Physical Therapy Grants

National Hemophilia Foundation Physical Therapy Excellence Fellowship

Letter of intent submission deadline February 1, 2011

All grant and fellowship applications are subjected to a rigorous peer review process. Applications are critiqued on scientific merit and relevance to NHF research priorities. Applications are reviewed and scored in terms of significance, approach, innovation, investigator, and environment. A volunteer group of scientific and lay leaders reviews applications received. The NHF Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) and the NHF Board of Directors grant final funding approval.

Eligibility
The objectives of the Physical Therapy Fellowship are to improve the delivery of physical therapy care and expand the knowledge base specific to hemophilia.

It is expected that the fellowship will provide support for a physical therapist currently employed or interested in hemophilia care to conduct physical therapy research or clinical projects related to the care of the patient with hemophilia.

Current topics of interest may include but are not limited to the following: development of clinical pathways, physical therapy protocols, physical therapy utilization, measurable outcome studies, rehabilitation programs, use of modalities and other intervention commonly used by physical therapists in the treatment of the patient with hemophilia.

Funding
NHF awards one new research fellowship per year of $10,000. Awards are made for one calendar year.

Deadlines

A letter of intent should be submitted to NHF. This should be a brief letter identifying the applying researcher and organization and the intended area of research.

Multidisciplinary applications are welcomed. If a multidisciplinary project is sought, you are encouraged to indicate in the letter of intent and in the application how the project would proceed if only one Fellowship is awarded.

Inquiries
For inquiries regarding applications, policy and procedures and programmatic information, contact:

Morgan Johnson, CAE, Manager of Healthcare Provider Programs
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(800) 424-2634 ext. 3745 or (212) 328-3745
Fax: (212) 328-3799
E-mail: mjohnson@hemophilia.org

Direct inquiries regarding fiscal matters to:

Department of Finance and Administration
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(800) 424-2634 ext. 3726 or (212) 328-3726
Fax 212-328-3766

American Burn Association President's Continuing Education Grant

The President's Continuing Education Grant is given at the ABA Annual Meeting to a non-physician member who has made significant contributions to the care of the burned patient. The grant is designed to allow personal development via continuing education. The award amount of $500 cannot be used to finance continuing education as part of a degree program. Applicants must be sponsored by a physician who submits a letter outlining the applicant's outstanding contribution to the field of burn care. Up to 3 grants per year are awarded; selection is made by the ABA President. Applications must be submitted by January 1.

For further information or to obtain an application, send an email to info@ameriburn.org or call the ABA Central Office at (312) 642-9260.

Multiple Sclerosis Center Quality of Life Grants

Since 1996, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) has awarded grants and endowments to universities, MS centers, and other nonprofit organizations to actively promote quality of life and create a brighter tomorrow for those living with MS. MS centers and nonprofit organizations, with a physical presence in the United States, in need of expanding their programs and services are also eligible for financial assistance from the MSF. Grants are available for implementing or expanding MS Day Programs, diagnostic services, rehabilitation services, support services, social services, education and outreach, and medical care.

Applications are accepted beginning September 1st of each year. Applications must be postmarked between September 1st and November 1st to be eligible for funding.

Eligibility:
• New and existing centers with a physical presence in the United States.
• Centers serving twenty-five or more MS patients.

Priority will be given to efforts that:
• Address unmet needs
• Enhance or expand current services
• Use creative and innovative approaches to achieve positive outcomes
• Fill gaps in current services

Areas not funded:
• Grants for research
• Grants to individuals
• Grants for religious purposes
• Grants for items covered under existing MSF programs

Size and types of grants:
• Funding decisions will be based on the type and scope of the program. Due to the wide variety of program designs expected, varying amounts of funding will be provided. Generally, the MSF funds programs in the range of $5,000 to $40,000.

For further information on the MS Center Quality of Life grant, call Alan Segaloff, Executive Director at 1-800-225-6495.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-2130

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Grant Program

The initial contact should be made by letter of inquiry stating the amount sought, purpose of the grant, and nature of the organization requesting the grant. Please include an e-mail address if available. The letter should be sent to:

The Grant Committee
c/o Managing Director
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33309

If you are awarded a grant we do ask as a minimum that you provide us with semi-annual progress reports however additional criteria may apply depending on the amount and type of grant.

FUNDING CYCLE

All grant requests, excluding the Brighter Tomorrow grant, must be postmrked between September 1 and November 1 of each year. If your request is funded, funding will occur prior to January 15 of the following year.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, at its sole discretion, has the right to limit, refuse or cancel any grants made. The awarding of grants is at the determination of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-2130