Funding Sources
Funding for Children's clinical research comes from a variety of sources, including:
Friends Research Fund
Emory Egleston Children's Research Center Grants
Dudley L. Moore Research Fund
Health Systems Institute (HSI) Seed Grant Program
Friends Research Fund
For Community and the Children's employed physicians
In 2000, Children’s community volunteers known as "Friends" established a unique research initiative to fund Children’s physicians' and fellows' clinical research projects that translated directly to the improvement of quality care to Children's patients. It was the first such fund for Children’s and the largest volunteer funded project of its kind for all pediatric hospitals according to the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI). A designated portion of Friends' annual fundraising efforts contributes to this fund.
Administered by the Clinical Research Oversight Committee (CROC), the Friends Research Fund supports competitive grants up to $50,000 bi-annually. These grants are for well-defined research projects, pilot studies and seed grants that typically last 6 to 18 months. Applications are open to all members of the Children’s professional staff that provide services on site in one of the Children’s facilities.
The Friends Research Fund is currently accepting funding applications for the Spring 2009 funding cycle. The submission deadlines are May 1, 2009, and Oct. 2, 2009. To apply, download guidelines and application information. Submissions will be accepted in the Clinical Research offices located at Children's at Egleston, Children's at Scottish Rite or the Children's Office Park, 1711 Tullie Circle. Funding awards for submitted proposals for the spring grant cycle will be announced in the fall. For more information, contact Kristine Rogers, Clinical Research Director, at 404-785-7512.
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Dudley L. Moore Nursing & Allied Health Research Fund
For nurses and allied health professionals
The establishment of a clinical research fund to foster new and grow existing pediatric translational research among the Children’s nursing staff and allied health professionals was created through a generous commitment from the Dudley L. Moore family.
Researchers supported by this fund include: respiratory therapists, clinical bedside nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians, all complementing Children's other research efforts.
The Nursing and Allied Health Research Committee reviews competitive applications and makes grant awards on a yearly cycle. This committee is comprised of the Children’s peers involved in research.
The 2009 deadline to submit a grant application is October 2, 2009. Please note: The Dudley guidelines will be updated for 2009, so be sure to print the most recent version when working on your protocol. If you have any questions, contact Linda Riley, Director Nursing Research/Evidence, at 404-785-9377. Dudley L. Moore Nursing & Allied Health Research Fund, Submission Guidelines
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Emory Egleston Children's Research Center Grants
For Emory faculty (please see guidelines for eligibility)
Emory University employees are eligible for funds through the Emory Egleston Children's Research Center (EECRC) which is funded jointly by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University School of Medicine. The EECRC deadline for the 2011 funding cycle will be announced early Fall 2010. Download a complete set of guidelines or contact Ron Joyner, MD for more information at 404-727-5747.
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Health Systems Institute (HSI) Seed Grant Program
For GT/Emory faculty and/or Children’s investigators
In 2006, the Health Systems Institute (HSI), with funding from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Colleges of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Tech, established a seed grant program to foster and support innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
A scientific committee of experts from Georgia Tech, Children’s and Emory evaluates proposals, submits recommendations to the sponsors and provides administrative oversight.
The committee prioritizes projects based on outcomes that can improve patient care. Each proposal is evaluated based on: scientific merit; probable health care impact and significance; and potential for commercialization and successfully obtaining further support.
Visit the Health Systems Institute to apply for the 2009-2010 Seed Grant Program.
Click here for a complete list of Seed Grant Recipients.
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