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PRIMR23/SBER23 Scholarship Program

PRIM&R offers two Scholarship Programs to assist individuals with costs associated with attending its annual conferences: Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) Scholarship Program and General Scholarship Program. Information on both programs can be found below.

Applications due: October 6, 2023
Decisions sent: October 20, 2023

ICB Scholarship Program

Many small, underfunded institutions of higher education in the United States need, but do not have, fully functioning oversight programs. Many of these institutions serve primarily minority populations with educational disparities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Others are health institutions serving minority populations with significant health disparities, such as community clinics, regional or area Indian Health Boards, and tribal governments. Almost all such institutions have significantly fewer resources than their larger peer institutions, and many of these institutions are being asked to take on greater roles in research by participating in studies and/or initiating their own research activities. A limited number of scholarships are available. Recipients receive:

• Complimentary registration to PRIMR23 (December 4-6) OR the PRIMR23/SBER23 Virtual Meeting (December 3-6)
• Complimentary registration to SBER23 or one Workshop on December 3 (for in-person attendees only). 
• A one-year PRIM&R membership.
• If attending the conference in-person: roundtrip economy travel to Washington, DC, and hotel accommodations.

Who can apply*? Teams of two oversight staff (HRPP/IRB/ACU/IACUC/IBC staff) or committee members (IRB, IACUC, IBC) who work at US institutions that are federally-designated HBCUs, HSIs, or TCUs, or other institutions that serve minority populations with significant health disparities, such as community clinics, regional/area Indian Health Boards, and tribal governments.

*Anyone who has received a scholarship through this program in the past two years is ineligible.

What are applicants asked to submit as part of the application?

• Descriptions of both applicants' oversight staff (HRPP/IRB/ACU/IACUC/IBC staff) or committee members (IRB, IACUC, IBC) who work at institutions in the United States that are federally-designated HBCUs, HSIs, or TCUs, or other institutions that serve minority populations with significant health disparities, such as community clinics, regional/area Indian Health Boards, and tribal governments
• A description and the mission of the team's institution and the community it serves
• A description of how the team will benefit from and use the knowledge and contacts gained by attending the conference
• A description of how and when the team will disseminate the knowledge gained at the conference
• Applicants' CV/resume (5 page max)
• A letter of support from a supervisor stating that the institution supports the team’s efforts to attend the conference

How to apply: Complete the online application* by October 6.

General Scholarship Program

PRIM&R is committed to providing those working in research review and oversight who may not have access to professional development funds the opportunity to attend our conferences. We will offer a limited number of General Scholarships to PRIMR23/SBER23 to assist individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend because of institutional budget constraints. A certain percentage of scholarships will be earmarked for individuals from Low and Middle-Income Countries, and who have significantly fewer resources than HRPPs in the United States. This scholarship provides:

• Complimentary registration to PRIMR23 (December 4-6) OR the PRIMR23/SBER23 Virtual Meeting (December 3-6)
• Complimentary registration to SBER23 or one PRIMR23 Workshop on December 3 (for in-person attendees only).

We are unable to provide funding for travel with this scholarship.

Who can apply*? Anyone working in the fields of research ethics and oversight can apply for this scholarship.

What are applicants asked to submit as part of the application?

• Information on the applicant and what they do within the fields research ethics and oversight
• Why the person is applying for the scholarship, including details about how their financial situation precludes them from registering
• How the applicant will use/disseminate the knowledge gained from the meeting
• How the applicant thinks the conference can assist with their professional work and growth
• A CV/resume
• A letter of support 

How to apply: Complete the online application* by October 6.

*Anyone who has received a scholarship through this program in the past two years is ineligible.

Free Registration to Models of Tribal IRB PRIMR23 Workshop

The PRIMR23 Workshop titled, Models of Tribal Research Governance and Ethical Oversight,  on December 3 is being offered for free to those actively working/staffing Tribal IRBs and/or supporting research in Tribal Communities, or those who will be doing this work within the next year, as well as those individuals who work at a Tribal Colleges and are looking to expand research oversight capacity, create policies, etc. Read more here about how to apply for free registration.

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