The Research Development Committee shall make recommendations to the Executive Board in relation to the direction Alpha Chi Chapter should take in chapter research activities and in programs or services that Alpha Chi Chapter may provide its members in the area of research.

Membership of the Research Development Committee

The Research Development Committee shall be composed of at least three members appointed for two year terms.  One of the members shall hold the doctorate degree and the other two members shall have performed research.

Meetings of the Research Development Committee

The Research Development Committee shall hold at least three formal meetings each year.  Additional meetings shall be scheduled as the need arises.

Responsibilities of the Research Development Committee

* The Research Development Committee shall review all research-related resources available to Chapter members and communicate this information periodically.
* Assume responsibility for an annual poster or paper session.
* Identify and facilitate services and programs designed to encourage clinical research and research utilization by chapter members.
* Identify and promote possible avenues for dissemination and recognition of Alpha Chi members' research results.

To download the description and purpose of the Alpha Chi Clinical Research Fund as well as the application form please click on the following link: Description, Purpose, and Instructions, Clinical Research Award Application, Program Evaluation Tool (Applications due March, 2013).

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