Diabetes Grants

Molnlycke Health Care – Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Center for Clinical Investigation Grant for Critically Colonized/Infected Chronic Wounds

The Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) of the Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society provides funding for research grants for Society members annually. The grants are funded through the generosity of WOCN Society’s corporate partners and WOCN Society members. The CCI expands the existing research base for WOC nursing practice and facilitates WOC nurses to develop their roles as clinical investigators through funded research projects.

The CCI is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for 2011 grants. If you are an RN and a member of the WOCN Society, you are eligible to apply.

The grant application proposal will be available soon on the WOCN Society website http://www.wocn.org/Research_and_Funding/, and the submission deadline is January 31, 2011.

$10,000 for one grant
Grant priorities: critically colonized/infected chronic wounds, which can have a venous, arterial, diabetic, or pressure etiology

* Characterize the pain associated with wounds or dressing changes, effects of wound pain on quality of life or activities of daily living, and noncompliance with therapy
* Pilot interventions* to reduce pain associated with these wounds or increase compliance with therapy
* Describe patient preferences of interventions to reduce pain associated with these wounds.*

* In intervention studies involving products or product comparisons, Molnlycke products should be included.

Eligibility and Terms

Eligibility requirements for application submission:

1. Principal Investigator must be a Registered Nurse with current license but need not have a Masters or Doctoral degree.
2. Novice investigators are encouraged to team with and should identify a more experienced investigator or someone with an advanced degree as part of their research team e.g., co-investigator, project advisor/ consultant, professional mentor.
3. Must be a current member of WOCN.
4. Submit a completed research application form and research proposal.
5. Sign a research agreement (contract) if grant proposal is accepted.

Terms of the grant award include:

1. Agree not to accept duplicate funding (i.e., funding for same project by more than one grant).
2. Application to the appropriate IRB is required within 30 days of grant award notification.
3. The initial grant period and budget are for one year. A no cost extension up to one additional year may be allowed to complete the analysis and make the presentation at the national conference if progress has been satisfactory and a request is made in writing to CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION explaining the need. The request should be made at least 60 days before the end of the grant period. We recommend data collection be completed within first 12 months of the grant so that the abstract submission deadline can be met to the National WOCN conference.
4. Progress report to be submitted after the first 6-months of the grant period to the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION; final report submitted within 30 days of completion of project.
5. CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION must be notified in writing of plans to terminate the study prior to its completion along with an explanation. Unexpended funds, due to early termination and without a no cost extension, must be returned to the WOCN Foundation via CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION. The CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION Director and Board are available for consultation to troubleshoot issues or problems related to study implementation. PIs are encouraged to use this resource.
6. Manuscript reporting findings of the primary research aims to be submitted to JWOCN for peer-review within four months of completion of the project and final report submission; manuscript may serve as the final report. Submission to JWOCN does not guarantee acceptance for publication.
7. Acknowledgment of the funding source in any and all publications, papers or posters presenting research findings.
8. Agrees to submit an abstract of findings to WOCN conference within 18 months after notification of award and agrees to presentation at WOCN conference if abstract is accepted. An accepted abstract may be selected for an oral or poster presentation.
9. The Principal Investigator is advised to consult the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION Director regarding major changes to the research protocol after funding. The Principal Investigator should notify the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION in writing of any major changes to the funded protocol within 30 days of the change.

Terms of the budget:

1. Up to 10% of the total budget can be used for indirect administrative costs.
2. Funds are not to be used as salary support for Principal or Co-Investigators.
3. Permission for rebudgeting greater than or equal to $500 needs to be requested from CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION in writing.
4. Grant recipients are recommended to include travel costs in the budget to attend the annual WOCN meeting to present their findings, unless provides assurance in writing to CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION that other funds are available to travel prior to the award of funds.
5. Funds in the amount of $500 will be withheld until an abstract reporting the study findings and the final report (paper) is submitted to the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION.

Grant Writing Resources: Grant Writing and Qualitative Research series citations
Contact for Questions

Linda Dahle, Program Associate
Center for Clinical Investigation
612-625-8159
cciwocn@umn.edu

Dr. Donna Bliss, Director
Center for Clinical Investigation
bliss@umn.edu
Proposal submission address

WOCN Center for Clinical Investigation
c/o Linda Dahle
Program Associate
120-C Dinnaken Hall
925 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-8159 (Phone)
612-626-8886 (Fax)
dahle081@umn.edu

American Diabetes Association Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Fellowship

Award Description: These awards are granted to established diabetes investigators to support a postdoctoral fellow. Applications must be initiated and completed by the mentor.

Support: Awards are $45,000 a year for up to four years. No indirect costs may be requested. No indirect costs may be requested.

