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Concert for the Cure, Inc.
Award for Breast Cancer Research

School of Medicine deadline: Friday, January 30, 2004

The School of Medicine has been asked to submit one application to the Concert for the Cure, Inc. The funding for these awards is raised by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, to fund independent scientists early in their careers involved in basic breast cancer research. The award is in the amount of $300,000 to be paid over three years. Eligible investigators must have independently assigned space and must have been independent for less than three years as of January 2004.

To be considered for this opportunity please submit a C.V. and a one page pre-proposal to cshay@u.washington.edu by Friday, January 30, 2004. A subcommittee of the Council on Research will review the submissions and the selected candidate will be notified.

If you have any questions, contact Colleen Shay at cshay@u.washington.edu or 206-616-5886.

 

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Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation
Mary Kay Ash Award in Translational Cancer Research

Foundation Web Site:

http://www.mkacf.org/Main.shtml

School of Medicine deadline: January 30, 2004

The School of Medicine has been invited to submit one grant application for the Mary Kay Ash Award in Translational Cancer Research. The Foundation will focus on funding innovative translational research in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer. Awards up to $100,000 will be granted for a period of two years to any level of Investigator. Please visit the web site for the program announcement.

Interested Investigators are asked to submit a one page preproposal and their C.V. via email to cshay@u.washington.edu by January 30, 2004. The submissions will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the Council on Research and all applicants will be notified of the selection outcome.

Please direct questions to Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Clinical Investigator Award

Foundation Web Site:
http://www.cancerresearchfund.org/apClinical.html

School of Medicine deadline: January 30, 2004

The School of Medicine is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Clinical Investigator Award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. This award is intended to increase the number of physicians doing independent clinical cancer research. Applicants at the time of application must be in their final year of their sub-specialty training or within the first four years of their assistant professorship appointment. The awardee and mentor will receive financial support for up to five years, in addition to assistance with research costs, and $100,000 towards medical school debt. Please visit the program announcement on their website for more information.

The Foundation is inviting two nominations from the School of Medicine. Eligible candidates are asked to submit their C.V., a one page preproposal, and a brief letter of support from their Department Chair, to Dr. Albert Berger, Associate Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340, by January 30, 2004. The Faculty Council on Research will review the submissions and our office will notify the selected candidates. The Foundation deadline is March 1, 2004. Please direct questions to Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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Ellison Medical Foundation
New Scholar Award for Aging
New Scholar Award for Global Infectious Disease

Foundation Web Site:
http://www.ellisonfoundation.org/emf_applications.jsp

School of Medicine deadline: January 1, 2004

The School of Medicine is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholars Programs in Aging and Global Infectious Disease. The University of Washington has been invited to submit one nomination for each program. These awards are to support new investigators of outstanding promise in the basic biological or clinical sciences examining aging or global infectious disease. A candidate must hold a regular full-time faculty appointment (tenure or non-tenure) and must not have been in such an appointment, at the UW or other institutions, for more than three years as of July 15, 2004.

Please visit the Ellison Foundation website for further application information. If you wish to nominate a junior faculty member, please submit (ten copies of each) the candidate's C.V., brief summary of proposal (one page), description of nominee's most significant research contribution (one page), description of proposed research (not to exceed four pages), and a budget for one year to Associate Dean Albert Berger, Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340, by January 1, 2004. Please direct questions to Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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2004 John Merck Scholars Program
Biology of Developmental Disabilities in Children

School of Medicine Letter of Intent deadline:Monday, December 8, 2003

The University of Washington has been invited to nominate two candidates at the rank of assistant professor for the 2004 John Merck Scholars Program. The Program is intended to encourage and direct gifted, young neurobiologists and cognitive scientists to the problems of the mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed child. Applicants must hold either an M.D. or a Ph.D., or both.

