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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Grants Program
AACN enthusiastically supports members of our community who seek evidence to support our bedside colleagues in ensuring safety and excellent care for patients and their families. Funds from AACN in collaboration with professional associations and industry continue to increase support for research that drives change in high acuity and critical care nursing practice.
As part of our grants program, up to nine grants are awarded annually, with awards ranging from $1,500 to $50,000. Applications are accepted annually starting September 1 with a submission deadline of November 1.
Please apply only for the grant that most closely matches your topic. Grants offered are:
AACN Impact Research Grant Research addressing AACN Research Priorities. Two awards up to $50,000 each.
AACN-Edwards Lifesciences Nurse-driven Clinical Practice Outcomes Grant Research studies focusing on protocol-based care. Award up to $10,000.
AACN-Sigma Theta Tau Critical Care Grant Available to AACN and Sigma Theta Tau members. Award up to $10,000.
AACN-Philips Medical Systems Clinical Outcomes Grant Research on improved outcomes and system efficiencies. Three awards up to $10,000 each.
AACN Physio-Control Clinical Practice Grant Acute myocardial infarction, resuscitation or sudden cardiac death. Award up to $1,500.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109
AACN Website http://www.aacn.org AACN E-mail info@aacn.org
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Cutting Edge Research Grant Program
In 2012, up to $100,000 of grants will be awarded ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 per recipient. Awards will be announced at the ASDS Annual Meeting, October 11-14, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research must be of specific relevance to dermatologic surgery and/or cutaneous oncology. This is a competitive award program for research projects not funded by other sources. This year, the ASDS Research Work Group has made a special request for investigator research into:
evidence-based medicine, comparative efficacy research, quality studies, and 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 over $940,000 in clinical research funding in surgical oncology, lasers, botulinum toxins, fillers, liposuction and other cosmetic procedures.
Award Descriptions
The ASDS Research Work Group encourages submission of well-conceived research projects which stimulate the advancement of the practice of dermatologic surgery, the invention of new technologies, or research projects which document the outstanding and high volume work of dermatologic surgeons.
Up to $100,000 in funding will be awarded by the ASDS Research Work Group ranging in amounts from $2,500 - $20,000. Grants will be selected based on meeting the eligibility requirements and qualifications. Additionally, the Research Work Group will use the following criteria in its determination of awards:
Importance to dermatologic surgery Scientific validity Protocol quality Feasibility Suitability of research environment
Monies will be distributed in three installments to the sponsoring institution. Institutions or practices may submit only one application for consideration; multiple applications will automatically be rejected. This is a competitive award program for research projects not funded by other sources. The applicant retains ownership of intellectual property resulting from the clinical research funded by the ASDS.
Supported by generous contributions to the ASDS Dermasurgery Advancement Fund by our members and industry partners, the Cutting Edge Research Grant (CERG) program has been a resounding success for our Society and members. In 2012, grants ranging from $2,500 - $20,000 will be awarded again in order to stimulate a broad scope of research relevant to dermatologic surgeons and the dermatology specialty at-large.
The deadline for the 2012 Cutting Edge Research Grant program is July 9, 2012.
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) was founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty of dermatologic surgery and to foster the highest standards of patient care. The Society supports continuing education and training of its members, public information and community outreach programs relating to dermatologic surgery and this grant program.
For more information
Applicants with questions regarding the application process or the Cutting Edge Research Grant Program, in general, should contact the ASDS office.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite 120 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone: 847-956-9124
Fax: 847-956-0999 Email applications to: sshelton@asds.net
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 reqiurements are presented to the SGNA Board of Directors for funding approval.
There are many problems in GI and solutions are needed for the well being and safety of our patients. Research offers solutions. Nurses, from all practice settings, identify questions for study and apply for funding. Research grants are funded according to the scope and budget of the project presented.
Grants are awarded through the existing process for SGNA research grants. Applications for the grants should be submitted to SGNA, using SGNA research grant applications – deadlines are February 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year.
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
Are you interested in a research grant? Are you eligible? 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.
Mentoring for novice researchers is available from the SGNA Research Committee and SGNA Research Special Interest Group. Mentoring is also available for publishing by the Editor of Gastroenterology Nursing
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates encourages research in gastroenterology nursing to improve practice. Research may be done individually or as a collaborative effort.
Your research topic must be timely and significant to gastroenterology nursing.
