The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proud to announce a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in five potential areas of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research. For 2012-2013 the association is seeking proposals for one-time grants in amounts up to $15,000 for one year. The leadership of AOPA, working in conjunction with the Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) and its Board of Directors comprised of representatives from eight leading O&P organizations recognizes that there is a modest amount of original evidence-based or outcomes research in orthotics and prosthetics. Consequently, AOPA is interested in funding original pilot research that will lead to larger trials that may qualify for government or other research funding support in the following six areas:
Areas for submission are:
a. Microprocessor Knee – Stumble Recovery Benefit for Non-Variable Cadence Ambulators, and Does Restricted Access for K-1 and K-2 to Hydraulic Controls Adversely Impact Patient Safety?
b. Validity of Energy Storing Feet – AK/BK , Clinical Appropriateness and Efficacy of Dynamic Response Feet for K-3 Patients, and Defining Appropriate Levels of Variable Cadence
c. TLSO, Reduction of Fall and/or Injury Related to Different Types of Spinal Devices Post Surgery
d. Socket Interface: Methods for Measuring Proper Socket Fit and Alignment.
e. Vacuum-Assisted Socket Suspension Systems
f. Open Topics – Beyond the Above Priorities, Top Quality Clinical O&P Research Topics Considered
AOPA and the Center for O&P Learning & Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) will give preference to grants that address evidence-based clinical application in orthotics and prosthetics. To learn more about eligibility requirements for this RFP, please see the announcement attached to this document. Please post this RFP and share it with your colleagues. The deadline for proposals under the Request for Pilot Grant Proposals is April 30, 2012.
The study must be completed within 1 year of the date of the award.
Request for Proposal: Bid Number EBP-043012
Inquires should be sent in writing to:
Thomas F. Fise, Executive Director
RFP Number EBP- 043012
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
P: 571-431-0802 F: 571-431-0899
[email protected]
RFP Announcement EBP-043012
Eligibility
Note that in addition to O&P professionals, physicians in training (interns, residents, fellows) are eligible to apply, provided that the work is conducted under the preceptorship of a more senior or experienced investigator. Successful applicants must agree to acknowledge the AOPA support in any publications or presentations that result from the research, and to submit a final report within 12 months of the date of the award.
Selection Criteria
Awardees will be selected based on feasibility, scientific and clinical significance, originality, and anticipated contribution of the research to clinical practice. Applications will also be evaluated on the availability of adequate resources, including personnel and facilities.
Review Process
AOPA will submit applications to the Center for O&P Learning’s (COPL) Board of Directors which will review the grant proposals and provide input and recommendations to the AOPA Board of Directors, which shall have the final decision on whether any research can be funded and in what amount.
Deadline
An original and 5 copies of the completed application package must be received by April 30, 2012. An electronic version should be sent to [email protected] with “RFP 043012” in subject line. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2012, with availability of this support to take place as shortly thereafter as feasible.
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American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
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P (571) 431-0876 F (571) 431-0899 E [email protected]
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