APIC Now Accepting Applications for Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award Program
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 APIC Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Awards.
This scholarship will provide career development opportunities for highly qualified individuals and help to create bridges between infection preventionists and professionals in other clinical disciplines. Two awards of up to $50,000 each will be granted for a project period from Jan. 1, 2015 to March 30, 2016.
The primary goals of this scholarship program are to promote research in implementation science, improve patient outcomes by championing for systemic adoption of infection prevention and control programs in healthcare settings, and highlight best practices in instituting this approach. Implementation Science has been defined as research that creates new knowledge about how best to design, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
“We are pleased to offer award opportunities to advance infection prevention research,” says APIC 2014 president Jennie Mayfield, BSN, MPH, CIC. “The research conducted by these scholars will promote the knowledge and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices to protect patients at the bedside.”
Applications are due Nov. 17, and awardees will be notified by Dec. 8. Access the application to learn more.
Awards are made possible with support from an unrestricted education grant from BD, an APIC strategic partner.
Source: APIC
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