Research Trainee Grant
Forms & Application
Purpose
The ACP Research Trainee Grant Program is designed to provide young investigators not yet professionally established in the phlebological sciences with an opportunity to gain insight into scientific investigation in the field of phlebology. The Program's long-term goal is to promote the development of a future generation of phlebology research leaders.
Eligibility
Trainees in graduate-level medical or research programs (e.g. medical students, residents, fellows or post-doctoral students) are eligible. Trainees must be supervised by a designated research mentor at their institution who has an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree. Applicants must not have previously received major grant funding (exceeding $50,000). To ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and ethical rigor in its funded research activities, all research applicants are required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement. A full disclosure of any professional business dealings and/or interests in for-profit commercial entities (medical device or pharmaceutical companies, as well as private practices), is required by all applicants. This disclosure will not preclude eligibility of an applicant, rather it will be weighed in the grant approval process.
Award
This grant provides $45,000 for one year. Funds may be used for Investigator salary support, salary for research assistants, supplies, service function charges, and travel expenses for attendance at 1-2 related conferences. Funds may also be used to fulfill the research education requirement associated with this program. Consulting expenses, institutional indirect costs, office expenses, and salary for research mentors will not be funded. Investigators must spend at least 50% of their time on the proposed project.