1. Have academic rank in a university or medical school, or equivalent standing in a research institute or medical center.
2. Have a record of research in areas relating to the Fund's interest in the underlying causes of developmental disabilities.
3. Not have more than four years of experience in an independent faculty position.
4. Have evidence of a commitment to a career in neuroscience or cognitive science.

One candidate must come from neurobiology and the other from a cognitive science program. Each scholar will receive $300,000 to be paid in equal annual installments over four years. Please submit a one page letter of intent via e-mail to me at cshay@u.washington.edu by Monday, December 8, 2003. If more than one nominee per discipline, applicants will be asked to submit necessary material to be reviewed by the Provost's Committee for Centrally Reviewed Proposals.

Those selected will be notified in order to prepare their final proposals and GC-1 forms to Grant and Contract Services by January 12, 2004 to allow time for review, approval letters of nomination by the Dean, and mailing by G&CS.

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The following announcement was forwarded to RFS from Allison Eddy, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Pediatric Nephrology, CHRMC

O'BRIEN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY CENTER PILOT AND FEASIBILITY PROPOSALS

Application Deadline: December 19, 2003

The O'Brien Pediatric Nephrology Center Grant (PNCG) has funds available for use in supporting pilot studies commencing April 1, 2004. The guidelines related to eligibility and application procedures are shown below and should be examined carefully prior to submission of a grant application. The deadline for submission is December 19, 2003. Grants receive review by an internal committee.

GUIDELINES RELATING TO PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES:
Pilot studies in any aspect of renal disease research can be supported by PNCG funding. Such funds must be used for young investigators, investigators from other fields willing to bring their research expertise to nephrology or for investigators currently in the nephrology area whose proposed research would constitute a totally new direction. Pilot support is not intended for support of established investigators with ongoing research but is intended to provide support which will allow an investigator the opportunity to develop preliminary data sufficient to provide the basis for an application for independent research support through conventional granting mechanisms.

New pilot studies are limited to a maximum of two years support. Requests for funding for additional years will be considered only under exceptional circumstances. An investigator is eligible for such support only once unless the additional proposed pilot study constitutes a real departure from his or her ongoing research. Awards are up to $40,000 in direct costs per year.
To be eligible for a pilot and feasibility study an individual must be a member of the faculty at one of the two institutions comprising our O'Brien Center grant- either Vanderbilt University Medical Center or the University of Washington Medical Center, as defined by the Medical School (rank of Instructor or above) and must fit within the NIH Guidelines for eligibility.

Since eligibility for pilot and feasibility studies also depends on other criteria and is somewhat difficult to define precisely, some examples may be helpful.

(1) A study proposed by an established investigator who has experience in areas other than nephrology and who wants to test his/her ability to contribute to the nephrology field.
(2) A study proposed by a young investigator with an interest in a career in research in nephrology before he/she has yet developed to the point of being able to obtain individual grant support.
(3) A study by an established investigator in nephrology who wants to pursue a question in a totally different area from their current research field.

FORMAT:
The NIH requires that the application be submitted on the NIH form PHS 398, which can be obtained from the NIH website (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html).
Please note: there is a FIVE PAGE LIMIT (excluding references) for the research description.

The application packet must include the following:
--NIH Face Page (form page 1)
--NIH Description, Performance Site and Key Personnel (form page 2)
--NIH Table of Contents (form page 3)
--NH Budget & Justification Pages (form pages 4 & 5)
--NIH Biographical Sketch (form page FF - maximum 4 pages)
--NIH Formatted Other Support (form page)
--NIH Resources (form page)

If necessary, additional materials can be submitted as an appendix. If your research project involves human or animal subjects please contact the appropriate office for the necessary forms to obtain Committee approval.

