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FACILITIES AND OTHER RESOURCES (correct title)(title used to be RESOURCES)INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: The following subsections are new!! Tailor them according to your grant. The blurbs in this document (below instructions) are provided to help you fold in the blurbs that are highly relevant to your proposal. The Facilities and Other Resources section has been changed to require a description of how the scientific environment will contribute to the probability of success of the project, unique features of the environment, and for Early Stage Investigators, the institutional investment in the success of the investigator (e.g., resources, classes, etc.). ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION TO PROBABILITY OF PROPOSED PROJECT SUCCESS? Describe how the scientific environment in which the research will be done contributes to the probability of success (e.g., institutional support, physical resources, and intellectual rapport). In describing the scientific environment in which the work will be done, discuss ways in which the proposed studies will benefit from unique features of the scientific environment or subject populations or will employ useful collaborative arrangements. This information is used to assess the capability of the organizational resources available to perform the effort proposed. ? Identify the facilities to be used (laboratory, clinical, animal, computer, office, other). If appropriate, indicate their capacities, pertinent capabilities, relative proximity and extent of availability to the project. Describe only those resources that are directly applicable to the proposed work. Provide any information describing the Other Resources available to the project (e.g., machine shop, electronic shop) and the extent to which they would be available to the project.UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE ENVIRONMENTFacilities & Other Resources This information is used to assess the capability of the organizational resources available to perform the effort proposed. Identify the facilities to be used (Laboratory, Animal, Computer, Office, Clinical and Other). If appropriate, indicate their capacities, pertinent capabilities, relative proximity and extent of availability to the project. Describe only those resources that are directly applicable to the proposed work. Provide any information describing the Other Resources available to the project (e.g., machine shop, electronic shop) and the extent to which they would be available to the project. Please click the add attachment button to the right of this field to complete this entry.INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT IN SUCCESS OF INVESTIGATOR (e.g., resources, classrooms, etc.)? For Early Stage Investigators, describe institutional investment in the success of the investigator, e.g., resources for classes, travel, training; collegial support such as career enrichment programs, assistance and guidance in the supervision of trainees involved with the ESIs project, and availability of organized peer groups; logistical support such as administrative management and oversight and best practices training; and financial support such as protected time for research with salary support. * The Facilities and Other Resources section is part of the R&R Other Project Information in the SF 424 (R&R) application, and part of the Resources Format Page in the paper PHS 398 application. Note: #3 refers to Early Stage investigators only (see NIH definition below):Definition of New Investigator (retrieved verbatim on 11-6-09, from: In general, a Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) is considered a New Investigator if he/she has not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a significant NIH independent research award.? Specifically, a PD/PI is identified as a New Investigator if he/she has not previously competed successfully for an NIH-supported research project other than the following small or early stage research awards: Pathway to Independence Award-Research Phase (R00) Small Grant (R03) Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34) Dissertation Award (R36) Small Business Technology Transfer Grant-Phase I (R41) Small Business Innovation Research Grant-Phase I (R43) Shannon Award (R55) NIH High Priority, Short-Term Project Award (R56) Competitive Research Pilot Projects (SC2, SC3) Training-Related and Mentored Career AwardsAll Fellowships (F awards) All career awards (K awards) ???????????? Loan repayment contracts (L30, L32, L40, L50, L60) Instrumentation, Construction, Education, Health Disparity Endowment Grants, or Meeting AwardsG07, G08, G11, G13, G20 S10, S15, S21, S22 Note regarding grants with Multiple PD/PIs:? In the case of a grant application that involves more than one PI, all PD/PIs must meet the definition of New Investigator to check “Yes” in the “New Investigator” box.Frequently Asked Questions about NIH New and Early Stage Investigator PoliciesBlurbs on the following pages were updated November 2010.NOTE: You will want to shorten many of the following sections, including only the most relevant information regarding your proposal.ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION TO PROBABILITY OF PROPOSED PROJECT SUCCESSUniversity of Florida (UF) (shorten/tailor)The University of Florida is a fully accredited member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. With approximately 50,000 students, UF is Florida’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive university, ranked 7th largest in the nation. UF offers more degree programs on a single campus than all but two other US institutions, with 21 colleges and schools offering more than 100 majors and 52 undergraduate degree programs, including an institute of agricultural sciences and an academic health science center. It has also been designated by the Florida Board of Regents as one of four institutions in Florida focusing on graduate education and research. One of the nation’s leading research institutions, UF has a long history of established programs in research and service. The graduate school coordinates 123 master and 94 doctoral programs, for a total of 13,000 graduate students. UF received over $574 million in 2008-09 in externally-funded research, and a distinguished faculty of 3,600 received over 6,200 new awards, continuations and supplements. UF ranks 26th among all universities and 13th among public universities in total research expenditures.UF Health Sciences Center (HSC) (shorten/tailor)The HSC, enrolling over 6,000 students each year, is the most comprehensive academic health center in the southeastern US. Dedicated to rigorous programs of education, research, patient care and public service, its research enterprises were funded with over $289 million in 2009, accounting for 50% of the university’s total research income. HSC faculty members are known nationally and internationally for research and clinical programs related to the brain and spine, cancer, genetics, diabetes, drug design and organ transplantation. Strong multidisciplinary, campus-wide programs are being developed in the areas of aging and children’s health. The HSC encompasses the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health and Health Professions, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital (and an academic campus in Jacksonville offering graduate education programs in dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy). The HSC serves Florida through satellite medical, dental, and nursing clinics staffed by UF health professionals, and through affiliations with community-based health care facilities stretching from Miami to the Florida Panhandle. The HSC also provides continuing education programs for health professionals statewide.Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)In July 2009, UF received a $26 million dollar Clinical and Translational Science Award from National Institutes of Health. In winning the competitive award, UF joined a prestigious national consortium of research institutions, whose membership will be capped at 60 by 2012. The only university in Florida to receive the award, UF’s CTSI is dedicated to improving human health by accelerating the translation of basic research into new clinical treatments as quickly as possible. Specifically, goals are geared toward accelerating scientific discovery, enhancing patient care, producing highly skilled scientists and practitioners, and fostering partnerships with industry. TAILOR THIS SECTION: The PI will receive full access to a broad continuum of CTSI resources for accomplishing the proposed research (see Letter of support). CTSI resources span development and application of new basic science and clinical and community-based methods, including effective use of biomedical informatics and complex statistical analysis tools. Methodologists at UF have expertise in a wide range of areas, including biostatistics, epidemiology, and health services research. Their availability from different colleges provides intellectual diversity and a strong foundation for the CTSI Research Design and Analysis Program (RDAP), which will become the single point of reference to (1) facilitate multi- and interdisciplinary clinical and translational trials (CTS), (2) provide a robust training portfolio of basic/advanced graduate courses and short courses in research design, data acquisition and management, and analysis concepts and techniques, performed across the CTS research continuum from preclinical to community engagement, and (3) develop and adopt new methodology needed for clinical and translational research study design and analysis. Particular emphasis will be placed on mentoring junior CTS research methodologists, conducting methods research related to appropriate sample size and efficient study design, and conducting methods research that supports the functions of other cores. In addition to the CTSI RDAP core, which contributes directly to Dr. Yoon’s (PI) research support, the regulatory Knowledge and Research Support (RKRS) core and Clinical Research Units (CRU/GCRC) will be available to PI. The goals of RKRS core are increased accessibility of information, provision of expert assistance (e.g., IND process for the FDA approval), assurance of rapid protocol activation, and maintenance of high scientific standards, ethical integrity, and access to the web-based application of electronic data capture system (REDCap). In July 2009, UF received a $26 million dollar Clinical and Translational Science Award from National Institutes of Health. In winning the competitive award, UF joins a prestigious national consortium of research institutions, whose membership will be capped at 60 by 2012. UF is the only university in Florida to receive the award, which will be geared toward accelerating scientific discovery, enhancing patient care, producing highly skilled scientists and practitioners, and fostering partnerships with industry. With tremendous potential to support multi- and interdisciplinary research and to enrich education of an enormous pool of outstanding investigators and trainees at the University of Florida, the CTSI will provide enhanced infrastructure in biostatics, regulatory support, training, novel methodologies, and multidisciplinary opportunities. The impact of the CTSI will extend beyond academia to industry, government and the nation. In addition, discoveries that are developed commercially can generate royalty streams for the university.Technological Access and Support in the HSCPI Access and Software. PI computers are connected to networks and have remote access to the server and shared drives. The entire Health Science Center complex has high-speed, wireless internet throughout. Site licenses are available for a full array of software, including SPSS and Microsoft Office. PIs have access to at least 146GB of memory via the network, and system support includes 24-hour access to consulting/technical services through UF’s Information Technology (IT) Center. The IT Center provides services to ensure informed and efficient use of information technology resources. The Customer Support team provides a single point of contact for all services, including desktop support. Information Management develops and maintains data-rich systems in support of enterprise applications. Systems Administration provides central network operating systems support, including e-mail, file sharing, security systems and data backup. Additional services include virus protection, desktop operating system integration, and web and database hosting.Statistical Support in the HSC (GENERAL BLURBS)Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The research supported at UF spans a wide range of disciplines and involves the development and application of new basic science, clinical and community-based methods, including effective use of biomedical informatics and complex statistical analysis tools. Methodologists at UF have expertise in a wide range of areas, including biostatistics, epidemiology, and health services research. The availability of methodologists in different colleges provides intellectual diversity and a strong foundation for the CTSI Research Design and Analysis Program (RDAP), which will become the single point of reference to (1) facilitate multi- and interdisciplinary clinical and translational trials (CTS), (2) provide a robust training portfolio of basic and advanced graduate courses and short courses in research design, data acquisition and management and analysis concepts and techniques performed across the CTS research continuum from preclinical to community engagement, and (3) develop and adopt new methodology needed for clinical and translational research study design and analysis. Particular emphasis will be placed on mentoring junior CTS research methodologists, conducting methods research related to appropriate sample size and efficient study design, and conducting methods research that supports the functions of other cores. These include techniques to analyze imaging data and the use of item response theory to improve measurement of health outcomes across different genders and racial and ethnic groups.Research Data Coordinating Center (RDCC). The department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research houses the RDCC, which serves as a core research facility, providing scientific services related to clinical database design and management. The RDCC offers the following services: 1) secure, high availability, web-based research data collection, 2) data collection, storage, and analysis, 3) review of scientific protocols to develop appropriate data management strategies, 4) form design for web-based and other data capture, 5) database design, 6) quality management and testing of data, 7) medical coding, 8) data entry and cleaning, 9) SQL queries, and 10) hosting web applications. Division of Biostatistics. In addition to housing the RDCC, the department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research also houses the Division of Biostatistics, which owns a network of more than 70 UNIX workstations that operate a rich library of software. Faculty here have broad expertise in methodological research, including: clinical trials and epidemiology, study design, survey methodology, decision theory, generalized linear models, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, structural equation models, and diagnostic testing. The Division of Biostatistics provides statistical support for sponsored research in genetics, aging, cancer, imaging, cardiovascular disease, dentistry, nursing, health services research, human development, and pharmaceutical research. It is also home to the Research and Biostatistics Consulting Lab, a fee-based consulting service related to optimal development of research design, measurement, and analytic strategies; statistical analyses; and methodological/statistical review of manuscripts. HSC Library (HSCL) The College of Nursing is co-located with the UF Health Science Center Library (HSCL), comprised of the main library in the Health Science Center, the Veterinary Medicine Reading Room, and the Borland Library in Jacksonville. The HSCL, containing the largest collection of health science reference material in the Southeast (over 3.3 million books and periodicals), ranks among the top 10 of 123 health research libraries nationally. A full range of computer-based bibliographic search services are available, and books and articles may readily be requested from other libraries through the interlibrary loan system. HSCL primary users include the faculty, students and staff of the six colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health and Health Professions, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine) of the Health Science Center. Biomedical Media Services in the HSCL. Housed in the HSCL, investigators have full access to services including photography, slide production, video development, graphics, and related production assistance. UF COLLEGE OF NURSING (CON)The College of Nursing, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2006, is recognized nationally and internationally for innovative education, dynamic programs of research, and creative approaches to practice. As Florida’s flagship nursing school, Dean Kathleen Long, PhD, RNCS, FAAN, with three associate deans and one urban campus director (Jacksonville branch), administers the operations of the College. Approximately 70 faculty members, the majority of whom are prepared at the doctoral level, are involved in regional/national research and in practice throughout the state. There are also many expert clinicians holding national certifications. Research foci include aging and health, women’s health, health policy, and biobehavioral research. The CON graduates the largest number of baccalaureate-prepared RNs in the state and is consistently ranked in the top ten percent of all baccalaureate and graduate degree-awarding nursing schools in the nation. One of six professional