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American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program Goal: To provide “seed” funding to jumpstart promising projects conducted by early career pediatric neurosurgeons. Ideally, this funding will lead to substantial progress that transforms how we manage the care of individuals with pediatric neurosurgical issues and/or to additional extramural funding. Projects may span the breadth of basic, translational, and clinical research to patient safety/quality improvement, global health, education, and advocacy. Award amount: $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be pediatric neurosurgeons and ASPN members who have completed their pediatric fellowship training less than 10 years ago, at the time of the ASPN meeting. Applicants may submit only one project. 2022 Application Funding Cycle: Application Due Data: November 15, 2022 at Midnight Eastern Announcement of Award ASPN meeting, 2023 Progress Report Due January 1, 2024 Completed Project Presentation: ASPN meeting 2025
Application components: Format with 11 point Arial, 0.5 inch margins, single-space, compiled as one PDF Page 1 Cover page Contact information for grants office Assurance to abide by IRB, IACUC as appropriate Conflict of Interest attestation Page 2 Abstract/Summary 30 lines Pages 3-5 Project Strategy (3 p, including figures) that includes Hypothesis and Specific Aims/Goals Background and Pilot Data (if available) Approach/Methods/Expected Outcomes/Alternatives Power Analysis and Statistical Design, Milestones Page 6 Impact/Significance ~20 lines Team/Environment composition ~15 lines Budget and Budget Justification References Unlimited, full references NIH Biosketch of applicant Email completed application to the Secretary of the ASPN, Dody Robinson at [email protected]. |