SUBMISSION:
The completed application should be consolidated into one document (PDF preferred) and submitted via e-mail to lori.michalowski@vanderbilt.edu by 12/19/03 with SIX hardcopies mailed to:

Lori Michalowski
Pediatric Nephrology
MCN C-4204
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 37232-2584

NOTES:

1) You MUST email the application as ONE document (PDF preferred).
2) A) If you are Vanderbilt faculty: You do NOT take your application through the Office of Sponsored Research prior to submission to Pediatric Nephrology.
B) If you are Univ of Washington faculty: You must submit through your grants office, with signed front page/transmittal form, then email and mail all materials as specified above.

BUDGET:

Awards will be for up to $40,000 per year in direct costs. Budget submissions should show direct costs only, and they should be for the grant period 04/01/XX to 03/31/XX. FYI...the respective federal indirect cost rate will be applied to all expenses and will be paid by the grant in addition to the direct cost amount awarded.

QUESTIONS?

Persons considering submitting a proposal and not certain of their eligibility should contact Dr. Agnes Fogo (615-322-3114 or : agnes.fogo@vanderbilt.edu) prior to grant submission for clarification, since guidelines will be stringently adhered to. Proposed pilot and feasibility studies should present a testable hypothesis and clearly delineate the question being asked, detail procedures to be followed, and discuss how the data will be analyzed.

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI), FY 2004
NSF 04-511
School of Medicine deadline: December 8, 2003
Office of the Vice Provost for Research deadline: December 12, 2003

Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf04511

The National Science Foundation has announced its 2004 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program to increase access to scientific and engineering equipment for research and research training in academic institutions. Proposals may be for a single instrument, a large system of instruments, or multiple instruments that share a common or specific research focus. (The program will not support renovation or modernization of research facilities or fixed equipment.) Approximately $75million has been allocated for awards ranging from $100,000 to $2 million. For FY 2003, the overall proposal funding rate was 40%.

The University can submit two proposals for instrument acquisition, plus a third for instrument development, thus there may be substantial competition for the privilege of preparing an application. The screening and selection of preproposals is being handled through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, and each submission from a School and College must be signed off by the Chair and Dean. The requirement for matching is a substantial hurdle. Please initiate internal discussions at the Department and School level as soon as possible.

Each potential School of Medicine PI should prepare a letter of intent to include an abstract of the proposal, the type of instrument acquisition or development (identify category) to be requested, the approximate dollar value, and the source of the required cost sharing. This letter (plus 10 copies) should be submitted to the Department Chair (signature required) and forwarded to the Office of Research and Graduate Education, A-300 HSC, Box 356340, by Monday, December 8. Submission will be reviewed, co-signed and delivered to the Vice Provost’s Office for the internal deadline of December 12. The three invited proposals must be submitted electronically via FastLane to GCS (with required GC-1 form) no later than January 15, 2004.

If you have questions, please contact Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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Rita Allen Foundation Scholar Award

School of Medicine deadline: November 21, 2003
Foundation deadline: January 16, 2004
No web site

The School of Medicine is please to announce this year's call for nominations for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholar Awards. This award will support junior faculty who are still early in their careers and show promise of becoming leaders in the research in the cure and treatment cancer, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. Applicants should be on a tenure track for no more than three years and, if awarded, support will be reconsidered if the scholar is awarded tenure. Those awarded will receive support of up to $50,000 a year, for a period of up to three years. Only one nomination will be considered from our institution in the area of basic research or translational research.

Interested applicants from the School of Medicine are asked to submit a copy of their C.V., a one-page preproposal, and a letter of support from their department chair, to Dr. Albert J. Berger, Associate Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340, by November 21, 2003. A Subcommittee of the Faculty Council on Research will review the submissions and the selected candidate will be notified. The Foundation deadline is January 16, 2004. The invitation letter from the Foundation states, "As our judges are very busy people, we ask that the application be relatively brief and sufficient to provide the qualifications of the applicant and the importance of the proposed research. This is NOT an NIH type application."

