The Rolling Stones/CPI Awards
For The Advancement Of Professional Practice In Infection Control
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applications will be reviewed quarterly and must be received by or postmarked by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 for each review process
2. Successful applicants (those receiving funding) will be asked to participate in a follow-up focus group/survey to facilitate ongoing development and evaluation of this initiative.
3. Applicants awarded funds for studies/research or conference development/coordination must submit a comprehensive project report at the conclusion of the project/conference, or annually should the duration of the project/conference development/coordination extend beyond one year. Applicants must submit invoices for the amounts outlined in the budget.
4. Reimbursement funding totaling over $500 in each tax year is considered a taxable benefit. Income tax information will be mailed to successful recipients as required.
5. Applicants must identify other sources of funding in support of the project.
Please note: applicants may apply for reimbursement through one of the following Funding Programs: A; B; or C.
To Apply
1. Complete all application criteria noted on the application form
2. Attach receipts for all claims (tuition, conference attendance)
3. Provide proof of successful completion of education program or components of program where applicable, funded through Rolling Stones/CPI Awards
4. Include your Social Insurance Number for income tax purposes
Funding Program A
Fund provides awards to individual practicing health professionals from any discipline to:
• support continuing education through tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per person, or
• support conference participation up to $1,500 per person
Candidates must demonstrate how their course of study or conference participation will contribute to advancing professional practice in Infection Control in their healthcare environment.
The following must be included in the application package:
1. Official proof of payment from educational institution
2. An official transcript validating successful course completion, or component of course funded by the scholarship. Overall grade achieved in education program may be a consideration if there is competition for limited funding.
3. A one-page letter (12 font, double spaced, 1” margins) describing how you will use newly acquired knowledge and skills to advance professional practice in Infection Control
Funding Program B
The Fund provides grants to groups or organizations for the purpose of developing and coordinating conferences or equivalent professional development venues that serve to support the advancement of professional practice in Infection Control. Groups or organizations will be funded up to $5,000.
The following must be included in the application package:
1. Project proposal that outlines the project goals, implementation plan, target audience, detailed budget, and plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the project in advancing professional practice in Infection Control
2. Description of planning group members
Funding Program C
Fund provides grants to individuals or groups for the purpose of conducting research aimed at advancing professional practice in Infection Control. Individuals or teams will be funded up to $5,000. Proposals must demonstrate how the study will contribute to advancing professional practice in Infection Control in their health care environment.
A research proposal, that provides the following, must be included in the application package:
• Context and literature review
• Study goals and objectives
• Methodology
• Data Analyses
• Dissemination Plan
• Description of individual research team members
Please return the completed Application Form by mail, fax, or email to:--
Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
7270 Woodbine Ave.
Suite 204
Markham, ON L3R 4B9
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fax: 905-513-1248
