American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Young Investigator Award and Research Grant
Funds are available from the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) to support research that furthers knowledge in the area of neonatal resuscitation. These funds may be used to generate pilot data to allow the investigator to develop the basis for an application for independent research support through conventional granting mechanisms.
There are two types of grant awards available – a Young Investigator Award and an NRP Research Grant. The number of awards and grants to be awarded annually will be based on funds available for the current year, the number of grant applications received, and the amount of funding requested.
AREA OF STUDY INTEREST
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was initiated in 1987. Since that time more than 68,000 health care personnel have been trained as NRP instructors and over 2.6 million health care professionals have been trained as providers. The NRP Steering Committee is interested in the effect of this program on neonatal morbidity and mortality as well as other interventions that may improve the outcome of neonatal resuscitation. The committee is particularly interested in proposals that will investigate:
• The effect of NRP on neonatal outcomes
• Research in the basic science of resuscitation
• Educational research pertaining to neonatal resuscitation, education methodologies and simulation technologies
• Research that will result in a higher level of evidence for existing NRP treatment recommendations.
Submitted studies may be basic science, clinical, epidemiological or educational research pertaining to the broad area of neonatal resuscitation.
Submissions in the areas designated as research priorities are highly encouraged.
A list of previously funded studies is included with this application. Also included is a list of potential topics that are of interest to the NRP Steering Committee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Potential applicants for either the NRP Young Investigator Award or the NRP Research Grant must submit an intent for application to the NRP Steering Committee by Friday, May 7, 2010.
The intents will be reviewed and the committee will ask a select group to submit full proposals. Those selected will receive a full application from the AAP Division of Life Support Programs on or before Friday, June 25, 2010.
Completed full applications must be received by the AAP Division of Life Support Programs on or before Friday, August 27, 2010. Applicants will be informed of the decision regarding their application by Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Funds will be distributed in 2011.
Applicants can only apply for a NRP Research Grant or NRP Young Investigator Award, not both.
ELIGIBILITY
Any health care professional from a U.S. or Canadian medical institution is invited to apply for the NRP Research Grant. Submissions including investigators practicing in countries other than the U.S. or Canada must demonstrate a substantive role of the U.S. or Canadian investigator(s) in the research process. Moreover, projects which are to be conducted outside of the U.S. or Canada must have approval of a U.S. or Canadian Institutional Review Board (IRB). All investigations should follow the intellectual property guidelines of standard academic journals (e.g. New England Journal of Medicine).
The NRP Young Investigator Award is only available to residents, fellows-in-training or those professionals who are no more than four years out of their fellowship.
Please note that all funds will be awarded to the applicant's institution.
BUDGET GUIDELINES
Requests can include costs for supplies, minor equipment, and salaries for support personnel. Funds are not to be used for faculty salaries (including the primary investigator's) or indirect costs. Time and efforts of physician trainees or technical support can be included in the budget; however, the requested expense for their time must be clearly justified. Travel reimbursement is limited to local travel for research purposes and travel to locations with pertinent resources for the proposed study. IRB fees up to $1,000 may be included in the budget.
NRP Research Grant applications should not exceed $25,000 (U.S. dollars).
NRP Young Investigator Award applications should not exceed $10,000 (U.S. Dollars).
Funding is for one year; however, a non-funded extension up to one year may be requested.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Intents for application (4 copies) must be received by Friday, May 7, 2010 and should be submitted to:
Sheila A Lazier, MS
Life Support Education Specialist
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
Any questions regarding the NRP Research Grant or the NRP Young Investigator Award should be directed to the AAP Life Support staff at 800/433-9016 ext. 4798.
