurgical programs in North America.

The NREF strongly encourages research projects from all fields of neurosurgery. The more research that is conducted, the better chance we have to SAVE LIVES in the future.

The NREF sponsors two neurosurgical research grant programs annually:

* Research Fellowship – Open to residents only, the Research Fellowship is offered as a one-year research project grant of $40,000.

* Young Clinician Investigator Award – Designed to support young neurosurgeons pursuing careers as clinician investigators, the Young Clinician Investigator Award is open to junior faculty for a one-year grant of $40,000.

The NREF endorses the submission of applications for both patient-orientated clinical research and basic science research. Applications from all neurosurgical areas of focused practice are encouraged. Application submission deadline for 2011 research opportunities is October 31, 2010.

These focus areas include...

* Head trauma and brain injury
* Tumors
* Spine-related conditions mechanics, diseases, tumors, injury, repair techniques, etc.
* Cerebrovascular disease
* Pain management
* Stroke

For additional information on the NREF research grant programs, contact the Development department at (847) 378-0500 or nref@aans.org .

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
5550 Meadowbrook Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL
60008-3852

P 847.378.0500 or 888.566.AANS (2267)
F 847.378.0600

National Patient Safety Foundation’s Research Grants Program

NPSF Call for Letters of Intent to Conduct Research and Development in Patient Safety

Applications invited for grant projects to begin in 2011

Letter of Intent deadline: September 10, 2010

The National Patient Safety Foundation’s Research Grants Program seeks to stimulate new, innovative projects directed toward enhancing patient safety in the United States. The Program’s objective is to promote studies leading to the prevention of human errors, system errors, patient injuries, and the consequences of such adverse events in the healthcare setting. In this first stage of a two-stage application process, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are solicited for research and development that is broadly related to identifying the causes of preventable injuries and errors and/or developing prevention strategies and methods to implement them. Based on these LOIs, a limited number of applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

While projects that promise improved methods of patient safety with a defined and direct path to implementation into patient care settings are encouraged, of equal importance are studies of problems for which deeper understanding is needed before effective solutions can be applied. Patient care setting is considered to be any environment in which health care is provided, including but not limited to inpatient, outpatient, extended care, and home care.

Innovation and creativity are strongly encouraged, as are cross-disciplinary research teams. Because the resources of NPSF are limited, priority will be given to topics that do not have other available sources for funding. For more information, please review the Agenda for Research and Development in Patient Safety at www.npsf.org/r/npsfrd/.
NPSF research funding is made possible in part by generous contributions from NPSF Board members through their support of the NPSF Board Grant. NPSF promotes co-sponsorship initiatives with other organizations in order to increase available funding for research.

About NPSF
NPSF has been diligently pursuing one mission since its founding in 1997 – to improve the safety of the healthcare system for the patients and families it serves. NPSF is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is unwavering in its determined and committed focus on uniting disciplines and organizations across the continuum of care, championing a collaborative, inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach. For more information please visit www.npsf.org.

Eligibility Requirements and Funding Availability
Awards are made to a sponsoring institution, not to individuals or departments. Applicants must be official members of a non-profit institution in the United States. Eligibility is limited to projects whose principal investigators (PIs) have not received funding as the PI of an NPSF research grant within the past three years. While there is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted per individual or institution, NPSF will award funding to no more than one proposal per PI in a given funding cycle.

The maximum award amount is $100,000 for the entire term of the project. The maximum indirect cost rate is 15% of total direct costs, excluding equipment, and must be included in the total $100,000 maximum award. Projects may be for up to 2 years in duration. The number of grants to be awarded will depend on the nature and quality of applications received and the total funds available. In the 2010 cycle a total of 125 LOIs were received of which two were selected for funding; total funding awarded was $199,918.00.

Application Deadline
All LOI materials must be received by NPSF no later than September 10, 2010. Late arrivals will not be accepted.

Letter of Intent Format
Each application must be delivered to NPSF as five hard copies of the LOI (one original plus four copies) and an electronic copy of the LOI on CD-ROM (no email submissions). Format the electronic version as a single file in MS Word or PDF format. The LOI must be no longer than three single-sided pages, single-spaced, with a 12 pt. font size and with 1-inch margins on all sides. All pages must be numbered and include a footer with the Principal Investigator’s name. Cover letter, Research Design and Subject Area, CV, and Bibliography are not part of the three page limit. The LOI should be organized as follows:

Cover Letter: On letterhead of the institution that is sponsoring the investigation.