colleges within the UF Health Science Center in Gainesville, Florida, the CON also provides urban access for graduate students at UF’s Jacksonville campus. Since the establishment of the first Florida graduate program in nursing (1963), the CON has maintained a leadership role in graduate nursing education in the South: first nurse practitioner program in Florida, first BSN-to-PhD track in Florida, the Clinical Nurse Leader master’s degree track and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, including one of the first BSN to DNP programs in the state and the country. The CON also offers, in conjunction with the University of Florida Graduate School, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, with a major in nursing. CON enrollment currently consists of approximately 317 undergraduate students and graduate students in three departments Adult and Elderly Nursing; Health Care Environments and Systems; and Women's, Children's and Family Nursing. All CON programs are State Board approved and/or nationally accredited. Nursing students have an opportunity to learn and work with students from other Health Science Center colleges in collaborative health-care teams. The College maintains and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary clinics for women, children, adults, and elders in a variety of settings, with special emphasis on medically underserved and rural areas. Students have access to a fully integrated system of community hospitals and clinics, statewide home health care, and quaternary care at Shands Hospital.UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE ENVIRONMENTTailor this section to include only those institutions, etc. involved in your proposal.CON Co-located with Diverse Array of Resources Unlike most other universities, UF’s health science colleges, medical research facilities, and liberal arts colleges are all within a short walking distance of each other. The following institutions collaborate closely with the CON: Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), which encompasses 12 colleges, including the College of Nursing, two health science campuses, two large health care systems, and an established community outreach program distributed across a highly populous state. College of Public Health and Health Professions (includes Clinical and Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Speech and Communication Disorders, among others) and the College of Pharmacy (share the same building with College of Nursing), Health Science Center/Communicore Building (houses UF’s main health sciences library and Biomedical Media Services),College of Medicine (including McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, the Genetics Institute, and Shand’s Cancer Center), Shands HealthCare, recently granted magnet status and one of the premiere health systems and teaching hospitals in the Southeast, specializing in tertiary care for critically ill patients and state designated as a Level 1 trauma center (including Shand’s Children’s Hospital, Rehab Hospital, and HomeCare),The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital (across the street and connected by a tunnel), and College of Health and Human Performance (houses the Department of Applied Physiology and labs). Other opportunities for collaborative research abound in the many research-intensive centers and institutes at the University, among them the Comprehensive Center for Pain Research, Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research, and Center for Autism and Related Disorders. This ready access to so many diverse resources is extremely advantageous for CON researchers. CON Office for Research Support Headed by Associate Dean for Research, Jennifer Elder, PhD, RN, FAAN, the ORS consists of a full-time grants specialist, editor, office manager, part-time research consultant, and part-time wet lab manager. The staff provides a range of administrative, editorial and proposal submission assistance, and a student research assistant is available to perform a variety of support tasks for investigators and their teams. Bi-annual research retreats, a monthly research colloquium series, an annual Research Day, proposal planning meetings, and formal scientific reviews are offered as part of the ORS’s mission to provide a collaborative and supportive environment for fostering research at the CON. Faculty and doctoral students also receive help with proposal and manuscript preparation through a monthly Writing Support Group (facilitated by the ORS editor and by the research consultant). CON Research Space and Equipment The CON’s 173,133-square-foot complex, called the Health Professions/Nursing/Pharmacy Complex (HPNP), provides educational, administrative and research space for the three colleges. Over 1500 square feet of research space are available here, located in close proximity to the offices of the Associate Dean for Research. This space also includes a physiology wet lab equipped with an automated microplate reader to perform in-vitro analyses of a variety of samples using enzyme immunoassays (ELISA), a –800 C freezer, and other equipment and supplies for sample processing. The lab is accredited by the UF Biological Safety Office and UF Environmental Health & Safety according to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements. Laboratory safety measures, routine monitoring/maintenance of equipment, and laboratory training for principal investigators and their collaborators are ensured by the CON’s laboratory manager. A large conference room and space to house ten research assistants complete the area. Over 3,000 sq ft of additional space in an adjacent building is available to faculty with funded grants to house their research staff. The following blurbs may or may not be needed for your particular proposal. College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP)The College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida is one of the largest and most diversified health education institutions in the