Presentation/Professional Development Awards
Rolling Application Process
Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted
Call for Applications
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) is accepting applications from NN/LM MAR full and affiliate members for Presentation/Professional Development Awards to present on library and information services at a meeting of health professionals. Priority will be given to presentations at meetings and conferences related to the target areas for this award, as defined below.
The following categories are the priority target areas for the award:
- Target groups: Seniors, Hispanic populations, faith-based organizations, low income/literacy populations
- Partners: Unaffiliated health professionals, senior centers, non-profit organizations, schools, and public health departments; Note: Unaffiliated health professionals include nursing/long term care professionals, private practice physicians, nurse practitioners, public health departments, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (health clinics for the underserved)
- Health disparities: Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, STDs/HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, asthma, uninsured, low health literacy
Up to 2 awards at a maximum of $2,500 each are available for costs associated with attending a health professionals’ conference including travel, hotel, preparation of presentation materials, and follow-up evaluation.
Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will invoice MAR for costs associated with the Presentation/Professional Development Award activity.
If you have questions or require assistance, contact Kate Oliver, MAR Associate Director, 212-263-4197 or kate.oliver@med.nyu.edu. Awards will be announced on the MAR discussion list, MARL as well as the MARquee.
Submission Process
The applicant must submit the completed Presentation/Professional Development Award application. Supporting materials, such as resumes/CVs and letters of support, may be sent by fax to 212-263-4258 or attached to an email to rml@library.med.nyu.edu. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email.
Cost Application Instructions
Total allowable, reimbursable expenses must not exceed $2,500.
Allowable expenses include:
- Travel including mileage, tolls, and hotel costs
- Registration
- Audiovisual costs
- Printing/reproduction/duplication including paper and supplies
- Equipment rental
- Postage and handling
Non-allowable expenses include:
- Indirect costs
- Food or beverages
- Furniture
- Equipment purchase
- Not more than 5% of the budget can be spent on electronic or print collection resources
Suggested Conference Participation
Example projects are:
- Poster presentation on information resources with other health professionals at a public health conference;
- Participation on a panel on evidence-based medicine at a medical conference, in which the librarian presents information on library science;
- Training session on the use of library and/or NLM resources as part of the programming at a health professionals conference
Conference Participation NOT eligible for funding
- Presentation of library and/or NLM resources at a library conference
- Presentation of library and/or NLM resources at an informatics or medical informatics conference
- Attendance at a health professionals’ conference without presenting, being part of a panel, or workshop; attendance alone is not sufficient to receive funding
Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by NN/LM MAR staff. Applicants will be notified of a decision (funded/not funded/additional questions) within 30 calendar days.
All projects must be completed within 12 months of the award date.
Application Review Criteria
TARGET POPULATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The application describes the target population, the target population’s needs, and the rationale for what benefits the target population will gain from the activity. The application explains why the presentation at the conference is needed and how it will improve awareness and use of health information by health professionals.
35 points
ACTIVITY PLAN
The application describes how the activity will address the needs of the target population. The application fully describes the activity, including start/end dates (timeline), location, and personnel. The application provides a detailed budget with justifications for all costs. The activity plan is feasible and complete.
35 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the activity will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how activity objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the activity is complete.
20 points
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The application documents experience and qualifications of key personnel, including resumes/curriculum vitae and, if applicable, letters of support from partner organizations.
10 points
Total Possible Points: 100
An application with a score totaling less than 75 points will not be funded.
See a sample Review Sheet
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article.
Recipients agree to allow the NN/LM-MAR to republish reports. Reports must be submitted to rml@library.med.nyu.edu.
Important Information Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements will also apply.
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