Small Grants Application Procedures and Deadlines
410 Medical is accepting requests from independent researchers for grant support to conduct clinical studies in early resuscitation. This a small grant program designed to facilitate educators and researchers to undertake performance improvement interventions or pursue small pilot data for larger funding opportunities. Funds will be awarded to qualifying healthcare institutions based on the merit and rigor of the proposal, as well as funding availability. Awards are contingent upon 410 Medical review and approval of study protocol, and on your local institution and IRB approvals.
Those interested in the LifeFlow small grant research program are required to apply online. The brief, on-line proposals are reviewed by the 410 Medical Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Approved applicants are notified, and funds will be awarded pending final review of institutional study documentation (study protocol and IRB approval).
This is a year-round, rolling application process; there are no deadlines. Only complete online applications are accepted.
Eligible Applicants
410 Medical awards organizations of all types (academic, community, non-profit/for profit-based health systems, EMS/Fire Rescue agencies, etc.) within North America.
Terms and Limitations on Awards
The LifeFlow Research small grants research program will award research projects not to exceed $10,000 (US) in direct costs over 12 months. Payments will be made to the principal investigator’s institution that will be responsible for administering the funds. A portion of the grant funds will be disbursed at the start of the grant award and subsequent payments will be made contingent upon satisfactory progress reports.
Funds may be used for materials and supplies, and to provide salary support for study personnel and data collection. The LifeFlow Research program does not provide support for capital equipment (of any kind), investigators salaries, for institutional overhead (“indirects”), cost for publications, travel, renovations, or secretarial support. Detailed audited financial reports may be required. 410 Medical is not fiscally responsible for funds necessary for the project’s completion.
General Recommendations
- Projects supported by 410 Medical typically address 1-2 well developed specific aims.
- Studies should not be designed to exclude women, minorities, or individuals based on age unless there is a scientific or ethical reason not to include them.