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Affiliate Program
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What
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take several forms. The research of College of Nursing faculty
that formed the foundation on which the Center application was prepared
are referred to as Base Studies. The Center provides support for
two to three pilot studies each year. These are referred to as
Pilot
Projects and are administered through the
Pilot Core. When
Pilot Project Investigators complete their funded research, they
become Center Investigators. Center Affiliates are a
additional type of association. |
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What is
a Center Affiliate? |
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Center
Affiliates are an important component of the CRCHC. Center
Affiliates are:
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investigators participating in research addressing issues related to
chronic illness in rural dwellers;
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people involved with the training efforts of the Center; and
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collaborators involved with the dissemination of information through
workshops, conferences, and media.
They contribute to the mission of the Center through their support of
Center goals and participation in center activities. Center
Affiliates enjoy full access to Center resources. Likewise, the
Center Affiliate investigator can identify with a larger entity when
submitting grant proposals. Assistance with the preparation of
grant applications and dissemination efforts, as well as consultation on
conducting research, can be provided through CRCHC. Collaboration
among Center Affiliate investigators can strengthen individual research
efforts, as well as promote the mission of the Center. Center
affiliation for institution/organizations can provide a research
connection for individuals in their institution/organization and the
opportunity to identify with research efforts across the state and
region. Center Affiliates will receive advance notice of guest
speakers, and other educational opportunities. Likewise, they will
have the opportunity to consult with experts who come in for Center
activities. Financial contributions from any Center Affiliate are
deeply appreciated, but not a requirement. Center Affiliates are
seen as true friends and collaborators with the CRCHC - a win-win
situation for Center Affiliates and for the CRCHC.
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