In 1999 the COA Identified an Unmet Need in the Community for Knowledgeable Professionals

Martel Endowment for the Aging Geriatric Nursing Research Scholarship

Since 2005, the Speros Martel Endowment for the Aging has provided funds to support nurses who, as a part of their graduate degrees, are learning to manage the care of indigent elderly individuals. To date, ten graduate-level nursing students have received funding as Martel Research Scholars.

For the coming year, the scholarship will be awarded to one to three nurses whose research focuses on the management of culturally sensitive and high quality care of disadvantaged elderly individuals. The amount of each scholarship will vary by need and by availability of funds; however, most range from $1,500 to $2,500.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

 Currently enrolled in Masters- or Doctoral-level program at the UTHSC-H School of Nursing  Has GPA of at least 3.25 (on 4.0 scale)  Demonstrates an interest in improving health and quality of life for disadvantaged aging population(s) by previous scholastic or professional work  Submitted proposal involves research with an indigent elderly population group.

TIMELINE:

 DECEMBER 1 or next work day at 5:00 pm: Completed Application received by Center on Aging; Late applications will not be reviewed  JANUARY 5 or next work day: Announcement of Awards  SPRING & SUMMER SEMESTER: Funds distributed* *Prior to funding, IRB approval and proof of IRB 101 course completion should be submitted to the COA.

REVIEW PROCESS:

 The COA Scholarship Committee will provide comprehensive review of proposed research and will provide recommendations to the SON Scholarship Committee. The COA Scholarship Committee will be an ad hoc committee composed of the Director of the COA and other representatives as appointed to provide adequate review of research topics.  The final selection of recipients will be made by the SON Scholarship Committee.

APPLICATION:

 Applications should be submitted as a Word document – either electronically or in paper format. o Email: [email protected] o Mail: Center on Aging 6901 Bertner Room 615 Houston, TX 77030

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 Required Formatting:

o Margins: 1” on all sides o Header: Student name in left hand margin o Footer: Page number centered on page o Font: Ariel or Veranda

 Order of Pages: Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.

o Cover Page*: no more than 1 page o Proposal: no more than 3 pages o Proof of IRB submission: 1 page o Proposed Budget*: no more than 1 page o Student CV: no more than 2 pages

*see attached form

 Proposal: All proposals must use the following headers in the body of the document.

1. Problem statement/aims 2. Significance 3. Study Design a. Subjects & Setting b. Methods c. Instruments d. Data analysis e. Support from setting

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COVER SHEET ONE PAGE ONLY

Applicant Name Email Address Telephone Mailing Address

Current Enrollment Status at SON Advisor Name GPA

How has your previous scholastic and/or professional work demonstrated your interest in improving the health and quality of life for disadvantaged elderly individuals?

How does this proposal meet the criteria to work with an indigent elderly population?

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REQUESTED BUDGET Do not exceed one page

Description of Item Number Cost per Total to be Purchased Required Item Cost

TOTAL COST $

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