Title and Principal Investigator (PI): Include title of the project, the credentials, title, office address, and email address of the PI, and the PI’s primary institutional affiliation. List only one person as the PI. Identify all co-investigators, collaborators, and consultants as described below under Qualifications of Key Individuals.

Research Design and Subject Area: Please provide information about the design and disciplinary focus of the proposed research. Go to www.npsf.org/r/ to complete this required component of the application.
Executive Summary: Summarize the project. Limit to one paragraph.

Background: Describe the problem, existing knowledge about it, its importance to patient safety, and its relevance to the goals of the NPSF. Limit to 2 paragraphs.

Specific Aims: Describe what you are proposing to accomplish toward addressing the problem, i.e., what are your goals and objectives?

Methods: Describe the methods that will be employed to study the problem. Be as specific as possible without unnecessary detail. This section should be about one page, i.e., it is important to emphasize methods more than Background.

Impact: Describe how you expect the results will be used and what impact could they have in addressing the problem.

Estimated Budget and Timeline: Detail the estimated costs and indicate any funds that will be provided by the institution or other entities. Outline the timeline for completion of the work.

Qualifications of the Key Individuals Involved: Include a CV or biographical sketch of the principal investigator (2 pages maximum), listing only most relevant publications. A CV of one co-investigator (2 pages maximum) may be included if this is deemed necessary. Name other members of the research team, which should include persons from the appropriate disciplines; interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged. Comment on institutional support and any special characteristics.

Bibliography: Include the references of publications relevant to proposed study (one page maximum).
Do not attach any appendices. They will not be forwarded to reviewers.

Review and Announcement of Finalists
A multidisciplinary team of experts will evaluate the LOIs. Investigators will be notified of the status of their LOIs no later than November 22, 2010. The Foundation will not provide individual critiques of LOIs that are not invited to submit a full proposal.

In the second stage of the process, a limited number of applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, for which more detailed instructions will be provided. Full proposals will be due January 31, 2011. Grant recipients will be notified no later than April 11, 2011.

Please send your hard copies and CD-ROM of the Letter of Intent to:

National Patient Safety Foundation
Attn: Anita Spielman
268 Summer Street, Sixth Floor
Boston, MA 02210

For more information: 617-391-9900

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine/Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation Patient Safety Research Fellowship Award

The deadline for applying for the SAEM/EMPSF Patient Safety Research Fellowship Award is August 2, 2010.

The grant, co-sponsored by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation (www.empsf.org), awards $75,000 over a 12-month period to enhance the development of an emergency medicine patient safety researcher. Additionally, funds are provided for the recipient to participate in the American Hospital Association (AHA) / National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship. Successful applications will describe a significant, relevant, and feasible research project in the area of patient safety, as well as a mentored training program designed to provide the applicant with a foundation for becoming an emergency medicine patient safety research leader.

For more information, please see the SAEM website (www.saem.org) or contact the SAEM Grants Committee by sending an email to saem@saem.org. Applications should be sent electronically to SAEM and one hard copy mailed to SAEM, 2340 S. River Road, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

PURPOSE OF THE FELLOWSHIP

1. To identify ways and means to improve patient safety in emergency medicine by increasing knowledge and promoting research in this area.

2. To provide support to an emergency medicine academician for a one-year program of concentrated training in research methods and concepts related to patient safety in emergency medicine. The award is intended to support the development of basic clinical research skills, which will be accomplished in part by completion of a research project.

3. To encourage further academic development and participation in patient safety research by the fellowship recipient. The Patient Safety Research Fellowship provides financial support for a trainee to acquire sound patient safety research skills. As such, the training curriculum and strong mentorship are essential and equally as important as the project performed during the training period. An outstanding application will include well-developed descriptions of each of these important elements. It is imperative that the research study proposal is focused on patient safety research. The Patient Safety Research Fellowship also is intended to provide trainees with fundamental skills necessary to succeed as a patient safety scientist and to compete for additional extramural grant funding.

