Investigator-Initiated Research Grant
The Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) forms the backbone of the Alzheimer’s Association grant program. To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address a question or questions relevant to the 2009 areas of focus or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicant’s special interest or expertise. The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the need to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in the research enterprise. Researchers from these groups are encouraged to apply. Funding and award period: The Association anticipates funding 55 awards under the IIRG program. Each total award is limited to $240,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $100,000 (direct and indirect costs). Indirect costs are capped at 10 percent (rent for laboratory/office space is expected to be covered by indirect costs paid to the institution). Eligibility: Researchers with full-time staff or faculty appointments are encouraged to apply. IIRG applications from post-doctoral candidates will not be accepted. Deadlines and award dates: Letters of intent must be received by 5:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME, December 1, 2008. Letters of intent will not be accepted after this date. No exceptions will be made. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME, January 8, 2009. Scientific and technical review will be conducted from February through May 2009. The second-level review by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council will be conducted during June 2009. Funding will be awarded by July 2009. Mechanism of award, reporting requirements and allowable costs: The mechanism of award is the individual research grant. The maximum duration of award is three years. Annual progress and financial reports are required. Continuation of the grant over the awarded duration is contingent upon the timely submission of interim scientific and financial reports. Budget: A “budget summary” for the proposed research project is required and must be submitted with the application and within the allowable page limits. However, if the application is to be awarded, a more detailed budget will be required and must be approved prior to the disbursement of funds. Your budget must not exceed the maximum amount of the award ($240,000 for IIRG). Allowable costs under this award It is required that most of the funds awarded under this program be used for direct research support. Other allowable costs include: Purchase and care of laboratory animals Small pieces of laboratory equipment and laboratory supplies Computer software if used strictly for data collection Salary for the principal investigator, scientific (including post-doctoral fellows) and technical staff (including laboratory technicians and administrative support related directly to the funded project) Travel to scientific and professional meetings, not to exceed $1,000 per year Costs not allowed under this award include: Tuition Computer hardware or standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office) for investigators Construction or renovation costs Rent for laboratory/office space Construction or renovation costs
Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
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
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