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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Pew Biomedical Scholars 2023
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nPew Biomedical Scholars 2023 \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, March 21\, 2022  \n  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, March 21\, 2022 \nInstitutional Nomination Deadline: May 18\, 2022  \nPew Biomedical Scholars Application Deadline: September 8\, 2022 \nImportant Information \n\nOne nomination will be invited from each of the participating institutions.\nInvestigator effort: It is expected that Pew scholars will spend at least 80 percent of their time in work or activities related to the accomplishment of their overall research goals (which are not restricted to the specific aims proposed for this award). However\, Pew provides flexible support to the general research aims of the scholar and does not require effort reporting.\n\nAward Information \n\nAn award of $75\,000 per year for four years will be provided to the sponsoring institution for use by the scholar\, subject to annual review of the scholar’s progress. Grant agreements will be issued in August of the award year. The awarded funds may be used at the discretion of the Pew scholar\, for personnel\, equipment\, supplies\, or travel directly related to the scholar’s research and as to best advance his or her research and career.\n\n\nThe amount of the award that may be used for the principal investigator’s salary is limited to $12\,500 per year (including benefits) or $50\,000 over the duration of the grant. There are no limits on student or postdoctoral salaries.\nNot more than 8 percent ($24\,000) of the total award value may be allocated for facilities and administration (F&A) charges or indirect costs (IDCs). \nShould the funds not be immediately required\, they may be accumulated and carried over through the four years of the grant period and\, with written approval of the program office\, the grant may receive a no-cost extension for one additional (fifth) year (without additional funds).\nSubawards are allowed.\n\n  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following as attachments via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, March 21\, 2022. \n\nPI’s full CV\, including publications and research support\nProject Summary (two-page maximum)\nLetter of nomination from department chair\nList of three individuals to provide external letters of recommendation: the candidate’s thesis advisor\, postdoctoral advisor\, and a scientific reference from an individual external to UNC who is not a collaborator or mentor. For each recommender\, include titles\, institutional affiliations\, and a two-three sentence overview of their area of expertise.\nNames of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel to evaluate nominees.\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD.\n\n\n\nProgram Overview \nThe Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding individuals who are in their first few years of their appointment at the assistant professor level. \n  \nBased on their performance during their education and training\, ideal candidates should demonstrate outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to human health. This program does not fund clinical trials research. Strong proposals will incorporate particularly creative and pioneering approaches to basic\, translational\, and applied biomedical research. Candidates whose work is based on biomedical principles but who bring in concepts and theories from more diverse fields are encouraged to apply. \n  \nIdeas with the potential to produce an unusually high impact are encouraged. Selection of the successful candidates will be based on a detailed description of the work that the applicant proposes to undertake\, evaluations of the candidate’s performance\, and notable past accomplishments\, including honors\, awards\, and publications. In evaluating the candidates\, the National Advisory Committee gives considerable weight to evidence that the candidate is a successful independent investigator and has the skill set needed to carry out their high-impact proposal. \n  \nFunding from the NIH\, other government sources\, and project grants from nonprofit associations do not pose a conflict with the Pew Scholars’ program. \nEligibility \n  \nCandidates must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: \n\nHold a doctorate in biomedical sciences\, medicine\, or a related field.\nAs of Sept. 8\, 2022\, hold a full-time appointment at the rank of assistant professor. (Appointments such as research assistant professor\, adjunct assistant professor\, assistant professor research track\, visiting professor\, or instructor are not eligible).\nMust not have been appointed as an assistant professor at any institution prior to June 13\, 2018\, whether or not such an appointment was on a tenure track. Time spent in clinical internships\, residencies\, in work toward board certification\, or on parental leave does not count as part of this four-year limit.\nMay apply to the program a maximum of two times. All applicants must be nominated by their institution and must complete the 2023 online application.\nIf applicants have appointments at more than one eligible nominating institution or affiliate\, they may not reapply in a subsequent year from a different nominating entity.\nMay not be nominated for the Pew Scholars Program and the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research in the same year.\n\nAdditional Information \nPew Biomedical Scholars Program Announcement \nDirectory of Scholars \nPrior UNC Scholars \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-pew-biomedical-scholars-2023/
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SUMMARY:Bridge Funding (Deadline Extended)
DESCRIPTION:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/research/funding/#bridge  \nPlease visit the link above for more information.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/bridge-funding-deadline-extended/
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SUMMARY:Internal Limited Submission Deadline: NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award
DESCRIPTION:The NIEHS has re-issued an RFA (RFA-ES-21-001) for the Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES).  The award uses the R01 mechanism and is intended to identify the most talented Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who intend to make a long-term commitment to research in the Environmental Health Sciences and assist them in launching an innovative research program focused on the understanding of environmental exposure effects on people’s health. \nFor most applications\, the budget for direct costs are limited to $250\,000/year and an additional $250\,000 career enhancement budget that will be distributed over the 5-year project period (see RFA for details).  5-6 awards are anticipated. \nThis is a limited award application\, and only one candidate from the School of Medicine can apply (Each School or College at UNC is allowed one applicant). \nThe Dean’s Office will conduct a review of all SOM nominated candidates to select who will be the SOM applicant.  Applicants should electronically submit a short (up to a page) description of their proposed research and an NIH biosketch (with grant support and full publication list) to Trisha Dant (oor_submissions@med.unc.edu) by Wednesday\, September 15\, 2021.  This will give the review committee time to select the candidate before full proposal is due on February 24\, 2022. \nPrevious recipients from UNC are: Samir Kelada (2015)\, Kun Lu (2015)\, Rebecca Fry (2010).
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/internal-limited-submission-deadline-niehs-outstanding-new-environmental-scientist-award/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Johnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals\nJohnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program  \nInternal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, August 16\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nORD Internal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, August 16\, 2021 \nJohnson and Johnson Submission Deadline: TBD *The 2022 Johnson & Johnson solicitation will be available soon. Official guidelines may vary\, and any changes will be reflected in LAMSeS. \nImportant Information \nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: One applicant per STEM2D discipline; six applicants in total. \n  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 16\, 2021.  \n\nDepartment head letter of recommendation (addressed to Johnson and Johnson) \nDesignate which field for which you are applying (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math\, Manufacturing\, or Design) \n1\,000 words (plus one page of images) detailing your proposed area of research (Uploaded as PDF) \nNominee’s CV (limit to 3 pages font size 11) including a list of publications\, presentations\, abstracts\, current financial support already obtained\, other folio work and two references \nBrief outline of your budget for proposed research \nNames of three internal (to UNC) faculty who could speak knowledgeably about your research as part of an internal review panel\, in the event of an internal review. Please confirm the availability of each potential reviewer prior to your submission.  \n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports or others who have a conflict of interest\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the application packet to ORD\n\n\n\nProgram Description \nThe Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award Program aims to fuel development of female STEM2D leaders and feed the STEM2D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their careers\, in each of the STEM2D disciplines: Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math\, Manufacturing and Design. \n  \nThe awards will fund one woman per STEM2D discipline who has completed her advanced degree\, who is working as an assistant professor (or global equivalent faculty position) and who is not yet tenured at an accredited university\, institution or design school. The goal is to fuel the research passion of the awarded women and inspire career paths in their respective STEM2D fields. Johnson & Johnson is looking to identify global women leading in both their research fields and leading as mentors\, to be a vision for girls and other women in STEM2D. \n  \nBy offering these scholarships\, Johnson & Johnson hopes to play an influential role in STEM2D breakthroughs in the future. \nThe Scholars Award is a three-year award in the gross amount of $150\,000\, which will be paid to the University (the “Recipient”) for the benefit of the Johnson & Johnson Scholar and her research\, with the understanding that the Recipient will administer the funds. The Scholars Award will be paid in three (3) installments of U.S. $50\,000 per year of the three-year scholarship period\, payable in 2022\, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the program’s Agreement. \nAward Information \n  \nFunding Amount: $150\,000. The Scholars Award will be paid in three (3) installments of $50\,000 per year of the three-year scholarship period. \n  \nEligibility \nYou must be a woman working in the field(s) of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Mathematics\, Manufacturing and Design (STEM2D). \n  \nYou must be an assistant female professor or global equivalent faculty position at the time of application at an accredited academic university\, institution or design school. \n  \nThe female scholar should have a minimum degree for the appropriate field: \n\nScience; M.D.\, Ph.D.\nTechnology; Ph.D.\nEngineering; Ph.D.\nMath; M.S.\, Ph.D.\nManufacturing; Ph.D.\nDesign; M.A.\, M.S.\, MDes\, MArch\, MFA\, MLA\, Ph.D.\n\n  \nReview Criteria \nJudges will use the following criteria to evaluate the applications: \n\nScientific/technical expertise exhibited\nNovelty/innovation of the research\nPotential impact of the research\nFeasibility of the research\n\n  \nAdditional Information \n  \nTo view the full solicitation please click on the link below.\nhttps://www.jnj.com/wistem2d-university-scholars \n  \nFrequently asked Questions: https://www.jnj.com/wistem2d/faq \n  \nFor questions\, email:  Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-johnson-and-johnson-wistem2d-scholars-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals\nThe Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards  \nInternal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, August 16\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, August 16\, 2021 \nWarren Alpert Foundation Deadline: November 1\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: One.\nPlease note: The final application will be submitted via the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) per the Foundation’s submission requirement.\n\nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Wednesday\, June 23\, 2021. \n  \nWith this application you must include the following and should be no more than 5 single spaced pages\, ½ inch margins and 11pt or greater font. The 5 pages does not include the bibliography\, cv\, budget and 3 letters of recommendation.  \n  \n\nTitle  \nSummary of the research \nIntroduction\, importance of the project\, methods and likely presentation results. \nOne-half page on the background of the applicant and the special characteristics that he/she has for implementing the project and career plan. \nBibliography \nA CV in NIH format \nA budget in G.300 R&R Format (aka: SF 424 R&R Budget).  Please be certain to include budget justification \nThree letters of recommendation are preferred. If letters are not prepared prior to the internal deadline\, please provide the names of three referees. \nNames of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about your research as part of an internal review panel\, in the event of an internal review.  \n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports or others who have a conflict of interest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers and check their availability before submitting the application packet to ORD.  \n\n\n\nAward Information \nFunding Amount: The medical school\, research institute or academic hospital appointing the scholar will be awarded $200\,000 annually for two years to cover their salary\, lab costs\, and related expenses.  Under certain circumstances\, the awardee may transfer funding to support their faculty position.  Indirect cost of up to 15% of direct costs\, may be included in the $200\,000.  All applicants are required to provide 75% effort.  \nProgram Description \nThese awards are given as a transitional post-doctoral award for recipients to enable their advance to a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor level or higher and/or to assist in the development of a laboratory program that would lead to independent funding. Scholars will be chosen on the basis of the success in their prior post-doctoral work as well as in the importance and creativity of their continued work. The Foundation will select recipients for awards using an objective and nondiscriminatory selection process based upon criteria including a review of each applicant’s scholastic achievements\, academic records\, scientific proposal and submitted letters of recommendation. \nEligibility \nThe Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars program will support individual scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD degree (or both) and who have completed a minimum of three years of a post-doctoral fellowship by July 1\, 2021\, in the field of neurosciences and hold a post-doctoral research position at a United States medical school\, research institute or academic hospital. \nAdditional Information \nThe Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards Review Board:   \n\nH. Robert Horvitz\, PhD\nLennart Mucke\, MD\nRachel Wilson\, PhD\nKaren Furie\, MD\nJoseph B. Martin\, MD\, PhD\nFred J. Schiffman\, MD\nRobert H. Brown\, Jr.- D.Phil.\, M.D.\nBarbara McNeil\, MD\, PhD\n\n  \nWarren Alpert Foundation Solicitation: https://www.warrenalpertfoundation.org/awards/ \nPlease email  Limited_Submission@unc.edu with questions. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-warren-alpert-distinguished-scholar-awards/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: National Institute of Health  Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1)