ELIGIBILITY

The Applicant

The applicant must have an advanced degree such as MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, ScD or equivalent, and hold a university appointment in or be actively involved with a department or division of emergency medicine. Residents, fellows and new faculty (within two years of residency training completion) are expected to be SAEM members during the award period. Faculty applicants who are two or more years post-training must be a member of SAEM for more than 12 months at the time of the application deadline in order to apply for the award.

The applicant's department or mentor's department:

1. Must be actively involved in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine research and teaching. Department of emergency medicine outside the United States are also eligible for this award.

2. Must have an established research program as indicated by:
A. Successful extra- and intramural competitive grant funding.
B. Current approved clinical or laboratory investigations.
C. Research presentations at national or international meetings.
D. Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Must have the dedicated funds, space, and support personnel available to assure completion of projects in which the applicant is to participate.

The Mentor

1. Must be an established research investigator with expertise in emergency medicine and patient safety.

2. Must commit the necessary time to provide both specific and general research training for the fellow.

3. Must supervise the fellow's research project.

4. Must provide the necessary equipment and resources to carry out the research project if these are not available from the fellow's department.

THE TRAINING PLAN

The research training plan may include, but is not limited to, formal didactic course work and formal training under the mentor. Other work may include participation in research activities, such as journal clubs, study toward an advanced degree applicable to research, and formal or informal study in patient safety. In general, the training plan should be focused and should integrate in a logical fashion with the proposed research project. A description of how the applicant's progress will be formally evaluated must be included. The proposed training plan should further the applicant's career development.

Society of Critical Care Medicine Vision Grant

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) announces the availability of grant support for SCCM members focused on clinical and outcomes research specifically related to the Society’s four goals and objectives:

* Education (Learn It)
* Integrated Team of Dedicated Experts (Deliver It)
* Outcomes Measurements and Reporting (Measure It)
* Continuous Improvement (Improve It)

SCCM seeks to sponsor research efforts that will ultimately improve patient care in the intensive care unit. Investigator-initiated research should help expand and advance our understanding of clinical outcomes specifically related to these goals.

Our interest is broad. For example, we encourage applications that focus on technical aspects, such as electronic surveillance systems, yet similarly encourage studies exploring cultural and educational factors among ICU staff that either impede or facilitate a climate promoting best practice and error reduction. We will give priority to projects that have broad relevance. As one extension of this, single-center projects, for example, should specifically address the potential to generalize their findings to other critical care settings.

Grant support will begin in January, 2010. The maximum level of funding is $50,000.00/year. The grant is supported by funds that have been provided to CCERF via an unrestricted donation from SCCM members, as well as funding from the SCCM general operating funds. Research funds may be used by the investigator for salary support (either the Principal Investigator or research support staff), database development, consultant costs, or other resources required to complete the project. Any indirect costs included in the budget must be capped at 10% of the total amount, e.g., no more then $5,000 of a $50,000 grant. The home institution must contractually agree to this requirement for the grant to be awarded.

Eligibility:

The principal investigator must be a current SCCM member and maintain SCCM membership through the life of the grant. Applications are encouraged from junior and established investigators. Applications from junior investigators (defined as Assistant Professor or below) may be a request for independent support or may include a research mentor who is also an SCCM member and can demonstrate strong research credentials in the areas of clinical and outcomes research. Previous winners of the Vision Grant may not reapply for a period of five years from the date of his or her previous grant award.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed and scored by the members of the SCCM Research Committee. Each application will be assigned to a group of three reviewers. Proposals will be scored based on scientific merit and the potential to positively impact patient care in the intensive care unit. No special consideration will be given to applications on the basis of faculty rank or research experience, but demonstration of an appropriate research environment and strong mentorship is essential for the less-experienced applicant. Applications that do not follow the administrative rules will be triaged by the Chair and returned in a timely manner to the applicant without committee review. Applicants may appeal this decision if they believe it has been made in error.

After the review and scoring process is completed, the Research Committee will discuss the applications and select a winner. Grant recipients are expected to provide a two-page update at the conclusion of the funding, similar to that required by NIH. Grant recipients will also be required to submit an abstract for blind review for presentation at the SCCM Annual Congress. Abstracts will be due at the beginning of September. A second copy of the abstract must be submitted to the Research Committee via SCCM Executive Offices.

