SOAP/Kybele International Outreach Grant
Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology
Award: $5,000
To provide funding needed to get involved with international outreach projects in order to identify and train future leaders in international outreach from SOAP members. Qualifications: Applicant must be a member of SOAP in good standing. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the merit and feasibility of the proposed international outreach research project and its potential to enhance obstetric anesthesia practice in host countries. How to apply: All documents should be in 12-point font (Arial or Times Roman preferred) Microsoft Word format, with at least 0.75-inch margins); letter from the Department Chair or Chair's designee addressing the applicant's suitability (i.e. ability to teach, adapt, be flexible, initiate and complete a research project) and confirming the department's commitment to granting the time needed to fulfill the requirements of the grant; curriculum vitae; one page highlighting previous experience (if any) and motivation for seeking the grant; a one- to three-page research project proposal, which should include: title; specific aim(s); significance; methods; anticipated impact; potential collaborators; country/site of proposed work; letters of support: a minimum of one which must address the applicant's suitability for the program (i.e., ability to teach, adapt, be flexible, initiate and complete a research project). Focus: Anesthesiology.