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nNational Institute of Health \nCollaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1)\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 9\, 2021 \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 9\, 2021 \nLOI Due Date: 30 days prior to application deadline \nNIH Application Deadline: January 27\, 2021 \nImportant Information \nNumber of Applications per Institution: Only one application per institution is allowed per review round. \n  \nConsultation with relevant IC staff at least 10 weeks prior to the application due date is strongly encouraged.  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 9\, 2021. \n\nPI/Proposed team member’s CV/NIH Biosketch (five-page maximum)\nProject Summary (four-page maximum\, as an attachment) including a list of potential/committed collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nWritten confirmation that the PI team has spoken with an NIGMS Program Official who has agreed to accept the proposal under the RM1 mechanism (please see additional program information below for more details)\nNames of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD.\n\n\n\nProgram Overview \nPurpose: Many research questions in biomedical science can be pursued by single investigators and their close collaborators and are adequately supported by individual and multiple PD/PI research grants. However\, the scope of some scientific problems is beyond the capabilities of a small group of investigators. Such complex and challenging research questions benefit from the integrated efforts of teams of research laboratories employing complementary approaches and having multiple areas of intellectual and technical expertise\, and the necessary resources to accomplish a unified scientific goal. Such team-based efforts can produce convergent\, lasting scientific benefits with high impact\, such as the creation of new disciplines of study\, resolution of long standing or intractable problems\, or definition of new areas that challenge current paradigms. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages Collaborative Program Grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose to conduct research to address complex and challenging biomedical problems\, important for the mission of NIGMS\, through deeply integrated\, multidisciplinary research teams. The Collaborative Program Grant is designed to support research in which funding a team of interdependent investigators offers significant advantages over support of individual research project grants. Applications should address critical issues and be sufficiently challenging\, ambitious\, and innovative that objectives could not be achieved by individual investigators. \n  \nBackground: Recent reports (e.g.\, enhancing the effectiveness of team science) have evaluated the benefits of a team science approach to scientific inquiry\, and the need to create flexible funding opportunities that enable interdisciplinary research teams to accomplish goals that could not be achieved individually. The Collaborative Program Grant draws on our past experience and is designed to improve support for interdisciplinary collaborative research across different scientific domains. We also anticipate that these grants will enhance the diversity and interdisciplinarity of participating investigators and provide opportunities to encourage early-stage investigators (ESIs) to engage in team science projects. Successful Collaborative Program Grant applications will bring together scientists to apply complementary approaches to work on an important and well-defined problem. Applications may address any area of science within the NIGMS mission\, which is to support basic research that increases understanding of biological processes at a range of levels\, from molecules and cells\, to tissues\, whole organisms\, and populations. NIGMS also supports research in a limited number of clinical areas that affect multiple organ systems. Truly new interdisciplinary ideas for approaching significant biological problems are encouraged. Applications that bridge the research interests of more than one NIGMS division are also encouraged but must remain within the scope of the NIGMS mission. Research with the overall goal to gain knowledge about a specific organ or organ system\, or the pathophysiology\, treatment\, or cure of a specific disease or condition will\, in most cases\, be more appropriate for another Institute or Center. \nEligibility \n\nOnly one application per institution (normally identified by having a unique DUNS number or NIH IPF number) is allowed per review round. The same or a similar topic may be submitted for subsequent review rounds involving the same or a similar team\, but must be presented as a New application\, not a Resubmission.\nApplications that are not considered in the NIGMS mission will not be reviewed. Given that only one application is permitted per institution per review cycle\, it may be important to contact NIGMS staff before committing to any particular team and its topic area.\nThe application is required to be submitted as a multiple PD/PI application\, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 PDs/PIs\, all of whom must have an appointment at a domestic institution. Scientists employed solely by foreign institutions may not serve as one of the PD(s)/PIs of the multiple PD/PI team\, although they may be included in the application as collaborators/co-investigators\, consultants or other significant contributors.\n\nAward Information \nAward Budget: While applications may request research program budgets of up to $1.5 million direct costs per year\, it is anticipated that most awards will be between $700\,000-$900\,000 direct costs. Annual inflationary increases are not allowed. The requested budget should be consistent with the number of PDs/PIs and the complexity and needs of the proposed program. An additional $250\,000 direct costs per year may be requested for optional developmental funds to support the addition of ESIs to the program in YRS 2-5. \nAward Project Period: Applications may request up to five years of support. \nAdditional Information \nPrior Consultation with IC staff: NIGMS intends to fund a limited number of applications. Therefore\, consultation with relevant staff at least 10 weeks prior to the application due date is strongly encouraged. Once applicants have identified overall program objectives and PD/PI participants\, NIGMS staff may be able to advise applicants whether the proposed research strategy meets the goals and mission of the Institute\, whether it addresses one or more high priority research areas\, and whether it is appropriate for a Collaborative team program. A collaborative program that is closely related to the goal of a PD/PI’s existing NIGMS-funded research might require that funding be relinquished to avoid overlap. Institute staff will not evaluate the technical and scientific merit of the proposed program in advance; technical and scientific merit will be determined during peer review using the review criteria indicated in this FOA. During the consultation phase\, if the proposed research strategy does not meet NIGMS’ programmatic needs\, or is not appropriate as a Collaborative Program Grant\, applicants will be encouraged to consider other funding opportunities. \nAdditionally\, ORD has compiled notes from prior NIH RM1 webinars that we will make available to interested teams.  Please contact Limited_Submission@unc.edu to request these materials. \n  \nFull Solicitation: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-103.html \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-national-institute-of-health-collaborative-program-grant-for-multidisciplinary-teams-rm1/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Award Deadline: The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \nThe Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 2\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 2\, 2021 \nFoundation LOI Deadline: September 8\, 2021 \nFoundation Deadline: October 20\, 2021 \nImportant Information \nNumber of Applications per Institution: One \nAward Information  \nScholars can receive up to $110\,000 per year for a maximum of five years. Recipients of the Award in Pain can be granted $50\,000 per year for up to three years. Rita Allen Foundation Scholar grant funds may only be used for direct project expenses\, including up to 50 percent of the Scholar’s compensation. \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, August 2\, 2021. \n  \n\nA letter of nomination from a department chair\, school dean (if there are no departments within a school)\, or center/institute director (maximum 2 pages)\, addressing:\n\n\n\n\nWhat is innovative and high-risk about the applicant’s research?\nWhat is significant/impactful about the applicant’s published/yet-to-be published work?\nAre there specialized facilities and resources available to the applicant and their lab?\n\n\n\n\nA summary for the research proposed (2 pages). The program calls for strong proposals that incorporate creative\, innovative approaches that contribute to biomedical science in their areas of interest.\nSeparate page(s) can be included for references\, if applicable.\nCurriculum vitae with a full list of publications and a list of current and pending funding.\nNames (alongside contact information) of three experts\, internal to UNC\, who could speak knowledgeably about your research as part of an internal review panel\, in the event of an internal review:\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports or others who have a conflict of interest.\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the application to ORD.\n\n\n\n\nThe names and titles of five potential letter of recommendation writers\n\n\n\n\nThe list must include at least two external individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work. For each\, include a two to three sentence overview of their area of expertise.\n\n\n\nProgram Description  \nThe Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program funds basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer\, immunology and neuroscience. The program embraces innovative research with above-average risk and groundbreaking possibilities. The Foundation funds basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer\, immunology and neuroscience.  Rita Allen Foundation Scholars are distinguished by their bold approaches to basic scientific questions that address problems of global concern\, as well as their potential for learning\, leadership and collaboration. The program embraces innovative research with above-average risk and groundbreaking possibilities. \nEligibility \nTo be eligible for a Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award\, candidates must have completed their training and provided persuasive evidence of distinguished achievement or extraordinary promise in research in one of the relevant fields (cancer\, immunology\, neuroscience. or pain). United States citizenship is not a requirement; however\, awardees must be legally employed at the time of application at a U.S. degree-granting or research institution that is an invited participant in the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program. \nInstitutions should consider the following when considering whom to nominate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program: \n\n\n\nCandidates should be independent investigators in the early stages of their careers and research.\nThe caliber of early-stage investigators suggests nominees would be appointed to tenure-track positions at their respective institutions.\nIt is preferable that candidates be in the first three years of their tenure track. (This is taken into consideration in the rating of applications by the Scientific Advisory Committee.)\nA senior postdoc should not be a candidate; wait until s/he is in a tenure-track position\, as described.\nAssociate professors should not be candidates.\nCandidates must have received committed startup funds from their respective institutions.\nCandidates must have lab space from their institutions.\n\n\n\nRita Allen Foundation Scholars may not accept an award from the Beckman Young Investigator Program\, Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences\, Searle Scholars Program\, or Vallee Scholars Program that would take effect beginning in year one of the RAF award. Rita Allen Scholars may apply for awards from these organizations that would take effect beginning in year two of the RAF award. Other sources of funding also may influence selection. \nInternal Review Criteria  \nThe Internal Review criteria will reflect the Rita Allen Foundation’s general criteria that is stated within this internal solicitation. \nAdditional Information               \nUNC Recipients: Sarah Linnstaedt (2020) (Anesthesiology); Bo Li (2016) (Chemistry); Greg Scherrer (2014) (Cell Biology and Physiology); (Ian Davis) (2008) (Genetics\, Pediatrics and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center); Mark Zylka (2007) (Cell Biology and Physiology\, Neuroscience Center)   \nFrequently Asked Questions: https://ritaallen.org/scholars/#faq-list \nPast Recipients: https://ritaallen.org/all-scholars/ \nReview Committee: https://ritaallen.org/about/#scientific-advisory-committee \nRita Allen Website: https://ritaallen.org/scholars/ \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-award-deadline-the-rita-allen-foundation-scholars-program/
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SUMMARY:Yang Biomedical Scholars Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual seminar celebrating the outstanding recipients of the 2020-21 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Awards.  These annual awards highlight the accomplishments of recently tenured SOM faculty that are recognized for their innovative contributions to research in their fields. \nThe seminar will be held on Thursday\, July 29\, 2021 from 1:30pm-2:30pm via Zoom. \nMore information about the event and access to the zoom link can be found on the website linked here. Please reach out to Trisha Dant (dant@med.unc.edu) should you have any questions.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/yang-biomedical-scholars-seminar/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: The Searle Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \nThe Searle Scholars Program  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 26\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 26\, 2021 \nFoundation Deadline: September 30\, 2021 \nImportant Information \nNumber of Applications per Institution: Two \nAward Information  \nGrants are set at $300\,000 for a three-year period with $100\,000 payable in the first year and equal sums payable in the second and third years and are subject to the receipt of acceptable progress reports. Generally\, fifteen new awards are granted annually and are activated on July 1 of the year of the competition. \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 26\, 2021. \n  \n\nA letter of nomination from a department chair\, school dean (if there are no departments within a school)\, or center/institute director (maximum 2 pages)\, addressing:\n\n\n\n\nWhat is innovative and high-risk about the applicant’s research?\nWhat is significant/impactful about the applicant’s published/yet-to-be published work?\nAre there specialized facilities and resources available to the applicant and their lab?\n\n\n\n\nA summary for the research proposed (2 pages).\n\n\n\n\nThe program calls for strong proposals that incorporate creative\, innovative approaches that contribute to biomedical science in their areas of interest.\n\n\n\n\nSeparate page(s) can be included for references\, if applicable.\nCurriculum vitae with a full list of publications and a list of current and pending funding.\nNames (alongside contact information) of three experts\, internal to UNC\, who could speak knowledgeably about your research as part of an internal review panel\, in the event of an internal review:\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports or others who have a conflict of interest.\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the application to ORD.\n\n\n\n\nThe names and titles of five potential letter of recommendation writers\n\n\n\n\nThe list must include at least two external individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work. For each\, include a two to three sentence overview of their area of expertise.\n\n\n\nEligibility  \nApplicants should have begun their appointment as an independent investigator at the assistant professor level on or after July 1\, 2020. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent) at an invited institution. \n  \nInstitutions which do not have tenure-track appointments should consult with the Scientific Director of the Program regarding eligibility of selected applicants PRIOR to nominating such individuals. \n  \nThe Searle Scholars Program does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components. Potential applicants who are unsure if their research is appropriate for our Program are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars on this website. \n  \nApplicants who were nominated for awards in the previous competition year but were not awarded may still meet the eligibility criteria for the current competition. Institutions should consult with the Scientific Director of the Program regarding renomination of such individuals. \nProgram Description  \nThe Searle Scholars Program Scientific Advisory Board is primarily interested in the potential of applicants to make innovative and high-impact contributions to research over an extended period of time.  Applicants for the 2022 competition (awards which will be activated on July 1\, 2022) are expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry\, cell biology\, genetics\, immunology\, neuroscience\, pharmacology\, and related areas in chemistry\, medicine\, and the biological sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research of outstanding faculty who have recently begun their appointment at the assistant professor level. \nInternal Review Criteria  \nThe Internal Review criteria will reflect the Searle Foundation’s general criteria that is stated within this internal solicitation. \nAdditional Information               \nUNC Recipients: Wesley Legant (2019) (Biomedical Engineering/Pharmacology);\nRob McGinty (2017) (Eshelman School of Pharmacy\, Chemical Biology\, and Medicinal Chemistry);\nMark Zylka (2007) (Cell Biology and Physiology\, Neuroscience Center);\nBrian Kuhlman (2004) (Biochemistry and Biophysics) \n  \nFAQs: https://www.searlescholars.net/competition/faqs \nPast Recipients: https://www.searlescholars.net/scholarships/latest \nReview Committee: https://www.searlescholars.net/advisory-board \nSearle Scholars Website: https://www.searlescholars.net/competition/ \n  \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-the-searle-scholars-program/
