Sponsor

For More Information

For more information, please go to the TVN [1] website.

Description

Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network (TVN) is offering funding through two competitions focused on measuring the degree of frailty in the elderly.

Competition A: Knowledge Synthesis Projects: Projects funded under this competition will inform future research priorities for the Network and guide in the future development of its knowledge translation activities, through a comprehensive review and analysis of frailty measures, the utility of operationalizing a frailty measure in various health care settings, and possible preventive and therapeutic treatment options for frailty.

Competition B: Implementation Projects: Projects funded under this competition will investigate the feasibility of operationalizing a frailty measure in one or more health care settings such as acute care, residential care and home care.

Eligibility

Faculty.

Funding Availability

A: $25,000 - $50,000 & B: $100,000

Indirect Costs

0%

Project Duration

A: 6 months & B: 12 months

Special Notes

Projects must have demonstrated partnerships with committed cash and/or in-kind contributions from NCE eligible partners valued at a minimum of 25% of the funding requested from TVN (E.g. If $100,00 funding is requested, a project must have at least an additional $25,000 in eligible contributions.

How to Apply

PI to submit Intent to Apply and full application package by email to apply@tvn-nce.ca [2], with Competition A or B clearly indicated in the subject line.