Federal Pharmacists Incentive Grants Application Deadline: December 15, 2008The APhA Foundation will award grants in the amount of $2,000 for projects to be initiated for military or civil service pharmacists working in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service. The grants provide seed money to help pharmacists in federal sector practice settings with start-up costs to establish a new pharmaceutical care project or to use as continuing development costs to expand an already existing project, and to encourage them to share their experiences with other pharmacists within the federal sector. The Federal Pharmacists Incentive Grants program is intended to focus pharmacists’ attention on the need to re-engineer their practices along lines that incorporate more specific patient-centered services and enhance health care delivery with the use of today’s technology. The project should concentrate on a new, innovative patient care service or expand an already existing service that is of significance to the pharmacy profession and that can be evaluated for its relevance. The incentive grant project proposals must be in one of the following areas: * Osteoporosis * Oncology * Hepatitis-C * HIV/AIDS * Other Infectious Diseases * Medication Therapy Management ServicesThe APhA Foundation has awarded incentive grants to pharmacists in a variety of practice settings for over ten years. This is the second year for the Federal Pharmacists Incentive Grants program which is made possible with support from The Roche Foundation.
While the APhA and APhA Foundation’s headquarter building undergoes a massive renovation and expansion, the current address for the APhA Foundation is:1100 15th Street, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20005-1707Telephone: (202) 429-7565Email: info@aphafoundation.org
The John M. Lloyd Foundation honors John's contribution to our world by awarding more than $400,000 in small grants each year to organizations around the world, supporting organizations and projects that demonstrate critical and creative thinking about the root causes of HIV/AIDS, and that seek solutions that are compassionate and courageous.In 2006 the John M. Lloyd Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary and the Board took the opportunity to both reflect on the Foundation's history and to strategize how the Foundation's future grants might have greater impact. This process has led to a restructuring of the Foundation's programs with the goal to provide deeper and more targeted support to those individuals, projects, and organizations that are leading the fight to end the pandemic and whose work matches one or more of the Foundation's four funding objectives.The Foundation gives preference to organizations and projects that advocate for evidence-based policies, those that mobilize awareness and support for AIDS programs, and those that employ innovation to battle the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Foundation's specific funding objectives are: 1. To increase funding from public and private sectors to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both globally and domestically. 2. To improve domestic and international policies: a. to apply universal protections of human rights to issues concerning HIV/AIDS, b. to expand access to HIV/AIDS healthcare and treatment, and c. to ensure access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS. 3. To amplify global awareness of HIV/AIDS and to facilitate broad-based change in attitudes to reduce stigma and change behavior. 4. To develop the leadership of organizations that fight HIV/AIDS; as well as to foster collaborations among those organizations and leaders.This is the Foundation's long-standing program to provide project support. The Spring cycle is open to any organization that submits a concept letter (see Application Procedures) by December 15 for a project that matches one or more of the objectives listed above. The maximum grant award is $20,000.Through this funding program the Foundation supports projects of newly developed non-profit organizations, of groups that have not yet been funded by the Lloyd Foundation, of small organizations, as well as novel demonstration projects and discreet small-budget projects of larger, more established organizations.There is a two-pronged application process. Following a review of all submitted concept letters, the Foundation will request that a few (usually no more than twenty) organizations submit full proposals. Organizations are not eligible for more than three (3) consecutive Spring Cycle awards.If you are unsure if your project matches the funding guidelines and objectives, please email info@johnmlloyd.org or call 310/ 622-1050. The John M. Lloyd Foundation, a private family foundation, generally makes contributions to non-profit organizations that are described in section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue code. The Foundation also makes grants to non-profit organizations based outside of the United States.The Foundation prefers projects that have promise of making a significant impact and those which are new and innovative. The Foundation gives added preference to the development of programs that will significantly amplify the dollar amount of the grant.In general, the Foundation does not make contributions: * more than once per calendar year to any single organization * more than three consecutive years to any single project * to annual campaigns * to operating budgets of established organizations * to capital expenditures (physical plant, equipment, endowment) * to indirect costs * to individuals * to locally-focused projects in the United States with the exception of locally-focused projects in California. * to organizations that have annual budgets of $5 million or more * for lobbying, as per federal restrictions on private foundations * for health care or service provision * for general support The Foundation does make contributions to: * locally-focused projects in California * U.S.-based projects with a national or global scope * International projects The grant limit for the Spring Funding Cycle is $20,000.The Foundation gives preference to organizations and projects that advocate for evidence-based policies, those that mobilize awareness and support for AIDS programs, and those that employ innovation to battle the HIV/AIDS pandemic.The Foundation's specific funding objectives are: 1. To increase funding from public and private sectors to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both globally and domestically. 2. To improve domestic and international policies: * to apply universal protections of human rights to issues concerning HIV/AIDS * to expand access to HIV/AIDS healthcare and treatment, and * to ensure access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS. 3. To amplify global awareness of HIV/AIDS and to facilitate broad-based change in attitudes to reduce stigma and change behavior. 4. To develop the leadership of organizations that fight HIV/AIDS; as well as to foster collaborations among those organizations and leaders.
