The Rolling Stones/CPI Awards For The Advancement Of Professional Practice In Infection Control
What is The Rolling Stones/CPI Awards for The Advancement Of Professional Practice In Infection Control?
The Rolling Stones/CPI Awards are funded from a donation representing the proceeds from the sales of a DVD produced at the time of the Rolling Stones 2003 SARS Benefit Concert in Toronto. The objective of the program is to support the advancement of professional practice in Infection Control. As such, the fund provides awards and grants to practicing health professionals from any discipline to support continuing education, participation in, or coordination of, conferences, projects (e.g. educational) and conducting studies/research. RNFOO is responsible for the administration of the awards. A multi-disciplinary review committee will consider all applications and determine those awards to be disbursed. Individual candidates may request a one-time award up to $2,000. Group or organizational candidates may request a one-time award up to $5,000. In both cases, candidates must attest that they are not receiving other funding in support of their initiative.
Eligibility Criteria 1. Applications will be reviewed quarterly and must be faxed or postmarked by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 for each review process 2. Successful applicants (those receiving funding) will be asked to participate in a follow up focus group/survey to facilitate ongoing development and evaluation of this initiative. 3. Applicants awarded funds for studies/research or conference development/coordination must submit a comprehensive project report at the conclusion of the project/conference, or annually should the duration of the project/conference development/coordination extend beyond one year. Applicants must submit invoices for the amounts outlined in the budget. 4. Reimbursement funding totaling over $500 in each tax year is considered a taxable benefit. Income tax information will be mailed to successful recipients as required. 5. Individual to identify other sources of funding in support of the project. 6. Applicants must be employed as Health Professionals in Infection Control in Ontario. 7. Please note: applicants may apply for reimbursement through one of Funding Programs A, B, or C.
To apply 1. Complete all application criteria noted on the application form.
2. Attach receipts for all claims (tuition, conference attendance).
3. Provide proof of successful completion of education program or components of program where applicable, funded through Rolling Stones/CPI Awards.
4. Include your Social Insurance Number for income tax purposes.
Funding Program A Fund provides awards to individual practicing health professionals from any discipline to: i) support continuing education through tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per person. ii) support conference participation up to $1,500 per person Candidates must demonstrate how their course of study, or conference participation, will contribute to advancing professional practice in Infection Control in their healthcare environment. The following must be included in the application package: 1. Official proof of payment from educational institution.
2. An official transcript validating successful course completion, or component of course funded by the scholarship. Overall grade achieved in education program may be a consideration if there is competition for limited funding.
3. A one-page letter (12 font, double spaced, 1” margins) describing how you will use newly acquired knowledge and skills to advance professional practice in Infection Control.
Funding Program B Fund provides grants to groups or organizations for the purpose of developing and coordinating conferences or equivalent professional development venues that serve to support the advancement of professional practice in Infection Control. Groups or organizations will be funded up to $5000.00. The following must be included in the application package: 1. Project proposal that outlines the project: ,goals, implementation plan, target audience, detailed budget and plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the project in advancing professional practice in Infection Control
2. Description of planning group members.
Funding Program C Fund provides grants to individuals or groups for the purpose of conducting research aimed at advancing professional practice in Infection Control. Individuals or teams will be funded up to $5,000. Proposals must demonstrate how the study will contribute to advancing professional practice in Infection Control in their health care environment. The following must be included in the application package.
1. A research proposal that provides the following:
a. Context and literature review
b. Study goals and objectives
c. Methodology
d. Data Analyses
e. Dissemination Plan
f. Description of individual research team members.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed quarterly - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1.
Contact: Rolling Stones/CPI Fund Committee, 1185 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 3C6
Phone: (416) 426-7127
Email: info@rnfoo.org
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