Patient Education Grants

American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Daiichi Innovative Technology Grant

Open to MD, PhD, DMD, DO researchers to fund exploratory or hypothesis-generating projects that apply innovative technology for education or research in pediatric otolaryngology. Full patent and copyright control must be retained by the applicant and the applicant’s institution, but applicant may be required to return funds to the Society if patented innovations generate more than $5,000. One year, non-renewable, $5,000, one available. NOTE: It is recommended that the Research Plan for this grant only be 3-pages (max of 10) and the department chair and support letters are optional.

The Daiichi Innovative Technology Grant will fund exploratory or hypothesis-generating projects that are
not well-suited to a formal grant application (eg, based on statistical analysis and sample size
specification) such as:
1. development of new surgical or diagnostic instruments
2. survey or quality of life measures
3. new use of internet technology or computer software such as CDs or DVDs
4. educational brochures, materials, software for patients or physicians
5. other applications of innovative technology for education or research in pediatric otolaryngology
Full patent and copyright control must be retained by the applicant and the applicant’s institution. If
patented innovations funded by this award generate more than $5,000, the applicant may be required to
return funds to the Society.
ELIGIBILITY
Researchers (MD, PhD, DMD, DO) in disciplines who will conduct research directly relevant to innovative
technology in pediatric otolaryngology are eligible to apply. Applications submitted by otolaryngologists or
demonstrating collaborations with otolaryngologists are preferred. Participation of an ASPO member is
not required, but is preferred. ASPO will consider applications from both:
(1) Individuals:
a. Unaffiliated with an institution may submit a grant application from the individual
himself/herself. In the event of a grant award, an ASPO check would be drawn to the
individual investigator. This could be considered as income to that individual and
therefore subject to income tax.
b. Affiliated with institutions (i.e., universities) may apply individually if allowed by university
policy. In the event of a grant award, an ASPO check would be drawn to the individual
investigator (See Signatures and Approvals).
(2) Institutions: organization exempt from income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code (other than a private foundation). Submission of a W9 form documenting
501(c)(3) status to the ASPO Treasurer will be required (US institutions only) prior to release of
funds. Investigators affiliated with institutions (i.e., universities) who are not allowed by university
policy to apply individually, may ask the university to submit the grant application for the
investigator’s project. Investigators in this category are considered institutional applicants. In the
event of a grant award, an ASPO check would be drawn to the Institution (see Signatures and
Approvals).
CONDITIONS
If the principal investigator is a trainee (resident or student), the grant application must be accompanied
by letters of support from the principal scientific advisor or mentor indicating a general level of support of
the applicant, the fact that the Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for
completion of the project, and that the applicant will have appropriate supervision/support throughout the
period of the grant.
TERMS
1. Amount: $5,000 total costs; no more than 10% indirect costs allowed.
2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable. One-year no-cost extensions may be requested from the Chair of
the ASPO Research Committee (see www.aspo.us for contact information). Any funds remaining two
years after the initial award must be returned to ASPO.

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

The American Medical Directors Association Foundation and Pfizer have partnered to sponsor the Quality Improvement Awards, a program designed to encourage the development of innovative projects that will help to make a distinct impact on the quality of long term care.

Types of Projects Supported

The Awards will support initiatives that focus on facility staff education, quality improvement programs, research on interventions and treatment, and health literacy to directly enhance the quality of care provided to patients in Long Term Care settings.

Proposals may be submitted for a general Quality Improvement project or in any one of the five therapeutic areas listed below. The therapeutic areas are: pain management, dementia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or urinary incontinence.

Education

* Proposals in this category should focus on facility staff education and/or training programs.
Due to a current Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality grant on assessment of Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) implementation, the Foundation will not fund projects related to implementation of AMDA CPGs.

Quality Improvement Programs

* Proposals should focus on training and mentoring facilities or organizations in continuous quality improvement (CQI) or specific QI projects covering areas of interest to the Foundation.

Research Projects

* Research projects should be approximately one year in length and conducted in a single facility. Results should be generalizable.
* Examples could include an investigation into the characteristics of residents in the long term care setting whose weight loss is unavoidable, or a study looking at critical factors with hearing aid use.

