American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Practice Based Research Network Stimulation Grant
Research Committee Announces New Maximum Award Amount
Effective as of the second cycle of 2009, this program provides $7,500 per project to support research conducted by family physicians affiliated or associated with a PBRN in Family Medicine. Applications for studies with lower costs are also welcome.
PBRN Stimulation Grant applications are accepted twice a year:
* September 1
* March 1
For additional information, potential applicants should contact the AAFP Foundation office to clarify an issue or address a question at 800-274-2237, ext. 4470, or email smorantz@aafp.org.
The AAFP/F Research Committee (RC) recognizes the increasing interest and demand for research projects conducted through practice based research networks. Research conducted in a Family Medicine setting will lead to improvements in the quality of care people receive when they go to the doctor – it makes a difference in people’s lives.
Grant awards are typically announced within three months of the submission deadlines.
Eligibility
* Grant applications are accepted from family physicians who are affiliated/associated with a PBRN in Family Medicine.
* The principal investigator must be a family physician who is a member of the AAFP at the time of application.
What Qualifies
* Pilot projects or preliminary efforts involving research conducted through practice based research networks in Family Medicine settings. Projects should lead to the completion of a larger research project or be a catalyst for a large-scale project.
What Does Not Qualify
Proposals seeking:
* Support for cost of instituting programs
* Support for activities such as videotape production, curriculum design or implementation of a project, etc.
Review Process
Only research grant applications that adhere to the instructions outlined in the PBRN Stimulation Grant Application Guidelines will be reviewed and considered for grant support per the following established procedures:
1. An administrative review to verify that the application has been properly prepared and completed.
2. Fully prepared applications are then submitted to the Research Committee (RC) for review and ranking. The RC matches the rankings with available financial resources and makes recommendations for grant awards to the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. The RC offers suggestions or provides additional advice to applicants who are unsuccessful in securing a grant award to help strengthen the proposal for future submission.
3. Recommendations for grant funding are made by the RC and the formal awarding of grants is done by the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees.
Other Information and Tips for Applicants
Applicants are encouraged to remember that historically, most PBRN Stimulation Grants are awarded for $7,500 or less and are for projects of six month’s to one year's duration.
To request an application:
Phone: 800-274-2237, ext. 4470
Fax: 913-906-6095
Email: smorantz@aafp.org