It must be possible to complete data collection within one year of receiving the grant.
The researcher may submit a proposal to SGNA before the study is approved by an institutional review board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects. However, the study must be approved by an IRB before the study will be funded.
The principal investigator (grant recipient) must agree to prepare a manuscript presenting the results of the research for publication consideration in Gastroenterology Nursing within six months of completion of the project. In addition, the investigator is encouraged to submit an abstract to present the research findings at a regional or national SGNA meeting.
The principal investigator must submit progress reports to the SGNA Research Committee every 6 months until a manuscript detailing the results of the study is submitted to Gastroenterology Nursing.
Any published reports of the research must include an acknowledgment that funds were provided by SGNA.
Call SGNA headquarters [800/245-SGNA (7462)] if you have any questions.
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year Award
This award recognizes a CPON or CPHON who has made significant contributions to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. The Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year will receive $1,000 and be presented with a crystal award at the Recognition Breakfast for Oncology Certified Nurses at the APHON Annual Conference.
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Criteria Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research.
Promotion of Oncology Nursing Certification
Actively promotes oncology nursing certification among nursing colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and healthcare consumers
Service
Enhances the image of oncology nursing among the general public Participates in community affairs, legislative activities, or in organizations that affect nursing Enhances the image of oncology nursing among healthcare professionals Participates in community education Pediatric Oncology or Hematology Nursing Practice
Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in ONE of the following areas (nominee, nominator, and recommendations must all address the same area):
Clinical Practice Develops or uses creative approaches to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing which enhance quality patient care Serves as an example to inspire pediatric oncology or hematology nurse peers Demonstrates a commitment to the care of persons with cancer and their families
Education Participates in the education and development of nurses Participates in patient/family teaching Participates in educating other disciplines about pediatric oncology or hematology nursing
Research Participates in the research process Applies research findings to nursing practice Conducts research which positively affects pediatric oncology or hematology patient care
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be CPON® or CPHON™ certified at the time of nomination and award presentation. Nominees must be currently licensed as RNs (or possess equivalent foreign credentials). Members of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and the ONCC Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominees, to nominate others, or to provide recommendations for nominees.
In addition:
Each nomination must include completed Nomination Information, Biographical information, and two Recommendations/Letters of Reference.
The two Recommendations/Letters of Reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Only two Recommendations may be submitted; additional recommendations will not be considered.
All materials must be submitted online. It will be the responsibility of the Nominator or Nominee (if a self-nomination) to provide the requested information, and to upload the supporting References/Letters of Recommendation with the online application.
Completed nominations must be submitted by April 1.
Incomplete or late nominations will not be considered.
Additional materials or supporting documentation will not be considered.
All decisions of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and ONCC Board of Directors are final.
Award recipients must agree to be recognized in ONCC Certification News, and/or other publications approved by ONCC.
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Multidisciplinary Cancer Education Grant
Supported by Meniscus Limited
Awards: One annual grant of $3,000 sponsored by Meniscus Limited
Purpose: To provide seed money to support an oncology RN in developing and/or implementing a cancer related multidisciplinary education or practice project for healthcare professionals. Priority will be given to those projects that focus on survivorship.
Multidisciplinary education - Education that involves/impacts more than one discipline of the healthcare team as planners and recipients of the program. More than one healthcare discipline must be involved in the planning of the program and more than one discipline must be the targeted audience for the program. (Example: Nurses and pharmacists work together to plan and implement an education program on pain management for patients with cancer. Attendees (target audience) of the program may be nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and physical therapists).
Selection Criteria:
To be eligible for the award:
Applicant must be employed as an oncology nurse for a minimum of 1 year. Multidisciplinary program or project may be new or one in progress for future implementation (preference given towards those programs that affect cancer survivorship). Demonstrate that the impact of the program is on more than one discipline within the multidisciplinary health care team
NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.
Application deadline: 6/15/2012
ONS Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 +1-866-257-4667 (option 4) info@onsfoundation.org
Call for Nominations: International Association for Dental Research Colgate Oral Health Research Award
Nomination Deadline: April 15, 2012
The Oral Health Research Group of the IADR is inviting nominations for a group-sponsored award in oral health research. The purpose of the award is to recognize a body of meritorious research by a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group, with preference given to a Dental Hygienist.
