IAC Announces Proposal Acceptance for 2013 Research Award Program and Broadens Eligibility

FEBRUARY 2013 | With the objective of funding innovative and meritorious research relevant to facility accreditation, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Research Committee invites IAC sponsoring organizations and their members, government agencies, health care insurers, academic institutions and other nonprofit organizations to submit proposals regarding accreditation and quality improvement for the 2013 IAC Research Award Program.

In 2012, the inaugural call for proposals was limited to internal submissions by active IAC board members, past board members, reviewers and site visitors. However in 2013, the IAC expands its research spectrum to include its sponsoring organizations along with their members, as well as other innovative individuals and institutions, to further develop its mission of Strengthening accreditation through research.

Eligible individuals and organizations applying for this research opportunity should submit a letter of intent to the IAC no later than April 1, 2013. The IAC Research Committee will award grants up to $75,000 to qualifying applicants in October 2013. Proposals of lesser amounts will be considered.

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