Deadline Date: January 15, 2011 for July 1, 2011 funding. Please note: January funding is not available for this award.

American Diabetes Association
ATTN: Center for Information
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
 

American Diabetes Association Clinical Scientist Training Award

Award Description: This award supports MD, PharmD, DPM or DO students who are working on joint degrees. Eligible students are pursuing a dual degree in medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine or osteopathy and must be a research-oriented PhD, Master in Clinical Research, or Master of Public Health degree.

Support: Awards are $30,000 a year for up to three years. Applicants may request up to $20,000 for the student’s stipend and up to $10,000 for lab expenses. No indirect costs may be requested.

Deadline Date: January 15, 2011 for July 1, 2011 funding. Please note: January funding is not available for this award.

American Diabetes Association
ATTN: Center for Information
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
 

American Diabetes Association Clinical Scholars Award

Award Description: These awards provide one year of research support to students interested in clinical and basic science diabetes research. Those working on an MD, PharmD, DPM or DO are eligible.

Support: Awards are $30,000 a year for one year. Applicants may request up to $20,000 for the student’s stipend and up to $10,000 for lab expenses. No indirect costs may be requested.

Deadline Date: January 15, 2011 for July 1, 2011 funding. Please note: January funding is not available for this award.

American Diabetes Association
ATTN: Center for Information
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
 

American College of Cardiology Foundation/Merck Research Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiometabolic Disorders

In selecting applicants, proposals addressing diabetes or the metabolic syndrome as they relate to cardiovascular disease are encouraged. This consideration should not, however, be considered limiting and all meritorious applications will be reviewed.

Description:
Four one-year fellowships will be awarded to support research in adult cardiology. Preference is given to individuals who have had no more than two years of prior full-time experience either in clinical or basic research. Recipients will be expected to pursue a full-time project in clinical research during their year of supported training.

Research Focus:
In selecting applications, proposals addressing CVD and Cardiometabolic disorders are encouraged. Included are proposals that address pathophysiology, molecular genetics, metabolic abnormalities leading to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, inflammatory mechanisms and new pathways for drug discovery. Proposals focusing on clinically relevant outcomes as a result of the metabolic syndrome, diabetes or obesity are also encouraged. Outcomes studies should focus on clinical/and or systems of care (e.g., quality improvement) interventions, and use outcomes measures of importance to both patients and society, including mortality, significant morbidity or quality of life changes, or economic effects.

Eligibility:
Anyone currently in an adult cardiology fellowship training program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association and who has the recommendation and agreement of his/her training program director and institution.

Selection:
Judging will be by the ACCF/Research Fellowship Awards Committee. Criteria for selection will include:
• Scientific quality of the project;
• Relevance to the research focus as described above
• Qualifications and commitment of the applicant, and
• The quality of the training environment.

Successful applicants may pursue this protected year of research either within or following their three years of required training. Preference will be given to individuals who:
• Will pursue clinical research training and experience directly involving patients or human subjects.
• Have had no more than two years of prior full-time research experience either in clinical or basic research.
• Will not hold another major external fellowship or salary award, (e.g., from NIH or AHA) during the ACCF/Merck funded year.

The Award:
Four fellowships in the amount of $60,000 each for the funding of July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.

How to Apply: Please go to http://acc.gsubmit.net/cgi-bin/main.plex to submit an application.

Application Deadline: September 17, 2010

For More Information:

Contact Kelli Bohannon at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635 or kbohanno@acc.org for more information.

American College of Cardiology
Heart House
2400 N Street NW
Washington DC, 20037
Phone: (202) 375-6000
Fax: (202) 375-7000

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Award

Up to Amount $55,000 a year (including 10% indirect costs)

Project Period 1 Year

Online Application Deadline: March 1st, 2011

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
Fax: (212) 785-9595
E-mail: info@jdrf.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Award

Up to Amount $55,000 a year (including 10% indirect costs)

Project Period 1 Year

Online Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2010

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
Fax: (212) 785-9595
E-mail: info@jdrf.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Innovative Grant Program

Online Application Deadline: January 19th, 2011

Up to Amount $110,000 (including 10% indirect costs)

Project Period 1 Year

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
Fax: (212) 785-9595
E-mail: info@jdrf.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Career Development Award/Early Career-Patient Oriented Diabetes Award

Up to Amount $150,000 a year (including 10% indirect costs)

Project Period Up to 5 years

Online Application Deadline: January 19th, 2011

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
Fax: (212) 785-9595
E-mail: info@jdrf.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship/Postdoctoral Fellowship

Online application deadline: January 19th, 2011

Funding level: Follows USA National Institute of Health guidelines

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
Fax: (212) 785-9595
E-mail: info@jdrf.org