NURSING RESEARCH SMALL PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION PACKET

Introduction Small Project Grants are available to nurse researchers at UCDMC. The purpose of this grant is to provide the initial or supplemental funds for conducting small research projects and/or funds for dissemination of research results. The maximum grant for the initial proposal is $500.00 with a one time renewal grant of $500.00 for a maximum award of $1000.00 per project. Researchers should have preliminary research results before using these funds to pay dissemination related expenses (e.g. travel expenses, cost of research poster, slides, handouts, etc). Recipients of these awards may be requested to present their findings at UCDMC educational forums including unit inservices, classes, and UCDMC sponsored conferences. In dissemination of any future results wether by poster, podium, other types of presentations or by publication, the researcher must include a statement acknowledging either partial or full funding by the Center for Nursing Research at the University of California, Davis Medical.

Guidelines for Preparing a Small Project Grant Application

Grant Application Submission The grant application consists of the following: 1) COMPLETED FACE SHEET, 2) COMPLETED BUDGET FORM, 3) TYPED RESEARCH PROPOSAL , 4) short AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY outlining previous research experience, and 4) evidence of study PENDING /APPROVAL from the UCD Human Subjects Review Committee (IRB). Applicants should submit 15 copies of the completed grant application packet to the Center for Nursing Research. The Review Process Grant applications will be reviewed by the Research Development and Small Project Grant Committee (RDSPG) on a quarterly basis. The deadlines for grant applications fall on the last day of the month preceding the quarterly RDSPG committee meetings. The deadlines are: February 28/29, May 31, August 31, and November 31. The committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each quarter (March, June, September, December). If the deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline will be moved forward to the next business day. The grant applicant will be notified of the review outcome by the end of the month following the grant application deadline. The reviewers will include members of the RDSPG committee. An outside reviewer with expertise in the study topic may also asked to be a content reviewer. RDSPG committee members who submit a proposal for consideration must disqualify themselves from rating proposals during the funding cycle in which they are seeking a grant. The grant application packet should include: Completed face sheet Applicant biography Proposal following proposal review format Budget

The grant will be rated using the following criteria and weighting using the proposal review form. Applicants should format and title each section as listed in the proposal review form. Grant proposals must be typed. The face sheet and budget may be handwritten. The A minimum score of 80 points will be required to receive grant funding. Preference for funding will be given to novice primary investigators and/or individuals who have not previously been awarded funds from the RDSPG committee. Grant Funding Grants will be funded for up to $500.00 for a project grant. Grant applications whose budget warrant a $500.00 award will be fully, rather than partially funded. A grant applicant who is not awarded a grant for the requested funding cycle may request that the grant application be kept on file and reviewed during the next funding cycle. Annual Grant Report Recipients of grant funding who have not completed their project within one year of the award are required to submit an annual grant report to the RDSPG Committee. The annual report should include a copy of the IRB renewal, a time line for study completion, and a cost accounting of funds used for the project. If an annual progress report is not received, the remaining funds may be redirected to the general fund to fund other research. Grant Dissemination Grant funds will be disseminated through a cost center set up by the Administrative Coordinator for Patient Care Services. Proposals that are still undergoing review by the Human Subjects Committee (HSC) will be awarded pending HSC APPROVAL. An information sheet on accessing and using grant money will be given to the applicant at the time of the award. Final Grant Report At the end of the funding period or within 3 months of data analysis completion, the investigator is required to submit a CHECKLIST SUMMARY to the Research Development and Project Grants Committee specifying: 1. Final cost accounting; 2. Study results; and 3. Plans for the dissemination of results to UCDMC staff, the professional community, and the public. When available, a copy of the published results should be sent to the Director or the Center for Nursing Research. Grant Renewals A primary investigator may apply for one grant renewal when additional funds are required for project completion. The application should include a one page typed summary of the following: 1. Progress of the research study, including initial findings, if available; 2. Expenditures from the last grant; and 3. Total amount requested with budget itemization, justification, time line, and anticipated completion date.

Attachment AUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER NURSING RESEARCH SMALL PROJECT GRANT FACE SHEET

Directions: Complete information as indicated. Submit 15 copies of the face sheet, proposal and budget to the Center for Nursing Research. Title of study: Date of UCD Human Subjects Review Committee (HSRC) APPROVAL/Renewal: UCD HSRC APPROVAL/Renewal pending UCD HSRC APPROVAL/Renewal has not been submitted PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Name: Home Mailing Address: Division/Unit: Hospital Mailing Address: Position: Telephone: Work ( ) Telephone: Home ( ) FAX: Home Work ( ) E-Mail: Home Work BIOGRAPHY EDUCATION

DEGREE

YEAR

Grant application is a: Primary grant application for this study Grant renewal application for this study Novice Principal Investigator: Yes No The Principal Investigator has received previous Nursing Research Small Project Grant funding: Yes No THE APPLICATION PACKET SHOULD INCLUDE: 15 Nursing Research Small Project Grant face sheet 15 copies of the research proposal (see attached review form for format) 15 copies of the completed budget form Only 15 copies of a one page summary of project progress and IRB renewal are needed for all grant renewals Signature of Principal Investigator: PROPOSAL REVIEW Attachment B
PROPOSAL TITLE: This is a Novice Principal Investigator This is a Primary grant application for this study This is a Grant renewal application for this study This person has received previous Nursing Research Small Project Grant funding
PROBLEM, PURPOSE, & RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Date:

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

(35%)

Score

COMMENTS

Purpose (5%) rationale for study logical & clearly stated Problem statement/Significance (10%) discussed in relation to global nursing & UCDHS practice Review of the literature (10%) succinct, relevant supports study purpose & research questions/hypothesis Research questions/hypothesis (10%) clearly identified reflects purpose of the study

METHODS
Research design (5%) described fully/appropriate to question Study variables (5%) identified & defined (independent, dependent) Measurement (10%) tools and instruments described reliability & validity addressed Data Analysis (10%) type of analysis described analysis appropriate to research question

(35%)

PROCEDURES
Data collection process fully described (10%)

(10%)

SUBJECT SELECTION (10%)

Sample (10%) study population states how many subjects are needed (power analysis) described how subjects are identified subject selection and exclusion criteria identified

RISKS/BENEFITS
Risk-benefit ratio to the subject described (5%) HUMAN SUBJECTS REVIEW Informed consents (2.5%) who will obtain how will informed consent be obtained rationale for exemption from informed consent Described how confidentiality will be maintained (2.5%)

(5%)

(5%)

TOTAL DATE: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, MEDICAL CENTER

Attachment C NURSING RESEARCH SMALL PROJECT GRANT BUDGET FORM

PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: STUDY TITLE:

TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FOR INITIAL BUDGET PERIOD

INSTRUCTIONS: For each category, list and give brief justification for each expenditure. Use additional sheets as needed. 1. Personnel: May include consultants, i.e.,. biostatistician Salary for principal and co-investigators is not included. Name Role on project Dollar amount requested Base salary % Effort Total

TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT 2. Equipment/Consumable Supplies: List and justify. Total

TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT 3. Printing/Copying Expenses (i.e for questionnaires): Itemize and justify. Total

TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT

Patient Care Costs (i.e. parking): List and justify.

Total

TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT

5.

Other expenses: List and justify.

Total

TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT

LIST OTHER GRANTS OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR TO FUND THIS PROJECT:
Organization Name Amount Requested

Total