Center for Musculoskeletal Research Grant Program seeks applications; deadline is today
The mission of the Center for Musculoskeletal Research is to develop, implement, and disseminate innovative research initiatives in order to change clinical practice and improve the quality of life of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. The Center for Musculoskeletal Research supports scientific investigation and clinical dissemination in the area of musculoskeletal research through annual pilot grant funding. Musculoskeletal research is a broad field that includes acute injuries and persistent disorders that affect muscles, bones, joints, and associated injuries.
The Center for Musculoskeletal Research will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of research projects that involve clinical and translational work in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The goal of the pilot grants is to foster additional musculoskeletal research at Vanderbilt that will ultimately benefit patient management of musculoskeletal problems and outcomes.
The Center for Musculoskeletal Research will fund up to 3 clinical research projects in the area of musculoskeletal research. Funding for each project will be up to $10,000. One of these projects will be funded in collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and will need to focus on the area of mind and body practices (e.g. acupuncture, meditation, spinal manipulation, yoga, tai chi, health coaching) as part of an integrative approach to care.
Guidelines can also be found on the following website: https://www.vumc.org/musculoskeletal-research/
Description:
Center for Musculoskeletal Research Grants are intended to support discrete clinical or translational research projects involving humans that can be completed in a 12-month timeframe, by June 30, 2021. Projects may be prospective or retrospective and include quantitative and/or qualitative data. These grants are not intended to supplement already funded research projects, unless it is to add a new element related to musculoskeletal research. IRB approval must be confirmed prior to release of funds. Obtaining preliminary data for an extramural grant applications is encouraged.
Funding up to $10,000 may be used for research staff, subject compensation, production of materials, equipment, supplies, and consulting services. Travel to conduct research methods is allowed, with a limit of $1,200. Faculty effort, travel to conferences, and publication costs are not allowable expenses. All funded projects must be completed within 12 months of award, by June 30, 2021.
All faculty, staff, trainees and students are eligible to apply. Trainees and students may apply if the faculty mentor is affiliated with the Center.
The submission deadline is April 3. Applicants will be notified by May 15.
Review criteria will include significance of the research topic, scientific rigor of the approach, innovation, potential impact of the project, and feasibility.