Eligibility:
1. Nominee must be a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group and, if a Dental Hygienist, a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program. 2. Nominations must include a Curriculum Vitae that provides supporting evidence that the nominee has conducted original research. 3. A letter of nomination should highlight the major reasons and body of research for which the individual is being nominated. Work considered for this award should have resulted in publications in scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
Research Topic: Submissions must represent original research in the area of oral health. This includes a broad array of basic, clinical and applied studies related to: strategies for the prevention of oral disease and promotion of wellness; outcomes of primary and secondary preventive care; interdisciplinary approaches to integrating oral health into general health; clinical efficacy of professional and personal oral hygiene measures; methods to improve health outcomes of compromised patients; the dental hygiene process of care; self-care strategies; disease-prevention/health promotion focused curricular models; science transfer methods; ethics and quality assurance; alternative patterns for practice; clinical decision-making; and issues related to the conduct of research.
Award: A Certificate of Recognition and one cash award in the amount of $2,000 will be made. This award is intended to provide travel and other support related to attending the IADR annual meeting and participating in the Oral Health Research Group activities. Information about the award winner will be made available to dental hygiene and other dental publications.
Selection: A committee with an appointed chair or co-chairs, the President and Immediate Past-president of the Group will select the winner. A representative of Colgate-Palmolive Company will review eligibility qualifications with the committee. The award recipient will be formally announced during the business meeting of the Oral Health Research Group at the 2012 90th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR and honored during the reception that follows. Researchers who are currently under contract with Colgate-Palmolive are not eligible to participate. The committee may elect not to present an award if there is not an appropriate nominee.
Sponsorship: The Award is sponsored by a generous donation from the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Nomination Deadline:
Nominations must be received by April 15, 2012.
Submit nominations electronically to Award Chair. Frances Doherty Genco, Award Chair Email: fgenco@gmail.com
International Union Against Cancer (UICC) Training Workshops
Bring an expert panel to your institution to teach a workshop. Target candidates Investigators, clinicians, public health professionals
Duration 3-5 days
Available 10-20 per year
Value A maximum of US$15,000 for travel and stipend for 3 international faculty members
Application closing date None. Applications are accepted at any time
Notification of result Generally within 60 days of registration
Objectives
* To facilitate a three- to five-day teaching and training course by an international faculty of up to three experts for groups of up to 50 appropriately qualified professionals who work in cancer institutes, clinics or hospitals in resource-constrained countries * Profile of host coordinator * An appropriately qualified head of department (or similar position) of the organization applying for and hosting the training course
Profile of visiting faculty coordinator An appropriately qualified and experienced cancer expert Course subjects
* Basic, clinical, behavioural and epidemiological areas of cancer research * Cancer prevention and control * Clinical management, diagnostic and therapeutic skills * Prevention-oriented courses are especially encouraged
Note: A special application procedure by host organization applies.
International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowships
The aim of the UICC ICRETT fellowships is to facilitate rapid international transfer of cancer research and clinical technology, exchange knowledge and enhance skills in basic, clinical, behavioural and epidemiological areas of cancer research cancer control and prevention and to acquire appropriate clinical management, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise for effective application and use in the home organization upon return.
Since its inception in 1976, the ICRETT fellowships have contributed to the development of the professional capacity of over 1425 ICRETT Fellows from over 130 countries by facilitating appropriate person-to-person training in specific areas that are relevant to the cancer research, clinical management and other cancer control activities being conducted in the Fellows’ home countries. Target candidates Investigators, clinicians, public health professionals
Duration 1 month
Extension Up to 2 months with funding secured by the Fellow from the home or host organization and at no cost to the UICC
Available 120-150 per year
Average value US$ 3,400 each
Notification of results Generally within 60 days of registration
* To facilitate rapid international transfer of cancer research and clinical technology * To exchange knowledge and enhance skills in o basic, clinical, behavioural and epidemiological areas of cancer research o cancer control and prevention * To acquire appropriate clinical management, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise for effective application and use in the home organization upon return
Eligibility
* Appropriately qualified investigators, pathologists, epidemiologists, laboratory technicians, tobacco control activists and cancer registrars in the early stages of their careers * Appropriately qualified clinicians who are established in oncology practice
Research plan
* Cancer prevention and control (including tobacco control) * Basic, applied and clinical cancer research * Epidemiology, cancer registration, public education and behavioural sciences
Clinical training
* Surgery, radio- and chemotherapy, medical oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care * Clinical trials * Detection and diagnosis * Prevention-oriented projects are especially encouraged
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