Geriatric Pharmacy Grants

Investigator-Initiated Research Grant

The Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) forms the backbone of the Alzheimer’s Association grant program. To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address a question or questions relevant to the 2009 areas of focus or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicant’s special interest or expertise.

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the need to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in the research enterprise. Researchers from these groups are encouraged to apply.

Funding and award period: The Association anticipates funding 55 awards under the IIRG program. Each total award is limited to $240,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $100,000 (direct and indirect costs). Indirect costs are capped at 10 percent (rent for laboratory/office space is expected to be covered by indirect costs paid to the institution).

Eligibility: Researchers with full-time staff or faculty appointments are encouraged to apply. IIRG applications from post-doctoral candidates will not be accepted.

Deadlines and award dates: Letters of intent must be received by 5:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME, December 1, 2008. Letters of intent will not be accepted after this date. No exceptions will be made.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME, January 8, 2009. Scientific and technical review will be conducted from February through May 2009.

The second-level review by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council will be conducted during June 2009. Funding will be awarded by July 2009.

Mechanism of award, reporting requirements and allowable costs: The mechanism of award is the individual research grant. The maximum duration of award is three years. Annual progress and financial reports are required. Continuation of the grant over the awarded duration is contingent upon the timely submission of interim scientific and financial reports.

Budget: A “budget summary” for the proposed research project is required and must be submitted with the application and within the allowable page limits. However, if the application is to be awarded, a more detailed budget will be required and must be approved prior to the disbursement of funds. Your budget must not exceed the maximum amount of the award ($240,000 for IIRG).

Allowable costs under this award

It is required that most of the funds awarded under this program be used for direct research support.
Other allowable costs include:

Purchase and care of laboratory animals
Small pieces of laboratory equipment and laboratory supplies
Computer software if used strictly for data collection
Salary for the principal investigator, scientific (including post-doctoral fellows) and technical staff (including laboratory technicians and administrative support related directly to the funded project)
Travel to scientific and professional meetings, not to exceed $1,000 per year
Costs not allowed under this award include:

Tuition
Computer hardware or standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office) for investigators
Construction or renovation costs
Rent for laboratory/office space
Construction or renovation costs

Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Targeted Research Initiative for Seniors
Application Deadline: March 2, 2009
Award Amount: up to $100,000 for one year
Program information and instructions available Fall 2008
The Targeted Research Initiative for Seniors is looking for interested investigators to conduct pilot research in the fundamental knowledge of aging and epilepsy; diagnosis of partial seizures; and epilepsy therapeutics in the elderly. Investigators must hold a relevant advanced degree (M.D. and/or Ph.D.) and have completed all research training.

Applicants may request up to $100,000 for one year. Grants awarded for higher than $50,000 per year are based on funds available and may be offered if the applicant proposes particularly meritorious work and has provided clear justification based on need and timetable of the work proposed.

Epilepsy Foundation of America 8301 Professional Place Landover MD 20785 (800) 332 1000

Junior Investigator Research Grant
Sponsored by the ASHP Foundation
Application Available: June 1, 2008
Application Deadline: February 16, 2009

Description
The 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; and
7) 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 Criteria
The 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 Information
Two $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 Process
Pharmacists 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 Criteria
Grant 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 points

Deadlines
Deadline: February 16, 2009

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: (301) 664-8612
Fax: (301) 634-5712
E-mail: foundation@ashp.org
Web site: www.ashpfoundation.org

ADA-ASP Young Investigator Innovation Award in Geriatric Endocrinology
Award 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 Association
ATTN: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311