The sponsor does not have a website for your review. For further information please contact Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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Dana Foundation

2004 Dana Program in Brain and Immuno-imaging
Using Brain and Immune Imaging Innovations to Improve Human Health
School of Medicine deadline: October 29, 2003
Foundation deadline: November 11, 2003
Program Announcement: http://www.dana.org/grants/health/proposals/immunoimaging.cfm

The Dana Foundation is requesting for proposals for the first round of the 2004 Dana Program in Brain and Immuno-imaging. This program's aim is to advance the application of imaging research to improve the understanding of the brain, the immune system, and of their interactions in health and disease. It will support pilot-testing of high-risk innovative hypotheses. This year the program has two tracks. The first track will support research in conventional brain systems imaging (brain tissues). The second track will support research using emerging cellular/molecular imaging technologies, either alone or in combination with brain tissue imaging techniques. The School of Medicine has been invited to submit one application for each track (a total of two applications). Funding requests for each of these projects range from $100,000 to $300,000 total for up to three years, please see program announcement for further information on funding levels.

As you will note, the turnaround period is short. Please ask eligible School of Medicine faculty to submit a one-page preproposal and a copy of their CV (original plus five copies) to Dr. Albert Berger, Associate Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340 by Wednesday, October 29, 2003. The submissions will then be reviewed and the selected candidate will be notified. Preliminary proposals are due at the Dana Foundation by November 11. Please contact Colleen Shay (616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu) with questions.

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award for "Bench to Bedside" Translational Research
School of Medicine deadline: November 5, 2003
Foundation deadline: December 10, 2003
Web site: http://ddcf.aibs.org/dcsa

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is soliciting nominations for the distinguished clinical scientist award for excellence in "Bench to Bedside" research. The UW has been invited to submit two nominations from our institution (the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, as well as its affiliated hospitals). In 2004, up to four awards of up to $1.5 million will be granted to physician-scientists conducting translational clinical research in ANY disease area. Unlike previous years, this award cycle is not limited to specific disease areas.

An eligible candidate must have: 1) received a M.D. degree from an accredited institution in the United States. Holders of M.D./Ph.D. degree are also eligible, as are holders of M.D.-equivalent degrees from non-US institutions. 2) a full-time faculty appointment at the level of associate professor or its equivalent by December 10, 2003. Physician-scientists who have been appointed to the level of professor or its equivalent after December 15, 1999 are also eligible to be nominated. 3) an established translational clinical research program.

School of Medicine applicants should ensure that they fulfill each criterion described before submitting a one to two page Letter of Intent (addressing each point in the guidelines) and a copy of their C.V. for consideration. This material (original plus nine copies) should be sent via your Chair to Dr. Albert Berger, Office of Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340, by Wednesday, November 5, 2003. The submissions will be reviewed and the selected nominees notified. Letters of Intent are due at the agency by December 10, 2003. Contact Colleen Shay at 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu for more information.

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Greenwall Foundation

Faculty Scholars Program
School of Medicine deadline: October 22, 2003
Foundation deadline: December 5, 2003
Web Site: http://medicine.ucsf.edu/greenwall/home.html

The School of Medicine is pleased to announce this year's Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholars Program.   This award will support junior faculty in the study of bioethics. Priority will be given to applicants who are below the rank of Associate Professor. Selected applicants will receive 50% salary support to be paid over three years.  The Foundation will only accept one application per institution. Please visit their website or review the attached announcement for further information on program guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Interested School of Medicine applicants are asked to submit a copy of their C.V. (no longer than 5 single-space pages), and a three page letter of intent (double spaced and 12-point font) to include (1) a description of their research proposal, it's significance, how it will be carried out, and it's potential impact on public policy or clinical practice; and (2) a personal statement describing their goals in the field of Bioethics to Dr. Albert Berger, Associate Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Education, Box 356340, by Wednesday, October 22, 2003. The submissions will be reviewed and forwarded to the Office of Research for final selection.  The Foundation deadline is December 5, 2003. Please direct questions to Colleen Shay, 616-5886 or cshay@u.washington.edu.

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