Health Literacy

* Health literacy projects should focus on ways to enhance improving healthcare communications between long term care patients and their family/caregivers/surrogates. Devising such systems are particularly important given the diminished literacy skills, cognitive capacity and communication skills of many long term care residents, especially those with dementia.
* Examples could include projects that focus on the following: innovative ways to communicate given literacy and functional limitations (e.g., cognitive impairment, hearing or vision loss); different strategies for communicating given technological advances (e.g., e-mail, video-conferencing); and, methods of communicating with patients and families surrounding functional and disease-focused issues, taking into consideration diminished literacy skills and cultural differences.

Awards
Awards of $10,000-$15,000 each will be made to three winners in this competition to support their projects. Two awards will support Quality Improvement projects focusing on one of the five therapeutic areas, and the third award will support a General Quality Improvement project. Awards are intended to cover salary support, consultant fees, materials, and travel to the AMDA Annual Symposium to present project results.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is October 31, 2008. The AMDA Foundation/Pfizer QI Application must be completed and submitted online through our online application process. Note that registration is required since this online application involves submitting and uploading documents in electronic form.

AMDA Foundation.
11000 Broken Land Parkway · Suite 405 · Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-992-3134 · Fax: 410-740-1318

American Association of Diabetes Educators Request for Proposals for Building the Evidence: Problem Solving – Injections

The AADE Education and Research Foundation is offering a $40,000 grant for a research project in the field of diabetes education. The Principal Investigator must be an AADE member at the time of application; team members can be from a variety of disciplines.

We are seeking proposals that address problem solving issues and potential solutions surrounding effective insulin/medication injection in patients with a BMI>35 or very low body fat. The overall aim is to identify best practices and effective problem solving solutions for populations who have difficulty with administration of their injections.

Proposals must be postmarked by the first business day of November (Monday, November 3, 2008)

Specific Aims
Currently, there is a lack of research on problem solving issues and potential solutions surrounding
effective insulin/medication injection in patients with a BMI>35 or very low body fat. The overall aim is to
identify best practices and effective problem solving solutions for populations who have difficulty with
administration of their injections. The proposed research must examine the problems that individuals at
both the high and low ends of the BMI Index face regarding injection of insulin or other diabetes
medication with a syringe or insulin pen. The findings will be sufficiently robust that they can be
disseminated to diabetes educators via a presentation and/or publication.
The Researcher will describe in detail the problem solving and injection intervention(s) that will be used,
which method of data collection and analysis will be appropriate for the study, suggested methods for
data collection and analysis follow. The proposed study should also address potential issues, such as
inability of patient to see the injection site due to excess abdominal fat and inability to locate an
appropriate injection site due to low body fat. Once the problems have been identified and documented,
the researchers should implement and evaluate one or more problem solving interventions.
Research questions
1. What are the knowledge, skills and problem solving behaviors that people with diabetes need to
effectively self-manage their injections?
2. What injection techniques should health care professionals use to educate patients to insure that either
obese (BMI >35), extremely thin (BMI <18.5 or extremely muscular) effectively inject insulin or other
diabetes medications once they leave the clinical setting?
3. What problem solving questions or activities can the CDE employ to ensure that the proper technique
is used and/or adjustments to technique are made for the target populations?
This proposal must address these research questions, specific research aims, and state the
intended objectives of the proposed study. Applicants must state the rationale for their
approach to the problem and state the hypothesis this research is designed to address.
Significance
Briefly describe the background information relevant to this proposal, including a brief evaluation
of the existing body of knowledge about the problem. Identify the importance of this study to the
field of diabetes education and/or diabetes nursing practice.

http://www.diabeteseducator.org/Foundation/Grants/CurrentGrants.html

The American Retina Foundation has begun to accept grant applications for programs and educational initiatives related to AMD and other neovascular diseases. Grants will be made in the amount $10,000 or less.

Research Grants
To be considered for this type of grant the research must be related to original research in macular degeneration. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed by the Research Fund Committee as well as the ARF board. These small grants will be awarded in amounts between $5,000-15,000. As part of your acceptance of this grant the American Retina Foundation shall be entitled to receive a royalty from any commercial application resulting from the success of the research. This amount is 2% of the profitable proceeds collected and funds shall be given to the Foundation as an unrestricted donation.

