Announcement & Request for nominations Honors & Awards of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology The College's Honors & Awards Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Regents on awards, based upon nominations received from the membership. The College cordially invites nominations for all awards from ACCP members, fellows, and, in the case of the McKeen Cattell Award, from all interested readers of the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. All awards consist of an appropriately inscribed certificate or plaque, and payment of all expenses incurred in connection with attendance at the awards ceremony during the annual meeting. In addition, the Tanabe Young Investigator and McKeen Cattell Memorial Awards carry honoraria of $1000 each. With the exception of the McKeen Cattell Award and Tanabe Young Investigator Award, each awardee is expected to give an approximately 20-30 minute address on a subject related to the basis for the award and to submit a short manuscript based on the talk, as suitable for publication in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
Materials Requested: Nominations should consist of a detailed letter summarizing the individual's accomplishments or major basis for the nomination or specific reasons for selecting a particular Journal of Clinical Pharmacology publication in the case of the McKeen Cattell award. All nominations should be sent by December 31, 2008 to: Chairman, Honors and Awards Committee American College of Pharmacology 3 Ellinwood Court New Hartford, NY 13413-1105 Alternatively, nominations can be submitted via email to: Susan Ulrich
Pharmacy Resident Practice-Based Research GrantSponsored by the ASHP FoundationApplication Available: April 15, 2008Application Deadline: October 31, 2008Description The Pharmacy Resident Practice-Based Research Grant Program supports practice-based research in medication use conducted by residents in ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency programs and residents in pharmacy residency programs that have submitted an application for ASHP accreditation. Practice-based research affects a wide range of medication-use topics, including patient education; patient outcomes and effectiveness of medication therapy; health care quality; medication use in minority, elderly and other special populations; medication costs and financing; information for health care policymakers; and access to medications. A secondary goal of the program is to develop pharmacy residents’ research skills while fostering development of mentoring relationships with more experienced senior investigators.Applications for this research grant program should emphasize study objectives that focus on practice-based medication-use research, sound research methods that support the study objectives, interdisciplinary collaborations, the potential for the study findings to be replicated, and prudent use of grant funds.Eligibility CriteriaThe proposed research must involve practice-based research in medication use that is conducted by a pharmacy resident in an ASHP-accredited residency program or a pharmacy resident in a residency program that has submitted an application for ASHP accreditation. The principal investigator must have a senior investigator participate on the research team as a mentor/advisor. In the application process and grant progress reports, evidence must be included regarding the support and involvement of the senior investigator. The proposed study must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Research and Education Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval has been received.Funding InformationSix $5,000 grants will be awarded. Grants will be awarded to pharmacy residents to provide funding for specific health services research related to medication use and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. Facilities and administrative cost rates that do not exceed 8% of the total requested budget are allowed.Application ProcessFull eligibility requirements and application procedures are provided in the request for applications and application instructions below.Selection CriteriaGrant applications will be reviewed by a selection panel using the following criteria: • Rationale-10 points• Significance-10 points• Hypothesis/Objectives-20 points• Study Methods-40 points• Project Scope and Timeline-5 points• Personnel and Facilities-15 pointsDeadlinesDeadline: October 31, 2008American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation7272 Wisconsin AvenueBethesda, Maryland 20814Phone: (301) 664-8612Fax: (301) 634-5712E-mail: foundation@ashp.orgWeb site: www.ashpfoundation.org
Junior Investigator Research GrantSponsored by the ASHP FoundationApplication Available: June 1, 2008Application Deadline: February 16, 2009DescriptionThe Junior Investigator Research Grant Program supports health services research in medication use that is conducted by pharmacist junior investigators. Health services research affects a wide range of medication-use topics including patient education; patient outcomes and effectiveness of medication therapy; health care quality; medication use in minority, elderly and other special populations; medication costs and financing; information for health care policymakers; and access to medications. A secondary goal of the program is to develop and strengthen the skills of newer pharmacist investigators while fostering development of mentoring relationships with more experienced senior investigators.Applications for this research grant program should emphasize: 1) Project objectives that address health services research related to medication use;2) prudent use of grant funds;3) a sound research methodology that supports the project objectives;4) mentoring activities between a senior investigator/advisor and the junior investigator;5) interdisciplinary collaboration;6) the potential for projects to be replicated in other health care facilities; and7) the impact that the results of the project will have on medication use.Preference will be given to research projects with the potential to yield strong scientific evidence that can be applied to practice.Eligibility CriteriaThe proposed research must involve health services research in medication use that is conducted by a pharmacist junior investigator. The principal investigator must be a new researcher within 5 years of completion of his/her terminal degree or postgraduate training or have professional experience greater than 5 years and no more than two