The Malaysian Society of Nephrology has decided to award grants for innovation, exploration and application of research to advance knowledge in Nephrology starting this year 2010.
The objective of the MSN grant is to stimulate and support the research in the fields of nephrology, dialytic therapies and renal tranplantation with the goal to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology.
Proposals may be funded for up to a total of RM50,000 Grants once awarded will be notified on the website. The Society will review funding for this grant on a yearly basis.
Eligibility:
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Principle investigator must hold at least a post-graduate position .
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Proposed projects must have specific relevance to Nephrology, and show promise for contributing to the scientific advancement in this specialty.
Terms and condition
Awardee/ agrees to use the grant provided by the MSN in a manner that conforms to the terms and conditions specified in the agreement document that is signed by representatives of MSN and the awardee and the policies set forth in this award application guidelines.
Application format
Submission of an incomplete application will result in a delay in review or non-consideration. Only proposals written in the English language will be considered.
a. Format:
Maximum length is ten one-sided pages, single-spaced, using a standard 12-point font (information page, documentation, budget information, project personnel, funding history, references, diagrams and drawings are not included in the 10-page limit)
Number each page consecutively
Include Principal Investigator’s name on each page as a header
Abbreviate only after complete wording has been provided
Use standard black type that can be photocopied
Black and white diagrams and drawings are recommended
b. Content:
The proposal should describe the rationale and potential importance of the project, and should include the specific aims and research design and methodology. Summarize previous relevant work with progress to date. Include sufficient detail in a concise manner to facilitate evaluation of the proposed work. Reviewers will consider brevity and clarity of the proposal to be indicative of a focused approach to a research objective and the ability to achieve the specific aims of the project.
The application should include the following items:
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Principal Investigator Information Page
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Name of organization: Provide the name of the affiliated non-profit organization
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Title of project: Choose a title that is descriptive and specific, not general
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Principal Investigator: Provide name and relevant title(s)
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Contact information: Provide mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
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Specific amount requested: Indicate the total ringgit Malaysia (RM) amount requested from MSN for Year One and, if applicable, Year Two of the project.
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Project Description
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Abstract: Provide a project summary that addresses the following: What problem does the project address? Why is the work important to Nephrology specialty? How will the project be accomplished?
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Specific aims: List the project’s objectives and describe concisely the specific goals of the research, including any hypotheses to be tested. One page is recommended.
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Research design and methods: Describe the research design and methodology that will be used to accomplish the project’s specific aims. Include the means by which data will be collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Describe facilities, laboratory space, and major equipment that are pertinent to the project. Describe any new methodology and its advantage over existing techniques. Discuss the potential difficulties and limitations of the proposed procedures and alternative approaches to achieve the project’s aims. Provide a tentative sequence or timetable for the project. Describe any procedures, materials, or situations that may be hazardous to personnel and the planned precautions to be exercised.
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Human subjects: Regulations require that all affiliated institutions establish and maintain appropriate policies and procedures for the protection of human subjects. If applicable, briefly describe the population of subjects involved in the project, the process for informed consent, and the means by which protection will be ensured.
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Animal studies: All proposals must conform to regulations for the safe and humane treatment of animals. If applicable, briefly describe the animals to be studied, and measures to minimize pain and discomfort. Provide proof of current or pending project approval by the institution’s Animal Use and Protection Committee or similar oversight group.
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The proposal should have received approval from the relevant ethics / research committee
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Budget: Provide a detailed budget for Year One and subsequent years, if applicable, of the project. .
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Budget justification: In narrative form, provide justification for the following budget items: salary and benefits for the principal investigator and other project personnel; travel, printing/publications, consultant costs, patient care costs; and equipment and supplies. .
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Project personnel: Provide the name, title, and role of any individual who will be involved in the project, including the Principal Investigator. Provide the curriculum vitae (CV) of all project personnel and any collaborator(s). The CVs are not included in the ten-page limit for the proposal, and the CV of the collaborator(s) may be abbreviated to include relevant work and publications.
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Institutional support: Provide a letter of institutional endorsement of the project, signed by an appropriate official . Provide contact information .
c. Submission
Submit the original of the completed application, 3 copies and a PDF of the proposal on a CD. Please include all documents, including institutional letters, publications, etc. in PDF format if possible. Mail materials to:
The Malaysian Society of Nephrology Suite 2-8, 2nd Floor, Medical Academies of Malaysia, 210, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Please do not submit applications via fax or e-mail.
