RESEARCH GRANT CRITERIA The Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences (CONHS) Research Center provides research funds annually for qualified faculty, staff, and student applicants. The funding level will vary from $250 to $1000. The funding is limited to 11 months within a fiscal grant cycle June 1 st to May 1st. Preference is given to multidisciplinary, high impact, and potentially fundable areas of research. Un-awarded funds will be used for professional development within the fiscal funding period until the all funds are dispersed. Eligibility: Primary Investigator Applicant must be full-time Ashland University College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty, staff, or students. The Primary Investigator is expected to serve in the Research Center. Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for the 2014-15 grant cycle is October 1st. Decisions will be rendered by November 15th. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2015-16 grant cycle is April 1st. Decisions will be rendered by May 15 th. Expectations from Funded Investigators: A summary report of the project outcomes with an accounting for the awards granted is to be submitted to the Research Center at the conclusion of the grant cycle. The investigator must also submit copies of all publications resulting from the project. Interested faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to consult with the Nursing or Health Science Research Center Membership for mentoring through the application process. Page 1 of 12
1. Cover Page 1 copy Use enclosed required form. RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 2. Research Proposal 3 copies The following research proposal items will be reviewed by the CONHS Research Center Awards Committee. Please remove all identifiable information. Use enclosed required forms. a. Abstract 500 words, single spaced. b. Narrative Maximum 6 double-spaced typewritten pages (excluding references). c. Total projected budget including spreadsheet Use enclosed required form. 3. Appendices 1 copy of each a. Signed AU Conflict of Interest disavowal. b. Biographical sketches for the principal investigator; and if applicable, coinvestigators, consultants and academic advisors. Curriculum Vitae is not acceptable. Required form included. c. Copy of all instruments to be utilized. d. Faculty supported student research to include the Advisor s evaluation. e. IRB/HSRB approval (if applicable). f. Documentation of consultation if applicable. (Ex. Statistician) g. Documentation of support and access (if part of the investigation) for where the research will be conducted at locations other than the sponsoring institution. 4. Research Grant Submission: Completed applications should be submitted to: Ashland University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences Attn: CONHS Research Center Award Committee 1020 South Trimble Road Mansfield, OH 44906 Page 2 of 12
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES The CONHS Research Center Award Committee will only review complete applications. Research proposals will undergo a blind review by the CONHS Research Center Award Committee. All information obtained by the reviewer(s) during the review process about a research study will be kept strictly confidential. If a potential conflict of interest exists between a reviewer and applicant, the reviewer will withdraw from the proposal review process. If a proposal is reviewed but not approved for funding or if there are no funds currently available, the proposal will be appropriately disposed. The CONHS Research Center Award Committee will not provide research critique. Unused funds will be appropriated at the discretion of the CONHS Research Center. Consideration will be given to provide financial support for the CONHS Spring Research Symposium. All publications and presentations emanating from research projects funded by the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences must contain the following statement: This project was supported in part by a research grant from Ashland University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. A summary report of the project outcomes with an accounting for the awards granted is to be submitted to the Research Center at the conclusion of the grant cycle. The investigator must also submit copies of all publications resulting from the research. All unused awarded grant funds must be returned to the CONHS Research Center at the conclusion of the fiscal grant cycle (May 1 st ). Page 3 of 12
APPLICATION CHECK LIST Principal Investigator s Name: 1. Cover Page - 1 copy 2. Research Proposal 3 copies Abstract Total Projected Budget Narrative 3. Appendices 1 copy of each Appendix A AU Conflict of Interest Disclaimer Appendix B Biographical Sketches for principal investigator; and if applicable, co-investigators, consultants and academic advisors. A Curriculum Vitae is not acceptable. Appendix C Copy of all instruments to be used. Appendix D Advisor Evaluation for faculty supported research Appendix E Copy of IRB approval and/or Human Subjects Review Board if applicable. All research proposals that involve human subjects, including questionnaires, must include an approval letter from the IRB or letter of exemption. Appendix F Documentation of consultation. All consultants must also submit a biographical sketch with the applicant s proposal. Appendix G Documentation of support and access. If any part of the investigation will be conducted in locations other than the sponsoring institution, include a letter of support and access from each location. If IRB approval is required for access to the facility, indicate in the documentation. Included N/A Page 4 of 12