Mini FellowshipsIn 2007, the Kaiser Media Fellowships Program launched a new program for reporting on global health issues. The program awards mini-fellowships to print, radio, television, and online journalists (including freelancers) to research and report on global health issues, with a particular focus on issues related to HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. The purpose is to encourage in-depth reporting on the health, social, economic, political and cultural implications of major public health issues and on the response to these challenges. Awards of up to $10,000 will be given to journalists to cover travel and research expenses relating to a specific project of their choice for publication, broadcast, or online posting.This program is for journalists working for English-language news organizations with target audiences in North America and/or Europe. Priority will be given to projects otherwise unlikely to be undertaken or completed, focusing on issues that have not been reported or are under-reported, and which have a high likelihood of being published/aired/posted and of reaching a mass audience. Reporting projects can be local or international in scope, but should focus on public health concerns – or responses – that are of global relevance. Reporting should be undertaken and completed by December of the fellowship year, and will be posted on the Kaiser Family Foundation’s websites subject to copyright permission. Fellows are expected to negotiate such permission.Applications for the 2009 program must be received - in hard copy - by October 23, 2008.
Each fellow will be awarded up to $10,000 or a prorated amount based on individual project needs, to cover travel and research expenses. Where possible, the fellow's news organization will be actively encouraged to supplement the fellowship award. Applicants will need to submit a budget outline broadly defining the costs associated with their proposed project and which parts of their project would require funding from the fellowship. List the various categories associated with the cost of the project—such as travel (air, train, car), accommodation, meals, production, translation, editing, telephone, and/or project materials—and provide an estimated cost for each category. For example, travel to abc countries, states, or cities to interview abc projects or experts, at an estimated cost of approximately abc dollars (or other currencies); accommodations and meals in abc countries, states, or cities at an estimated cost of approximately abc dollars (or other currencies);Note that the maximum amount for the award is US$10,000; projects requiring less money will receive special attention.EligibilityWho is EligibleThis program is for journalists working for English-language news organizations with target audiences in North America and/or Europe. For example, this would include an African journalist reporting for a British news organization; or the Delhi bureau chief of a Canadian newspaper. There is no age restriction.Selection for the fellowships is highly competitive. Fellows are selected by an international committee of editors primarily on the basis of previous and potential work, on the applicant's demonstrated commitment to reporting on health issues, and on the committee's determination of which candidates would benefit most from this program.Eligible ProjectsGiven the focus of this program on global health issues, the scope of eligible topics is inherently very broad. Note that priority will be given to projects addressing some of the many implications of HIV/AIDS, TB, and/or malaria. Also bear in mind that reporting on global health issues can be very locally focused, and international travel is not a requirement or necessity for a project to be selected. For example, an applicant from Toronto could write about a local university medical team/church/NGO group’s work on malaria prevention in Africa. A U.S. journalist could compare HIV/AIDS prevention efforts among teens in their community with those in South Africa; or could track how effectively PEPFAR money is being dispersed.To ApplyThere is no application form. To be considered, mail the following materials to the executive director*: * A detailed letter describing your reasons for applying; your career goals; a short outline of the reporting you would want to complete; and what you would aim to accomplish as a result of the fellowship * A brief description of your news organization and its readership/audience * Budget outline (see more details below) * An estimated project timeframe * Curriculum vitae or resume * Where relevant, details of previous awards or fellowships * Examples of recent work (work samples will not be returned to applicants) o Print applicants: 5-8 clips. Original clips should be pasted or photocopied on to standard 8.5”x11” or 11”x17” paper (applicants may submit an original copy along with the mounted copy). If clips are reduced in size to fit the page, they should be legible. Special paper, margins, etc. are not necessary. Most importantly clips should be clean and clear, easy to photocopy and able to fit in a standard file folder. o For photographs, please submit regular prints and/or photocopies – no slides. o Television applicants: please send DVDs or VHS tapes in NTSC – not PAL – format. o Radio applicants: please send CDs or cassette tapes. Please label each piece with your name, program title, running time and date aired. o Internet applicants: please send your clips in hard copy format, printed from your website, in addition to providing website links. * One or more letters of support from other journalists familiar with your work, including a letter from your current senior editor or news director supporting your application (freelance journalists should send a letter of support from an editor, producer or colleague familiar with your recent work). Letters can be emailed directly to Penny Duckham (pduckham@kff.org) or included in your application file.