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American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program Goal: To provide “seed” funding to jumpstart promising projects conducted by early career pediatric neurosurgeons. Ideally, this funding will lead to substantial progress that transforms how we manage the care of individuals with pediatric neurosurgical issues and/or to additional extramural funding. Projects may span the breadth of basic, translational, and clinical research to patient safety/quality improvement, global health, education, and advocacy. Award amount: $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be pediatric neurosurgeons and ASPN members who have completed their pediatric fellowship training less than 10 years ago, at the time of the ASPN meeting. Applicants may submit only one project. 2025 Application Funding Cycle: Application Due Date: November 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EST Announcement of Award ASPN meeting, 2026 Progress Report Due January 1, 2027 Completed Project Presentation: ASPN meeting 2028
Application components: Format with 11 point Arial, 0.5 inch margins, single-space, compiled as one PDF Page 1 Cover page Contact information for grants office Assurance to abide by IRB, IACUC as appropriate Conflict of Interest attestation Page 2 Abstract/Summary 30 lines Pages 3-5 Project Strategy (3 p, including figures) that includes Hypothesis and Specific Aims/Goals Background and Pilot Data (if available) Approach/Methods/Expected Outcomes/Alternatives Power Analysis and Statistical Design, Milestones Page 6 Impact/Significance ~20 lines Team/Environment composition ~15 lines Budget and Budget Justification References Unlimited, full references NIH Biosketch of applicant Email completed application to the ASPN Secretary at [email protected]. |