Grant is given every other year and provides (1) $2500 grant to defray research study expenses such as study supplies, laboratory fees, equipment, and participant remuneration. Funds may not be used to support salaries, stipends, and consultant fees, institutional administrative or overhead costs.
This grant supports the research endeavors of SCAN members who are currently pursuing research in SCAN's practice areas. This grant also encourages SCAN member involvement in the SCAN Symposium and other SCAN activities.
After reviewing the SCAN Awards Criteria document the award applicant will:
- Complete the following Application Form
- Include the applicant's up-to-date CV or Resume
- Include (1) letter of support from the applicant’s advisor/research supervisor acknowledging that they support the work and the tems and timeline of the grant
- Submit all documents requested
- Due Date: February 15, 2021 5:00 PM CST
Qualifying Criteria:
- Must be a SCAN member since June 1 of membership year during which the application is made.
- (1) Letter of Support
- Up-to-date Resume or CV
Disqualifying Criteria:
- Incomplete award application
Award Stipulations:
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A copy of the approval by the Institutional Review Board (for human research) or the Animal Care Committee (for research involving animal models) must be received by the SCAN office by May 31.
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All unspent funds must be returned to SCAN within 3 months of the conclusion of the research study
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If the recipient should, for any reason, be unable to complete the research study, all unspent funds must be returned to SCAN within 3 months of the suspension of the research study
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Progress report (less than 2 pages) must be submitted by June 1 of the year following the grant award and should describe
o work that has been completed
o work left to complete
o timeline for finishing the project
o plans for disseminating findings
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Final report (2 pages or less) submitted within 3 months of completion of the research study and including:
o project abstract of 150- 300 words
o summary of key practical findings of interest to the SCAN dietitian (3 to 4 sentences maximum)
o how the information was disseminated to SCAN members