Center for Healthy Aging Research

Linking Individuals, Families, and Environments (LIFE)

LIFE Scholars Summer Research Program

Summer 2007
Request for Proposals

Proposal Deadline: May 4, 2007
Award Announcement: May 18, 2007

Description
Award Information
Eligibility
Deadlines
Use of Funds
Matching Funds
Application Procedure
Review Procedure
Review Criteria
Other Requirements

The population of Americans aged 65 and over is expected to double in the next 25 years. By 2030, almost 1 out of every 5 Oregonians will be 65 or over.

The vision of the OSU Center for Healthy Aging Research is to become nationally and internationally known for innovative research, education, and outreach that enhances quality of life for older adults, their families, and society. Center researchers from multiple OSU departments join together to plan, coordinate, and conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary studies designed to optimize the health and well-being of aging individuals and their families. A unique feature of the Center is its cellular to societal focus. It is organized around four research cores:

Diet, Genes & Aging
Bone Health Exercise & Function in Aging
Psychosocial Factors & Optimal Aging
Social & Ethical Issues in Technologies for Healthy Aging

The LIFE Scholars Program is intended to enable undergraduate students to initiate a scholarly project in the field of aging with Center faculty.

Eligibility

Students currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree at OSU and who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.

Only faculty associated with the Center for Healthy Aging Research are eligible to serve as Faculty Project Advisors. (Information on faculty associated with the Center is available at: http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/healthyaging).

Award Information

The maximum award is $2,000. Awards must be spent in the Summer 2007 term. Approximately five awards will be made in 2007.

Matching Funds

No matching funds are required. However, departmental or grant funds may be used to supplement awards.

If funds for the proposed project have been requested from other sources, please attach a list to the application showing the amounts requested and potential funding sources.

Use of Funds

Awards are made to support scholarly, creative, and research activities in the interdisciplinary field of aging. Center for Healthy Aging Research support will not be in lieu of existing grant funds previously budgeted for undergraduate research assistance. Work schedules are to be negotiated between the student and the Faculty Project Advisor.

Budget Items ELIGIBLE for support

Student salaries or wages
Travel by undergraduate researchers to conduct research
Library costs (e.g., duplication costs, acquisition of reference materials)
Expendable materials and supplies

Budget Items NOT ELIGIBLE for support

Faculty, postdoctoral or graduate student travel
Equipment purchases
Costs to prepare, copy or bind undergraduate theses
Travel to meetings or conferences

Application Procedure

The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars application form is available in MS Word format. If you are unable to access this electronic form or have questions concerning the application form, contact the Center for Healthy Aging Research (737-4993). Please allow one week for delivery of a paper copy.

Complete all sections of the application form.

Complete items 1 - 9 within the space provided. Proposals must be written by the student, but should be planned and implemented in close coordination with the faculty project advisor.
Obtain appropriate signatures (item 10) from Faculty Project Advisor and Faculty Project Advisor’s department head
Complete items 11 and 12 on separate pages, as described.
Questions can be directed to Karen Hooker, Ph.D., Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research (737-4336), hookerk@oregonstate.edu

Research Compliance

Due to the regulatory compliance requirements inherent in research, students must submit the proper forms and receive approval from the appropriate compliance committees prior to the start of their research. Please note that the Regulatory Compliance Section (Item # 9) must be completed by all applicants.

Attach the following supporting documentation to the end of the application:

Student’s resume.
Letter of support from the faculty member who will be overseeing the project or activity.
Transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).
If applicable, a list of funding requested from other sources.

Submit the completed apllication.

1 original (single-sided) and 3 copies (double-sided, please) which include: application and supporting documentation, by 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date to: Center for Healthy Aging Research, Oregon State University, 322 Milam Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331

Incomplete proposal packages will not be considered for funding.

Deadlines

All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the Center for Healthy Aging Research, 322 Milam Hall, by 5:00 p.m. by the deadline indicated at the beginning of this announcement.

Review Procedure

The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel will review all eligible proposals. The Advisory Panel will provide a prioritized list of funding recommendations to the Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research based on the quality of the proposals as reflected in the review criteria. Funds will be awarded based on these recommendations.

Review Criteria

The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel is composed of faculty members appointed by the Center for Healthy Aging Research Director. Students should direct their proposals to a general audience, avoiding the use of jargon and unexplained acronyms.

