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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.