Critical Point-of-Care Testing Research Grant
The Van Slyke Foundation (VSF) Point-of-Care Testing Research Grant $5,000, supported by the Critical and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Division, is to fund POCT outcome studies. This grant is targeted to clinical laboratorians who need limited research funds to explore new ideas in areas where funds are not normally available.
Applications are due by March 15, for projects starting after June 1 of the same year.
How to Apply
Complete the Application for AACC Van Slyke Foundation Research Grants.
Applications will be evaluated using the following scientific criteria:
Originality
Scope
Scientific significance;
Soundness of research plan;
Degree of achievability;
Potential for the project to lead to further exploration beyond grant period; and
Transferability of research findings to actual practice.
Administrative criteria used will include:
Degree to which the research proposal is critical to the career of the applicant;
Degree to which AACC funding is critical to the start of the project;
Adequacy of the facility proposed; and
Satisfactory budget.
Submit one original and five copies of your application to:
Michele Horwitz
Membership Director
AACC
1850 K Street, NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC 20006-2213
Questions?
If you still have questions about the POCT Research Grant, email the Membership Director, Michele Horwitz or call her at (800) 892-1400 ext. 1723 or (202) 835-8723.