The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel will evaluate each proposal using the following criteria: (Not in order of importance)

Scholarly Merit

What is the relevance of the project to aging research?
Would funding this project create a professional experience for the student that might not otherwise be accessible?
What educational/experiential benefits will the student gain?
Is the project interesting?
Will the proposed activity significantly expand or diversify the student’s or scholarly base?

Nature of Proposal

Does the proposal provide a clear statement of overall project objectives?
Does the proposal provide a clear statement of the student’s role?
Does the proposal provide independent research study for the student?
Are the proposed methods appropriate and accurate?
Does the proposal provide clear and specific budget information? (e.g., itemized list of materials and supplies?)
Is the text of the proposal well written?
Is the personal data well-prepared?

Leverage

Will the project create opportunities to continue the research/scholarly experience for the student beyond the Center for Healthy Aging Research funding period?
Will the project help position the student to pursue further scholarly, professional, creative opportunities (e.g., graduate school)?

Scholarly Merit

Is the student’s future educational or career plan related to the field of aging?
Is this a new research experience for the student?
Student GPA
Has the student received funding from other OSU undergraduate research sources?

Other Requirements

If more information regarding research compliance is needed, access the following from the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Creativity (URISC Program, “Other Requirements”): http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm:

Sponsored Programs – Ethical Use
Regulatory Compliance – Human Subjects
IACUC: Live Vertebrate Animals
Environmental Health and Safety: Recombinant DNA molecules or chemical carcinogens
Radiation Safety: Ionizing radiation

Any presentations and/or publications made possible by using Center for Healthy Aging Research funding are required to include the statement: “This publication/presentation was funded in part by the Center for Healthy Aging Research, Oregon State University”.

Final Reports and Presentations

A final report will be due at the end of summer term. The report should contain a brief summary of the activities performed using Center for Healthy Aging Research support. It should also state the benefits gained from this support, including further scholarly activities, research progress, collaborative relationships, and any publications or additional funding made possible for the student. All LIFE Scholars are also expected to participate in at least one presentation concerning the program and research completed.


