The Parker B. Francis Fellowship in Pulmonary Research is intended to support the development of outstanding investigators who plan careers in pulmonary research. We seek to help them as they make the transition to independent, self-supporting, faculty members. Parker B. Francis Fellowship grants are awarded to institutions for the purpose of providing stipends, fringe benefits, and modest travel expenses in support of qualified post-doctoral fellows or newly appointed assistant professors. Award recipients will thereby be enabled to devote the major part of their professional effort to research related to pulmonary disease and lung biology. Grants are made for three years of support. It is permissible to maintain support for the awardee as he or she moves from fellowship to faculty status. Awards are made to institutions on behalf of the fellows and can be transferred to other institutions only under special circumstances with prior approval from the Director of the Fellowship Program. Fellows supported by a Parker B. Francis Fellowship must be assured of having at least 75 percent of their time available for research. This means that a total of no more than three months per year may be spent in clinical or other non-research activities.
GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANTS The ideal candidate is one with evidence of strong aptitude in research and who is in transition from post-doctoral trainee to independent investigator. It is essential that there be evidence of accomplishment and proficiency in research. Few applicants who are just beginning research training and have only one or two research publications are funded. Candidates with greater than seven years since the doctoral degree should include reasons for continued training. Candidates may hold any relevant doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., D.V.M., Dr. P.H.). Fellowships are restricted to US, Canadian and Mexican citizens or permanent residents. However, foreign nationals who document their initial steps toward permanent residence in the US, Canada or Mexico will also be considered. Documentation should include a description of steps already taken toward application for long-term residency or citizenship. MENTORS Mentorship of the fellow by an established investigator is required. Any established faculty scientist at a university or a not-for-profit research institution may mentor a candidate for fellowship. Mentors at government or corporate laboratories are not eligible. The mentor should be in a position to guarantee that 75 percent of a fellow's time is available for research. The mentor should be committed to fostering the candidate's career advancement and should be the primary scientific advisor. Secondary scientific mentors at the same or a different institution are encouraged but not required. Their roles should be described in the body of the application. Many fellows spend some portion of their fellowship years working with a secondary mentor at another institution. INSTITUTIONS There are no restrictions regarding discipline or department. Clinical or basic science departments are suitable; however, it is expected that the proposed research will focus on lung biology or lung disease. Awards are limited to institutions located in the US, Canada and Mexico. Each department may submit only one application annually and is limited to a maximum of two active fellowships at any one time. NOTES ABOUT OTHER GRANT SUPPORT Having an NIH K series or similar award at the time of application makes one ineligible for a PBF Fellowship. However, once awarded, a PBF Fellow may accept such a grant, as long as the basic requirements of the PBF Fellowship are met (75 percent of time available for research and PBF funds used only for salary and travel). Most importantly, the area of lung research pursued should remain the same. Previous individual or institutional NIH or MRC training grants do not make one ineligible, although they must be relinquished if a PBF Fellowship is awarded. Individuals are ineligible for a PBF Fellowship if they are the principal investigator on an NIH RO1 or similar research grant when applying for a PBF Fellowship. But Fellows in their second or third year may have their own NIH RO1 or similar grant. In fact, obtaining research grants is an appropriate goal for PBF Fellows. Since fellowship funds are restricted to the Fellow's salary and travel, in some cases it may not be possible to utilize the full level of PBF Fellowship support. Awards will not be given if either the fellow or mentor currently holds funding from the tobacco industry, even if the tobacco monies will not be used to support the PBF sponsored research. APPROPRIATE TOPICS A broad array of approaches to lung biology and respiratory medicine, ranging from cell and molecular studies, to those involving epidemiologic and clinical aspects of human subjects are appropriate. We also encourage applications from pulmonary medicine specialists interested in pursuing research in bioethical aspects of pulmonary medicine or critical care. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the ethics of clinical trials in critical care, end-of-life decisions and resource allocation. The context of all these topics should be pulmonary biology and lung disease. Applicants must meet all the eligibility standards. Mentors and/or applicants considering whether a particular area is appropriate are encouraged to discuss potential projects with the Director of the PBF Fellowship Program in Seattle, Washington (trmartin@u.washington.edu).
