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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: Genzyme  2013 Patient Advocacy Leadership Awards for Those With Lysosomal Storage Disorders

The Genzyme PAL Awards grants program was launched in 2011 to encourage bold new ideas and programs to support the LSD community worldwide. The PAL program funds innovative projects in disease awareness and education, community mobilization, non-profit development and good governance activities, patient care and support programs. Overwhelmingly successful in its first two years, Genzyme is pleased to be accepting proposals from LSD and rare disease patient organizations for 2013.

As a result of the incredible response from the global patient community, several important and exciting updates have been made to the program. First, the overall pool of funds available through the program was increased in 2012 to $100,000. In addition, Genzyme has streamlined the application process such that all applicants are now eligible to receive an award of up to $15,000 regardless of the age of the organization.

The PAL Awards represents Genzyme’s ongoing commitment to LSD patient organizations and to the rare disease community worldwide. PAL grants carry a maximum of $15,000. Completed applications must be submitted no later than June 7, 2013. Awards will be announced by September 30, 2013.

We strongly encourage all applicants to apply online.

Collaborative Family Healthcare Association's Research Fellowship

The purpose of the fellowship project is to fund research projects that will significantly assist the learner's development while contributing to the collaborative care field.

Facets of the Fellowship:

Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of CFHA who is either in training (student, resident, or fellow) or is less than 3 years post training.

Submission Deadline: June 1, 2013

Description of Proposed Project:  Proposals may include work being done in fulfillment of a thesis, dissertation, or other research initiative.  Applicants must describe their topic, hypothesis(es) and methodology.  Applicants may be a member of a research team but should be identified as the project's leader.  All proposals must have a research question guiding their design and be able to produce reportable outcomes by October 2014.

Project Impact:  CFHA leadership is interested in how applicants plan to measure the efficacy and/or effectiveness of their project.  The fellowship recipient will be invited to present the conclusions of their project at the 2014 CFHA conference.  The recipient will be required to select a poster or podium presentation for their work.  The recipient will be required to submit a mid-year report detailing the project's accomplishments thus far and proposed plans.  A final report of the project should be written in the form of a 1,000-1,500 word CFHA blog.

Project Mentor:  Applicant will identify a project mentor with expertise in collaborative care who will be responsible for providing regular supervision and oversight of the project's implementation.  Applicants are required to submit a letter of support from the project mentor describing their support of the applicant and plan for oversight and supervision.

Review and Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the Research Committee with a finalist presented to the Board of Directors for selection. Applicant's Name, Institution and Mentor information will be blinded prior to all review. The proposals will be evaluated using four criteria: 1) innovation, 2) feasibility, 3) method and 4) possible contribution to the collaborative care field.

Notice of Award: The fellowship recipient will be announced at the 2013 CFHA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.  Award will be presented to the lead investigator on the project.  All applicants will be informed about the outcome one month prior to the 2013 conference.

Award: Research Fellowship Awardee will receive a taxable award of $1,000, one free conference registration to the 17th Annual Conference to be held at the Omni Shoreham, Washington DC, October 16-18, 2014, and will be acknowledged in both 2013 and 2014 conference materials.

Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
P. O. Box 23980
Rochester, New York 14692-3980

Phone (585) 482-8210 
Fax (585) 482-2901
info@CFHA.net

Lawren H. Daltroy Fellowship in Patient-Clinician Communication

Call for Application deadline is August 1, 2013.

Eligible Applicants: Health Professionals

Maximum award amount: $7,000

Funding Source

Funding for this award is made possible through an endowment established by Rheuminations, Inc.

For more information about this award, please contact the Rheumatology Research Foundation office by e-mail or by phone at (404) 633-3777.

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.