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Society of 67 Pathology Trainee Project Grants In Healthcare Innovation

Purpose

The Society of ’67 Pathology Trainee Project Grants in Health Services Research and Education funds innovative research and education projects that address issues of healthcare quality, costs, and/or access related to pathology services.

Description

The Society of ’67 of the Association of Pathology Chairs (APC) is pleased to announce a grant program for pathology trainees (medical students, residents, fellows) in Pathology Health Services. Grants will fund innovative research and education projects that address issues of healthcare quality, costs, and/or access related to pathology services. Two categories of grants will be considered: Research and Educational. Funding is up to $5,000 for one year. 

  • Research Project Grants: To investigate a question and/or to develop a technology in pathology/lab medicine services that improves healthcare quality, cost, or access.
  • Education Project Grants: To develop an educational program or offering in pathology/lab medicine services focused on improving healthcare quality, cost, or access.

Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants must be either: 

  • A medical student at an APC member institution. 
  • A resident in an ACGME accredited pathology residency program at an APC member institution. 
  • A fellow in a pathology subspecialty program or a postdoctoral certification program at an APC member institution.

Applicants must have a faculty sponsor/advisor who is a full-time faculty member in the Pathology Department at their institution. If invited to submit a full proposal, applicants must also have a letter of sponsorship from the appropriate Chair of the Pathology Department or Program Director of the pathology training program at their institution.

Letter of Intent

Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via this online form. Preview the questions by viewing a PDF of the LOI Application form. Only one LOI per applicant permitted. LOIs must be submitted no later than October 1, 2020. LOIs will be screened and all applicants will be notified of the review committee's decision by October 25, 2020. Only applicants whose LOI demonstrates alignment and value to health services research or education will be invited to complete a full proposal and application, which must be submitted by November 23, 2020. Details on the application process will follow for successful LOI submitters who are invited to submit a full proposal.

Deadlines

October 1, 2020 - Letter of Intent 
October 25, 2020 - Notifications/Invitation for Full Proposal
November 23, 2020 - Full Proposal
December 22, 2020 - Notifications

Funding Restrictions

  • Funds may be used for data collection and analysis, supplies, equipment, and technical support that are directly related to the conduct of the project.
  • Funds will not be allowed for salary support of university faculty, hospital medical/nursing staff, or student stipends.
  • Budget should include direct costs only.
  • Funding of applicants whose relevant certifications have not been provided within the first 3 months of the project may be rescinded. Funds will not be transferred until relevant certifications (CITI, IRB, etc.) are provided.
  • Funding will be transferred to the pathology department or faculty advisor/mentor who will be responsible for appropriate use by the investigator.

Review Criteria

The major criteria for evaluation by the review committee will be the creativity, quality, and potential impact of the project. The following criteria will be included in the review committee's assessment: 

  • Project Plan of Action
  • Significance, potential impact in pathology and healthcare delivery
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration (the extent of inter-disciplinary and inter-organizational collaboration)
  • Potential for success
  • Requisite skills and experience of applicant and faculty advisor
  • Budget (cost-effectiveness and availability of any additional support/matching funds)
  • Likelihood of completion in the time frame proposed
  • Potential for success

Award Administration Information

  • Award Notices: Award notices will be issued from the APC Society of '67 by December 22, 2020.
  • Reporting: All awardees are required to submit to the Society of '67: (1) a mid-term progress report (at the halfway point of the projected timeline in the proposal, and (2) a final report due no later than 30 days past the award period end date. Failure to submit a timely progress report may result in departmental exclusion from future award opportunities and support. The APC Society of ’67 reserves the right to contact awardees/sponsors periodically to continue tracking progress and outcomes of the resulting awards.
  • Publicity: Information about grants awarded under this program will be posted on the APC websites. Applicants must agree to acknowledge the APC Society of ’67 in any publications, grant applications and/or invention disclosures that result from awards. Citation information will be provided in the Notice of Award.

Questions?

Requests for additional information and questions may be directed to [email protected] - Melvin Limson, PhD, Director of Programs & Development, Association of Pathology Chairs. Phone: 302.660.4944.

2019 Awardees

2018 Awardees

In December 2018, the inaugural Pathology Trainee Project Grants were awarded to the following recipients. The project description as described in their letters of intent are linked on the project titles below.