externally funded research projects as a principal investigator.The principal investigator must be a licensed pharmacist and multidisciplinary research teams are encouraged. Also, the principal investigator must have a senior investigator participate on the research team as a mentor/advisor. In the application process and grant progress reports, evidence must be included regarding the support and involvement of the senior investigator. The proposed study must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Research and Education Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval has been received. Funding InformationTwo $18,000 grants will be awarded. Grants are awarded to junior investigators to provide funding for specific health services research related to medication use and are not intended for long-term support of research programs.One-third of the total grant will be provided with the notice of the award. One-third will be provided following receipt of a written progress report submitted at the midpoint of the timeline for study completion. The remaining one-third will be provided upon receipt of a final report that is due within 60 days of project completion.Application ProcessPharmacists interested in applying for funding should refer to the request for proposals and application instructions for full eligibility requirements and application procedures. Please check the Programs Calendar periodically for information about future offerings.Selection CriteriaGrant applications will be judged by a selection panel using the following criteria:• Objectives-25 points• Rationale-10 points• Significance-15 points• Study Methods-25 points• Project Scope and Timeline-10 points• Personnel and Facilities-15 pointsDeadlinesDeadline: February 16, 2009
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation7272 Wisconsin AvenueBethesda, Maryland 20814Phone: (301) 664-8612Fax: (301) 634-5712E-mail: foundation@ashp.orgWeb site: www.ashpfoundation.org
Federal Services Junior Investigator Research GrantSupported by AbbottApplication Available: May 1, 2008Application Deadline: January 9, 2009DescriptionThe Federal Services Junior Investigator Research Grant Program supports research efforts critical to the study of medication adherence and persistence in older patients who receive care through the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Public Health Service. These medication adherence and persistence studies should focus on individuals with either autoimmune diseases, dyslipidemia, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric disorders, or stages 3 and 4 renal disease. A secondary goal of the program is to develop and strengthen the skills of newer researchers in the federal services and foster mentoring of these researchers by more experienced senior investigators.Applications for this research grant program should emphasize study objectives that focus on optimal medication outcomes, sound research methods that support the study objectives, interdisciplinary collaborations, the potential for the project to be replicated in other federal health systems, and prudent use of grant funds.Eligibility CriteriaThe research must focus on the topic area. The proposed research must be conducted in a Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, or Public Health Service facility. The principal investigator for the project must be a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse. The principal investigator must be a new researcher within 5 years of completion of his/her terminal degree or postgraduate training or have professional experience greater than 5 years and no more than two externally funded research projects as a principal investigator. The senior investigator must be a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse. The proposed research must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval or evidence of exemption from IRB review has been received. The research must comply with the NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research. The study timeline should not exceed 2 years beyond project initiation.Funding InformationTwo $25,000 grants will be awarded. Grants are awarded to junior investigators to provide funding for research related to medication adherence and persistence studies that focus on individuals with either autoimmune diseases, dyslipidemia, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric disorders, or stages 3 and 4 renal disease and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. One-third of the total grant will be provided with the notice of the award. One-third will be provided following receipt of a written progress report submitted at the midpoint of the timeline for study completion. The remaining one-third will be provided upon receipt of a final report that is due within 60 days of project completion.Application ProcessPharmacists, physicians, and nurses interested in applying for funding should refer to the request for proposals and application instructions for full eligibility requirements and application procedures. Please check the Programs Calendar periodically for information about future offerings.Selection CriteriaGrant applications will be judged by a selection panel using the following criteria: • Rationale-10 points• Significance-10 points• Hypothesis/Objectives-20 points• Study Methods-40 points• Project Scope and Timeline-5 points• Personnel and Facilities-15 pointsDeadlinesDeadline: January 9, 2009
ADA-ASP Young Investigator Innovation Award in Geriatric EndocrinologyAward Description: The American Diabetes Association (ADA)-Association of Subspecialty Professors (ASP) Young Investigator Innovation Award in Geriatric Endocrinology provides grant support to new investigators. This program supports entry-level faculty to integrate geriatrics with novel basic, clinical, or health services diabetes research. This award supports pilot and feasibility studies that may lack preliminary data, but offer considerable promise for the cure, prevention, or treatment of diabetes in an aging population.Support: Awards are a maximum of $75,000 per year for up to two years. No indirect costs may be requested.Deadline Dates: July 15, 2008 for January 1, 2009 funding and January 15, 2009 for July 1, 2009 funding.
Call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8 PM Eastern Standard Time.Or write to us:American Diabetes AssociationATTN: National Call Center1701 North Beauregard StreetAlexandria, VA 22311
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