Calkins Research Fellowship

Applicants to the Evan Calkins Award for 2020 are asked to submit a Letter of Intent to be reviewed by the Calkins Proposal Review Committee.

Residents or fellows who have acceptable proposals will be asked to subsequently submit a full proposal. Prospective or completed projects are acceptable.

Full instructions and deadlines will be provided at a later date.

The Letter of Intent, consisting of no more than 750 words, must be submitted by December 14, 2020.

The Letter of Intent should clearly state the following:

• Whether you intend to submit a research or quality improvement proposal
• The research question or QI aim
• Indicate if and how the project aligns with priorities of the community, hospitals and other organizations
• The proposed methodology and timeline
• Proposed budget and justification for use of funding, if awarded
• Description of the work including measurable outcomes, impact on the community and relevant references
• Clarification that the work has not already been performed
• Qualifications of your mentor to coach a research or QI project and their role in guiding the design of the project
• Description of the role you will play in the conduct of the proposed research
• Confirmation that you will submit your completed abstract/poster for next year’s UB Research Forum