Notification:

Grant recipients will be notified no later than December 2010 of the results with the official announcement made at SCCM's Convocation and Award Ceremony during the Critical Care Congress January 2011 in San Diego, California.

Deadline:

One original and one electronic copy of the application must be received by the Program Development Department, c/o Trish Glover, by September 3, 2010.

Application Process:

The application must be completed by the applicant (not the mentor) and typed with a size no smaller then 11 point and should be double–spaced. The applicant must provide the following information:

1. Cover page including the following:

* Applicant’s name
* Applicant’s title (at initiation of the grant funding)
* Applicant's institution
* Title of the proposed research
* Administrative official to be notified if award is made. The official’s title, address, and phone number must be provided.
* Other funding that has been secured or applied for to support this research activity.
* Applicant’s signature and the signature of the administrative official to be notified if the award is made.
* Notification if this was a previously submitted grant.

2. Completed application including:

* Three (3)–page brief biographical sketch describing the education and training, research experience, and relevant publications of the applicant and the mentor, where applicable. The standard NIH bio-sketch is acceptable.
* A letter from the mentor indicating he/she is prepared to provide adequate time to personally train the applicant in the methods of scientific research (if applicable). In addition, this letter should document the mentor’s prior experience with research fellows, briefly indicating, if possible, his subsequent achievements as an independent investigator.
* A letter from the applicant’s department or division head indicating that sufficient time protected from other clinical or administrative responsibilities will be available to perform the proposed work (junior investigators only).
* The body of the grant application should be no longer then ten (10) pages, typed with a type size no smaller than 11 point; double-spaced, excluding references but including figures and tables. The narrative description of the proposal should be divided into four sections: Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Preliminary Data, and Proposed Studies.
* The bibliography should not exceed 75 citations.
* Up to five (5) publications from the applicant’s or the mentor’s prior work in the field can be attached as an appendix.
* Institutional approvals (human investigations and/or animal studies).
* Letters of recommendation from two to four current or prior mentors, research advisors, or clinical teachers (if applicable).
* Detailed, justified budget including the involvement of all personnel and their associated efforts if personnel costs are included; the grant review committee will entertain up to 10% indirect costs.
* Completed Financial Disclosures and Conflict of Interest form. This form can be accessed by clicking on the following link: Conflict of Interest.

3. Reapplication of previous submitted grant.

* Any grant that was previously reviewed and rejected may be resubmitted a total of three times.
* Indication that the grant is being resubmitted must be clearly visible on the grant application form.
* A one-page overview of the recommended grant changes and the modifications the applicant made to the grant must precede the actual body of the grant documentation. This one-page overview does not count as part of the 10-page body of the grant proposal.

Submit:

An original application and an electronic copy must be submitted to SCCM by the September 3, 2010 date. The original is mailed to: Trish Glover, 500 Midway Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Tel +1-847-493-6440). The electronic copy is emailed to pglover@sccm.org.

Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States Daniel Massik Writing Award

The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) is pleased to announce the availability of an award in the amount $1500 to the author of a manuscript related to malignant hyperthermia (MH).

MH is an inherited disorder of muscle, which is "triggered" by commonly used anesthetic agents and may lead to death or disability. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is the key to reducing morbidity and mortality related to MH. MH may occur at any time during an anesthetic whether in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center or an office-based setting. A large variety of programs have been developed by the scientific panel at MHAUS in order to increase awareness of the syndrome and its manifestations. These include procedure manuals for recognizing and treating MH applicable to the Hospital or to the Ambulatory Surgery Center, a CME-accredited slide show, and a variety of publications.

In order to promote awareness of MH and its various manifestations and to encourage continued study of the syndrome, Mr. George Massik, a founding member of MHAUS, has graciously offered to support a writers’ award. The Daniel Massik Fund at The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies in Buffalo, NY was established by Mr. Massik in memory of his son who died from MH. This Award will provide a stipend of $1,500 to an anesthesia resident/fellow or an anesthesiologist who is within five years of ending his/her training to attend the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Meeting or, in special circumstances, another meeting of similar merit.

Award Details
The Award will be given to the primary author of the best manuscript concerning, malignant hyperthermia. The format may be a case report, literature review or original study.

