American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Request for Pilot Grant Proposals
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is proud to announce a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in five potential areas of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research. For 2010-2011, the association is seeking proposals for one-time grants in amounts up to $7,500 for one year.
The leadership of AOPA, working in conjunction with the Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and
Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) and its Board of Directors comprised of representatives
from eight leading O&P organizations recognizes that there is a modest amount of original evidence-based
or outcomes research in orthotics and prosthetics. Consequently, AOPA is interested in funding original pilot research that will lead to larger trials that may qualify for government or other research funding support in the following four areas:
Areas for submission are:
a. AFO treatment of stroke – appropriateness of the 5 custom criteria for custom device use
b. Microprocessor Knees and functional value for K 2 patients
c. Residual limb and socket interface selection criteria
d. Vacuum assisted socket research
e. Prosthetic Foot/ankle mechanisms assessment of current functional classifications
AOPA and the Center will give preference to grants that address evidence-based clinical application in
orthotics and prosthetics. Please post this RFP and share it with your colleagues. The deadline for proposals under the Request for Pilot Grant Proposals is April 30, 2010. The study must be completed within 1 year of the date of the award.
Inquiries should be sent in writing to:
Thomas F. Fise, Executive Director
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
P: 571-431-0802 F: 571-431-0899
www.AOPAnet.org
Eligibility
Note that in addition to O&P professionals, physicians in training (interns, residents, fellows) are eligible to apply, provided that the work is conducted under the preceptorship of a more senior or experienced investigator. Successful applicants must agree to acknowledge the AOPA support in any publications or presentations that result from the research, and to submit a final report within 12 months
of the date of the award.
Selection Criteria
Awardees will be selected based on feasibility, scientific and clinical significance, originality, and anticipated contribution of the research to clinical practice. Applications will also be evaluated on the availability of adequate resources, including personnel and facilities.
Review Process
AOPA will submit applications to the Center for O&P Learning’s (COPL) Board of Directors which will review the grant proposals and provide input and recommendations to the AOPA Board of Directors, which shall have the final decision on whether any research can be funded and in what amount.
Deadline
An original and 5 copies of the completed application package must be received by April 30, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2010, with availability of this support to take place as shortly thereafter as feasible.
