8 funding opportunities are listed in this category
American Nurses Association Research Grants Program
The Research Grants Program was founded over 50 years ago to encourage the research career development of nurses. This program continues to grow with contributions for nursing research, from organizations and individuals. These donations support scientific research for advancing the practice of nursing, promoting health and preventing disease.Each year, through our Nursing Research Grants program, ANF provides funds to beginner and experienced nurse researchers to conduct studies that contribute toward the advancement of nursing science and the enhancement of patient care. Awards are given in all areas of nursing, including healthy patient outcomes, health care policy development, critical care, gerontology, women’s health, community and family intervention.The deadline for all submissions in May 3, 2010.
American Nurses Foundation8515 Georgia Ave. Suite 400Silver Spring, MD 20910E-mail: anf@ana.orgPhone: 301-628-5227Fax: 301-628-5354
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
Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence
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, 2010. Notification Deadline: December 1, 2010. 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.
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
Synthes Award for Resident Research on Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Injury
Description: Selected by the Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. Up to $2000 is awarded to a resident/fellow abstract related to spinal cord/column injury.
Requirements: Resident or Fellow
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Original Science Program: Enhancing Scientific ExchangeThe Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is committed to facilitating exchange of the best clinical and basic neurosurgical science in our Original Science Program.The CNS Original Science Program comprises three distinct formats: Top Ten Abstracts, the Neurosurgical Forum, and Digital Posters. Irrespective of presentation format, all original science abstracts are also made continuously available and then archived after the meeting as online digital posters.Submisson Deadline11:59 PM Central Time (GMT - 6)Thursday, April 08, 2010Please do not hesitate to contact the CNS at info@1cns.org with any questions or comments.
Synthes Award for Resident Research on Brain and Craniofacial Injury
Description: Selected by the Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. Up to $2000 is awarded to a resident/fellow abstract related to head injury.
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Medical Student and Residents Scholarship
AAST provides medical student and resident scholarships to attend this year’s annual meeting in Boston, MA from September 22- 25, 2010 at the Marriott Copley Place. Medical students and residents are required to send a letter of recommendation by a member of the AAST addressed to L.D Britt, MD, MPH, Chair, Scholarship Committee with a copy of their CV. Medical students and residents who are granted a scholarship will be notified by letter in July. Once approved, the registration fee and banquet fee will be waived. The AAST will also cover the cost of your hotel room from September 22-25 only (4 nights). In addition, medical students and residents will be provided with a $200 stipend for food/misc items ($50/per day). If selected, Students and residents are expected to attend the entire meeting. Medical students and residents wishing to prolong their trip will be required to pay the additional hotel nights. Medical students and residents or their institution will be responsible for travel arrangements. The deadline for medical student and resident scholarship applications (CV and letter of recommendation from an AAST Member) is June 1st, 2010. Please note: there are a limited number of scholarships available for medical students and residents. Please send letter & CV to:AAST633 N. Saint Clair StreetSuite 2600Chicago, IL 60611* Letters submitted (with cv) via email must be on letterhead and have a signatureFor more information, please contact: Sharon GautschyAAST Executive Director633 N. Saint Clair StreetSuite 2600Chicago, IL 60611Phone: 800-789-4006Fax 312-202-5063Tamara JenkinsAAST Program Coordinator633 N. Saint Clair StreetSuite 2600Chicago, IL 60611Phone: 800-789-4006Fax: 312-202-5063
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