NRP Research Grant Program

NRP Research Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy Of Pediatrics
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The NRP Research Grant Program offers up to $50,000 for healthcare professionals to explore optimal neonatal resuscitation methods. It encourages innovative research addressing gaps in transitional physiology and effective teaching of resuscitation skills. Applications must focus on evidence-based practices and demonstrate potential for meaningful impact in delivery room care. Researchers from Canadian and US institutions are eligible, though applications primarily focused on quality improvement without a research emphasis will not be considered.

Overview

Note:  Before getting invited to a full proposal, potential applicants for an NRP grant must submit an abstract to the NRP Steering Committee noted in the cycle as Pre-proposal. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Introduction The overall objective of the NRP® grant program is to identify the best ways to optimize care in the delivery room using NRP. Successful grant applications will address key gaps related to transitional physiology, evidence-based resuscitation intervention, teaching and evaluating the cognitive, technical and behavioral skills necessary for successful resuscitation of the newborn and retention of skills and knowledge overtime. NRP Research Grant Program Any health care professional with an interest in neonatal resuscitation can submit a proposal for up to $50,000 through the NRP Research Grant Program. Pilot clinical studies will be considered. Top Initiative What are the best ways to optimize care during neonatal resuscitation using NRP? Responsive studies should address: Gaps in our understanding of transitional physiology and evidence-based resuscitation practice Optimal methods to teach and evaluate the cognitive, technical and behavioral skills necessary for successful resuscitation of the newborn Methods to measure and improve retention of skills and knowledge over time Topic: Effective Delivery of Ventilation Questions of Interest What is the optimal method to use in safely and effectively establishing functional residual capacity (FRC) and assisting ventilation during resuscitation? What is the optimal role of the laryngeal mask in NRP for preterm infants? When administering positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) in the delivery room, should volume and/or pressure be measured? If volume is measured, what is the optimum volume to deliver as compliance changes while trying to establish a functional residual capacity (FRC) in a newborn? If pressure is measured, what is the optimum starting pressure and range of pressures that should be used? Is there a role for CPAP to help in the stabilization of the spontaneously breathing term newborn? What is the role of respiratory function monitoring in the delivery room, including the use of exhaled CO2 to guide ventilation efforts? Topic: Use of Oxygen Questions of Interest How much supplemental oxygen should be used when there is persistent heart rate < 60 bpm despite 30 seconds of effective ventilation? What is the effect of administering room air as compared to supplemental oxygen during circulatory arrest on restoring spontaneous circulation and limiting organ injury? What is the most effective method of titrating supplemental oxygen and respiratory support to optimize outcomes in babies born preterm and babies born at term? Topic: Methods to Support Newborn Circulation (Chest Compressions, Medications) Questions of interest Is coordination of compressions and ventilations important? What are the risks and benefits of ventilating via laryngeal mask versus intubation during chest compressions? How can the efficacy of chest compressions be best evaluated in the delivery room? What is the optimal ratio of chest compressions to positive-pressure ventilation breaths in neonatal resuscitation? When (i.e., at what HR) should chest compressions be initiated? What methods support circulation in addition to chest compressions (e.g., medications)? What are optimal routes of delivery for medications (UVC, PIV, I/O lines, ET tube, laryngeal mask) and what are the associated risks and benefits? Topic: Use of Telemedicine in Neonatal Resuscitation Question of interest Does the use of telemedicine in neonatal resuscitation improve patient outcomes? Topic: Resuscitation for SpecialConsiderations Question of interest How can newborn resuscitation techniques be adapted for special populations (e.g., congenital malformations)?

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Researchers from Canadian and US Institutions are invited to apply for one of the four grant options to investigate the best ways to optimize care in the delivery room using NRP.Initiatives can include addressing gaps in our understanding of transitional physiology and evidence-based resuscitation practice, teaching and evaluating the cognitive, technical and behavioral skills necessary for successful resuscitation of the newborn and retention of skills and knowledge over time.Budget GuidelinesRequests can include costs for supplies, minor equipment, and salaries for support personnel.Time and efforts of physician trainees or technical support can be included in the budget; however, the requested expense for their time must be clearly justified. Travel reimbursement is limited to local travel for research purposes and travel to locations with pertinent resources for the proposed study. IRB fees up to $1,000 may be included in the budget.Please note that all funds will be awarded to the applicant's institution.Funding is for one year; however, a non-funded extension up to one year may be requested.

Ineligibility

Applications focused primarily on quality improvement initiatives or educational dissemination without a clear educational research focus will not be considered.Funding specifically for simulation supplies or development of a simulation center will not be considered.Primary Investigators can apply for no more than one grant.Please note the NRP grants should not be considered as a source of funding for implementation and dissemination of the Helping Babies Breathe Program or resuscitation in low resource settings.Funds are not to be used for faculty salaries (including the primary investigator's) or indirect costs.