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The School of Medicine Office of Research would like to support SOM faculty who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 by soliciting applications for supplemental funding of up to $20K per faculty investigator to support their research programs. \nPlease review the RFA linked here for more information about eligibility\, use of the funds and application process. \nAll applications must be submitted by July 19\, 2021.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/covid-19-supplemental-funding-application-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: National Institute of Health  NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research   (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals\nNational Institute of Health  \nNEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research   \n(P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  \nInternal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 5\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates  \nORD Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 5\, 2021  \nNIH Full Proposal Deadline: September 30\, 2021  \nImportant Information \nNumber of Applications per Institution: Only one application per institution is allowed. \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following via LAMSeS by 11:59PM\, Monday\, July 5\, 2021. \n\nPI/Proposed team member’s CV/NIH Biosketch (five-page maximum)\nProject Summary (two-page maximum)\nList of potential/committed collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD.\n\n\n\nAward Information \n  \nAward Budget: Institutions may request direct costs of up to $2\,000\,000 over a five-year period in support of a Core Grant to institutions having 8 to 19 eligible grants. Institutions having 20 or more eligible grants may request direct costs of up to $2\,500\,000 over a five-year period. \n  \nAward Project Period: The maximum project period is 5 years. \nProgram Overview \n  \nThe NEI Center Core Grant combines three or more Resource and/or Service Cores for a group of R01 investigators to enhance their research\, consolidate resources\, avoid duplication of efforts\, and/or contribute to cost effectiveness by providing a service with lower costs or higher quality than could be attempted for independent projects by several individual Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD(s)/PI(s)). Shared resources and facilities that are accessible to a group of independently funded investigators lead to greater productivity for the separate projects and can provide instrumentation and facilities that are too costly to be maintained by an individual investigator. The design and purpose of each Center Core may vary in how it serves its users. This program is designed to enhance an institution’s environment and capability to conduct vision research and to facilitate collaborative studies of the visual system and its disorders. \n  \nA NEI Center Core Grant should increase the productivity and impact of research in eligible projects of the Core users\, and should create a collaborative environment to increase scientific interactions. A strong research base of funded projects is an eligibility requirement and a major factor in obtaining an NEI Center Core Grant award. \n  \nNEI-supported Center Cores should consist of discrete units or Cores\, each devoted to a specific activity that would be impractical or less efficient to support on an individual research project grant.  The purpose of each Core is to support a resource or service that enhances or facilitates the research efforts of a group of independent investigators\, each having NEI funding. Cores may involve the purchase and maintenance of shared instruments. Sharing of NEI Center Core Grant resources and services with other NIH-funded collaborators and with investigators new to vision research is encouraged. \nThe Administrative Core: supports the overall management of the Center Core which includes an organizational structure sufficient to coordinate and integrate the activities of the Resource and Service Cores\, and to determine the distribution and utilization of funds. \nThe Resource Cores: facilitate the production of materials for research\, or support the purchase\, maintenance\, and technical support of shared equipment. Examples may include\, but are not limited to: confocal microscopy\, electron microscopy\, tissue and cell culture services\, genotyping\, microarray analysis\, mass spectrometry\, high throughput sequencing\, database management\, hybridoma production\, laboratory animal resources\, image analysis\, and brain and eye imaging. Resource Cores may also help support computer experts\, biostatisticians\, and other individuals who can assist or collaborate with participating investigators in conducting vision research. \nThe Service Cores: support essential laboratory or technical services provided by one or more highly skilled persons. Examples of this type of core include\, but are not limited to an electronics shop\, a machine shop\, and photography services. \nStudies involving human subjects are not allowed. However\, Core resources and services can be accessed for secondary studies that use human specimens\, cell lines\, or data provided that these have been stripped of identifiers and appropriate approvals have been obtained through the individual research grants that support collection of human subject material. \n  \nEligibility \nThe applicant institution must have 8 or more eligible grants. Eligible grants are defined as active NEI-supported R01s. Grant applications in administrative extensions\, with or without additional funds\, are not eligible. Administrative supplements\, revisions\, and sub-contracts cannot be counted toward eligibility. \nReview Criteria \nSignificance: Does the Center Core address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in the field? Is the prior research that serves as the key support for the proposed project rigorous?  If the aims of the Center Core are achieved\, how will scientific knowledge\, technical capability\, and/or clinical practice be improved? How will successful completion of the aims change the concepts\, methods\, technologies\, treatments\, services\, or preventative interventions that drive this field? Does the Center Core provide resources and/or services to meet the scientific needs of the research base? Will the Center Core be used by multiple investigators? What is the likelihood that the Center Core will increase efficiency\, accelerate progress\, and promote new research directions and scientific collaborations among the Senior Persons and other users?  \n  \nInvestigator(s): Are the PD(s)/PI(s)\, collaborators\, and other researchers well suited to the project? If Early Stage Investigators or those in the early stages of independent careers\, do they have appropriate experience and training? If established\, have they demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments that have advanced their field(s)? If the project is collaborative or multi-PD/PI\, do the investigators have complementary and integrated expertise; are their leadership approach\, governance and organizational structure appropriate for the project?    \n  \nInnovation: Does the application challenge and seek to shift current research or clinical practice paradigms by utilizing novel theoretical concepts\, approaches or methodologies\, instrumentation\, or interventions? Are the concepts\, approaches or methodologies\, instrumentation\, or interventions novel to one field of research or novel in a broad sense? Is a refinement\, improvement\, or new application of theoretical concepts\, approaches or methodologies\, instrumentation\, or interventions proposed? Does the Center Core use innovative ways to communicate or integrate activities among the Resource/Service Cores\, or across basic and clinical research? Are there innovative methods for allocating resources or promoting new cross-departmental or multi-disciplinary collaborations?     \n  \nApproach: Are the overall strategy\, methodology\, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the Center Core? Have investigators included plans to address weaknesses in the rigor of prior research that serves as the key support for the proposed project? Have the investigators presented strategies to ensure a robust and unbiased approach\, as appropriate for the work proposed?  Are potential problems\, alternative strategies\, and benchmarks for success presented? If the project is in the early stages of development\, will the strategy establish feasibility and will particularly risky aspects be managed? Have the investigators presented adequate plans to address relevant biological variables\, such as sex\, for studies in vertebrate animals or human subjects? If the Center Core involves human subjects and/or NIH-defined clinical research\, are the plans to address:  \n1) the protection of human subjects from research risks\, and \n2) inclusion (or exclusion) of individuals on the basis of sex/gender\, race\, and ethnicity\, as well as the inclusion or exclusion of individuals of all ages (including children and older adults)\, justified in terms of the scientific goals and research strategy proposed? \nAre there plans to establish and maintain communication and cooperation among Senior Persons and other users? Are there adequate management plans for the Research and Service Cores\, including implementation\, allocation\, NEI-R01 grantee user prioritization\, quality control\, and utilization of the Cores? How well does the management plan address accountability\, flow of authority\, dispute resolution\, evaluation and integration with the institution’s fiscal and academic administrations? \n  \nEnvironment: Will the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Are the institutional support\, equipment and other physical resources available to the investigators adequate for the project proposed? Will the project benefit from unique features of the scientific environment\, subject populations\, or collaborative arrangements?     \nAdditional Information \nFull Solicitation: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-051.html \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-national-institute-of-health-nei-center-core-grant-for-vision-research-p30-clinical-trial-not-allowed/
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SUMMARY:Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research Pilot Award Deadline: Promoting Health Equity in Research Pilot Award Program
DESCRIPTION:The UNC School of Medicine’s Office of Research (OoR) sponsors an annual pilot program\, Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research (ECBR)\, to provide support for innovative\, early-stage research relevant to external strategic funding priorities. \nFor the 2021 round of funding\, the OoR is partnering with the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute and the UNC Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) to provide pilot funding for innovative\, early-stage research projects that broadly address strategies for reducing health disparities and promoting equity for historically marginalized populations. \nProjects across the translational spectrum will be supported and should: Promote research to understand and to improve minority health; Advance scientific understanding of the causes of health disparities; Develop and test multi-level interventions to reduce health disparities; or Create and improve scientific methods\, metrics\, measures\, and tools to study the causes of health disparities and develop solutions. Applications that will provide preliminary data for intervention and implementation studies that will reduce disparities are of particular interest. \nAwards will provide up to $50\,000 in funding for a 12-month project period. \nFull details on the application process and eligibility can be found in the RFA posted here. \nQuestions can be emailed to Jennifer Brennan (OoR) or Mary Beth Cassely (NCTraCS)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/emerging-challenges-in-biomedical-research-pilot-award-deadline-promoting-health-equity-in-research-pilot-award-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: NSF Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nNational Science Foundation  \nPartnerships for Innovation (PFI)\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, April 5\, 2021 \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \n  \nKey Dates \n  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, April 5\, 2021 \nNSF Full Proposal Deadline: July 14\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n\nAn organization may not submit more than one (1) new or resubmitted PFI-RP proposal to a deadline of this solicitation.\nResubmission of significantly improved revisions of a previously declined PFI proposal is strongly encouraged.\nThe PFI program has an NSF Lineage Requirement under one of the following two paths: (1) NSF-supported research results or (2) NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM) Teams program. The NSF lineage requirement applies now to both proposal tracks PFI-TT and PFI-RP. The only allowed exception is for resubmission of PFI-RP proposals previously declined under solicitation NSF 18-511. An I-Corps Node award\, training at an NSF I-Corps Site\, or any I-Corps-related training imparted by federal agencies and organizations other than NSF do not meet the NSF Lineage Requirement.\n\nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, April 5\, 2021. \n\nCover Page: Name\, Department\, Contact Information\, Track\, and Project Title\nProject Description (4-page maximum)\nPI/co-PI team member’s NSF-formatted Biosketch (2 maximum)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\n\n\nAward Information \nPFI-TT projects will be funded for up to $250\,000 for 18-24 months per award; approximately 40-50 awards are anticipated. PFI-RP projects will be funded for up to $550\,000 for 36 months. Approximately 10-15 awards are anticipated. \nProgram Overview \nThe Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program within the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) offers researchers from all disciplines of science and engineering funded by NSF the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development\, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit. \nPFI has five broad goals\, as set forth by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017 (“the Act”\, S.3084 — 114th Congress; Sec. 602. Translational Research Grants): \n\nidentifying and supporting NSF-sponsored research and technologies that have the potential for accelerated commercialization;\nsupporting prior or current NSF-sponsored investigators\, institutions of higher education\, and non-profit organizations that partner with an institution of higher education in undertaking proof-of-concept work\, including the development of technology prototypes that are derived from NSF-sponsored research and have potential market value;\npromoting sustainable partnerships between NSF-funded institutions\, industry\, and other organizations within academia and the private sector with the purpose of accelerating the transfer of technology;\ndeveloping multi-disciplinary innovation ecosystems which involve and are responsive to the specific needs of academia and industry;\nproviding professional development\, mentoring\, and advice in entrepreneurship\, project management\, and technology and business development to innovators.