· The document should address a significant issue related to the problem of malignant hyperthermia.

· Those participating must currently be a resident fellow in anesthesiology or an anesthesiologist who is within five years of ending his/her training.

· The paper must be a minimum of 3 double-spaced typed pages and a maximum of 10 pages. Author’s CV should be included.

· The paper must not be in any stage of publication.

· Deadline for receipt of the manuscript in the MHAUS office is August 3, 2010.

The award will be presented at the annual MHAUS Recognition Reception at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Meeting in San Diego in October 2010.

The winner will be notified by August 31, 2010 to allow for coordination of travel plans.

For further information regarding the application process for this award, please contact the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS), attention Gloria Artist, either via regular mail at P. O. Box 1069, Sherburne, NY 13460, via fax at 607-674-7910 or email at gloria@mhaus.org.

Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Certification Grant

Purpose
To provide an opportunity for a member(s) of AMSN to become certified as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) by providing the funding for registration required for the exam.

Award
Two awards are given annually and valid for one year to cover the cost of registration for the certification exam.

Deadlines
* FALL: Application must be received in the AMSN National Office by May 15 annually, and applicants are notified by June 31 annually.
* SPRING: Application must be received in the AMSN National Office by October 15 annually, and applicants are notified by January 15 annually.

Eligibility Criteria and Award Information
* Applicant must be a member of AMSN for one (1) year by application date.
* The awardee will be expected to share how this award has advanced his/her professional practice.
* Current members of the Board of Directors of AMSN, current members of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board, members of the Scholarship & Awards Committee, and staff are not eligible for the awards.
* Each award may not be won in consecutive years and only one award may be won per year.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
East Holly Avenue Box 56
Pitman NJ 08071

866-877-2676
amsn@ajj.com

Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management

The Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice which has significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes within their area of responsibility. The award will be presented annually to a Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) member in good standing.

Eligibility Criteria and Submission Requirements
The nominee must meet the following criteria:
• Be a SCCM member in good standing
• Engaged/employed in a clinical environment in a position of leadership as evidenced by leadership roles they have held or currently hold related to the clinical practice of critical care
• Submission of a current curriculum vitae
• Submission of a nomination letter (self-submission or by SCCM member)
• Submission of at least one letter of support

Award Amount:
• Honorarium of $500.00
• A plaque
• Complimentary SCCM Congress registration (not inclusive of pre-courses, tours, etc.)

Award Selection and Criteria
A subcommittee of the Board of Regents will be established to select the award recipient. The subcommittee reports directly to the SCCM Awards Committee.

Candidates must be nominated by an SCCM member in good standing or may self-nominate for the award. The nominee will also be required to obtain and submit a minimum of one letter of support by others involved with the activity(ies) emphasizing how the nominee has demonstrated leadership in support of the award criteria. The selection committee will only consider evidence submitted in writing by the nominator, the nominee, and those submitting supporting letters. The selection committee will not conduct any additional information gathering other than to determine the veracity of the information submitted, should the committee deem this necessary. The selection committee will rank all of the qualifying submissions. The nominee with the highest ranking will be selected for the award. In order that the award be meaningful, the selection committee may determine to not make an award in a given year should it find that no candidate meets minimum criteria.

Criteria considered by the selection committee will include:
1) Has the nominee met all of the eligibility criteria noted above?
2) Does the submission demonstrate the nominee made a significant contribution(s) to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice?
3) Does the submission demonstrate the nominee has significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes?
4) Does the submission demonstrate the use of the multiprofessional team in achieving the stated outcomes?
5) Does the submission demonstrate the “Learn It, Deliver It, Measure It, and Improve It” quality improvement paradigm in regular use at the institution?
6) Does the intensive care unit meet the Leapfrog Group’s ICU Physician Staffing standard (IPS)?
7) Is the nominee a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) in good standing

Hospitals fulfilling the IPS Standard will operate adult or pediatric general medical and/or surgical ICUs and neuro ICUs that are managed or co-managed by intensivists who:
1. Are present during daytime hours and provide clinical care exclusively in the ICU and,
2. When not present on site or via telemedicine, returns pages at least 95% of the time, (i) within five minutes and (ii) arranges for a FCCS-certified physician or physician extender to reach ICU patients within five minutes.