RESEARCH PROPOSAL COVER PAGE 1. Title of proposal: 2. Name and degrees of Principal Investigator: 3. AU Identification Number: 4. Name of Affiliate organization or institution (include city and state): 5. Home Address: 6. Work Address: Phone: E-mail Phone: E-mail: 7. Mail CONHS correspondence to: Home Work Address 8. Is the proposed study part of the investigator's thesis or dissertation? Yes No If yes, has the thesis or dissertation proposal been successfully defended? Yes No 9. Are human subjects involved? 10. Are animal subjects involved? Yes No Yes No IRB included with this application? Yes No Is documentation of Animal Research Laboratory Accreditation included with this application? Yes No 11. Name and title of Ashland University official in charge of administering funds: (To be determined upon award) Address: Phone: Fax: Signature of Ashland University Official Date Page 5 of 12
ABSTRACT (Maximum 350 words single spaced) Research Title: 1. Specific Aims 2. Background and Significance 3. Preliminary Studies (if relevant) 4. Research Design and Methods 5. Analysis Plan Page 6 of 12
NARRATIVE (Maximum 6 double-spaced typewritten pages-excluding references). Research Title: 1. Specific Aims 2. Background and Significance 3. Preliminary Studies (if relevant) 4. Research Design and Methods 5. Analysis Plan 6. Detailed Time Frame 7. Budget and budget justification Page 7 of 12
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET (include projected budget spreadsheet) Research Title: A. What is the total amount needed to complete this project? $ B. If the total amount exceeds the maximum amount of the award granted by the Nursing and Health Sciences Research Center, please list any additional sources and amount of funding already obtained for the project (include in-kind goods and services committed). Describe what research expenses these funds will cover. C. If the total amount exceeds the maximum amount of the award granted, please list any additional sources to which you plan to submit the proposal or to which you have submitted and notification is pending. Provide the date you expect to be notified of the outcome, the amount requested and the research expenses the budget will cover. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Nursing and Health Sciences Research Center when additional funding is awarded. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. D. Please explain how the proposed project will be modified if funding from the Nursing and Health Sciences Research Center is obtained, but funding from other sources is not obtained. Page 8 of 12
PROJECTED BUDGET SPREADSHEET Research Title: CATEGORY SUB TOTAL JUSTIFICATION DIRECT EXPENSES Include all printing and mailing expenses, participant incentives, and personnel expenses. TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENSES: Page 9 of 12
APPENDIX BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH FORM (photocopy form as needed) Research Title: COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, CO-INVESTIGATOR(S) AND ADVISOR(S) Name: Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No Current Title and Place of Employment: (indicate visa/expiration if applicable): EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION (begin with baccalaureate degree and include postdoctoral) Institution/Location Degree/Certification Year Conferred Scientific Field Major Research Interest/Area of Expertise: Role in proposed Project: (check one) Principal Investigator Consultant Co-Investigator Faculty Sponsor Other: Briefly describe the role of this individual in this project: Page 10 of 12
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Starting with the present position, list all or most representative publications. List all previously funded research and indicate your role in the project e.g., principal investigator, coinvestigator. All funded research listed must include the total project budget. Use this form and a maximum of two (2) additional pages for each individual. Page 11 of 12
APPENDIX ADVISOR S EVALUATION FORM Research Title: This form must be completed and signed if the proposed project is for the applicant's thesis or dissertation. Name of Applicant: Name of Advisor: Advisor's Title and Place of Employment: Advisor's Signature: Date: Applicant's status: Undergraduate Master's Student Doctoral Student Status of research project (check all that apply) Proposal approved by undergraduate advisor. Proposal approved by thesis advisory committee (Attach document). Proposal approved by dissertation advisory committee (Attach document). Pilot testing completed. Data collection is in progress (specify status): Evaluation of the applicant Evaluation Exceptional Upper 5% Knowledge of major field Upper 10% Upper 25% Upper 50% No basis for Judgment Academic knowledge of area upon which study is based Technical research knowledge/skills Ability to complete independent data analysis Demonstrated research ability Ability to work independently Perseverance toward goals Ability to express in writing Page 12 of 12