Medical Education Grants

Grants will be considered for educational activities in the therapeutic areas of Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Neovascular Eye Disease. Grants must meet submission criteria assigned by the American Retina Foundation grants review committee prior to being accepted for funding. Educational grants will only be accepted for CME or CE certified activities approved by and accredited provider of continuing education. Grants in this area will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 or less.

Community Outreach Grants

Grants are made for community outreach programs in the areas of Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Neovascular eye disease. Funding will be used to develop educational materials for patients and the public. Community outreach grants will only be considered if the requester is a nonprofit organization or if the activity is sponsored by a nonprofit organization. Grants in this area will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 or less.

ARF staff members are available to answer your specific questions by phone at 904-998-0356, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 9am until 5pm Eastern Time, via email at abeamer@americanretina.org.

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

Gloria Scharf Beedie Memorial Grant
Sponsored by the family of Gloria Scharf Beedie

Purpose
To fund the development of a new program or support an existing program that promotes patient education and / or quality of life

Award
$1,000 and a plaque

Eligibility Criteria
Current full member of ANNA, having been a member of ANNA for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline.
Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services.
Key participant in an education or quality of life program.
Program may be a new endeavor or one already established.
Documentation outlining the following:
Current clinical applicability, including relationship to ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care
Benefit to kidney patient population
Demonstration of originality, creativity, and organization
Description of the program
Details of implementation
Itemized budget
Evidence of support from the administrator, medical director, or nursing director from the institution or unit where project will be conducted.
Application
Exception to the application form instructions - The application must include:

Project proposal that is typewritten, limited to 4 double-spaced pages that include the criteria listed above.
Letter of support from the administrator, medical director, or nursing director from the institution or unit where project will be conducted.
Expectations of the Recipient
Written report of use of the funds and the achievements as a result of the grant is to be submitted to the ANNA Board of Directors by February 1 of the following year.
Note: Blinded copies of this application and supporting documents are not necessary.

ANNA National Office:
East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
888-600-2662
856-256-2320
Fax: 856-589-7463
anna@ajj.com

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Clinical Practice Grants

Clinical Practice Grants
Purpose
To provide funds for clinical practice projects that will directly benefit staff, patients, and/or families.

Grant
Three grants of up to $2,500 per award and a plaque

Eligibility Criteria
Current full member of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline.
Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to CQI projects designed to improve clinical practice or projects to design, implement, or evaluate staff and/or patient education programs, research utilization, or outcomes evaluation.
Project may be new or a project in progress.
Proposed projects may be used to meet requirements for an academic agree.
Application
Exception to the application form instructions - The application must include:

Clear description of the project including the specific aim or goal of the project.
Description of the project's clinical significance and potential to improve practice.
Relevance or relationship of the project to ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care.
Critical examination of current practice related to the project.
Feasibility of the project.
Itemized budget explaining how funds will be used. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses such as printed materials, small equipment, and supplies including computer software. The total amount of the budget request should not exceed $2,500.
Expectations of the Recipient
Results of the project will be shared with ANNA’s membership by:
Submission of a clinical abstract for presentation of the project at the National Symposium (poster or verbal presentation) OR
Submission of a manuscript for the Professional Issues section of the Nephrology Nursing Journal.

ANNA National Office:
East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
888-600-2662
856-256-2320
Fax: 856-589-7463
anna@ajj.com

Council on Renal Nutrition
The National Kidney Foundation provides strong support, encouragement and promotion of research.

Objective:
The purpose of the CRN Research Grants Program is to further knowledge of renal nutrition factors in clinical nephrology and urology. The grants may cover basic or applied research in renal nutrition, or nutrient supplementation pertinent to renal disease, or development and evaluation of education programs or teaching tools to enhance patient and family understanding the treatment of kidney failure and its nutritional implications, or epidemiology.

Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a regular membership in CRN, a minimum of two years work experience as a renal dietitian, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and evidence of support from someone with research experience.

Grant support enables CRN to promote research related to renal nutrition. Each year money is allocated to CRN for research grants (international partners are exempt). This fiscal year CRN will receive $30,000.

