SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
AWARDS & GOALS COMMITTEE
GRANT SUPPORT GUIDELINES
Mission Statement
The mission of the Awards and Goals Committee is to evaluate and fund meaningful research projects in the field of Pediatric Dermatology. The selection of grant recipients is meant to encourage young investigators and to fund pilot projects. Awards will be made for amounts up to $15,000. Applications must be received by the Chair of the Awards and Goals Committee no later than April 1, 2005.
Application Procedure
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Six copies of the grant application should each contain:
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The grant information sheet
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A narrative description of no more than five pages which clearly state the title, objective, rationale, methods and significance of the proposed project. The title of the grant and the principal investigators name, affiliation, address, and telephone and fax numbers should also appear on the first page of the application.
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Additional pages including a bibliography of the references cited in the narrative, curriculum vitae of the principal investigator, Figures, and appropriate reprints if necessary to fully document the reason for the proposal.
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An estimated budget(which should be subdivided into categories such as salaries, supplies, etc.), and a statement of other pending or ongoing funding of research in the area of the grant. If other funding already exists for all or portions of this grant; explain how this award will augment the work. If other grant funds are pending, explain how this award will be used if funding of the other application is denied or discontinued.
2. All work must begin within six months of the funding of the grant. Only under special circumstances and with the approval of the Awards and Goals Committee can the work be delayed beyond this time period. Applications should detail the anticipated amount of time needed to complete the proposed work. Grant research should be completed within eighteen months of initial funding. Additional time requirements should be detailed and submitted in writing to the Chairman of the Committee.
3. No more than one-half of the grant can be initially sent to an investigator. Once the research is underway and a written report (including details of all expenditures) is received by the Chairman of the Committee, further funding may be allowed if the previous use of funds is deemed acceptable by the Committee. More initial funding can be received earlier during the research, but this funding is at the discretion of the Awards and Goals Committee.
4. The budget for the research protocol must be approved by the Awards and Goals Committee. The Committee may accept the entire budget or portions of the budget. Funds issued by the SPD for specific investigations cannot be used for other purposes. In the event that the initial proposal cannot be undertaken, all funds must be returned promptly to the SPD Secretary-Treasurer.
Written updates detailing the progress of the research must be sent to the Chairman of the Awards and Goals Committee. Failure to provide a written update at the six-month interval may result in no further funding of the research.
5. Chairman/Supervisor Letter. The department or division chairman must supply a letter of support detailing that the principal investigator will be responsible for conducting the research.
6. Internal Review Board Approval. All research involving human subjects must have IRB approval before being funded. A copy of the IRB approval letter must be forwarded to 1) the Chairman of the Awards and Goals Committee, and 2) the SPD Secretary. Treasurer. Proof of ongoing IRB approval is necessary on a yearly basis.
7. Change of Address/Practice Type. If the funded investigator transfers locations or practice type (i.e., goes from a university to private practice, or the reverse), these changes must be sent in writing to:
- the Chairman of the Awards and Goals Committee, and
- the SPD Secretary-Treasurer.
8. The Awards and Goals Committee will determine if funding is to be ongoing after reviewing these changes. IRB approval must be maintained for the duration of the study if human subjects are involved.
9. Travel. Research funds may not be used for investigator travel expenses.
10. Departmental Costs and Indirect Costs. The Society for Pediatric Dermatology will not support indirect costs or departmental costs.
11. Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting. The grant recipient may be invited to present the research results at the annual Society for Pediatric Dermatology meeting. If selected, the expenses for travel and housing for the meeting will be covered through the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.
12. Publications and Presentations. Publications and presentations related to the funded research should identify the support of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. A copy of any such publication should be forwarded to the Awards and Goals Committee Chairman and to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.
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