Grant Process for External Funding

Grants Management

The Office of Research Administration at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital performs all grant management operations at the MGH Institute, including all pre-award (grant preparation, grant submission, etc.) and post-award (budget tracking, agency reporting, etc.) functions. Necessary information, application forms, and assistance can be obtained by mjmoody [at] mghihp.edu (contacting Michael Moody), Senior Grant Administrator.

Post-Award Process

All processes associated with being awarded a grant are managed by the Office of Research Administration at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The faculty member should inform Director of Research Programs at the Institute and the Office of Research Administration at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital if he/she receives notice of a grant award. The faculty member then works closely with Spaulding Research Administration to complete all of the steps necessary to accept the award, access the funding (e.g., set up a Partners fund number), track the use of funds, etc.

The Effects of Unison Production Speech Fluency in People with Aphasia
$474,661, R15 REAP grant from the NIH National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Lauryn Zipse, PhD, MS-SLP, Principal Investigator 2021-2024

Spatial Listening and Learning in Children with Hearing Loss
$235,000, Sponsor: Oticon. Andrea Pittman, PhD, CCC-A, Principal Investigator. Through Oct 2024

CTA: 360: Directional Listening in Children with Hearing Loss
$18,158, Sponsor: Oticon. Andrea Pittman, PhD, CCC-A, Principal Investigator. Through Sept 2025

Pathways to mental health care: Examining the longitudinal impact of stigma mechanisms on treatment engagement in emerging adults
$631,244, NIH Grant. Annie Fox, PhD, Principal Investigator. Through Dec 2026

Clinical Research Center for the Improved Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Vocal Hyperfunction
$246,240, NIH Sub P50 Grant. Annie Fox, PhD, Principal Investigator. Through Mar 2028

Training Programs for Nurses Serving MassHealth Complex Care Members in the Home
$1,104,412, MA State Grant. Brenna Morse, PhD, FNP-BC, NCSN, CNE, PMGT-BC, FNASN, Principal Investigator. Through Jun 2025

Pathways to mental health care: Examining the longitudinal impact of stigma mechanisms on treatment engagement in emerging adults
$910,064, NIH Grant. Bridget Perry, PhD, CCC-SLP, Principal Investigator. Through Mar 2027

Global Health is Local Health
$50,000, MGH Center for Global Health. Clara Gona, PhD, FNP-BC, Principal Investigator. Through Oct 2024

SubK:  A Phase 1-3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Intrathecally Administered ION373 in Patients with Alexander Disease
$34, 974, MGH Alexander. Elise Townsend, DPT, PhD, PCS, Principal Investigator. Through Oct 2026

Construction and Validation of the Infantile GM2 Rating Scale
$139,792, NTSAD. Elise Townsend, DPT, PhD, PCS, Principal Investigator. Through Feb 2025

A Two-Stage, Dose-Escalation and Safety & Efficacy Study of Bilateral Intraparenchymal Thalamic
$61,646, Sio Gene Labs (MGH) Elise Townsend, DPT, PhD, PCS, Principal Investigator. Through Jan 2026

Consultant Agreement for Training PT's
$79,240, Biogen. Elise Townsend, DPT, PhD, PCS, Principal Investigator. Through Dec 2024

Extracellular RNA Biomarkers of Myotonic Dystrophy
$38,103, DOD MGH. Elise Townsend, DPT, PhD, PCS, Principal Investigator. Through May 2024

Making a Difference Support: From transparency to moral perception: Analysis of conflicts of interest arising from industry payments to advanced practice nurses and their practice networks
$21,534, Foundation. Elissa Ladd, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, Principal Investigator. Through Jun 2024

Starting off Strong
$328,211, RSM/Kennedy. Jen Mackey, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Principal Investigator. Through Dec 2024

Summer slide, glide, or gain: The effects of socioeconomic status and reading disability on summer reading outcomes
$478,848  NIH R15 Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD Through  3/31/2025

Identifying and scaling effective instructional practices for children with language-based learning disabilities
$179,220  Landmark 2   Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD   Through     12/31/2024

SPLASH
$197,000  RSM Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD  Through     1/31/2026

Influence of ADHD and Executive Functions on Developmental Dyslexia
$3,758,142  NIH R01 Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD   Through    6/30/2027

Influence of ADHD and Executive Functions on Developmental Dyslexia
$130,000   R01 Supplement Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD Through      8/31/2024

Improving the Use of Research Evidence for Teaching Students with Language Based Learning Disabilities
$50,000   WT Foundation Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD Through  12/31/2024

Prolonging Functional Speech in Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Real-Time Virtual Vocal Tract
$949,301   NIH K24 Jordan R. Green, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA  Through  6/30/2022

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fosmetpantotenate (RE‑024), a Phosphopantothenate Replacement Therapy, in Patients With Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration (PKAN)
$57,443  Retrophin Jordan R. Green, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA    