* All applications must be mailed in hard copy. An email version of your application can be sent in addition, but not as a substitute.Applications must be mailed to the following address:Penny DuckhamExecutive DirectorKaiser Family FoundationKaiser Media Fellowships Program2400 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025USAEmail: pduckham@kff.orgIf you have further questions about the fellowship or would like to clarify any of the application requirements, please send an email to mediafellows@kff.org before you submit your application materials.Budget OutlineApplicants should describe broadly which parts of their project would require funding from the fellowship. List the various categories associated with the cost of the project—such as travel (air, train, car), accommodation, meals, production, translation, editing, telephone, and/or project materials—and provide an estimated cost for each category. For example, travel to abc countries, states, or cities to interview abc projects or experts, at an estimated cost of approximately abc dollars (or other currencies); accommodations and meals in abc countries, states, or cities at an estimated cost of approximately abc dollars (or other currencies);Where possible, the fellow's news organization will be actively encouraged to supplement the fellowship award.
ASM/CCID Program in Infectious Disease and Public Health Microbiology Program The program is sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), formerly known as the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID). The goal of ASM/CCID Fellowship is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the CDC. The fellowship allows one to perform research in residence at the CCID which is headquartered at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. Eligible fields of study include: Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases Viral and Rickettsial Infections Nosocomial Infections HIV/AIDS Vector-borne Infectious Diseases Parasitic Diseases
Funding The Fellowship provides an annual stipend (up to $42,188), health benefits (up to $3000 annually) for a maximum of 2 years, relocation benefits (up to $500), and (up to $2000 annually) for professional development for a maximum of 2 years. Eligibility The program is intended for individuals who either earned their doctorate degree or completed a primary residency within three years of their proposed start date. Applicants may not have a faculty position or be enrolled in a graduate degree program during the fellowship. Considerations will be given to individuals with more experience if there are compelling reasons. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin. Criteria for Selection Applications are reviewed for (i) scientific merit and training potential of the research proposal, (ii) training resources and environment from the identified preceptor, and (iii) congruence with the Centers for Diseases public health mission. Deadline January 15th
Contact ASM/CCID Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program Education Department American Society for Microbiology 1752 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 942-9295 E-mail: Fellowships-CareerInformation@asmusa.org
We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that the M·A·C AIDS fund is currently undergoing a planning process. While we will remain 100% committed to the fight against HIV/AIDS, it is likely that some of our individual program guidelines will be changing. Any changes will be publicized on our website beginning in late September 2008 and will not go into effect until 2009. Our website (www.macaidsfund.org) will be the best source of information about the Fund’s priorities going forward. Please note that our application address and the number of required copies will be changing beginning with the June 15th application deadline. Please mail one copy of your complete grant application to the address listed at the bottom of this page. Application Deadline
September Round Application due in house by June 13, 2008 December Round Application due in house by September 15, 2008 2009 Deadlines March Round Application due in house by December 15, 2008 June Round Application due in house by March 13, 2009 September Round Application due in house by June 15, 2009 Grant applications are accepted year-round and proposals are reviewed and awarded quarterly (usually March, June, September and December). We encourage organizations to apply in advance of application deadlines and every attempt will be made to include all proposals at the meeting following receipt; however, some exceptions will be made depending upon volume. Proposals must be in house by the due date and post marked requests will not be accepted. