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Request for Proposals: Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association 2013 Research Award

The HOPA Foundation Board announces the opening of a call for proposals for the 2013 HOPA Foundation Research Award. The HOPA Foundation will fund up to 3 grants based on the stated scope of work. A total of $50,000 in funding is available to be awarded in 2013 through a competitive peer-review process described below.

Purpose

The individual award is intended to support a hematology/oncology pharmacy practice research project with subsequent publication that aligns with the strategic plan of the HOPA Foundation. Pharmacy practice is broadly defined including areas such as outcomes, surveys, patient safety, standards validation, and translational science applications. Multiple institutions may be involved in the project, and co-PI projects are allowed. The grant is open to all members of HOPA except standing members of the HOPA Foundation and HOPA Board Members.

Review

The HOPA research grants are intended to provide support for projects that are likely to result in facilitating the efforts of hematology/oncology pharmacists to optimize the care of individuals affected by cancer.

The HOPA Foundation Research Grant Review Panel will be chaired by a Foundation Board member; however its composition may vary based on the nature of the proposals received. Members will be comprised of individuals with expertise and familiarity in practice and research.

Application Process

1. A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted electronically by June 14, 2013 to the attention of Susan Floutsakos at (sfloutsakos@connect2amc.com) who will act as the Grant Administrator.

2. The LOIs will be reviewed by members of the HOPA Foundation Research Grant Panel and a decision regarding acceptance for development into a full grant proposal in July 2013. Concepts presented in the LOI that do not address stated objectives and/or criteria of the RFP will be returned and not considered further with a letter of explanation.

3. Submitters of LOIs that are approved for development will be invited to prepare a full grant proposal using the current NIH format. Refer to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html for format. The grant proposals will be due by September 16, 2013. Grant applications must be submitted electronically as a single pdf file to Susan Floutsakos, (sfloutsakos@connect2amc.com) the Grant Administrator.

4. The public announcement of the awards will occur in late November 2013. All applicants will receive written feedback regarding review of their application.

Award Administration

1. Funds will be released to the investigator in their entirety, contingent upon Institutional Review Board approval, unless stipulations are placed on the disbursement by the HOPA Foundation Research Panel in its review of the application.

2. The awardee is required to submit a report of progress every six months to the HOPA Foundation Board Chair.

3. The awardee is expected to present the results of their research at the HOPA annual meeting. This presentation is expected to occur no later than two years after the release of the research funds. The results of the study are expected to be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed biomedical print or online journal. The HOPA Foundation is to be acknowledged in any presentation or publication for its support of the research.

4. There is no provision for indirect costs in this research grant. A travel budget is expected to be included in the proposal to allow the presentation of the results at the HOPA annual meeting. Additional travel funds should be justified in the context of the needs of the project. Capital equipment purchases are not allowed in this grant.

5. All unused funds remaining from the grant 24 months after the disbursement must be returned to HOPA. The investigator may petition the HOPA Foundation for an extension for use of the funds. This request for an extension must be made at least six months before the expiration of the grant.

Call for Applications: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grant Program

Submission Deadline: July 8, 2013

Uniting education and innovation in dermatologic surgery

Up to $100,000 in grants to be awarded

Special request for research related to:

• Evidence-based medicine
• Comparative efficacy research
• Quality studies
• Patient safety studies

The Cutting Edge Research Grant Program unites education and innovation to encourage and stimulate clinical research and the transfer of new technologies from the research settings to surgical practice. Since 2000, the ASDS has awarded more than $1 million in clinical research funding in surgical oncology, lasers, botulinum toxins, fillers, liposuction and other cosmetic procedures.

The 2013 application process will be online only for the first time in order to increase efficiency and standardization in submissions and reviews.The ASDS will be accepting applications for 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grants as of Feb. 18, 2013. In 2013, up to $100,000 in grants will be awarded in amounts up to $20,000 per recipient in order to stimulate a broad scope of research relevant to dermatologic surgeons and the dermatology specialty at large.

ASDS members are specifically encouraged to submit proposals in the areas of depth of training, scope of practice, safety record, efficacy as well as to research with specific relevance in:

• Cosmetic medicine and surgery
• Core surgical procedures and techniques
• Cutaneous oncology
• New technologies

Eligibility

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following eligibility criteria and guidelines:

• The principal investigator must be an ASDS member.

• The research topic must be clinically or socioeconomically oriented to dermatologic surgery.

• Research must be conducted in the United States or Canada and with sponsorship by a department or division of dermatology or other independent dermatologic-related oversight group or organization.

• The applicant/principal investigator must be physically and intellectually capable of performing the work.

• The applicant/principal investigator must be sure his/her institution or grant administrator approves him/her to accept the grant prior to submitting the application.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite 120
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
asds.net

Request for Proposals to Study the Implementation and Performance of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Safety Checklist

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) to study the implementation and performance of the APSF Pre-anesthetic Induction Patient Safety Checklist (PIPS)

The deadline for receipt of a proposal is November 01, 2013 for a grant scheduled for funding to begin May 01, 2014.

·  APSF intends to provide up to $200,000 for a period not to exceed 2 years

·  The proposed study should be a prospective observational clinical trial utilizing the  APSF PIPS checklist with a matched and/or parallel control group not cared for with the utilization of the checklist

·  The proposals will be evaluated by a scientific review committee selected by

APSF.  Proposals will be assessed for merit based primarily on their likelihood of meeting the contractual objectives outlined in the RPF as well as the proposed study’s scientific rigor, innovation, and cost-effectiveness

·  The principal investigator must be an experienced scientist from a North American institution

·  A contract mechanism will be used and funds will be awarded to a single institution

·  Funding will be contingent upon acceptable modifications to the proposal based on feedback from the APSF review committee as well as appropriate IRB and institutional approvals.

Please contact Stoelting@apsf.org to request grant guidelines and  an application

Request for Applications: Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Safety Scientist Career Development Award

Application deadline:  November 01, 2013

APSF is soliciting applications for training grants to develop the next generation of patient safety scientists.

In this initial, proof of concept RFA, we intend to fund one ($150,000 over 2 years) Safety Scientist Career Development Award to the sponsoring institution of a highly promising new safety scientist.  The award will be scheduled for funding to begin July 01, 2014

Please contact Stoelting@apsf.org to request the SSCDA Grant guidelines and application.

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.

Sigma Theta Tau International/Hill-Rom Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research Grant

Purpose
The Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research Grant co-sponsored by Hill-Rom will advance the science of nursing through research focused on critical aspects of elder care including clear lungs, no falls, safe skin, patient comfort and ease-of-use. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged. Preference will be given to Sigma Theta Tau International members, other qualifications being equal.

Research Funding
Funds for this grant are provided by Hill-Rom. Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant and the applicant's research budget.

Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.

Eligibility Criteria
Registered nurse with a current license.
Hold at minimum a master's degree or its equivalent, and/or be enrolled in a doctoral program.
Submission of completed research application packet and a signed research agreement via our online submission system.
Ready to implement research project when funding is received.
Submit to STTI a final report; submit completed abstract to STTI's Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library.
Submit an abstract for publication to Hill-Rom regarding the research done as a product of the grant, and credit research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research.

Grants available: 1 per year
Funding: up to US $9,000
Deadline: 1 July 2013
Funding date: 1 November 2013

Contact Information

Research Services
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phone: 888.634.7575 (US/Canada) or +1.317.634.8171(International)
Fax: +1.317.634.8188

How to apply: All applications must be submitted via the online submission system.