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Call for Applications: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Grant Program

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is seeking applications for research grants.

Grant awards of $40,000 in direct costs each are available to three (3) investigators for innovative research related to idiopathic gastroparesis.

Basis

We are seeking proposals for research in humans that will ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of idiopathic gastroparesis, its pathophysiology, and the care of patients.

The mission of IFFGD is patient-oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality research. A preference will be given to clinical research, as well as basic research that is translational in nature.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Successful applicants must agree to acknowledge IFFGD support in any publications that result from the research, and to submit a final report to IFFGD within 18 months of initial receipt of funding (NIH form PHS 2590 or equivalent format).

Review Process

A Selection Committee, independent of IFFGD staff, will review applications and designate the grants. In evaluating the merits of an application, the Selection Committee will consider its scientific merit, its significance to the field, and its feasibility (including availability of adequate resources, personnel and facilities).

Program emphasis will include, but not be limited to, issues relating to:

symptom management

integrative physiological processes

therapeutic targets

new technology to help explain gastric function and relationship to human disease

neurobiology

quality of life

patient-physician relationships that improve outcomes and satisfaction with treatment

multi-disciplinary approaches, and

novel approaches to patient care.

Allowable Budget Expenses

Only direct costs are allowed. Indirect costs are not allowed in these grants. Within direct costs, there are no unallowable expenses.

Application Process

The deadline for submitting applications is midnight, Monday September 3, 2013.

The application must be sent either via email to IFFGD at awards@iffgd.org or uploaded via our online submission form here. An original signed face page will be required prior to award disbursement, but is not required to be sent with the application submission.

The awards will be announced December 15, 2013 and the award period will begin January 1, 2014. Grants are in pre-tax U.S. dollars.

Direct questions as follows:

Via email about the grants or online submission instructions – Susan Schneck at sschneck@iffgd.org

By phone at 1-414-964-1799.

Call for Applications: European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition-North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Travel Award

The ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN Travel Award

Deadline for applications: May 30, 2013

Purpose

The Travel Award is intended to support the expenses of up to $5000 (or EU5000) of a Young Investigator or Trainee who wishes to travel and visit a unit in the US (for European applicants) or Europe (for US applicants) either for the purposes of learning a new technique, carry out a short project or of observing a different health system at work. Provisional approval for the visit/project should be obtained prior to the application from the applicant’s own department and the department to be visited.

The Travel Award will not be available to attend meetings or conferences and will be awarded on alternative years to a US or European applicant. Funding will be awarded alternately from ESPGHAN or NASPGHAN as appropriate. ESPGHAN will fund the first award in 2012. This year NASPGHAN will fund the award.

Eligibility

Applications may be made by any Investigator or Member, but priority will be given to a Young Investigator or Trainee member who has completed their training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology or Nutrition within the last 10 years. The Application form should be sent in with a letter of support from the relevant Heads of Departments, a CV, a brief description of the planned project or visit and the likely benefit to the applicant and/or their host institution or patient population.

The award winner will be required to submit a written report (including an accounting of how the award monies were spent) of their visit to both Councils within six months of the completion of their visit and present the outcome at the annual meetings of their respective Society.

Funding

Funding will be awarded alternately from ESPGHAN or NASPGHAN as appropriate and will be paid directly to the successful applicant. If the applicant is unable to take part in the visit/exchange for any reason, the sum in full must be returned to the awarding society and the head of the department of the successful applicant must guarantee that this happens. Additional funding will not be provided to supplement these visits.

Selection Process

The applications will be considered by the respective councils for each of their member applicants. The council members may make the decision themselves or appoint a selection committee with relevant experience. Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible to apply for the award. Members should not participate in the evaluation of an applicant if they work at the same institution as the applicant, or have worked with the applicant at the same institution in the recent past. Members should not participate in the evaluation of an applicant if there is any conflict of interest.

2013 Application Instructions

The applicant must the completed application by May 30, 2013. The application must include:

1. A completed application form

2. Applicant’s curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages).

3. Brief description of proposed project or visit and the likely benefit to the applicant and/or their host institution or patient population

4. Budgetary details on how the money will be used to finance the visit

5. Two letters of recommendation are requested: one from the host institution giving the necessary permission for the visit; and one from the unit to be visited which should include agreement for the visit and indicate what support will be provided to ensure the exchange will be successful. This latter letter should specify the time available for supervision, research opportunity (if relevant), space, equipment etc.

Applications should be sent to the NASPGHAN National Office – naspghan@naspghan.org and must be received no later than May 30, 2013.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

The deadline for submission is February 15, July 15 and October 15.

The SGNA Research Committee was formed to encourage research in the field of gastroenterology. Research is a way of addressing ideas and questions that arise in the course of daily practice. The results might convince you to make changes in your practice, and could also benefit others. Research may be done individually or as a collaborative effort. Grant applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee for appropriateness, compliance with criteria and research suggestions by experts. Grants which meet the requirements are presented to the SGNA Board of Directors for funding approval.

SGNA Research Priorities include, but are not limited to:

Conscious Sedation
Expanded Role of the GI Practitioner
Infection Control
Safety
Patient Education
Nursing intervention related to GI disease processes

Research grant criteria:

- Investigators must be able to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant
-  Applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee.
-   Research grant recipients must submit progress reports every 6 months.
- Research grant recipients are expected to submit a manuscript for possible publication in Gastroenterology Nursing, SGNA’s official journal.