\n\nThis solicitation offers two broad tracks for proposals in pursuit of the goals:  \nThe Technology Translation (PFI-TT) track offers the opportunity to translate prior NSF-funded research results in any field of science or engineering into technological innovations with promising commercial potential and societal impact. PFI-TT supports commercial potential demonstration projects for academic research outputs in any NSF-funded science and engineering discipline. This demonstration is achieved through proof-of-concept\, prototyping\, technology development and/or scale-up work. Concurrently\, students and postdoctoral researchers who participate in PFI-TT projects receive education and leadership training in innovation and entrepreneurship. Successful PFI-TT projects generate technology-driven commercialization outcomes that address societal needs. \nThe Research Partnerships (PFI-RP) track seeks to achieve the same goals as the PFI-TT track by supporting instead complex\, multi-faceted technology development projects that are typically beyond the scope of a single researcher or institution and require a multi-organizational\, interdisciplinary\, synergistic collaboration. A PFI-RP project requires the creation of partnerships between academic researchers and third-party organizations such as industry\, non-academic research organizations\, federal laboratories\, public or non-profit technology transfer organizations or other universities. Such partnerships are needed to conduct applied research on a stand-alone larger project toward commercialization and societal impact. In the absence of such synergistic partnership\, the project’s likelihood for success would be minimal. \nThe intended outcomes of both PFI-TT and PFI-RP tracks are: a) the commercialization of new intellectual property derived from NSF-funded research outputs; b) the creation of new or broader collaborations with industry (including increased corporate sponsored research); c) the licensing of NSF-funded research outputs to third party corporations or to start-up companies funded by a PFI team; and d) the training of future innovation and entrepreneurship leaders. \nWEBINARS: Webinars will be held to answer questions about the solicitation. Registration will be available on the NSF Partnerships for Innovation website (https://www.nsf.gov/PFI). Potential proposers and their partners are encouraged to attend. \n  \nReview Elements \nAll PFI proposals must address the following five elements. Please view the NSF solicitation for additional details. \n\nTechnology Development \nDemonstration of Commercialization Potential \nPartnerships \nEducation and Leadership Development in Innovation and Entrepreneurship \nBroadening Participation \n\nAdditional Information \nNSF Lineage Requirement: All proposals submitted to the PFI program must meet a lineage requirement under one of the following two paths: (1) NSF-supported research results\, or (2) NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF I-Corps Teams Program. \n\n NSF-supported research results in all fields of science and engineering: Principal Investigator (PI) or a co-PI must have had an NSF award that ended no more than seven (7) years prior to the full proposal deadline date or be a current NSF award recipient. The proposed technology development project must be derived from the research results and/or discoveries from this underlying NSF award.\n\nOR \n\n NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF I-Corps TeamsProgram. The Principal Investigator (PI) or a co-PI must have been a member of an award under the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/teams.jsp). The PI or co-PI must have fully completed the training provided under the I-Corps Team award within the past four (4) years. The customer discovery activities performed under the NSF-funded I-Corps award must be based on the technology that is proposed to be translated within the PFI proposal.\n\n  \nNSF Solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19506/nsf19506.htm   \n  \nWEBINARS: Webinars will be held to answer questions about the solicitation. Registration will be available on the NSF Partnerships for Innovation website (https://www.nsf.gov/PFI). Potential proposers and their partners are encouraged to attend. \n  \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-nsf-partnerships-for-innovation-pfi/
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Physician Scientist Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Physician Scientist Training Program \n2021 Request for Applications \n  \n  \nThe School of Medicine is soliciting the second round of applications for the new training initiative to support career development of Physician Scientist trainees near their transition to faculty positions – The Physician Scientist Training Program (PTSP). \n  \nThis program\, supported by the SOM Strategic Plan\, supports physician scientists at two stages: resident/fellowship level and early stage faculty level. The program partners with trainees’ home departments and provides funding to support research efforts of the trainees (Resident/Fellow Award -$ 35\,000/year and Faculty Award -$ 55\,000/year salary support + $ 25\,000/year project support). Additionally\, trainees enter a career development training program with peer level physician scientists across multiple clinical disciplines. Each awarded trainee will receive two years of support from the program. \n  \nThe program is seeking nomination of eligible applicants from the UNC Clinical Departments for awards with support to begin for the 2021-2022 academic year (July 1\, 2021). Each department may nominate up to two candidates for each award. \n  \nEligibility Criteria: \n  \nFor all SOM PSTP trainee applicants: \n\nTrainees must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be licensed or qualified to become licensed to practice medicine in the state of N.C.\nTrainees must have commitment from the applicant’s Department to provide at least 50% protected time for research and fund difference between SOM PSTP funds and actual stipend/salary.\nTrainees must have Scientific mentor and project plan in place.\n\n  \nFor SOM PSTP Resident/Fellow Award applicants: \n\nResident/Fellow Award applicants may be clinical trainees (GME residents\, or GME or non-GME clinical fellowship trainees with specialty training program that allows for protected research time during the award period) or postdoctoral fellows/clinical instructors (with a clinical degree and completion of clinical training program in an American Board of Medical Specialties discipline) at the time of application.\n\n  \nFor SOM PSTP Faculty Award applicants: \n\nFaculty Award applicants must be currently at UNC or committed to start at UNC as an Assistant Professor at the start of the funding period.\nFaculty Award applicants will have held a faculty position (Clinical Instructor or Assistant Professor) for less than two years\, although exceptions for physician applicants with longer times as a faculty member can be considered by the review committee.\nIf the Faculty Award applicant is in an Instructor position at the time of application\, the home Department Chair must be committed to opening an Assistant Professor position focused on research area specific to the trainee’s interest by the end of their term of support.\n\n  \nIndividuals interested in applying for this award should consult with their Department Chair or Vice Chair for Research to learn about their department’s specific procedure for determining its nominees. \n  \nQuestions about potential nominee eligibility can be directed to Alex Duncan\, Director of the SOM Physician Scientist Training Program. \n  \nApplication details (Due March 3\, 2021): Completed applications should contain the following elements (A-C) and should be emailed from applicant’s Department Chair or designated representative to Alex Duncan\, Director of the SOM Physician Scientist Training Program (jaduncan@med.unc.edu) and Noelé Daniels\, Physician Scientist Training Program Administator (noele_daniels@med.unc.edu). \n  \n1. Proposal (Resident/Fellow applications should be no longer than 3 pages\, Faculty applications should be no longer than 4 pages – not including references) : \n  \n\nSpecific aims – (1 page maximum) outlining the project conceptually\n\n  \n\nBackground and significance – covering literature in the field and preliminary data (if the candidate has preliminary data the proposal should indicate in the text or figure legends whether data was generated by others in the mentor’s lab or data generated by the applicant) that support the approach.\n\n  \n\nApproach – covering details of research plan\n\n  \n\nTraining Plan – (1/2 page maximum) – describe what training has been done and what is the current status of the applicant (GME trainee\, postdoc/Instructor\, Assistant Prof.)\, what remaining clinical and/or scientific training will be undertaken during the award and any additional training the applicant will seek after participating in the Physician Scientist Training Program.\n\n  \n2. NIH style Biosketch \n  \n3. Letters of Support \n  \n\nLetter from the candidate’s mentor who will supervise the research training while in the physician Scientist Training Program\n\n  \n\nLetter from the candidate’s chair – indicating support for 50% protected time and paying difference between PSTP funds and full stipend/salary\, description of the chair’s commitment to candidate as a future faculty member in the department\, statement of any other departmental resources committed to candidate (start up money\, lab space\, support for trainee working under applicant via departmental T32\, etc.)\n\n  \n\nLetter of support from previous mentor or other scientist familiar with the candidates accomplishments and promise as a future independent investigator.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/deadline-for-physician-scientist-training-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nThe Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Wednesday\, February 24\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Wednesday\, February 24\, 2021 \nNomination Deadline: March 15\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: April 20\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n\nNumber of Applications per Institution: Two early-career professors may be nominated by each institution.\nWhat is Not Funded: Recognizing that certain areas of contemporary science and engineering already have access to relatively generous funding (for example\, clinical research\, research associated with the design and construction of large national facilities such as accelerators and space stations\, and applied research of direct relevance to national security)\, the Packard Fellowships are directed to other\, less generously supported fields. \n\nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in a SINGLE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Wednesday\, February 24\, 2021. \n\nLetter of nomination from your department chair or other senior administrator.\nCandidate Research Statement\, describing why the research is important and outlining general goals for the next five years (one-page maximum\, excluding figures and references).\nCandidate’s CV\, including research support and publications.\nList of three potential individuals to provide external letters of recommendation\, including their titles\, institutional affiliations\, and a two-three sentence overview of their expertise and contributions. At least one individual must be a person who has had no supervisory or collaborative contact with the candidate. \nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of at least three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel to evaluate nominees for this program.\n\nPlease do not include department chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\n\n\nProgram Overview \nThe Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering program invests in future leaders who have the freedom to take risks\, explore new frontiers in their fields of study\, and follow uncharted paths that may lead to groundbreaking discoveries. \n  \nIn 1988\, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation established the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering to allow the nation’s most promising early career professors to pursue their science and engineering research with few funding restrictions and limited paperwork requirements. It is among the nation’s largest nongovernmental fellowships\, designed to allow maximum flexibility on how the funding is used. Packard Fellows have gone on to receive many additional awards and honors\, including Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics\, Fields Medals\, Alan T. Waterman Awards\, Breakthrough Prizes and elections to the National Academy of Science\, Engineering and Medicine. \n  \nEvery year\, the Foundation invites the presidents of 50 universities to nominate two early-career professors each from their institutions. Nominations are carefully reviewed by the Fellowship Advisory Panel\, comprised of distinguished scientists and engineers. Twenty recipients will receive individual grants of $875\,000 distributed over five years. Beginning with the 2021 Packard Fellows\, the Foundation will pilot a program to offer additional funding support to Fellows for activities that will help increase diversity and representation in science and engineering – whether in their research group\, department\, university or scientific fields. An invitation and details regarding this diversity funding support will be shared with the 2021 Fellows at the beginning of their grant period. \nEligibility \nCandidates must be faculty members who are eligible to serve as principal investigators engaged in research in the natural and physical sciences or engineering and must be within the first three years of their faculty careers\, that is\, whose initial faculty appointments began no earlier than May 31\, 2018\, and no later than May 31\, 2021. Disciplines that will be considered include physics\, chemistry\, mathematics\, biology\, astronomy\, computer science\, earth science\, ocean science\, and all branches of engineering. Candidates engaged in research in the social sciences will not be considered. \nThe Fellowship Program provides support for highly creative researchers early in their careers; faculty members who are well established and well-funded are less likely to receive the award. The Foundation emphasizes support for innovative individual research that involves the Fellows\, their students\, and junior colleagues\, rather than extensions or components of large-scale\, ongoing research programs. Packard Fellowships are awarded without regard to age\, race\, national origin\, citizenship\, religion\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or physical disability. \n  \nAward Information \nAward Amount: Each recipient will receive an individual grant of $875\,000 distributed over five years. Of the $175\,000 paid each year\, $17\,500 is available to the university as compensation for administrative costs. \nAdditional Information \nPackard Fellows are inquisitive\, passionate scientists and engineers who take a creative approach to their research\, dare to think big and follow new ideas wherever they lead.  \n  \nUNC Packard Fellows and their disciplinary fields: Wesley Legant\, Chemical/Biological Engineering (2019); Bo Li\, Chemistry (2016); Jillian Dempsey\, Chemistry (2015); James Cahoon\, Material Sciences/ Nanotechnology (2014); Samuel Lai\, Biological Sciences (2013); David Nicewicz\, Chemistry (2012); Marc Pollefeys\, Computer/Information Sciences (2005); James Morken\, Chemistry (1998); Holden Thorp\, Biochemistry (1991) \n  \nFull Solicitation: https://www.packard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021-Packard-Fellowship-Guidelines.pdf  \n  \nFellowship Advisory Panel: https://www.packard.org/what-we-fund/science/packard-fellowships-for-science-and-engineering/packard-fellowships-advisory-panel/ \n  \nFellowship Directory: https://www.packard.org/what-we-fund/science/packard-fellowships-for-science-and-engineering/fellowship-directory/ \n  \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-the-packard-fellowships-for-science-and-engineering/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: HRSA Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLimited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \nThe Health Resources and Services Administration  \nEmerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health   \nFunding Opportunity Number: HRSA-21-080  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, February 22\, 2021  \n                \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, February 22\, 2021 \nHRSA Deadline: April 9\, 2021 \n  \nImportant Information \n  \nNumber of Applications per Institution: 1\, Multiple applications from an organization are not allowable.  \nAward Information  \nEstimated Award Amount: Up to $250\,000. \nAward Project Period: September 1\, 2021 through August 31\, 2022 (1 year). \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, February 22\, 2021.  \n \n \n\nPI/ Team members NIH-formatted biosketch \nProject Summary (two to four-pages)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC) \nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal\npacket to ORD\n\n\n\n  \nProgram Description  \nThe purpose of this program is to strengthen the capacities of state- and/or local-level organizations to respond to emerging public health issues affecting maternal and child health (MCH) populations. This funding opportunity is a mechanism to support capacity-strengthening activities that will improve state- and/or local-level organizations’ abilities to address emerging issues that threaten the health and well-being of MCH populations in an effective\, timely manner. For the purposes of this NOFO\, MCH populations include the following groups: women\, children (birth to 21)\, children with special health care needs (CSHCN)\, adolescents\, and families. \n  \nRecipients will implement a set of activities under at least one of the three capacity-strengthening areas below (See Section IV.2 for details) and through these activities address an emerging issue specific to their state or local community. \n  \nCapacity Areas: \n\nData and Informational Systems\nWorkforce Development\nStrategic Partnerships\n\n“Emerging issues” refers to issues that affect MCH populations at an increased rate\, for which there is new knowledge or an increased level of awareness of\, or there are new approaches to solving the issue. The challenge is that these issues are difficult to anticipate and thus difficult for which to have funds set aside. Through this program\, the HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) aims to increase the ability of states and local communities to anticipate\, prepare\, and execute timely responses to emerging issues to reduce their negative impact on MCH populations. \nYou will select an emerging issue specific to the needs of your state or local community. Examples of emerging issues include\, but are not limited to\, increasing rates of opioid and other substance use disorders\, emergent environmental health threats\, persistent or increasing disparities in maternal mortality\, inadequate availability of and access to behavioral health services\, disparities in access to health services for CSHCN\, and declining immunization coverage. Successful projects will address an emerging issue that affects MCH populations and has reliable\, current data to support it. \nIn November 2020\, MCHB released summaries of Title V state needs assessments. Every 5 years states complete a comprehensive needs assessment to assess their progress\, identify emerging issues and needs\, and set priorities going forward. Regardless of the geographic scope of your project\, you are encouraged to utilize your state’s needs assessment report at the Title V Information System (TVIS) to inform the selection of an appropriate emerging issue. See Appendix B for guidance on the TVIS and Section IV.2 for a list of all suggested data sources. \nInternal Review Criteria  \nThe internal review follows the HRSA program criteria. Please visit Section V of the HRSA solicitation for additional information. \nAdditional Information  \nFull solicitation: https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding/hrsa-21-080 \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-hrsa-emerging-issues-in-maternal-and-child-health/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \nNCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 25\, 2021  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 25\, 2021 \nNIH Full Proposal Deadline: February 26\, 2021  \nImportant Information \n  \nNumber of Applications per Institution: Each eligible institution may submit a combined total of three applications to RFA-CA-20-055\, RFA-CA-20-056 and/or RFA-CA-20-057. Additionally\, each application must be in a different scientific area as defined below. \n  \nScientific Areas: \n(A) Data Science: For the purposes of this K99/R00 award\, data science is defined as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry in which quantitative and analytical approaches\, processes\, and systems are both developed and used to extract knowledge and insights from increasingly large and/or complex sets of data. This includes cancer-focused data integration and visualization\, systems biology\, artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, informatics\, genomics\, precision oncology\, and developing analytics for epidemiological or biostatistical studies. \n(B) Cancer Control Science: For the purposes of this K99/R00 award\, cancer control science is defined as basic and applied research in the behavioral\, social\, and population sciences to create or enhance interventions that\, independently or in combination with biomedical approaches\, reduce cancer risk\, incidence\, morbidity\, and mortality\, and improve quality of life. This includes research in epidemiology\, behavioral sciences\, health services\, surveillance\, cancer survivorship\, and healthcare policy. \n(C) Other Sciences: For the purposes of this K99/R00 award\, “Other Sciences” includes all scientific fields supported by the NCI that are not included in (A) or (B). Applicants proposing research in (C) “Other Sciences” may apply only if it is reasonable to expect them to transition to independence with an abbreviated period of mentored research and career development beyond their original doctoral degrees. \n  \nAward Information  \n  \nAward Budget: Award budgets are composed of salary and other program-related expenses. NCI will contribute up to $100\,000  per year toward the salary of the career award recipient. Further guidance on budgeting for career development salaries is provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide. See also NOT-OD-17-094. \nAward Project Period: The maximum project period is five years.  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 25\, 2021. \n  \n\nSpecific Project Aims\, that must include: \n\nWhich RFA (RFA-CA-20-055\, RFA-CA-20-056\, or RFA-CA-20-057) the applicant would like to be considered for. \nScientific Area (Data Science\, Cancer Control Science\, or Other Sciences) \n\n\nNIH Formatted Biosketch \nLetter of recommendation from Mentor\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal\npacket to ORD\nGiven the tight turnaround it may not be possible to conduct a full internal review; if this is the case ORD will coordinate a panel review with appropriate UNC faculty and researchers.\n\n\n\n  \nProgram Description  \nThe overall goal of the NIH Research Career Development program is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists is available in appropriate scientific disciplines to address the Nation’s biomedical\, behavioral\, and clinical research needs. NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) support a variety of mentored and non-mentored career development award programs designed to foster the transition of new investigators to research independence and to support established investigators in achieving specific objectives. Candidates should review the different career development (K) award programs to determine the best program to support their goals. More information about Career programs may be found at the NIH Extramural Training Mechanisms website. \n  \nThe objective of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) is to help outstanding postdoctoral researchers complete needed\, mentored career development and transition in a timely manner to independent tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty positions. The K99/R00 award is intended to foster the development of a creative\, independent research program that will be competitive for subsequent independent funding and that will help advance the mission of the NCI. \n  \nThis program is designed for outstanding postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require extended periods of mentored research beyond their original doctoral degrees before transitioning to research independence\, which is common for those working in data science and cancer control science\, as defined in Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility. Therefore\, researchers from these disciplines are encouraged to apply. \n  \nThis K99/R00 award is intended for individuals who require no more than 2 additional years of mentored research and career development (K99 phase) before transitioning to the independent stage (R00 phase) of the program. Consequently\, the strongest applicants will require\, and will propose\, a well-conceived plan for 1–2 years of substantive mentored research and career development that will help them become competitive candidates for tenure-track faculty positions and prepare them to launch robust\, independent research programs. \n  \nProgram Considerations \nIndividuals must be in mentored\, postdoctoral positions to be eligible to apply to the K99/R00 program. If an applicant achieves independence (any faculty or non-mentored research position) before a K99 award is made\, neither the K99 award\, nor the R00 award\, will be made. The K99/R00 award will provide up to 5 years of support in two phases. The initial (K99) phase will provide support for up to 2 years of mentored postdoctoral research and career development. The second (R00) phase will provide up to 3 years of independent research support\, which is contingent on satisfactory progress during the K99 phase and an approved\, independent tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position. The two award phases are intended to be continuous in time. Therefore\, although exceptions may be possible in limited circumstances\, R00 awards will generally only be made to those K99 PDs/PIs who accept independent\, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty positions by the end of the K99 award period. \nAdditional Information  \nRFA-CA-20-055: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-055.html  \nRFA-CA-20-056: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-056.html \nRFA-CA-20-057: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-057.html \n  \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-nci-pathway-to-independence-award-for-outstanding-early-stage-postdoctoral-researchers-k99-r00/
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SUMMARY:Internal Deadline for Limited Submission: National Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nNational Science Foundation  \nPartnerships for Innovation (PFI)\nUNC Internal deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 1\, 2020 \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*   \nKey Dates \n  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 1\, 2020 \nNSF Full Proposal Deadline: January 13\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n\nNumber of Applications per Institution: 1 submission (PFI-RP Track).\nThe limit on the number of proposals submitted by an eligible organization has been eliminated for the PFI-TT track. \nNSF Lineage Requirement: All proposals submitted to the PFI program must meet a lineage requirement under one of the following two paths: (1) NSF-supported research results\, or (2) NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF I-Corps Teams Program.\nThe PFI-RP track requires the creation and implementation of new multidisciplinary\, multi-organization partnerships between academia\, industry and other public and private entities to pursue new innovative technology development projects.\n\nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf)  to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 1\, 2020. \n\nCover Page: Name\, Department\, Contact Information\, and Project Title\nProject Description (4-page maximum)\nPI/co-PI team member’s NSF-formatted Biosketch (2 maximum)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \n\n\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\nAward Information \n  \nPFI-RP projects will be funded for up to $550\,000 for 36 months. Approximately 10-15 awards are anticipated. \nProgram Overview \nThe Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program within the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) offers researchers from all disciplines of science and engineering funded by NSF the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development\, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit. \n  \nFive Goals:   \n\nIdentifying and supporting NSF-sponsored research and technologies that have the potential for accelerated commercialization.\nSupporting prior or current NSF-sponsored investigators\, institutions of higher education\, and non-profit organizations that partner with an institution of higher education in undertaking proof-of-concept work\, including the development of technology prototypes that are derived from NSF-sponsored research and have potential market value.\nPromoting sustainable partnerships between NSF-funded institutions\, industry\, and other organizations within academia and the private sector with the purpose of accelerating the transfer of technology.\nDeveloping multi-disciplinary innovation ecosystems which involve and are responsive to the specific needs of academia and industry.\nProviding professional development\, mentoring\, and advice in entrepreneurship\, project management\, and technology and business development to innovators.\n\n  \nPFI seeks to implement the mandate set by Congress in Section 102(c)(a) of the Act (Broader Impacts Review Criterion Update) by enhancing partnerships between academia and industry in the United States\, and expanding the participation of women and individuals from underrepresented groups in innovation\, technology translation\, and entrepreneurship.  \n  \nThis solicitation offers two broad tracks for proposals in pursuit of the aforementioned goals. Only the RP track places a limit on submissions per institution. Thus\, the PFI-TT track does not qualify as a part of the internal competition.  \n  \nThe Technology Translation (PFI-TT) track offers the opportunity to translate prior NSF-funded research results in any field of science or engineering into technological innovations with promising commercial potential and societal impact. PFI-TT supports commercial potential demonstration projects for academic research outputs in any NSF-funded science and engineering discipline. This demonstration is achieved through proof-of-concept\, prototyping\, technology development and/or scale-up work. Concurrently\, students and postdoctoral researchers who participate in PFI-TT projects receive education and leadership training in innovation and entrepreneurship. Successful PFI-TT projects generate technology-driven commercialization outcomes that address societal needs. \n  \nThe Research Partnerships (PFI-RP) track seeks to achieve the same goals as the PFI-TT track by supporting instead complex\, multi-faceted technology development projects that are typically beyond the scope of a single researcher or institution and require a multi-organizational\, interdisciplinary\, synergistic collaboration. A PFI-RP project requires the creation of partnerships between academic researchers and third-party organizations such as industry\, non-academic research organizations\, federal laboratories\, public or non-profit technology transfer organizations or other universities. Such partnerships are needed to conduct applied research on a stand-alone larger project toward commercialization and societal impact. In the absence of such synergistic partnership\, the project’s likelihood for success would be minimal. \n  \nPFI-RP proposals consist of applied research and commercialization projects that specifically depend on highly collaborative partnerships between academic researchers and industrial partners. The proposed project should further scientific and engineering foundational outcomes to enable breakthrough technologies with the potential to address critical industrial and societal needs. Industry involvement assures that the technology development endeavor is industry-relevant. With input from their Industrial Partner(s)\, Principal Investigators are expected to design their applied research objectives to respond to the unmet market/societal needs. Interdisciplinary projects that enable researchers from different academic and non-academic organizations to interact with one or more industrial partners in industry-university groups or networks are encouraged. Proposals may include the participation of a non-profit organization that has research and technology translation experience. NSF funding can be used for university research/education activities and may support activities of faculty and their students and research associates in the industrial setting. PFI-RP proposals should include one or more of the following partners: Industrial Partner (required) and/or Research Partner.  \n  \nThe intended outcomes of the PFI-RP track:   \n\nThe commercialization of new intellectual property derived from NSF-funded research outputs.\nThe creation of new or broader collaborations with industry (including increased corporate sponsored research).\nThe licensing of NSF-funded research outputs to third party corporations or to start-up companies funded by a PFI team; and d) the training of future innovation and entrepreneurship leaders.\n\n  \nReview Elements \nAll PFI proposals must address the following five elements. Please view the NSF solicitation for additional details. \n\nTechnology Development \nDemonstration of Commercialization Potential \nPartnerships \nEducation and Leadership Development in Innovation and Entrepreneurship \nBroadening Participation \n\nAdditional Information \nNSF Lineage Requirement: All proposals submitted to the PFI program must meet a lineage requirement under one of the following two paths: (1) NSF-supported research results\, or (2) NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF I-Corps Teams Program. \n\n NSF-supported research results in all fields of science and engineering: Principal Investigator (PI) or a co-PI must have had an NSF award that ended no more than seven (7) years prior to the full proposal deadline date or be a current NSF award recipient. The proposed technology development project must be derived from the research results and/or discoveries from this underlying NSF award.\n\nOR \n\n NSF-supported customer discovery results through the NSF I-Corps TeamsProgram. The Principal Investigator (PI) or a co-PI must have been a member of an award under the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/teams.jsp). The PI or co-PI must have fully completed the training provided under the I-Corps Team award within the past four (4) years. The customer discovery activities performed under the NSF-funded I-Corps award must be based on the technology that is proposed to be translated within the PFI proposal.\n\n  \nNSF Solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19506/nsf19506.htm  \n  \nWEBINARS: Webinars will be held to answer questions about the solicitation. Registration will be available on the NSF Partnerships for Innovation website (https://www.nsf.gov/PFI). Potential proposers and their partners are encouraged to attend. \n  \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/internal-deadline-for-limited-submission-national-science-foundation-partnerships-for-innovation-pfi/
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SUMMARY:Internal Deadline for Limited Submission: 2021 Agilent Early Career Professor Award
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \n2021 Agilent Early Career Professor Award\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 11\, 2021   \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 11\, 2021 \nExternal Application Deadline: February 26\, 2021 \nImportant Information \nEligibility: Professor completed Ph.D. (residency in case of M.D.’s or M.D.- Ph.D.’s) not earlier than January 2011. Early-stage faculty may have a variety of titles. To be eligible for this award the nominee should be on your institution’s path toward full professor. \nAward Information \n\nAn unrestricted research award of $100\,000 to be distributed in 2 years to university in the professor’s name\n\nOption to use all or part of award to obtain Agilent products at 50% discount\nOption to accelerate payments to facilitate procurement of equipment with list price over $100\,000\n\n\nEngraved plaque commemorating award\nRecognition on Agilent’s website\n\nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (combined into a SINGLE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 11\, 2021. \n\nPI/Proposed team member’s CV/Biosketch (five-page maximum)\nProject Summary (two-page maximum)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\n\n\nProgram Overview \nThe topic of the 2021 award is “Contributions to the development of breakthrough solutions to understand or manage immunological responses to infection\, autoimmunity or cancer”. \nThe purpose of the Agilent Early Career Professor Award is to: \n\nPromote and encourage excellent research enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world.\nEstablish strong collaborative relationships between Agilent researchers and leading professors early in their career.\nBuild the prominence of Agilent as a sponsor of university research.\n\nSelection Criteria \nThe 2021 winner will be selected based on the following selection criteria: \n\nSignificant original research contributions enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world.\nOutstanding potential for future research.\nProfessor completed Ph.D. (residency in case of M.D.’s or M.D.- Ph.D.’s) not earlier than January 2011.\nAlignment with the defined award focus for 2021: Contributions to the development of breakthrough solutions to understand or manage immunological responses to infection\, autoimmunity or cancer.\n\nAdditional Information \nAgilent Solicitation: https://www.agilent.com/univ_relation/profaward/index.shtml \nPast Winners: https://www.agilent.com/univ_relation/profaward/pastwinners.shtml \nFrequently Asked Questions: https://www.agilent.com/univ_relation/faq.shtml#a \n  \nTo become more familiar with the current Agilent measurement products relevant to this topic you may wish to check the “products & services” section of the www.agilent.com. \n  \nContact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \nUNC-Chapel Hill’s research partnership with Agilent is managed by the Industry Relations team. For more information\, please contact the Industry Relations team at industry@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/internal-deadline-for-limited-submission-2021-agilent-early-career-professor-award/
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Bridge Funding Applications
DESCRIPTION:Please visit the website linked here for the RFA and more information about applying for SOM Bridge Funding.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/deadline-for-bridge-funding-applications/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Grant
DESCRIPTION:  \nLimited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nMary Kay Foundation \nCancer Research Grant\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021 \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \n  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, February 5\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n  \n\nNumber of Applications per Institution: Only one grant application will be accepted. PIs must be affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine or the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center\nEligibility: Applications must only be submitted by one Principal Investigator. The Principal Investigator must be a Full-time Assistant Professor or higher at the time of the application submission.  Staff scientists\, postdoctoral trainees and instructors are NOT eligible.\n\nAward Information \n  \nThe grant will be up to $100\,000 (combined direct and indirect costs) for a two-year period.  If indirect costs are requested\, they cannot exceed 15%.  If selected\, the funds will be paid in two payments. \nTo Apply \n  \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf)  to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021. \n\nPI/Proposed team member’s NIH formatted biosketch (five-page maximum)\nProject Summary (two-page maximum)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (including title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest.\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD.\n\nProgram Overview \n  \nThe Mary Kay Foundation is a non-profit public foundation\, which focuses on funding research for innovative grants for translational research in ovarian\, uterine\, breast or cervical cancer. Translational research is broadly defined as research that will provide a scientific link between laboratory research and the clinic. Ultimately\, such research would lead to improvement in diagnosis\, prognosis\, prevention\, or treatment of the cancer. \n  \nThe Mary Kay Foundation\, a funding source for cancer research\, is currently accepting applications for innovative grants for translational research for cancers affecting women\, including but not limited to ovarian\, uterine\, breast and/or cervical cancer. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $100\,000 over a two-year period. \n  \nAdditional Information \n  \nFoundation Website: https://www.marykayfoundation.org/causes \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team at Limited_Submission@unc.edu.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-mary-kay-foundation-cancer-grant/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions Internal Call for Proposals: W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \n\n M. Keck Foundation Research Program\nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021\n\n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Concept Papers Deadline: 11:59 PM\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021 \nKeck Foundation Phase I Application Deadline: 7:30PM\, Monday\, May 3\, 2021 \nProgram Description \nThe W. M. Keck Foundation has a unique program focus and a non-standard selection process\, described briefly here and on their website at: http://www.wmkeck.org/grant-programs/research. \n  \n\nThe Keck Foundation is interested in concepts and projects so early-stage\, and so high-risk that\, should the project fail\, very little of the work will be of value to future endeavors.\nThis program is not a career development application. The Foundation welcomes\, and funds\, projects submitted by faculty of any career stage with the appropriate expertise.  Although there is only one PI for Keck proposals\, it is expected that a multidisciplinary team will be assembled for the project.\nTeams can include collaborators from other institutions; international collaborations are limited to 10% of the budget.\nThe Keck Foundation is not interested in applications for clinical\, disease\, or condition-specific projects; applied technologies; drug discovery; or projects that are a progression\, incremental advance\, or continuation of existing work.\n\nProposal Selection Process \nThe internal campus selection process is coordinated jointly by the UNC Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR)\, and the Office of Research Development (ORD). \n  \n\nORD will solicit campus-wide Keck concept papers. Concept papers will be shared with a Faculty-at-Large council for comment and feedback. Faculty will have a chance to revise their concept papers\, based on internal feedback.\nCFR and ORD will present revised concept papers to the Keck Foundation for review; this review will be followed by a collective conference call between Keck program officials and UNC representatives to discuss the Foundation’s feedback.\nCFR and ORD will coordinate the selection of two institutional applicants—one for the Medical Research Program and one for the Science and Engineering Research Program—to go forward with a submission to the Foundation. Selection of the two institutional applicants will take into consideration the input of the Faculty-at-Large council and Keck Foundation representatives.\n\nTo Apply \nFaculty interested in applying should use the one-page project criteria (listed below). This information conforms to the criteria required of the Keck Foundation\, as detailed here. \n  \nPlease return the document as ONE PDF to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, January 4\, 2021 to be considered for this application cycle. \nAdditional Information \nFor questions about the content of one-page project concepts for Keck\, please contact Brooke Church\, Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for Health Affairs at brooke_church@unc.edu or 919-962-0024. \n  \nFor questions about the limited submission process\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \nOne-page Criteria: \n  \nSingle-paged concepts for the Research Program should be in 12 point font with 1 inch margins and should include: \n  \n\nOrganization Name (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nProject title\nFull name of Principal Investigator\nAn overview of the proposed project emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies (indicate area of emphasis for project – Medical Research or Science & Engineering Research)\nA description of the methodologies and key personnel – dedicate the most space to this section\nA brief justification of the need for Keck Foundation support (ie.\, evidence that federal and other traditional mechanisms are unlikely because the project is too risky and/or early stage)\nAn estimated budget broken down\, if possible\, by major areas\, e.g.\, personnel\, equipment\, consumable supplies\, etc. (budgets can be rough approximations at this stage)\nIf possible\, within the 1-page limit\, the authors may add other details (e.g.\, background to put the research into perspective\, description of the institution’s prominence in the field). Avoid illustrations in these single-pagers – the researchers will need all the room for text. If a reference is necessary\, abbreviate it as (Science\, 323\, 45\, ‘11). DO NOT USE (Jones et al.\, 2011).\n\n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-w-m-keck-foundation-research-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES)
DESCRIPTION:The NIEHS has re-issued an RFA [RFA-ES-21-001] for the Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES).  The award uses the R01 mechanism and is intended to identify the most talented Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who intend to make a long-term commitment to research in the Environmental Health Sciences and assist them in launching an innovative research program focused on the understanding of environmental exposure effects on people’s health. \nFor most applications\, the budget for direct costs are limited to $250\,000/year and an additional $250\,000 career enhancement budget that will be distributed over the 5-year project period (see RFA for details).  5-6 awards are anticipated. \nThis is a limited award application\, and only one candidate from the School of Medicine can apply (Each School or College at UNC is allowed one applicant). \nThe Dean’s Office will conduct a review of all SOM nominated candidates to select who will be the SOM applicant.  Applicants should electronically submit a short (up to a page) description of their proposed research and an NIH biosketch (with grant support and full publication list) to Trisha Dant (oor_submissions@med.unc.edu) by Monday\, December 21\, 2020.  This will give the review committee time to select the candidate before full proposal is due on February 26\, 2021. \nPlease distribute as applicable to your early stage faculty and encourage them to consider submitting a proposal. Previous recipients from UNC are: Samir Kelada (2015)\, Kun Lu (2015)\, Rebecca Fry (2010).