Timetable:
• June 1 – Advertising of availability of award begins
• September 1 – Deadline for receipt of required submission materials
• November 1 – Award winner notified
• January/February - Award recipient will be announced at the awards presentation during SCCM's Annual Congress

Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 USA

Phone: +1 847 827-6869
Fax: +1 847 827-6886
Web site: www.sccm.org
Email: info@sccm.org

Grenvik Family Award for Ethics

The award will be given each year to recognize an SCCM member in good standing who has devoted significant efforts toward ethical problems in critical care. The award recognizes an indiviaual who promoted humanistic and ethical values in critical care.

Background
The Christer Memorial Award was initiated by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ake and Inger Grenvik, and established in 1989 by the Foundation for Critical Care. Christer Grenvik, MD died at age 30 of a brain tumor while an anesthesiology resident. SCCM has sponsored the award since 1996.

Goals and Objectives
During his last two years of life, Christer Grenvik became deeply religious and concerned with the critically and terminally ill patient's autonomy when deciding on choice of treatment. He became particularly interested in the ethical problems in these situations and compassionate care of patients in the terminal stage. The goals and objectives therefore are to memorialize Christer Grenvik's great concern for these issues. Recognition of suitable candidates will occur through nomination to the Grenvik Award Subcommittee which selects the most suitable individual and reports the choice to the awards committee.

Eligibility Criteria
The awardee must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Made significant contributions toward addressing ethical problems in critical care
• Member in good standing of the Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or other SCCM activities at the local, regional, national or international level.
• Members of the Grenvik Award Subcommittee and the SCCM Council are not eligible for the award during their tenure.

Award Amount
• SCCM will provide complimentary registration for the Annual Congress
• Honorarium of $1,000.00
• Plaque as recognition of the award to be presented during the Annual Congress awards ceremony
• No funding is provided for travel expenses

Judgement Criteria
A subcommittee of no less than five SCCM members will be established to review candidates for the award and to summarize their contributions to critical care. The subcommittee will include past winners of the award for a three-year term. The subcommittee reports directly to the SCCM Awards Committee.

Candidates are nominated for the award by an SCCM member or members of the Award Subcommittee. The nominators will be required to submit letters of recommendation from two additional SCCM members in good standing. Letters of support should emphasize how the nominee has demonstrated the award criteria as listed above by describing ways her/his life and career have met the criteria of the award. Submission of a current curriculum vitae ia also required.

Timetable
• September 1 - Deadline for receipt of nomination letters
• November 1 - Award winner notified
• January - Award winner announced at awards presentation during SCCM's Annual Congress

Funding
The Christer Grenvik Memorial Fund is funded by Dr. and Mrs. Ake and Inger Grenvik

Submission of Nominations

Nominations should be sent to:
Carol Prendergast
Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 847-827-6826
Fax: 847-827-7428
email: cprendergast@sccm.org

Society of Critical Care Medicine Dr. Joseph and Rae Brown Award

The Dr. Joseph and Rae Brown Award recognizes an SCCM member who has significantly advanced multiprofessional quality care for critically ill and injured patients at the regional or local level. The award was established to honor the Browns for their work in organizing and sustaining the Pennsylvania Society of Critical Care Medicine (PASCCM), which later became the Pennsylvania Chapter of SCCM.

Application/Nomination Deadline: September 1, 2010

Notification Deadline: December 1, 2010

Amount: $500 cash award

The criteria for this award must include one or more of the following:
1. An SCCM member who has made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to chapters and/or affiliate matters during the previous year.

2. An SCCM member with dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of critical care at a regional or local level during the past year.

3. Exceptional leadership contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of chapters and/or affiliates over a period of time.

4. Innovation or meritorious contributions that improve the care provided to critically ill and injured patients and their families in the recipient's country, state, or region.

5. An outstanding clinician/teacher and a role model of excellence in both the teaching and clinical practice of critical care in the regional or local area (not just their institution).

Nominations should include a summary of the nominee's accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level and must be submitted to the Pennsylvania Chapter's Executive Committee by September 1, 2010 in care of Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org

Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 USA

Phone: +1 847 827-6869
Fax: +1 847 827-6886
Web site: www.sccm.org
Email: info@sccm.org