Research grant recipients will be invited to present the research findings at the SGNA Annual Course.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Research Grants

The deadline for submission is February 15, July 15 and October 15.

The SGNA Research Committee was formed to encourage research in the field of gastroenterology. Research is a way of addressing ideas and questions that arise in the course of daily practice. The results might convince you to make changes in your practice, and could also benefit others. Research may be done individually or as a collaborative effort. Grant applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee for appropriateness, compliance with criteria and research suggestions by experts. Grants which meet the requirements are presented to the SGNA Board of Directors for funding approval.

SGNA Research Priorities include, but are not limited to:

Conscious Sedation
Expanded Role of the GI Practitioner
Infection Control
Safety
Patient Education
Nursing intervention related to GI disease processes

Research grant criteria:

- Investigators must be able to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant
-  Applications are reviewed by the SGNA Research Committee.
-   Research grant recipients must submit progress reports every 6 months.
- Research grant recipients are expected to submit a manuscript for possible publication in Gastroenterology Nursing, SGNA’s official journal.

Research grant recipients will be invited to present the research findings at the SGNA Annual Course.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN Advancing Education Scholarship

The deadline for submission is July 31.

SGNA is offering the SGNA RN Advancing Education Scholarship to a Registered Nurse working in Gastroenterology who wishes to continue their education by pursuing a BSN, MSN or PhD.  Funds of $2,500 for a full time student or $1,000 to a part time student (taking a minimum of three credit hours per semester) will be presented to the recipient(s) of this scholarship.  To be eligible, you must be an SGNA member enrolled in an accredited advanced degree program, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Membership Dues Scholarship

The deadline for submission is October 1.

SGNA Membership Dues Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA members with their annual membership dues. Grants of $90 will be awarded each year to those members who meet the established criteria. The scholarship does not cover the cost of SGNA Regional dues. The number of grants awarded will depend upon funds available.

You are eligible to apply if you answer yes the following:

have previously been a member of SGNA for two or more years; 
you are currently employed as a caregiver in the field of gastroenterology;
you actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA;
you can demonstrate financial need.  

You are ineligible if:

you have previously received a Membership Dues Scholarship from SGNA or
you are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.  

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Associates Program Scholarship

This is a quarterly scholarship and the deadlines for submission are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

SGNA Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and non members with purchasing the Associates Program. The Associates Program is an online education program that provides an associate/technician the opportunity to validate their skills by being recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS). The Associates Program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession. Scholarships covering the cost of the Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and non members who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Eligibility:

You may be eligible for an SGNA Associates Program Scholarship if:

1. You are an associate or technician.

2. You have been a member of SGNA for two or more years and are currently in good standing or you are a non member that has been employed in the GI/ endoscopy field for at least 3 years.

3. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.

4. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

5. If you are a non member, you can show documentation of attendance at an SGNA event on the national or regional level.

6. You demonstrate financial need.

You are ineligible if:

1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.

2. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.

3. If you are a Registered Nurse.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Associates Program Scholarship

This is a quarterly scholarship and the deadlines for submission are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

SGNA Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and non members with purchasing the Associates Program. The Associates Program is an online education program that provides an associate/technician the opportunity to validate their skills by being recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS). The Associates Program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession. Scholarships covering the cost of the Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and non members who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Eligibility:

You may be eligible for an SGNA Associates Program Scholarship if:

1. You are an associate or technician.

2. You have been a member of SGNA for two or more years and are currently in good standing or you are a non member that has been employed in the GI/ endoscopy field for at least 3 years.

3. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.

4. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

5. If you are a non member, you can show documentation of attendance at an SGNA event on the national or regional level.

6. You demonstrate financial need.

You are ineligible if:

1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.

2. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.

3. If you are a Registered Nurse.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Advanced Associates Program Scholarship

This is a quarterly scholarship and the deadlines for submission are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

SGNA Advanced Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and non-members with purchasing the Advanced Associates Program. The purpose of this program is to provide an associate/technician with the opportunity to further their knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy. Technicians and associates are able to earn a higher level of recognitions as an Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) by successfully completing the Advanced Associates Program. The program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician’s commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession. Scholarships covering the cost of the Advanced Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and non-members who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Eligibility:

Applicants will adhere to the following criteria:

-- Application must be an associate or technician.

-- Applicant must be a SGNA member in good standing for two or more years or a non-member that has been employed in the GI/endoscopy field for at least 3 years.

-- Must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.

-- Applicant must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

Ineligibility for the Advanced Associates Program Scholarship includes:

-- National SGNA Board member

-- If applicant is a Registered Nurse

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Advanced Associates Program Scholarship

This is a quarterly scholarship and the deadlines for submission are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

SGNA Advanced Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and non-members with purchasing the Advanced Associates Program. The purpose of this program is to provide an associate/technician with the opportunity to further their knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy. Technicians and associates are able to earn a higher level of recognitions as an Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) by successfully completing the Advanced Associates Program. The program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician’s commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession. Scholarships covering the cost of the Advanced Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and non-members who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Eligibility:

Applicants will adhere to the following criteria:

-- Application must be an associate or technician.

-- Applicant must be a SGNA member in good standing for two or more years or a non-member that has been employed in the GI/endoscopy field for at least 3 years.

-- Must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.

-- Applicant must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

Ineligibility for the Advanced Associates Program Scholarship includes:

-- National SGNA Board member

-- If applicant is a Registered Nurse