American Society of Transplantation Allied Health Professionals Grant
This is a two-year grant ($40,000/year) for Allied Health Professionals This is a two-year grant ($40,000/year) awarded for studies that focus on topics related to transplant candidate and recipient outcomes and well-being, quality of life, compliance, and aspects of transplant-related drugs that affect patient care (including dosing, side effects, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics). Studies should be designed to answer specific question(s). Preference will be given to prospective studies.
Application Deadline: MIDNIGHT Eastern time ON FRIDAY, November 21, 2008 IMPORTANT REMINDERS All applications for the AST Faculty Grants must be completed by Midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 21, 2008. The application site for the AST Awards and Grants Program will automatically shut down after the deadline. No application or supplementary documents will be accepted after the submission deadline. Letters of recommendation with original/electronic signatures on institutional letterhead must be uploaded electronically to the online application. Original letters of recommendation must be mailed to the AST National Office, postmarked by the submission deadline and have an original signature on institutional letterhead. Confirmation e-mails will be sent out once an application is complete. DISCLAIMER: The AST will not assume responsibility for any clinical study funded by the AST Awards and Grants Program. Such proposals must be IRB-approved. Any responsibility will be assumed by the P.I. and the funded institution.
Eligibility criteria Appointment and Institutional Resources: At the time of the application, the applicant must have a staff position at an accredited medical center or institution of higher learning and be an established member of the transplant team. The applicant’s Administrative Supervisor (or Chief of Transplantation) must write a letter stipulating that the applicant has the institutional resources for conducting independent research (office space, computer, statistical back-up; access to medical records) and the applicant’s Administrative Supervisor must specifically stipulate the amount of protected research time should this grant be awarded. Membership The applicant must be an active member of the AST by the submission deadline and the proposed work is to be performed in a North American Medical Center. The applicant's membership dues must be paid to date by March 1, 2009. Otherwise, the application will not be considered for funding. Education The applicant must hold a degree and have completed any advanced training commensurate with their position at the time of the application. Allied Health Professionals include but are not limited to: Transplant Coordinators (CCTC), staff nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (RN, NP, CRNP, FNP, ACNP); clinical nurse specialists (CNS); physician assistants (PA-C), social workers (MSW); and Doctors of Pharmacy (Pharm D). Allied health professionals must have sufficient advanced training and experience to perform the proposed work. Citizenship The applicant must be either: a) US, Canadian, or Mexican citizen; b) a lawfully admitted permanent resident foreign national of the US, Canada, or Mexico with a valid visa during the award period, or c) a foreign national admitted lawfully for residence in the US, Canada, or Mexico during the awarded period. Funding will not be released until visa status is confirmed. Previous funding An individual cannot apply for an AST Allied Health Professionals Grant if he/she has been awarded this grant in the past or if the applicant serves as the PI on a previous or current R01, project on a P01 grant, VA Merit award or comparable non-mentored award.
American Society of Transplantation 15000 Commerce Parkway Suite C Mt.Laurel, NJ,08054 Phone: 856.439.9986 Fax: 856.439.9982 Email: ast@ahint.com
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
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
Pharmacy Resident Practice-Based Research GrantSponsored by the ASHP FoundationApplication Available: April 15, 2008Application Deadline: October 31, 2008Description The Pharmacy Resident Practice-Based Research Grant Program supports practice-based research in medication use conducted by residents in ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency programs and residents in pharmacy residency programs that have submitted an application for ASHP accreditation. Practice-based 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 pharmacy residents’ research skills while fostering development of mentoring relationships with more experienced senior investigators.Applications for this research grant program should emphasize study objectives that focus on practice-based medication-use research, sound research methods that support the study objectives, interdisciplinary collaborations, the potential for the study findings to be replicated, and prudent use of grant funds.Eligibility CriteriaThe proposed research must involve practice-based research in medication use that is conducted by a pharmacy resident in an ASHP-accredited residency program or a pharmacy resident in a residency program that has submitted an application for ASHP accreditation. 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 InformationSix $5,000 grants will be awarded. Grants will be awarded to pharmacy residents to provide funding for specific health services research related to medication use and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. Facilities and administrative cost rates that do not exceed 8% of the total requested budget are allowed.Application ProcessFull eligibility requirements and application procedures are provided in the request for applications and application instructions below.Selection CriteriaGrant applications will be reviewed 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: October 31, 2008American 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
Junior Investigator Research GrantSponsored by the ASHP FoundationApplication Available: June 1, 2008Application Deadline: February 16, 2009DescriptionThe 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; and7) 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 CriteriaThe 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 InformationTwo $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 ProcessPharmacists 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:• Objectives-25 points• Rationale-10 points• Significance-15 points• Study Methods-25 points• Project Scope and Timeline-10 points• Personnel and Facilities-15 pointsDeadlinesDeadline: February 16, 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
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
ADA-ASP Young Investigator Innovation Award in Geriatric EndocrinologyAward 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 AssociationATTN: National Call Center1701 North Beauregard StreetAlexandria, VA 22311
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