Applications for the 2024 FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Research Grant are closed!
The FIP HPS Research Grant is open to support research by our members. The FIP HPS Research Grant is open to FIP HPS members for research that focuses on the implementation of the revised Basel Statements. Aligned with the FIP HPS Strategic Plan, research focusing FIP Development Goals 19 (patient safety), 17 (antimicrobial stewardship) or 5 (competency development) will be given priority. The grant will fund a project of up to €3000 (EUR).
We invite eligible applicants to participate in this exciting opportunity and contribute to the advancement of hospital pharmacy practice and patient care.
Eligibility
Principal investigators (PI) must be active members of the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section. Please note that grants will be awarded to organizations and not individuals. While institutions may have their own criteria for grant eligibility, graduate students can be listed as Co-Principal Investigators on the application.
Budget
For this grant, overhead costs are not permitted. If the total cost of the project exceeds the requested amount from the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, a comprehensive financial plan must be included, highlighting any matching financial contributions secured or anticipated. Letters of support from other funders indicating their willingness to provide funds and the amount of support should be included when possible.
How to apply
We encourage all applicants to carefully review the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Research Grant Application Guide for detailed information on eligibility, funding criteria, and proposal format.
Please click here to access the application form. The deadline for submission is April 30.
For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to reach out to Christina Cella at ccella@me.com.
We look forward to receiving your innovative project proposals that will contribute to advancing hospital pharmacy practices and patient care.
Congratulations to the 2024 HPS Grant Winners
“I am truly honoured and grateful to have been selected as the recipient of the FIP HPS Research Grant for 2024. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the FIP Foundation for their generous support and for recognizing the value of my research proposal on “Prescribing appropriateness criteria for older Sri Lankan adults”. This funding will greatly assist in conducting essential fieldwork and analysis, and I believe it will contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for older adults. Once again, thank you for your trust and support in my work, and I look forward to achieving meaningful results through this project.”
Godakanda Arachchige Maneesha Prasadi a PhD candidate at The University of Sydney and a registered pharmacist will conduct research on “Prescribing appropriateness criteria for older Sri Lankan adults.”
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Research Grant. This award is not just a recognition of our work but a crucial step toward elevating the role of pharmacists in multidisciplinary teams, especially in Latin America. With this support, we can drive the development of high-quality hospital pharmacy services, ensuring that pharmacists are integral in delivering comprehensive patient care. This grant will also empower us to build and establish practice standards that will set a new benchmark for excellence in our field, ultimately benefiting countless patients.”
Patricia Klahn Acuña is from Chile and won with the project: “Developing a pharmaceutical education approach for cancer patients on oral chemotherapy: overcoming barriers in resource-limited hospital settings.”
You can find the past winners here.