Funding opp: High Risk/High Impact Discovery Research in Brain and Disease

By ajz6@dhe.duke.edu
Sally Kornbluth, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Basic Science, sent this RFP to School of Medicine faculty today: The Duke University School of Medicine is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the first annual Holland-Trice Scholars Award for High Risk/High Impact Discovery Research in Brain and Disease. This RFP is focused on discovery science; priority will be given to School of Medicine investigators researching the basic biology underlying brain disease, including (but not limited to) Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, and behavioral disorders. This RFP is open to investigators in all School of Medicine departments. Up to $50,000 for one year will be provided for pilot research projects on brain and disease based on these criteria:
  • Originality
  • Scientific rationale
  • Potential for scientific impact
  • Clear articulation of the way in which the proposed research differs from other funded projects of the Principal Investigator
  • Clarity of plans for obtaining subsequent extramural funding to extend or complete the project
We expect to fund four projects during the current academic year. The number and scale of future grants will be determined annually. Please include the following in your proposal:
  • Title page and contact information
  • Abstract of 150 words or less describing the project
  • Project summary in 3 pages or less (11 point Arial font, page limit inclusive of figures but not including citations), addressing the selection criteria listed above.
  • Biographical sketches for participating faculty. Please use the NIH Biosketch Form

Deadline

Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EST, Tues., May 15, 2012. Applications should be submitted as PDF files to: rebeka.branagan@duke.edu with the subject line “Holland-Trice Scholars.”

Selection Process for New Awards:

Proposals will be peer-reviewed, and awards announced by July 1, 2012. Selection of peer reviewers and final funding decisions will be made by the Dean of the School of Medicine. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions but will not otherwise receive feedback from the evaluation process.

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