The SHEA Epi Project

Advancing Young Investigators in Healthcare Epi Research

SHEA strives to set the agenda for future healthcare epidemiology research and is dedicated to advancing the skills and contributions of young investigators to this field. The SHEA EPI Project is a competition designed to identify important research proposals that can shape our understanding of transmission, prevention methods and implementation issues. This unique first-time competition, will award the winner a grant of $20,000 to conduct the study using the SHEA Research Network. The top 5 finalists will receive a $500 award from the SHEA Education & Research Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Fellows and individuals with no more than 5 years' experience since fellowship training
• Must be registered for the SHEA Spring 2012 Conference
• Proposal submitted must outline a novel research proposal that includes the following:
  1. Project Name
  2. Specific Aims and Hypothesis (or Hypotheses)
  3. Background and Significance of the Project
  4. Description of research design, methods, analytic plan, and preliminary results (if any)
  5. Description of use of SHEA Research Network (can be broad or small number of participants)
  6. Brief Description of the environment (including mentors) where work will be done
  7. Brief Description of the Investigator's Qualifications to Accomplish the Work
  8. Attestation of independence by mentor/faculty advisor

A judging panel identified by SHEA will review and score all submitted proposals. The Top 20 Proposals will be selected as 'semifinalists' and invited to prepare a poster for display on Day 3 of the training conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the "People's Choice" award. The Top 5 Proposals identified by the judges as finalists for the competition will be selected prior to the meeting and each finalist will be invited to make 3-5 minute presentations about her/his project at the conclusion of the final plenary. Attendees will then adjourn to a reception while expert judges convene to conclude the scoring. The final results will be announced during the reception of Day 3.

Selection Criteria:

• Innovativeness of Proposal
• Methods - Appropriateness of research design
• Scope
• Significance to the field of healthcare epidemiology
• Effective use of SHEA Research Network
• Independence of Investigator
• Feasibility

Click Here to Submit Your Proposal

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