MAILING ADDRESS Thomas R. Martin, M.D. Director Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program Pulmonary Research Laboratories VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 S. Columbian Way, 151L Seattle, WA 98108 DEADLINE Applications must be received no later than Friday, October 17, 2008.
Society of Critical Care Medicine NORMA J. SHOEMAKER AWARD FOR CRITICAL CARE NURSING EXCELLENCE About the Award The Norma J. Shoemaker Award recognizes an SCCM nurse member who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, education and/or administration in the field of critical care. The award provides reimbursement of air and hotel expenses for participation at the SCCM Critical Care Congress in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. Members of the SCCM Norma J. Shoemaker Award Subcommittee and the SCCM Council are not eligible for the award during their tenure. Questions regarding application for this award should be referred to Carol Prendergast at 847-827-6826 or by email at cprendergast@sccm.org Application/Nomination Deadline: September 1, 2008. Notification Deadline: December 1, 2008. Amount: $1000 cash award, plus complimentary SCCM Congress registration, and reimbursement of air and hotel expenses for travel associated with the SCCM's Critical Care Congress in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. Criteria: The nominee must: • Be an active SCCM nurse member for a minimum of three years. • Have demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or activities at the local, chapter or national level. • Have documented attendance at a minimum of one SCCM Annual Congress during the previous three years. Nomination Process: Individuals must be nominated by an active SCCM member. The nominator must provide a letter detailing the nominee's contribution to critical care nursing excellence. This letter should validate the nominee's clinical, educational and/or leadership contributions relevant to critical care. The nominee's involvement in local, chapter or national SCCM committees or activities must be addressed in this letter. After the nomination has been made, the nominee will be contacted and asked to provide a resume or curriculum vitae. The nominator will be responsible for soliciting two letters of support/recommendation from SCCM Nursing Section members who are in good standing. These two letters should be mailed by the supporter to the address listed below. Mail all nominating information to: Society of Critical Care Medicine Norma J. Shoemaker Award Subcommittee Attention: Carol Prendergast Society of Critical Care Medicine 500 Midway Drive Mount Prospect, IL 60056 About Norma J. Shoemaker Norma Shoemaker's career as a critical care nurse and SCCM executive director spanned the decades during which critical care evolved into a recognized specialty. As SCCM's founding Executive Director, she played an instrumental role in nurturing the Society of Critical Care Medicine, which evolved from humble beginnings to a professionally respected, international multiprofessional organization. To encourage excellence in critical care nursing, and in recognition of Norma Shoemaker's dedication to SCCM and critical care, the "Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence" was established in 1992.
AACN–PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CLINICAL OUTCOMES GRANT Thee awards are available each year. Each proposal can be funded up to $10,000. Application deadline: October 1 Program Information Co-sponsored by Philips Medical Systems and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, each grant supports experienced nurses in conducting clearly articulated research studies. The research must be relevant to clinical nursing practice in acute or critical care. Proposals submitted by an interdisciplinary team or an experienced researcher mentoring a novice will also be considered. Funds may be used for original research or replication of existing research. Areas of Inquiry Qualified proposals should seek to achieve improved outcomes and/or system efficiencies in care of acute or critically ill individuals of any age. Especially desirable are proposals for hospital-based inquiry that focuses on any of the following: § Intervention strategies addressing technology integration into patient care § Use of computerized medical record systems in assessing patient outcomes and managing care § Improving specific patient care outcomes (e.g., clinical, safety, financial) § Use of simulation in clinical education of nurses § One or more of the 2006 National Patient Safety Goals issued by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (www.jcaho.org) Required Timeline Proposals selected must be completed in time for oral and poster presentation at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition®. Funding The principal investigator will also receive funding for travel, two nights lodging and complimentary registration for the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. Proposal Review and Selection Criteria Proposal review and selection will be based on: § Scientific merit of the project § Direct and/or indirect benefits to the care of acutely/critically ill patients § Adequacy of facilities and resources available to the principal investigator for the research project§ Ability of the principal investigator to meet the required timeline to complete and present results
AACN 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 Dolores Curry 800/394-5995, ext. 377 949-362-2050, ext. 377 research@aacn.org
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Clinical Practice Grant One award is funded up to $6,000 each year. Application deadline: October 1 Program Information This $6,000 grant supports research focused on one or more AACN Research priorities. Research conducted in fulfillment of an academic degree is acceptable. Funds may not be used to pay for salaries, speaker honorarium or costs, institutional overhead nor augment funding from formal large grants.
RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS • Effective and appropriate use of technology to achieve optimal patient assessment, management, and/or outcomes • Creating a healing, humane environment • Processes and systems that foster the optimal contribution of critical care nurses • Effective approaches to symptom management • Prevention and management of complication
AACN-Edwards Lifesciences Nurse-Driven Clinical Practice Outcomes Grant Two awards are available each year. Each proposal can be funded up to of $5,000. Application deadline: October 1 Program Information Co-sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, each grant supports a nurse experienced in research who is conducting a clearly articulated research study that relates to use of protocol-based care driven by nurses. A commitment is required to produce results that will be available and disseminated in a short timeframe. Proposals submitted by an interdisciplinary team or an experienced researcher mentoring a novice will also be considered. Funds may be used for original research or replication of existing research. Areas of Inquiry Qualified proposals will seek to obtain evidence relevant to the use of nurse-driven protocol-based care for acute or critically ill individuals by considering these questions as appropriate to the study: 1. To what extent are nurses engaged in nurse-driven protocol-based care? 2. How successful are nurses in doing so? 3. How do nurses’ outcomes compare to protocols driven by other healthcare professionals? Especially desirable are proposals that focus on any of the following at any point in the continuum of acute or critical care: 1. Implementation of nurse-driven protocols using technology, including minimally invasive devices, with evaluation of patient outcomes and nurses’ role in implementing the protocols. 2. Development and clinical evaluation of nurse-driven protocols. Grant recipients will be notified 90 days after proposal submitted. The study should be completed in time for oral and poster presentations at the 2009 National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. Funding The principal investigator for each grant also receives an honorarium to support funding for travel, two nights lodging and complimentary registration for the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition® at which s/he will make poster and oral presentations of the results. Grant dollars may not be used to pay for salaries, speaker honorarium or costs, institutional overhead nor augment funding from formal large grants. Proposal Review and Selection Criteria Proposal Review and Award selection will be based on: 1. Scientific merit of the project 2. Direct and/or indirect benefits to the care of acutely/critically ill patients 3. Adequacy of facilities and resources available to the principal investigator for the research project 4. Ability of the principal investigator to meet the required timeline to complete and present results
AACN 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 Dolores Curry800/394-5995, ext. 377 949-362-2050, ext. 377 research@aacn.org
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Grant Six awards are available each year. Each proposal can be funded for up to $1,000. Application deadlines: January 1 & October 1 Program Information The Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Grant provides awards to grants that stimulate the use of patient-focused data and/or previously generated research findings to develop, implement and evaluate changes critical and acute care nursing practice. Funds may be awarded for new projects, projects in progress and projects required for an academic degree as long as all other project criteria are met. Eligible projects may include research utilization studies, CQI projects or outcomes evaluation projects. Interdisciplinary and collaborative projects are encouraged and may involve interdisciplinary teams, multiple nursing units, home health, subacute and transitional care, other institutions or community agencies. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses, such as printed materials, small equipment or supplies including computer software. They may not be used to pay for salaries, speaker honorarium or costs, institutional overhead nor augment funding from formal large grants. Program Questions These questions must be answered for consideration for this grant: 1. Describe how you currently manage the clinical practice situation you propose to change. Why should this practice be changed? 2. Describe your proposed change. 3. Summarize and evaluate the patient-focused data and/or relevant existing research that is the basis for your proposed practice change. Include a list of references as an appendix to your application. 4. List step by step how the change will be implemented. Include your timeline for implementation. 5. How will you use the Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Grant to support your project? Please include your proposed budget, and justify your expenses. 6. How will you know that your project is successful?
AACN 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 Dolores Curry 800/394-5995, ext. 377949-362-2050, ext. 377 research@aacn.org
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