country. Established in 1958 and among the oldest colleges dedicated to educating students of many different health professions, the PHHP has programs in Behavioral Science and Community Health, Clinical and Health Psychology, Communicative Disorders, Health Science, Health Services Administration, Health Services Research, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and Rehabilitation Science. The College, which emphasizes development of intellectual resources and skills, enables graduates to prosper in today’s complex health delivery system, as well as to conduct significant research in areas such as health and behavior, rehabilitation of the nervous system, and health systems functioning. The study’s two Co-Investigators (Young and Pomeranz) are faculty members in PHHP.Shands Healthcare SystemShands at UF, which consistently ranks as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in America, was recognized in seven clinical specialty areas in the 2009 comprehensive report for excellence. The entire Shands HealthCare system is comprised of two premier academic medical centers, one Children’s Hospital, four community hospitals, two specialty hospitals, and more than 80 affiliated primary care and medical specialty practices staffed by physicians on the faculty of the UF College of Medicine. Shands at UF recently became the 12th hospital in Florida and 88th nationally to achieve Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Sharing in that designation are Shand’s Children’s Hospital, Shand’s Rehab Hospital, and Shands HomeCare. Magnet designation is held by less than one percent of all acute care hospitals in the country and is the nursing profession’s most prestigious honor. Currently, over 1,300 nurses and staff members are employed at Shands at UF.Shands Rehabilitation HospitalThe PI has also established a collaborative relationship with the rehabilitation team at Shands Rehabilitation Hospital, which employs a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists, therapists and other healthcare professionals, all dedicated to helping people improve the quality of their lives while dealing with the effects of trauma or disease. Shands Rehab Hospital is one of only 10 rehabilitation centers in the state designated by the Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program as a brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation center. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), this hospital is the leading organization that sets standards of care for rehabilitation programs and hospitals and has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, brain injury and spinal cord injury. Approximately 25% of the patients at Shands Rehab are recovering from stroke. Shands Rehab Hospital has agreed to help recruit patients, families, and members of the stroke rehabilitation team for the proposed study (Letter of Support in Appendix A).The University of Florida Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC)The OAIC is one of 10 centers in the country to receive the prestigious award, which provides $3.9 million over the next five years to fund aging research and career development. Pepper Centers target research on one common fear people have about growing older—loss of independence. As the American population grows older, research conducted at the Pepper Centers becomes increasingly important, especially in Florida, where 17 percent of the population is over the age of 65. The primary mission of the OAIC is to (1) assess risk factors and better understand biological reasons for physical disability in older adults, (2) develop and test effective prevention and rehabilitation therapies, and (3) educate and train new investigators in research on aging and disability, while developing their leadership qualities and roles. Crossing institutional and departmental boundaries, UF’s Pepper Center unites researchers from seven UF colleges, as well as personnel from Shands at UF Medical Center and the North Florida/South Georgia Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center.The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (in Gainesville and Lake City, FL)The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is a comprehensive and integrated health care delivery system that provides quality clinical programs and services?to veterans. Primary health care services, as well as highly specialized,?technologically advanced clinical care are offered. The System includes two hospitals, three large?satellite clinics, and several small community-based outpatient clinics. The System also?supports important teaching and progressive research programs through its affiliation?with the University of Florida Health Science Center and other colleges and universities.UF Shands Cancer Center (UFSCC) The UFSCC is part of one of the leading referral centers in the Southeast and is the flagship cancer center for the state of Florida and its residents. The UFSCC is committed to discovering disease mechanisms, developing new and novel therapies while testing them via clinical trials, and delivering state-of-the-art care to patients. Clinical and research activity occurs primarily on University of Florida's two academic campuses located in Gainesville and Jacksonville. In addition, the Center has strong working relationships with many community physicians across the state of Florida and southeast Georgia. Multidisciplinary teams include individuals from many disciplines – surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic and interventional radiology, nutrition, and social work – as well as members from specialty medicine and surgical disciplines. McKnight Brain InstituteThe Evelyn F. & William L. McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida (MBI-UF) is one of the world's largest research institutions devoted to the overcoming the challenges resulting from brain and nervous system disorders. The MBI-UF's research and educational programs incorporate over 300 faculty from 57 academic departments and 