The development and validation of a novel tool for the assessment of bulbar dysfunction in ALS
$1,379,469  NIH R01 sub to Sunnybrook Jordan R. Green, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA Through  6/30/2024

Predicting and Optimizing Language Outcomes in Minimally Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
$1,162,858  P50 NIH Jordan R. Green, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA  Through   8/31/2024

Whole-body VR for Kid-friendly Yoga Therapy
$99,994  Altec - NEW - SBIR Julie J. Keysor, PT, PhD Through 8/31/2024

StrokeWear: A Novel Wrist Wearable Sensor System to Promote Hemiparetic Upper Extremity Use n Home Daily Life
$460,007  Biosencis SBIR Julie J. Keysor, PT, PhD Through 9/30/2025

Immersive and Interactive VR Platform for Quantitative Telehealth Rehabilitation of Rare Diseases
$185,463  Altec -Phase II-ET Julie J. Keysor, PT, PhD Through 6/25/2027

Augmented Reality Platform for Telehealth Rehabilitation
$454,499  Altec - Phase II - DG Julie J. Keysor, PT, PhD Through 4/30/2026

Identifying and Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Minimally Verbal Children with Autism
$946,242  NIH K99/R00 Karen Chenausky, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 10/31/2024

Validation of a Remote Speech/Motor Assessment Protocol for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$26,420  Tufts CTSI  Karen Chenausky, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 4/30/2024

The impact of dysarthria on communicative participation in people with ALS
$498,575  NIH R15  Kate Connaghan (Jordan Lab)  Through 3/31/2024

Optimizing functional recovery of breast cancer survivors
$1,578,125  NIH Prime R01 Kathy Lyons, ScD, OTR/L   Through 1/31/2024

Innovative initiatives to address critical unmet needs for people impacted by graft-versus-host disease (“GVHD”).
$35,000  Incyte Kathy Lyons, ScD, OTR/L  Through 12/31/2024

Implementing Palliative Care: Learning Collaborative vs. Technical Assistance
$220,869  NIHR01 UAB Kathy Lyons, ScD, OTR/L  Through Feb 2026

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention
$3,016,588  HRSA Kathy Lyons, ScD, OTR/L   Through 6/30/2026

Assessing Effectiveness of Ruth Sleeper Center Behavioral Health Practice
$146,473  Sleep Center/Chin  Kathryn Sabo, PhD, RN, CNE   Through 5/31/2024

Spaulding-Harvard Traumatic Brain Injury Model System
$143,345  NIDILLR NEW SRH  Kim Erler, OT, PhD, HEC-C    Through 8/31/2027

Social Integration Following Traumatic Brain Injury: Development of a Computer Adaptive Tes
$108,000  NIDLLR Kim Erler, OT, PhD, HEC-C Through 8/31/2025

Dissociating verbal mediation and executive function in children with developmental language disorder
$211,371  NIH F32  Lauren Baron (Arbel Lab)  Through 1/12/2024

The effects of unison production speech fluency in people with aphasia
$474,661  NIH R15 Lauryn Zipse, PhD, CCC-SLP   Through 4/30/2024

Early Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease: Using Speech Markers to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment
$999,403  NIH K23 Marziye Eshghi, PhD (Green Lab)  Through 7/31/2026

Early Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease: Using Speech Markers to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment
$54,000  K23 Supplement Marziye Eshghi, PhD (Green Lab) Through 7/31/2026

Alterations in Dynamic Properties of the Speech Motor Circuit as Early Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Pathology
$75,000  AHSF Marziye Eshghi, PhD (Green Lab)    Through 10/31/2025

Early Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease: Using Speech Markers to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment
$75,600  K23 Supplement 2 Marziye Eshghi, PhD (Green Lab)  Through 7/31/2024

Engaging black women in precision medicine research
$112,174  R01 sub from BU Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH  Through 1/31/2024

LeaRRN: the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network- Mentor
$15,650  LEARRN Pitt Megan Schliep, PhD, CCC-SLP, MPH  Through 5/31/2024

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program
$1,615,007  HRSA Pat Reidy, DNP, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN  Through 6/30/2024

Nursing Expansion Education (Track 1) in the Greater Boston Region: MGH Institute of Health Professions
$5,885,354  DOL Pat Reidy, DNP, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN  Through 5/31/2028

CTA:  A Therapeutic Experience Program (TEP) Study Assessing Adherence to On-Label PoNS® Therapy for Improvement of Gait in People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a Real-World Clinical Setting
$10,700  Helieus Prudence (Prue) Plummer, PhD, PT Through 11/6/2027

Exploring maternal and infant feeding symptoms for mothers breastfeeding infants with tongue-tie: A prospective cohort study
$30,000  Gerber Foundation Rebecca Hill, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CNE Through 12/31/2024

SCH: Robotic Caregiver to Comprehend, Assist, Relieve, and Evaluate
$200,857  NIH UTK R01 Ruth Palan Lopez, PhD, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN Through 1/31/2026