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			OSU Home » Academics » Health and Human Sciences » Center for Healthy Aging Research. » LIFE Scholars Summer Research Program. Center for Healthy Aging Research Linking Individuals, Families, and Environments (LIFE) LIFE Scholars Summer Research Program Summer 2007 Request for Proposals Proposal Deadline: May 4, 2007 Award Announcement: May 18, 2007 Contents Description Award Information Eligibility Deadlines Use of Funds Matching Funds Application Procedure Review Procedure Review Criteria Other Requirements The population of Americans aged 65 and over is expected to double in the next 25 years. By 2030, almost 1 out of every 5 Oregonians will be 65 or over. The vision of the OSU Center for Healthy Aging Research is to become nationally and internationally known for innovative research, education, and outreach that enhances quality of life for older adults, their families, and society. Center researchers from multiple OSU departments join together to plan, coordinate, and conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary studies designed to optimize the health and well-being of aging individuals and their families. A unique feature of the Center is its cellular to societal focus. It is organized around four research cores: Diet, Genes & Aging Bone Health Exercise & Function in Aging Psychosocial Factors & Optimal Aging Social & Ethical Issues in Technologies for Healthy Aging The LIFE Scholars Program is intended to enable undergraduate students to initiate a scholarly project in the field of aging with Center faculty. Eligibility Students currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree at OSU and who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Only faculty associated with the Center for Healthy Aging Research are eligible to serve as Faculty Project Advisors. (Information on faculty associated with the Center is available at: http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/healthyaging). Award Information The maximum award is $2,000. Awards must be spent in the Summer 2007 term. Approximately five awards will be made in 2007. Matching Funds No matching funds are required. However, departmental or grant funds may be used to supplement awards. If funds for the proposed project have been requested from other sources, please attach a list to the application showing the amounts requested and potential funding sources. Use of Funds Awards are made to support scholarly, creative, and research activities in the interdisciplinary field of aging. Center for Healthy Aging Research support will not be in lieu of existing grant funds previously budgeted for undergraduate research assistance. Work schedules are to be negotiated between the student and the Faculty Project Advisor. Budget Items ELIGIBLE for support Student salaries or wages Travel by undergraduate researchers to conduct research Library costs (e.g., duplication costs, acquisition of reference materials) Expendable materials and supplies Budget Items NOT ELIGIBLE for support Faculty, postdoctoral or graduate student travel Equipment purchases Costs to prepare, copy or bind undergraduate theses Travel to meetings or conferences Application Procedure The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars application form is available in MS Word format. If you are unable to access this electronic form or have questions concerning the application form, contact the Center for Healthy Aging Research (737-4993). Please allow one week for delivery of a paper copy. Complete all sections of the application form. Complete items 1 - 9 within the space provided. Proposals must be written by the student, but should be planned and implemented in close coordination with the faculty project advisor. Obtain appropriate signatures (item 10) from Faculty Project Advisor and Faculty Project Advisor’s department head Complete items 11 and 12 on separate pages, as described. Questions can be directed to Karen Hooker, Ph.D., Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research (737-4336), hookerk@oregonstate.edu Research Compliance Due to the regulatory compliance requirements inherent in research, students must submit the proper forms and receive approval from the appropriate compliance committees prior to the start of their research. Please note that the Regulatory Compliance Section (Item # 9) must be completed by all applicants. Attach the following supporting documentation to the end of the application: Student’s resume. Letter of support from the faculty member who will be overseeing the project or activity. Transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). If applicable, a list of funding requested from other sources. Submit the completed apllication. 1 original (single-sided) and 3 copies (double-sided, please) which include: application and supporting documentation, by 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date to: Center for Healthy Aging Research, Oregon State University, 322 Milam Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331 Incomplete proposal packages will not be considered for funding. Deadlines All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the Center for Healthy Aging Research, 322 Milam Hall, by 5:00 p.m. by the deadline indicated at the beginning of this announcement. Review Procedure The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel will review all eligible proposals. The Advisory Panel will provide a prioritized list of funding recommendations to the Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research based on the quality of the proposals as reflected in the review criteria. Funds will be awarded based on these recommendations. Review Criteria The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel is composed of faculty members appointed by the Center for Healthy Aging Research Director. Students should direct their proposals to a general audience, avoiding the use of jargon and unexplained acronyms. The Center for Healthy Aging Research LIFE Scholars Advisory Panel will evaluate each proposal using the following criteria: (Not in order of importance) Scholarly Merit What is the relevance of the project to aging research? Would funding this project create a professional experience for the student that might not otherwise be accessible? What educational/experiential benefits will the student gain? Is the project interesting? Will the proposed activity significantly expand or diversify the student’s or scholarly base? Nature of Proposal Does the proposal provide a clear statement of overall project objectives? Does the proposal provide a clear statement of the student’s role? Does the proposal provide independent research study for the student? Are the proposed methods appropriate and accurate? Does the proposal provide clear and specific budget information? (e.g., itemized list of materials and supplies?) Is the text of the proposal well written? Is the personal data well-prepared? Leverage Will the project create opportunities to continue the research/scholarly experience for the student beyond the Center for Healthy Aging Research funding period? Will the project help position the student to pursue further scholarly, professional, creative opportunities (e.g., graduate school)? Scholarly Merit Is the student’s future educational or career plan related to the field of aging? Is this a new research experience for the student? Student GPA Has the student received funding from other OSU undergraduate research sources? Other Requirements If more information regarding research compliance is needed, access the following from the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Creativity (URISC Program, “Other Requirements”): http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm: Sponsored Programs – Ethical Use Regulatory Compliance – Human Subjects IACUC: Live Vertebrate Animals Environmental Health and Safety: Recombinant DNA molecules or chemical carcinogens Radiation Safety: Ionizing radiation Any presentations and/or publications made possible by using Center for Healthy Aging Research funding are required to include the statement: “This publication/presentation was funded in part by the Center for Healthy Aging Research, Oregon State University”. Final Reports and Presentations A final report will be due at the end of summer term. The report should contain a brief summary of the activities performed using Center for Healthy Aging Research support. It should also state the benefits gained from this support, including further scholarly activities, research progress, collaborative relationships, and any publications or additional funding made possible for the student. All LIFE Scholars are also expected to participate in at least one presentation concerning the program and research completed.

Center for Healthy Aging Research

Linking Individuals, Families, and Environments (LIFE)

LIFE Scholars Summer Research Program

Contents

Eligibility

Award Information

Matching Funds

Use of Funds

Budget Items ELIGIBLE for support

Budget Items NOT ELIGIBLE for support

Application Procedure

Research Compliance

Deadlines

Review Procedure

Review Criteria

Scholarly Merit

Nature of Proposal

Leverage

Scholarly Merit

Other Requirements

Final Reports and Presentations