11 colleges.Oak Hammock at the University of FloridaOak Hammock is a Life Fulfilling Community?.that includes independent and assistive living and a 40-bed skilled nursing home facility. An important part of the Oak Hammock life is the close partnership the facility maintains with the University of Florida. In addition to the educational and cultural opportunities this partnership affords, Oak Hammock also offers members the opportunity to participate in research studies and clinical trials. The skilled nursing facility provides state-of-the-art medical and nursing care. Wound specialists provide daily assessment and treatment of chronic wounds, including pressure ulcer staging and risk management. The incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers at Oak Hammock is consistent with the national figures. See letter of Support.INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT IN SUCCESS OF INVESTIGATOR (Note: new investigators only—see beginning of this document for definition of “new investigator)The following blurbs, shared by CON faculty members, may be useful for tailoring an R15. Note: some stats may already be outdated, so Tracy Wright may need to be consulted or generalize the blurb.OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH The AREA award mechanism will provide support for small-scale studies and pilot work that enhance our ability to increase research among faculty and students. Since 1992, the University of Florida College of Nursing (UF CON) has graduated 2893 baccalaureate-prepared and more than 1652 masters-prepared nurses. The College typically surveys BSN and MS graduates three years post-graduation. At this point in their careers, an average of 75% report completing an advanced degree or being currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, usually a master's in nursing. There have been approximately 128 PhD graduates from the CON since 1987. Currently, 14 CON doctoral students receive financial support from the Federal Nurse Traineeship Program, state-level public funding, or private donations to pursue their educational goals and focus on their dissertation research. Incoming doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply for individual, pre-doctoral training grants (NRSAs) or other research grants. PhD students have successfully been awarded grants from NINR, American Heart Association, and the John A. Hartford Foundation, among others. Undergraduate nursing students at the CON are provided opportunities to work with faculty on their research projects through the Undergraduate Nursing Honor's Program. To be eligible, students are required to earn a B or above in their research course and 3.2 overall GPA. Students spend 40 hours mentored by faculty engaged in research, and apply their knowledge of research by assisting faculty with grant proposal development, data collection, and/or data analysis. Undergraduate students have additional opportunities for involvement in research working in paid positions as research assistants (RAs). The College also participates in the University of Florida Undergraduate Scholar’s Program. This highly competitive program selects academically strong sophomores and provides them with mentored research experience. During the summer prior to starting nursing courses, scholars receive $2000 to work on a research project. They also receive up to $500 for travel and research expenses. The CON maintains an unwavering commitment to mentor undergraduate students early in their nursing studies toward research careers. For example, each year undergraduate students accompany faculty to scientific meetings and present scientific posters of their independent research projects. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE WITH SUPERVISING STUDENTS IN RESEARCHDr. X is an experienced investigator and faculty member who has been employed by the University of Florida, College of Nursing since August 2003. She has demonstrated her ability to develop interdisciplinary collaborative relationships with researchers both inside and outside the College. She received two years of funding from the Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center, Malcolm Randall Veterans Administration Hospital, providing qualitative research expertise focusing on the needs of veterans recovering from stroke and their caregivers. She has also worked collaboratively with faculty in the College of Nursing. As a co-investigator on an R01 funded in fall 2005, she provided qualitative research expertise, and most recently, she successfully completed an NIH-funded R15, TITLE. Dr. X mentored three undergraduate nursing honors students, one undergraduate rehabilitation science student, and one PhD student on this study. The doctoral student worked as the main research assistant for the study’s duration. During the past 3 years, Dr. X was also the primary mentor for 13 other undergraduate nursing honors students on other research projects related to disability and public health. All students she has mentored have presented their work in at various venues.In addition, Dr. X is supervisory chair for four doctoral students who are conducting research related to informal and formal caregiving. If funded, two of these students will be working as RAs on the proposed study. Dr. X will also recruit two to four undergraduate honors students in rehabilitation sciences, and one to two undergraduate university scholar students to assist with the study.Dr. X has served as a member on more than 10 doctoral committees for students in the College of Nursing and the College of Public Health and Health Professions, providing expertise in qualitative methods and caregiving. Funding from this grant will enable Dr. X to provide additional research opportunities for undergraduate students in the College Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences honors program as well as graduate students interested in public health and rehabilitation. ................
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