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, (If required, CDN Business Registration #89111 1650 RR0001) Upon receipt, you will receive an acknowledgment letter confirming receipt and advise when your request will go forward for Board consideration. If something is missing, you will be notified by one of the members of the review committee who makes the funding recommendations. The Board of Directors of the Fund ultimately makes the final decision and you will be notified with the results within a couple of days after the meeting. A site visit may be required prior to final review of any grant request and successful grantees can expect to receive payment within the month following. Program Categories As the M·A·C AIDS Fund continues to evolve and grow, so does our diligence in maximizing the use of our funding. In an effort to streamline our efforts we have identified the following four crucial areas of need affecting the epidemic: Link Between Poverty and AIDS Funding for basic needs such as food and housing to those living with HIV/AIDS. Models of Care Developing hospitals and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in countries that need it the most. Treatment Adherence Developing peer-based programs to help people adhere to their treatment regimes. Prevention Programs with a specific focus on high risk populations such as youth, people over 50, and African Americans Eligibility Grants are awarded to tax exempt, non-profit organizations that are 501(c) (3) and directly associated with HIV/AIDS. The M·A·C AIDS Fund does not fund the following: Grants to Individuals Lobbying activities Ongoing general operating expenses or existing deficits Endowments, unless they provide a direct service to PWA’s Capital costs, eg. Bricks and mortar Conferences, summits, briefings, PSA's Research Typical grant size for program ranges between $5,000 and $25,000 depending on scope of project and our past history with an organization. All grants are considered one-time gifts as the M·A·C AIDS Fund does not consider multi-year granting. For renewal requests of same program funding, there is a three year cap and organizations will be restricted to one proposal submission per year. With the exception of North American based charities, the M·A·C AIDS Fund does not accept unsolicited international grant proposals. Grant Application Format and Checklist Please provide all required information in the order listed: 1. Cover Sheet 2. Executive Summary (1 page maximum) Summarize your program: what it is, why it is important, how it will change lives, and why you are qualified to implement it. 3. Organization Information (2 page maximum) Please provide a brief description of your organization's history, mission statement, key achievements, current goals and objectives. Describe your current organizational structure including staff and volunteer support. Briefly describe the demographics and the needs of the community or communities your organization serves. Please comment on other organizations in the area addressing the needs of these individuals and your collaborative initiatives with those organizations. Please state what percentage of your overall organization budget goes directly to program versus administrative costs completed in your most recent fiscal year. 4. Program Description (2-3 pages) Describe the proposed program, including purpose, need, and specific services Identify any target populations, the impact of the program along with projected goals, measurable objectives and action plans. Address how and why it will be effective in meeting the program’s objectives. Address any collaborations or partnerships and their roles; highlight how the program is strengthened through this partnership. List similar existing projects, if any, and explain how your proposal differs and what effort will be made to work cooperatively Anticipated outcome of the proposed project or program and how outcomes will be measured and evaluated. Provide a timeline of implementation, if applicable. If you are a prior grant recipient of the same program for which you are applying, a brief narrative that describes the progress of the program funded should be furnished, if not previously submitted. 5. Program Budget Use the Program Budget Form included in the application. On a separate sheet, describe each expense budget item, how it relates to the program and how the budgeted amount was calculated. Eg. Salaries - Total of $24,000 =2FTE, 1 Program Manager, 40hrs/wk @ $20/hr for 20 weeks, 1 Program Assistant, 40 hrs/wk @ $10/hr. for 20 weeks. On a separate sheet, list each revenue amount requested from other foundations, corporations and other funding sources to which this proposal has been submitted. Eg. Foundations – Total of $10,000 = XYZ Foundation $5,000, ABC Foundation $5,000 List of priority items in the proposal project budget, in the event we are unable to meet your full request. 6. Attachments in the following order: A copy of your organization's charitable status [in the U.S., IRS 501(c)(3) status] if this is the first time you are requesting funding from us List of Board of Directors with affiliations Current fiscal year organization operating budget Most recent audited financial statements. If not available, attach most recent Form 990-PF (U.S. organizations only) Most recent annual report (if there is none, please note) Letters of support from clients, community partners or other funding sources. Please mail one hard copy of the completed application to: M·A·C AIDS Fund 130 Prince Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 Applications should be received by the application due date. Applications postmarked on the due date will be considered late and automatically entered into the following grant round. Electronic requests WILL NOT be accepted. For inquiries or questions, please contact us at: macaidsfund@maccosmetics.com
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
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
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