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The Clinical and Scientific Research Grant provides financial assistance to members of ACFAS within the podiatric surgical arena that could otherwise not be funded. The purpose of this grant is to fund research with either direct or indirect impact on issues of interest to members of ACFAS. This research may be clinical or laboratory based, with clearly defined research goals meeting all the criteria for grant submission.
Criteria
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At least one of the investigators must be a member of the ACFAS in good standing.
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Semi-annual status reports must be submitted to the ACFAS. Grant recipients not in compliance may be requested to refund award monies.
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Only studies that meet EBM Levels of Evidence 1, 2 or 3 will be considered for funding.
Grant Award
Up to $20,000. One half of the grant money is payable within four weeks following announcement/acceptance of the award and submission of receipts; the second half is payable upon completion of a publishable paper submitted to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Application Process
Applications can be mailed or faxed to:
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Attn: Research
8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 555
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 693-9300
Fax: (773) 693-9304
All materials must be received by October 15, 2007.
Recipient Notification
February 4, 2008
To apply, download and complete the application form and budget sheet.
2007 Clinical and Scientific Research Grant Application (pdf)
2007 Clinical and Scientific Research Grant Budget Sheet (pdf)
Evidence-Based Medicine has been added to the grading process as a judging criteria on the Levels of Evidence for Primary Research chart (pdf). |