Functional Biomarkers for Prediction of Hospitalization, Long-Term Care Placement, and Mortality in Older Adults with Cardiometabolic
$501,342  NIH R15  Shweta Gore, PhD, DPT, GCS, CLT  Through 8/31/2025

Determining the implicit and rule-based learning ability of individuals withaphasia to better align learning ability and intervention
$479,967  NIH R21  Sofia Vallila Rohter, PhD, CCC-SLP  Through 11/30/2024

A Pivotal Randomized Study Assessing Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) During Rehabilitation for Improved Upper Limb Motor Function After Stroke
$451,018  Microtransponder  Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA

The effects of neural modulation on phonatory function in laryngeal dystonia
$985,526  NIH-K24 Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA Through 1/31/2026

Noval Application of rTMS in Abductor Larynegal Dystonia
$50,000  NSDA Foundation  Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA  Through 3/31/2024

The MGH IHP Personalized Instruction Program for Improving Literacy Outcomes for Grades K-3 at the Harvard-Kent Elementary School for The RSM Foundation Charlestown Reads Initiative
$260,277  RSM  Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 1/31/2025

Building educator supports for language learning disabilities
$6,528 Hanover Public Schools Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 6/30/2024

Translating research into school-based practice via small-group, language-focused comprehension intervention
$3,626,774  New NIH R01 Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 12/31/2025

Orthography and phonology in word learning as a predictor of dyslexia in children with language impairment
$3,047,220  NIH R01 Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 6/30/2024

Building educators supports for language learning disabilities
$18,756  Tewksbury Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 6/1/2024

Examining the impaired learning mechanism in children with developmental language disorder
$1,955,475  NIH R01 Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP Through  7/31/2028

Optimizing feedback-based learning in children with development all language disorder
$2,312,397  NIH NEW R01 Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP Through 1/31/2028

Request for Statistical Consultations

We've set up a consultation request system to “triage” the large number of statistical consultation requests we receive. Requests will be separated into two categories: short term-requests and ongoing consultation or collaboration. 

If you need statistical support (power analyses, analysis plans) for a grant submission or would like one of us to be part of the grant as a statistician or consultant, we will need a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks notice. Requesting support early in the grant-writing process ensures we are able to budget time for your project. Last minute grant-related requests are unlikely to be filled.

For requests that likely do not need follow-up and can be addressed in a 30-60 minute appointment (e.g., discussing or determining the appropriate analysis plan, double-checking analyses, reviewing/interpreting output, trouble-shooting analyses issues, etc.). It may be possible that at our initial consultation, we determine we need a follow-up meeting. If that is the case, we will try to schedule something together at the consultation. There is no limit to the number of “one-time” requests you can make.

Request

For requests where you would like one of us to conduct the data analyses, or collaborate on a grant/project as the methodologist/data analyst. Appointments for initial consultations should take about an hour. The purpose of this meeting is for us to gain familiarity with your project, research questions, methods, and data set/variables. Together, we will make an initial determination of what type(s) of analyses will best answer your research questions and whether we are the appropriate resource to help you answer those questions. If we will be doing the analyses, we'll discuss expectations for how long the analyses will take to conduct, when we will be able to start working on your analyses, and our authorship role on any manuscripts/products.

Request

Timetables for statistical and methodological consultations

Requested role on grant Grant time allocation

Pre-award work required: What kind of support are you seeking?

Post-award work you will require: What will you need Dr. Fox to do after the data is collected?

Pre-award time required (Approximate)

Minimum time to notify/meet with Dr. Fox

None 0%

Review aims/analysis plan/power analysis.*

*Everything is already drafted and just needs review/feedback

Nothing 2-3 hours

2 weeks (previously funded investigators only)

Statistical Consultation

(Foundation, R21, R15, R03, or NIH Training Grants)

<=5%

Review aims/analysis plan/power analysis*

*everything is already drafted and just needs review/feedback

Review and consult on analyses conducted by investigator or graduate student/post-doc

4-6 hours

4 weeks (previously funded investigators only)

Requested role on grant Grant time allocation

Pre-award work required: What kind of support are you seeking?

Post-award work you will require: What will you need Dr. Fox to do after the data is collected?

Pre-award time required (Approximate)

Minimum time to notify/meet with Dr. Fox

Statistical Consultation

(Foundation, R21, R15, R03, or NIH Training Grants)

5-10%

Assist with developing and/or revising aims

Develop analysis plan

Conduct power analysis

Conduct analyses OR supervise and guide graduate student/post-doc who will be conducting analyses

depends on study complexity

8 weeks 

Co-Investigator/ Statistician/Methodologist

(R01, R21, or NSF grant)

10%+

Assist with developing and/or revising aims

Develop analysis plan

Conduct power analysis

Conduct analyses

depends on study complexity

8 weeks

Quantitative Methodologists at the IHP

Supporting faculty and PhD students with statistical consultations.

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Associate Professor Healthcare Data Analytics

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Assistant Professor Healthcare Data Analytics