AACN Foundation provides funds for two new studies
The AACN Foundation was pleased to provide grant funding for two separate studies in 2011. The awards were announced at the 9th AACN Annual Conference in Washington DC on June 9, 2011. Dr. Mark Mahone from Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine was awarded $10,000 for a project entitled “Incremental Validity of Neuropsychological Assessment in Identification and Treatment of ADHD.” Dr. Arthur Maerlender from the Dartmouth University Medical School received a grant of $28,340 for the proposed study, “Cost and Clinical Benefit of Neuropsychological Consultation in Concussion Management.” The Outcome Measurement Grant Committee was, once again, chaired Dr. Mark Barisa who was assisted by Robert Bilder, Lauren Dawson, Kathleen Fuchs, Laura Janzen, Joseph Kulas, John Langfitt, Ted Peck, Otto Pedraza, Neil Pliskin, and Theodore Wasserman. The Foundation hope to hear from these investigators next year at its 10th Annual Conference in Seattle.
Foundation Efforts Highlighted at 2011 AACN Annual Conference
The AACN Annual Conference in Washington DC showcased the efforts of the AACN Foundation in several different events. On the preconference Wednesday, AACN sponsored a special "Opening Night" benefit for the Foundation which featured a roast of former ABCN President Mike Westerveld. AACN paid for the even with all proceeds going to the Foundation. It is hoped that the Opening Night event will become a tradition that will be able to raise funds for the Foundation and draw attendees to the meeting for a relaxed opportunity to get together with friends and colleagues before the start of the workshops program.
On Thursday, June 9, the noon hour program featured an update on Foundation efforts, including a preliminary report from Dr. Katy VanKirk, the Foundation’s first award winner. Dr. VanKirk , presented promising preliminary findings on her project entitled "Utility of Neuropsychological Services in Reducing Medical Resource Utilization," which stimulated an active discussion and enthusiasm from the attendees. The Foundation is hopeful that similar findings will emerge from the newly funded projects, with presentations expected at the 10th Annual Conference in Seattle next June.
AACNF Outcome Studies Grant Program:
Evaluating Neuropsychological Services in Dementia, TBI/CVA, Epilepsy and ADHD
Seeking to promote the study of neuropsychological out-comes to enhance access to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, TBI, Stroke, ADHD, and Epilepsy.
The Outcome Studies Grant Program is sponsored by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Foundation, a nonprofit, charitable organization (501c3) established in 2008 by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. The mission of the Foundation is to support research to evaluate and document outcomes of neuropsychological services, and to increase access to neuropsychological services among the public by increasing awareness of those services and their outcomes.
About the AACNF Outcome Studies Grant Program
The Outcome Studies Grant Program will award grants for studies evaluating outcomes of clinical neuropsychological services. Grant applications are specifically invited for studies assessing the utility and cost effectiveness of neuropsychological evaluations. Initial target areas include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and epilepsy.
The AACNF considers the study of outcomes imperative in maintaining and improving access to neuropsychological services for individuals with neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. In an era marked by escalating scrutiny in determinations regarding the necessity for healthcare services, priority is being given to evidence-based practices. The AACNF seeks to increase the availability of empirical data addressing the value of neuropsychological services.
Grant Criteria and Eligibility
AWARDS
Selection Criteria:
Criteria will include: relevance of the proposed research to the goals of the grant program; scientific merit of the proposed design; feasibility; and economy (perceived value relative to costs).
Funding:
It is anticipated that up to three grants will be awarded for a total of $30,000 each year (divided among the funded studies). The maximum request may be up to $30,000 (direct costs). The Outcome Studies Grant Committee of the AACNF will determine the number of grants that will be awarded with funding based on the cost and needs outlined by each awardee. Indirect costs will not be covered; if applicant institutions cannot waive such costs, they must be submitted as part of the direct cost budget.
Grant monitoring:
Awardees are required to submit annual reports of their progress. The Grant Committee will monitor progress and determine whether funds are being disbursed following the terms of the award.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants will include doctoral-level psychologists and graduate students matriculating in doctoral or master's programs. Membership in AACN is not required, and international applications are welcomed.
STUDY RESULTS
Grant recipients will be encouraged to submit research reports for publication in The Clinical Neuropsychologist. They will also be asked to present their results at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
2011 Proposals Now Being Accepted!
The application and instructions are available here:
Application (MS Word)
Instructions (MS Word)
Completed applications for 2011 will be due on April 29th. Awards will be announced at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology in June.
Tax-deductible donations to the AACNF may be made online at www.AACNF.org or by mail at: P.O. Box 120491, New Brighton, MN 55112.
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