Sponsored by the ASHP Foundation
Application Available: June 1, 2008
Application Deadline: February 13, 2009
DescriptionThe Junior Investigator Research Grant Program supports practice-based research in medication use conducted by pharmacist new investigators. Practice-based research affects a wide range of medication-use topics, including patient education; patient outcomes and effectiveness of medication therapy; health care quality; medication use in minority, elderly and other special populations; medication costs and financing; program evaluations; and access to medications. A secondary goal of the program is to develop new investigators’ research skills while fostering development of mentoring relationships with more experienced senior investigators. The proposed practice-based research must be consistent with the vision, mission and strategic priorities of the ASHP Foundation.
Applications for this research grant program should emphasize:
1) Project objectives that address practice-based research related to medication use.
2) Prudent use of grant funds.
3) A sound research methodology that supports the project objectives.
4) Mentoring activities between a senior investigator/advisor and the junior investigator.
5) Interdisciplinary collaboration.
6) the potential for projects to be replicated in other health care facilities.
7) the impact that the results of the project will have on medication use.
Preference will be given to research projects with the potential to yield strong scientific evidence that can be applied to practice.
Eligibility Criteria
The proposed research must involve practice-based research in medication use that is conducted by a pharmacist new investigator. The principal investigator must be a new researcher within 5 years of completion of his/her terminal degree or postgraduate training or have professional experience greater than 5 years and no more than two externally funded research projects as a principal investigator. The principal investigator must be a licensed pharmacist and multidisciplinary research teams are strongly encouraged. A senior investigator must participate on the research team as a mentor/advisor. In the application process and grant progress reports, evidence must be included regarding the support and involvement of the senior investigator. The senior investigator does not have to be a pharmacist.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include an individual with a research track record as the senior investigator. The proposed research must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval has been received.
The research must comply with the
NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research that was amended in October 2001.
The research must comply with the
NIH Policy and Guidelines On the Inclusion of Children As Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects.
The study timeline should not exceed 18 months from project initiation.
Funding Information
Two $20,000 grants will be awarded. Grants will be awarded to pharmacist new investigators to provide funding for specific practice-based research related to medication use and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. Facilities and administrative cost rates that do not exceed 8% of the total requested budget are allowed.
Application Process
Pharmacists interested in applying for funding should refer to the request for proposals and application instructions below for full eligibility requirements and application procedures.
Selection Criteria