Health Care Professionals: Research Grant Application

Application

Through the Alzheimer Society Foundation’s Research Grant initiative, we are proud to support innovative research projects that are working to make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners. Projects are to be clinical (person-centred) versus bio-medical in nature. For those who are looking for opportunities to fund bio-medical research, please see the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s research program at Apply to the Alzheimer Society Research Program | Alzheimer Society of Canada.

The Alzheimer Society Foundation will consider applications for both monetary and non-monetary research support. Successful grant applications may receive an award up to $25,000 maximum (inclusive of all costs). Funds will be distributed through three distinct categories: research; publication (max $2000); and travel (max $1000).

Other eligibility requirements follow:

Applicants must come from members of affiliated research centres/universities/colleges and/or medical/healthcare professionals
Grants should be able to be completed within 12 months of approval
Acknowledgement of the Foundation’s support is required in all publications/communications
Final reports are due upon completion of the grant

The grant is available twice a year with the following deadline: April 1st and October 15th. For more information, email help@alzda.ca

Principal Investigator's Information
Name*
Email*
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Please Attach your Resume*
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Project Information
Name of Research Project*
Will people living with dementia be involved in the design of this study? If yes, please describe their involvement.
Does this proposal involve human subjects?
If yes to # 3, Have approval been received from Human Research Ethics Board?
- Yes
- No
- Pending
Note: Appropriate letters of approval are required before funds can be released to projects awarded the grant.
Date of approval
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Provide a brief summary, in layperson terms, of your project (max words 250)
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Have you previously applied for Alzheimer Society Research Support?*
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When*
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Were you successful in obtaining Alzheimer Society approval?*
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Did you disseminate the results?*
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Please describe dissemination activities in the space below*
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Name of each Co-investigator*
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Type of Research Support Request*
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Does this proposed subject involve human or animal subjects?*
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Can you provide confirmation that the proposal has been reviewed and approved, by an Ethics Committee of credible experts with arms-length relationship to the principal investigator?*
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Please provide a lay description of the proposed project/study (max 250 words)*
Budget
Personnel * (note only research assistants may be considered)
Supplies and other expenses
Travel and Subsistence
Other (please itemize)
Have you received funding for this project from other sources?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please identify
Research Outline
Provide details of proposed research study (max 4 pages)
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Brief background (include review of prior studies and literature)
Rationale for study (importance, knowledge gap)
Objectives (research questions/aims)
Methods and Design
How you will go about doing the research (research type (qualitative/quantitative?) study design, participants, setting, intervention, duration, method of data collection)
How you will analyze the results (analysis plan- e.g. statistical tests used)
Sample size and justification (including inclusions and exclusions criteria)
Risks and safety of participants involved in the trial
Impact and dissemination of results
How confidentiality is considered in this study
Expected limitations and risks – how do you propose to minimize?
Outline of plans for the dissemination of results
Deliverables Milestones
REB (if applicable)

Expected Date of Completion
Participant Recruitment

Expected Date of Completion
Analysis Completed

Expected Date of Completion
Final Report

Expected Date of Completion
Dissemination of Results

Expected Date of Completion
Other (please itemize)

Expected Date of Completion
References that support the above proposal items (max 2 pages)
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CV of investigator
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Please describe the purpose and background rationale for the project, as well as the hypothesis or research question for the project/study*
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Please describe all procedures in which research participants will be involved*
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Please outline measures that will be used to protect confidentiality and anonymity of participants both during the conduct of the research and the dissemination of results*
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Please be specific in terms of your expectations for involvement of Alzheimer Society staff*
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Personnel: State the roles of research personnel and explain why you require the level (in terms of qualifications and salary) you are requesting*
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Professional Services cost*
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Supplies and Other Expenses*
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Are you seeking funding for this project from other sources?*
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Are there sponsoring organizations and sites involved in testing/research?
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Please Elaborate*
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Timeline
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Date when the proposed project can be started if it is funded*
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Duration of the proposed project*
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Please elaborate on major tasks and completion dates (if a research grant please submit a project plan)*
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Research products and plans for dissemination
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Provide a clear indication of the expected outcome of the proposed research (e.g., publication in a journal, preliminary stage of a large project, how the project will lead to future funded research applications, etc.). Outline plans for the dissemination of results (max. 250 words):*
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Is this part of a larger study?*
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Please elaborate*
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Please declare any conflicts of interest, benefits to the investigators.*

Approved Projects

Through our Foundation’s Research Grant initiative, we are proud to support innovative research projects that are working to make a difference in the lives of people with dementia and their care partners.

Targeting AMPK in the brain: Neuroprotective or detrimental?
This project aims to delve into the relationship between AMPK and BACE1 enzyme as well as the AMPK synapse growth. AMPK is considered to be the cells’ fuel gauge and is involved in regulating cellular energy balance. Recent evidence suggests that the impaired AMPK activity may play relevant roles in Alzheimer’s disease. This research will provide information about how/if AMPK can be utilized as a therapy to reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Understanding the role of AMPK in Alzheimer’s disease pathology holds promise for potential therapies targeting AMPK for the prevention/treatment of the disease.

Impact of Dynamic Lighting in Long Term Care
This project aims to assess a trial of a dynamic controlled lighting system in multiple communal settings. The lighting system mimics the 24-hour cycle of natural sunlight, this light is designed to prevent melatonin suppression and improves sleep and multiple wakenings. Additionally, the research will investigate the feedback of staff and caregivers in memory care and Long-Term Care Homes.

Health Care Professionals: Research Grant Application

Application

Principal Investigator's Information

Project Information

Budget

Research Outline

Methods and Design

Deliverables Milestones

Timeline

Research products and plans for dissemination

Approved Projects

Through our Foundation’s Research Grant initiative, we are proud to support innovative research projects that are working to make a difference in the lives of people with dementia and their care partners.

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