AACT Knowledge Translation Grant Award

Application Deadline: November 1st

The principal investigator must be an AACT member in good standing, with a focus on clinical toxicology, particularly on bringing research findings into actionable, real-world use.

Amount: Up to $4,000 + $1,000 Travel Award to NACCT

One $4,000 grant will be awarded every year. The Knowledge Translation Grant Recipient will also be provided a $1,000 travel award to NACCT to present the results of the project.  Grants are awarded to provide funding for specific projects conducted with a focus on clinical toxicology, particularly on bringing research findings into actionable, real-world use.

Funds may not be applied to:

• Ongoing general operating expenses or existing deficits
• Salary support for study personnel
• Purchase of equipment, facilities, software, or other capital costs
• Facilities and administrative (institutional indirect) costs

Funding is generally available for:

• Consumable supplies and services
• Travel to the NACCT meeting to present the results of the proposed project
• Subject expenses/reimbursement
• Laboratory analysis, statistical analysis and similar activities

• The AACT requires that the findings of the funded study be submitted for presentation at a national or international scientific meeting.  The North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) retains the right of first refusal for presentation of all findings that emanate from this AACT-sponsored research.

• Within 6 months of submission of the Final Research Report, the findings of the study must be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. Clinical Toxicology retains the right of first refusal for publication of all findings that emanate from this AACT-sponsored research.

• By accepting this award, the grantee will undertake all reasonable efforts to complete the study and take responsibility for fulfilling the terms described within the award letter.