CRN has four major focus areas for research:

Basic or applied research in the area of renal nutrition.
Nutrient supplementation pertinent to renal disease.
Development and evaluation of education programs or teaching tools to enhance patient/family understanding of ESRD treatment and its nutritional implications.
Collaborative National Research Questions using multiple sites that can be applied to a randomized sample of a large ESRD population.
Terms of Award:
Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 20% of total requested funds.

Duration:
One year

Grant Process:

October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF
November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF
January/February: Review by CRN Research Grants Committee
March 15: Awards announced
July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year
Each proposal is reviewed for its contribution to the field of renal nutrition and for the qualifications of the research applicant. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Benner, Research Grants chair, at (714) 393-0029, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.

For more information or for an application you may contact us or call the NKF at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225, or write:

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
30 EAST 33rd STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10016

Council of Nephrology Social Workers
Objective:
The purpose of the CNSW Research Grant Program is to further knowledge of psychosocial factors in kidney failure and to enhance clinical social work intervention with dialysis and transplant patients and families. The grants may cover research on psychosocial factors in kidney failure, or clinical practice research focusing on social work assessment and treatment strategies with patients and families or staff, or education programs to enhance patient and family understanding of kidney failure treatment and its psychosocial implications, or pilot or demonstration projects which have broad applicability to nephrology social work services and/or nephrology social workers.

Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a regular membership in CNSW, a minimum of two years work experience as a nephrology social worker, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and meet the definition of "Qualified Social Worker" as stated in Federal kidney failure Regulations. Preference given to applicants with ACSW accreditation, are licensed by their state, or are affiliated with a medical institution or university program.

In keeping with the overall goals of NKF and CNSW, research grants are available to national members of CNSW. The purpose is to further the knowledge of psychosocial factors in ESRD and to enhance clinical social work practice and intervention with dialysis and transplant patients/families. Grant proposals are welcome in the following areas:

Research on psychosocial factors in ESRD
Clinical practice research projects focusing on social work assessment and treatment strategies with patient/families or staff
Educational programs to enhance patient/family understanding of ESRD treatment and its psychosocial implications
Pilot or demonstration projects which may have broad applicability to nephrology social workers or their services and practice
Terms of Award:
Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 25% of total requested funds.

Duration:
One year

Grant Process:

October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF
November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF
January/February: Review by CNSW Research Grants Committee
March 15: Awards announced
July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year
Those interested in applying should contact the current Vice Chair, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
30 EAST 33rd STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10016

Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians
Through the support of the National Kidney Foundation, the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technician (CNNT) is able to promote research as it relates to nephrology nursing. Each year, the NKF allocates moneys to CNNT for its research grants program which runs from July 1 until June 30 of the following year. This year CNNT will receive up to $20,000 for this endeavor.

Objective:
The purpose of the CNNT Research Grants Program is to further knowledge of nursing and technician issues in the management of kidney failure. The grants may cover basic or applied research on nursing and technical issues in the area of kidney failure, or early intervention and treatment of chronic kidney disease, or development and evaluation of education programs to enhance patient/family understanding of kidney failure treatment, or demonstration projects related to kidney failure and rehabilitation.

Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a regular membership in CNNT, a minimum of two years work experience as a nephrology nurse or technician, residence in the U.S. or its territories, written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution/facility where the research is to be conducted, and have prior research training or evidence of support from an individual with research experience.

Terms of Award:
Project support and stipend not to exceed 20% of requested amount; consultant fees not to exceed 15% of total requested funds.

Duration:
One year

Grant Process:

October 15: Letter of intent due to NKF
November 30: Grant Proposal due to NKF
January/February: Review by CNNT Research Grants Committee
March 15: Awards announced
July 1: Approved project begins operation and continues until June 30th of the following year
CNNT is interested in concentrating on the following areas of research:

Research on nursing and technician issue in the management of ESRD
Projects that demonstrate effectiveness of new or improved clinical practice and/or procedures
Development and evaluation of educational programs to enhance:
Management of ESRD patients
Awareness and understanding of ESRD and urological diseases
Patient and family rehabilitation
Prevention and treatment of ESRD
Those interested in applying should contact Melinda Martin-Lester at (602) 821-2227, or call the NKF Office of Research Administration at (800) 622-9010, ext. 225.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
30 EAST 33rd STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10016