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-niehs-outstanding-new-environmental-scientist-award-ones/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: 2021 Macy Faculty Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease find below information about the Josiah Macy Foundation Scholars Program. It is a limited application so we will conduct an SOM review if we have more than one eligible candidate. The program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising educational innovators in medicine. \nThe Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is accepting one nominated candidate from the School of Medicine and one nominated candidate from the School of Nursing\, for this class of the Josiah Macy Faculty Scholars. This program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising educational innovators in medicine and nursing. Candidate must be a faculty member in the US accredited nursing school\, allopathic medical school or osteopathic medical school. Candidates should have at least five (5) years of full-time faculty experience at the time of application. Candidates must be nominated by the dean of their school of medicine or nursing\, which must commit to protecting at least 50 percent of the candidate’s time to pursue an educational change project at their institution. There can only be one nominee per nursing or medical school\, and a nursing or medical school with a first-year Macy Faculty Scholar is precluded from nominating a candidate during this year. Also\, the nominated candidate must have a faculty mentor and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories. \nAn informational webinar is scheduled for Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 at 12:00pm ET.  \nFor more information about the webinar and to read the full application guidelines\, including detailed eligibility requirements\, please visit: https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/apply. \n  \nThe internal SOM deadline for applications is THURSDAY\, DECEMBER 17\, 2020. SOM application materials are: \n\nCandidate CV\nMentor name\nSuccinct [1-2 page] description of career goals and proposed education project\nSend applications to Julie Byerley\, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs\, through tiffani_cain@med.unc.edu\n\n  \nFrom: Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation <macyfoundation@gmail.com>\nSubject: Call for Applications: 2021 Macy Faculty Scholars Program \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2021 Macy Faculty Scholars Application Now Open\nThe Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is pleased to invite applications for its eleventh class of Macy Faculty Scholars. \nThe Macy Faculty Scholars Program is designed to identify and nurture the careers of promising mid-career educational innovators and future leaders in medicine and nursing. \nMacy Faculty Scholars receive up to $200\,000 of salary support over two years to implement a new educational innovation in their home institutions. They also participate in a program of career development activities that helps prepare them for leadership roles. Full details about the program\, the eligibility and selection criteria\, and the application process are described in the 2021 program brochure. \nThe deadline for applications is February 10\, 2021.  \nVisit our website and read the program brochure to learn more and get started on your application. \nSAVE THE DATE: An informational webinar for applicants will be held on December 9\, 2020\, at 12:00 pm ET. RSVP today.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-2021-macy-faculty-scholars-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nOno Pharma Foundation  \nOno Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program\nUNC Internal deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 14\, 2020 \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \n  \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 14\, 2020 \nONO Pharma LOI Due Date: February 18\, 2021 \nImportant Information \n  \n\nFOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGY RESEARCH ONLY. Target research of Chemical Biology is not specified\, and can be a project anywhere along a technology readiness scale. Chemical Biology is defined as research that deals with the interface between chemistry and biology. The criteria for this field are deliberately broad so as not to disqualify potentially innovative and groundbreaking projects.\nNumber of Applications per Institution: 2\nEligibility:\n\nThe PI must have a MD and/or a PhD degree.\nThe PI must be a young and/or mid-career scientist (15 years or below of experience from starting independent academic position).\nThe PI may not already be engaged in other sponsored research with Ono Pharmaceutical Co.\, Ltd. and/or grant program with Ono Pharma Foundation.\nThe PI may not apply for funding to amplify current work. However\, PIs may research a new idea based on a prior finding of the PI.\nProposals should address high-risk and high reward ideas that are current Chemical Biology chokepoints.\n\n\n\n  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, December 14\, 2020. \n\nCover Page: Name\, Department\, Contact Information\, and Project Title\nVision of the Proposed Research (2 page maximum). The Ono Foundation is looking to only support new and original work.\nPI/Proposed team member’s CV/ NIH Biosketch (five-page maximum)\n\nPlease disclose all grants and awards that are currently received or pending which would be relevant to the Proposed Research.\n\n\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\n\n\nAward Information \n  \nAmount per Award: $300\,000 per year\, totaling a maximum of $900\,000 for the normal term of a research project. The Ono Pharma Foundation will provide up to a maximum of an additional 15% ($45\,000) per year of the funding to be used for indirect costs of the PI’s institution. The total amount of the three-year grant would be up to $1\,035\,000. Applications comprising laboratory investigation will be considered. \n  \nDuration of Award: Up to 3 years \nNumber of Awards: 3 \n  \nProgram Overview \n  \nOno Pharmaceutical Co.\, Ltd. is a leading global healthcare company committed to delivering new\, innovative pharmaceutical products to patients and championing the fight against disease and pain. Ono Pharmaceutical carries out these goals in cooperation with researchers\, patients\, their families\, and healthcare providers. \n  \nThe Ono Pharma Foundation was established to support academic research in relevant scientific fields\, which have the potential of making significant impact on therapeutic approaches to disease and pain management. The Foundation’s competitive awards program\, the Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program (“Ono Initiative”)\, is the embodiment of the Foundation’s commitment to focus on and accelerate researcher-driven open innovation by supporting high-risk and high-reward science research projects which have potential to lead to science discoveries/solutions and\, possibly\, based on further research\, to breakthrough treatments for patients. The Ono Foundation likens its high-risk/high-reward criteria to that of other early-stage Foundations\, like the Keck Foundation. \n  \nThe purpose of the Ono Initiative is to support scientist Principal Investigators (“PIs”) with creative ideas in selected scientific research fields with the mission of seeking discoveries/solutions and development of high impact science. The goals of the Ono Initiative are to: \n\nIdentify and develop innovative research proposals and results that could lead to the development of breakthrough treatment solutions for patients.\nSupport academic research and the career development of promising young and mid-career scientists.\nBuild strong relationships within the community in order to lead to transformative research aligned with Ono Initiative’s interest.\n\n  \nResubmission applications are welcome\, provided they have addressed any previously received reviewer feedback. \nReview/Selection Criteria \nApplications will be assessed\, and Awards will be made based upon the following criteria: \n\nScientific merit of the research Proposal;\nRelevance of proposed research to the mission of the Ono Initiative\n\nSignificance\nInnovation\nApproach\n\n\n\n\nTechnical considerations for the research;\nQualifications and relevant experience of the PI; and\nEvidence of a suitable research environment.\n\n  \nReviewers will be presented with and asked to review prior Ono Foundation awardees. \nAdditional Information \n  \nONO Pharma Website: http://www.onofound.org/initiative/ \n  \nFor additional information\, please contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-ono-pharma-breakthrough-science-initiative-awards-program/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Study Vaccine-elicited Immunity and Efficacy Against Malaria (U01-Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals  \nA Multidisciplinary Approach to Study Vaccine-elicited Immunity and Efficacy against Malaria (U01 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  \nUNC Internal deadline: 11:59PM\, Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020  \n                                                                                                                                          \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty*  \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal deadline: 11:59PM\, Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020  \nNIH LOI Deadline: January 8\, 2021 \nNIH Full Proposal Deadline: February 8\, 2021  \nImportant Information \n\nNumber of Applications per Institution: 1 \n\nAward Information  \nFunding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement \nAward Budget: Application budgets are limited to $750\,000 in direct costs per year and need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.  \nAward Project Period: The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 5 years.  \n  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020. \n  \n\nPI/ Team members NIH-formatted biosketch \nProject Summary (four-page maximum)\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC) \nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest\nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal\npacket to ORD\n\n\n\n  \nProgram Description  \nThe purpose of this initiative is to support research to advance understanding of the underlying immune mechanisms that contribute to malaria vaccine-elicited protection or vaccine hypo-responsiveness in endemic regions by capitalizing on recent research advances in systems vaccinology and systems immunology as well as emerging opportunities in data science and informatics. Multidisciplinary science and collaboration among investigators from the malaria vaccine research field and other relevant scientific areas are highly encouraged. The goal is to identify host signatures and mechanistic factors that influence malaria vaccine performance in endemic regions to guide and improve future vaccine design and evaluation. \n  \nThis FOA will only support research topics related to pre-erythrocytic vaccines for Plasmodium parasites that cause human disease\, especially P. falciparum and P. vivax. The goal is to gain a more mechanistic understanding of why endemic populations tend to be less responsive to malaria vaccination\, and the challenges of achieving high level and durable protection conferred by pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccines in endemic areas. The successful outcome of this program is expected to guide future vaccine design and clinical evaluation that will more predictably accelerate translation of new candidates from the laboratory to the field. \n  \nApplications proposing research that will capitalize on recent scientific advances in systems immunology and vaccinology\, as well as emerging opportunities in data science\, informatics\, and computational modeling are strongly encouraged. Applicants are encouraged to propose research efforts in one or more of the three major topic areas described below: \n\nBaseline immune status: To characterize baseline human immune status and how it impacts or predicts malaria vaccine responsiveness\, including the level or durability of protection. Applicants may propose to use data or samples from distinct cohorts from Controlled Human Malaria Infection (CHMI) studies or from other studies conducted in endemic areas to generate datasets for comprehensive analysis. Data or samples from malaria-naïve cohorts are acceptable as long as the study is linked to addressing malaria vaccine issues in endemic areas. For examples of studies on baseline immune status\, please view the complete NIH solicitation.\nVaccine-elicited immunity and correlates of vaccine outcomes: To investigate vaccine-elicited immune responses\, including innate\, adaptive\, and other cellular or molecular pathways\, that are associated with vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy. Applicants may propose to acquire or generate large scale datasets (e.g.\, immune profiling) or other relevant data from vaccine clinical studies/trials and conduct integrated data analysis for hypothesis generation research. All datasets should include malaria vaccine and immunological data and other datasets that are relevant to achieving the proposed objectives. Hypothesis generation research should build on acquisition\, generation\, and analysis of immune profiling datasets\, coupled with clinical metadata and vaccine end point assessment data. Analysis can also be performed by integration with other HTP datasets of systems biology studies. Data or samples can be from clinical cohorts residing in endemic areas or non-endemic areas (as long as the goal of the study is linked to vaccine outcome in endemic areas). Research that leads to the identification of correlates of protection or unique biosignatures that associate with or predict malaria vaccination outcomes are encouraged. For examples of studies on vaccine-elicited immunity or correlates of vaccine outcomes\, please view the complete NIH solicitation.\nMechanistic studies: To investigate factors that contribute to variation in baseline immune status or to vaccine-induced protective immunity and efficacy. Applicants may propose to prospectively test and substantiate the derived hypotheses of significance using additional data or samples from alternative cohorts\, unique in vitro systems\, such as primary human cells\, organoids\, or human immune mimics\, or novel animal models. Applicants may propose mechanistic studies with strong and convincing scientific hypotheses derived from previous human immune profiling research projects. For examples of mechanistic research studies\, please view the complete NIH solicitation.\n\nProgram Considerations \nApplications proposing any of the following topic areas will be considered nonresponsive and will not be reviewed: \n\nResearch areas related to malaria vaccines targeting to other life cycle stages of Plasmodium (e.g.\, asexual stage\, sexual stage);\nResearch applications that involve blood stage or transmission stage immunity in human without a clear purpose of addressing pre-erythrocytic vaccine issues;\nApplications addressing Plasmodium of animal species or immune profiling of animals for the purpose of animal Plasmodium parasite research without a focus on pre-erythrocytic stage human vaccines;\nStudies that do not include an assessment of human immune profiles in response to pre-erythrocytic vaccines or human Plasmodium infection;\nStudies to address malaria natural acquired immunity or malaria epidemiology that are not linked to pre-erythrocytic vaccine efficacy research;\nStudies on baseline immunity or early response profiles without matching to malaria vaccine outcomes;\nStudies solely using in vitro culture systems (transformed human cell lines or organoids\, etc.) or animal models;\nSystems immunology or systems biology studies that do not address pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccine issues;\nApplications to conduct antigen or vaccine discovery research\, preclinical process development\, or production and testing of clinical trial materials;\nClinical trials (all phases)\, CHMI studies\, malaria vaccine immunization program (Note: collecting data or samples from such studies that are implemented under other auspices will be supported).\n\nInternal Review Criteria  \n  \nThe internal review follows the NIH program criteria. Please view the complete list of review considerations within the NIH solicitation. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-20-064.html#_Section_V._Application \n  \nSignificance: To what extent will the anticipated results from the research adequately advance the understanding of the underlying immune mechanisms that contribute to malaria vaccine-elicited protection or vaccine hypo-responsiveness in endemic regions leading to the development of improved outcomes for humans?  \nInvestigator(s): Does the proposed research team leverage multi-disciplinary expertise to address the stated objectives? Are the designated personnel sufficient to enable compliance with the data- and other resource-sharing policy?  \nInnovation: Does the research plan represent the best use of current or emerging knowledge and technologies to investigate and understand the underlying mechanisms accounted for malaria vaccine outcomes?  \nApproach: Are the milestones/timelines provided well-justified and appropriate for the scope of the research project? Within the Data Management and Analysis Research Focus\, how well do the structure\, functions and staffing plan for this research focus support the unique research questions addressed? Are there appropriate bioinformatics infrastructure(s) to support the proposed activities? Is there adequate support for the development and use of novel analytical tools? Is the plan for sharing\, access and release and public dissemination of generated data and research resources adequate and reasonable? \nEnvironment: Will the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Are the institutional support\, equipment and other physical resources available to the investigators adequate for the project proposed? Will the project benefit from unique features of the scientific environment\, subject populations\, or collaborative arrangements?  \nAdditional Information  \nFull solicitation: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-20-064.html \nPlease contact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-a-multidisciplinary-approach-to-study-vaccine-elicited-immunity-and-efficacy-against-malaria-u01-clinical-trial-not-allowed/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: Brain Research Foundation 2021 Seed Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals \nBrain Research Foundation  \n2021 Seed Grant Program\nUNC Internal deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, November 30\, 2020 \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59PM\, Monday\, November 30\, 2020 \nBRF LOI Deadline: Tuesday\, January 5\, 2021 \nImportant Information \nWho May Serve as PI: To be eligible\, the PI must be a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor working in the field of neuroscience. Only one PI may apply per application. \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following (in ONE .pdf) to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM\, Monday\, November 30\, 2020. \n\nName and academic title of PI\nTitle of program project\nProject Summary (2-page maximum) \nInclude closing paragraph that explains how this research will develop (I.e. next steps for future work)\nList of current grants\, including abstracts\, specific aims\, and any overlap\nPI’s biosketch\nList of potential collaborators (internal and external to UNC)\nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and who could potentially serve on an internal review panel.\n\n\n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports\, or others who have a conflict of interest. \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the pre-proposal packet to ORD. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview \n  \nBrain Research Foundation funds innovative neuroscience research that expands understanding of how the brain works\, and provides educational programs for researchers\, families struggling with debilitating brain disorders and the general public. The Foundation plays a critical role in the scientific process by funding grants that are the starting blocks to discovery\, allowing scientists to prove the feasibility of their projects and produce data that will make them eligible for larger government and institutional funds. \nBRFs Annual Seed Grant Program was initiated in 1981. The purpose of the Program is to provide start-up money for new research projects and innovative programs that have the potential of becoming competitive for an NIH grant or other external funding sources. Our goal is to have this initial effort succeed in opening future opportunities for research\, collaboration and scientific advancement. \nThe objective of the BRF Seed Grant Program is to support new and innovative projects\, especially those of junior faculty\, who are working in new research directions. BRF Seed Grant awards are not intended to supplement existing grants. \nAward Information \n  \nAnticipated funding amounts: Each total award is limited to $80\,000 (direct costs) for a two-year grant period. The support focus is for new research projects of the highest scientific merit.  The first grant payment of $40\,000 will be made upon completion of the Seed Grant Acceptance Form (June 2021). The final payment of $40\,000 will be made contingent upon receipt of a Preliminary Progress and Financial Report (June 2022). The support focus is for new research projects of the highest scientific merit. \n  \nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1. An eligible institution may submit a maximum of one faculty member. \n  \nAllowable costs under this award:  100% of these BRF Seed Grant funds must be utilized for direct costs. \n  \nPlease refer to the full guidelines for which costs are allowable and which costs are prohibited: \nhttps://thebrf.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2021-SG-Guidelines.pdf \n  \nEligibility Criteria \n  \nBrain Research Foundation invites eligible US institutions to nominate one faculty member (Assistant or Associate Professor) to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the BRF Seed Grant Program. \n  \nEligibility:  \n\nTo be eligible\, PI must be a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor at an invited US academic institution\, working in the area of studies of brain function.  This includes molecular and clinical neuroscience as well as studies of neural\, sensory\, motor\, cognitive\, behavioral and emotional functioning in health and disease.\nThe grant proposal must detail a new research project that is not funded by other sources. This grant is not to be used as bridge funding.\nInvestigators at institutions that are affiliated with a medical school or university are eligible to apply only through the institution where they hold a full-time faculty position.\nScientists that have previously received a BRF Seed Grant may not receive the award for a second time unless all grant requirements from all previous awards are met.\nOnly one PI may apply per application.\n\n  \nIneligibility:  \n\nPI is ineligible if they are not a full-time faculty member at the institution in which they are applying under.\nPI is ineligible if they are a Full Professor.\nPI is ineligible if they are a research assistant professor or research associate professor.\nPI is ineligible to submit more than one BRF Seed Grant proposal in a funding period.\nPI is ineligible if they have BRF funding that will overlap this grant period.\nPI is ineligible if they have been awarded prior BRF funding but have failed to submit progress and financial reports at the end of their grant period.\nPI is ineligible if they are a member of the BRF Scientific Review Committee.\nPI is ineligible if they are a relative of BRF a representative\, including the SRC\, as defined by the Foundation.\n\n  \nAdditional Information \n  \nTo view the full solicitation please click on the link below.\nhttps://thebrf.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2021-SG-Guidelines.pdf \n  \nContact the Limited Submissions Team with questions at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-brain-research-foundation-2021-seed-grant-program/
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SUMMARY:Internal Deadline for Limited Submission: UNC System Office - COVID-19 Funding
DESCRIPTION:From: Blouin\, Nathan <nathan_blouin@unc.edu>\nSent: Monday\, November 16\, 2020 12:36 PM\nTo: Limited Submissions <limited_submission@unc.edu>\nSubject: Limited Submission Opportunity – UNC System Office – CoVID-19 – November 23 internal deadline \n  \nColleagues\, \n  \nWe are writing to reach out to you about and request response to the following Limited Submission Opportunity from the UNC System Office pertaining to COVID-19 related research.  Please note the very tight turnaround time being requested by the system office – interested applicants are asked to please send materials to limited_submissions@unc.edu by 5pm on November 23.  Please assume that there will be little time for additional edits\, and that all materials should be considered final and ready for submission. \n  \nEligible projects to be considered by the UNC System Office include: \n  \nResearch in any disciplinary area is eligible\, but must be in progress and on track to produce at least preliminary results by the end of the grant period (June 30\, 2021). All funds must be expended by that date as well. It is not required that the project already have external or other funding\, only that the additional funds will improve outcomes. Up to $75\,000 may be requested according to the allowable categories below. \n  \nTo be considered for this opportunity\, please send the following items to limited_submssions@unc.edu by 5pm on November 23 \n  \n\n(3-5 pages) Description of existing project (note first and second bullets in the criteria above) and need for supplemental funding. Please indicate source and status of existing funding for the project.  Also include a clear discussion about the rationale\, timeline and use of the additional funds.\nBudget and a statement acknowledging those funds can/will be expended by June 30\, 2021. Allowable expenses:\n\nEquipment\nSupplies\nOther non-personnel expenses (excluding graduate students)\nGraduate student support (may include a stipend; include 7.65% addition to any salary/stipend for mandatory social security costs)\n\n\nCV for PI and any Co-PIs\n\n  \nThe UNC System Office has also shared the following review criteria: \n\nThe project clearly addresses an issue related to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nThe project is ongoing and additional funding will allow expansion of scope\, more timely completion\, addition of variables\, etc.\nThe project will expend funds and produce at least preliminary results by June 30\, 2021.\nRequest will include clear explanation and rationale for the use of the additional funds.\nEach CRO will be expected to provide a letter of support and submit the application packet\n\n  \nWe look forward to receiving your materials on November 23. \n  \nBest\, \n  \nNathan Blouin\, MBA\, CRA \nDirector\, Office of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n(t) 919-962-7504 \n(m) 857-272-5460 \nnathan_blouin@unc.edu \nResearch Development @ UNC
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/internal-deadline-for-limited-submission-unc-system-office-covid-19-funding/
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Nominations: Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
DESCRIPTION:The Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award recognizes exceptional cancer research over a career by faculty at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Please review the 2020-2021 Award Nomination Memo for more information about the award\, application process\, and required materials.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/deadline-for-nominations-hyman-l-battle-distinguished-cancer-research-award/
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SUMMARY:Limited Submission Internal Deadline: St. Baldrick's Foundation Career Development Award
DESCRIPTION:Limited Submissions: Internal Call for Proposals   \nSt. Baldrick’s Foundation Career Development Award   \nInternal Deadline: 11:59PM on Monday\, November 16\, 2020  \n  \n*Please distribute to relevant faculty* \nKey Dates \nUNC Internal Deadline: 11:59pm\, Monday\, November 16\, 2020  \nSt. Baldrick’s LOI Deadline: December 4\, 2020  \nSt. Baldrick’s Full Application Deadline: February 19\, 2021  \nImportant Information \nSpring Grant Cycle: Spring cycle grants are funded based on scientific review. The following programs/categories are available in the Spring Cycle: \n\nSt. Baldrick’s Scholars\nSt. Baldrick’s International Scholars \n\n  \nSt. Baldrick’s funds may not be used for human embryonic stem cell research.  \nTo Apply \nSubmit the following as ONE PDF to Limited_Submission@unc.edu by 11:59PM on Monday\, November 16\, 2020: \n\nA LOI (which cannot exceed one page) containing the following: \n\nReferences cited only may be included on a second page.\nTimes New Roman font (minimum 11 pt)\, 0.5 inch minimum margin\nName and contact information (complete mailing address\, phone number\, fax number and email address) of the applicant\nName of the institution(s) involved in the proposal\nTitle of the proposed research project\nArea of focus of the research project (childhood cancer type or other research focus)\nRelevance of the proposed research project to the mission of St. Baldrick’s\, to cure childhood cancers\nBrief rationale for the proposed research project.\nBrief timeline of the progression of research\nPlease indicate which program/category you are applying for\n\n\nA biosketch in NIH/NSF format \nNames (along with title\, department\, and email) of three internal (to UNC) experts who could speak knowledgeably about the candidate’s research and potential as part of an internal review panel\, in the event of an internal review. \n\nPlease do not include the names of faculty named on the project\, chairs\, deans\, directors\, direct reports or others who have a conflict of interest  \nPlease notify all potential internal reviewers before submitting the nomination packet to ORD\n\n\n\nAward Information \nFunding and Award Period: Funding for years 1–2 will be up to $110\,000 per year to be used entirely for the Scholar’s salary and fringe at the applicant institution. Up to $110\,000/year\, two-year minimum. Other personnel and/or non-personnel costs are NOT allowed on Scholar awards. Scholar awards are to be used entirely for the Scholar’s salary and fringe at the applicant institution. The Scholar must devote no less than 40% effort to the funded project. No institutional overhead or indirect funding is provided under the terms of the grant. \n  \nThis award is granted for two years with an opportunity to apply for an additional three years of funding based upon the demonstration of significant accomplishment. (Years 3– 5\, if funded\, will be up to $115\,000/year). \n  \nFor additional information please visit: https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers/ \n  \nTo review the Grant Guidelines brochure\, visit https://www.stbaldricks.org/file/Research/2021-SBF-Scholar-Guidelines.pdf \nProgram Overview \nThe St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. It started with a friendly dare: would you shave your head to raise money for kids’ cancer research? What happened next would change the world. This bold act of baldness has gained major momentum\, since its start in 2000. Today\, we have more than 1\,000 head-shaving events taking place around the world at pubs\, restaurants\, schools\, churches\, parks\, firehouses\, military bases – you name it. It is our constituents’ way of changing the world\, in a meaningful way. Since the Foundation’s first grants as an independent charity in 2005\, St. Baldrick’s has invested more than $300 million in childhood cancer research grants worldwide. It’s about collaboration. It’s about powerful ideas\, big and small. It’s about never giving up until we have cures for all kids with cancers. For more information\, please visit StBaldricks.org. You can also search current and past grants at StBaldricks.org/grants. \n  \nCurrent funding priorities are divided into four categories: \n\nNew discovery research\nTranslational research and early phase clinical trials\nPhase III clinical trials & infrastructure support of participating institutions (primarily the fall grant cycle)\nEducation of new pediatric oncology researchers\n\n  \nIn addition to research to understand the biology of childhood cancers and discover leads to more effective treatments\, topics of interest include\, but are not limited to: \n\nAdolescents & young adults\nSurvivorship\, outcomes\, and quality of life\nSupportive care\nEpidemiology and pediatric cancer predispositions\nPrecision medicine\nAlternative & complementary therapies\n\nEligibility \n\nApplicants should hold a Ph.D.\, M.D.\, or D.O. degree in a field of research specialty by the date the award becomes effective.\nApplicants must currently hold (for no longer than 7 years at the time the award begins)\, or will hold by start of the award\, a title that is considered by the institution to be a fulltime\, faculty position. Situations may occur where the institutions definition of “faculty” may differ from the Foundation’s definition\, this should be fully explained in the Scholar Applicant Checklist (required at LOI stage).\nApplicants holding or awarded R01s at the time of the LOI are not eligible to apply. Applicants cannot hold a NIH K-award at the time that they apply (institutional K12 funding is allowable).\nSt. Baldrick’s funds may not be used for human embryonic stem cell research.\n\nNumber of Applications per Institution \nEach program/institution may submit one additional LOI/application in the Spring funding cycle in one program/funding category of their choice. This is one additional LOI/application overall for the cycle\, not one additional LOI/application per program/category. \n  \nDue to high interest from donors and low numbers of past applications\, the following qualify for the above limited submissions policy exceptions: \n\nBrain tumors – all types\, including rare forms\nBurkitt lymphoma\nComplementary and alternative therapies\nHepatoblastoma\nLangerhans Cell Histiocytosis\nRhabdoid tumors\n\n  \nAdditional Information \nFull Solicitation: https://www.stbaldricks.org/file/Research/2021-SBF-Scholar-Guidelines.pdf \n  \nPlease do not contact the Foundation directly. If you have any questions regarding this internal call\, eligibility\, or the program in general\, please contact the Limited Submissions team at Limited_Submission@unc.edu. \n  \n  \n  \nLimited Submissions Team \nOffice of Research Development \nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n308 Bynum Hall \nChapel Hill\, NC 27599 \n(919) 962-7503 \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/limited-submission-internal-deadline-st-baldricks-foundation-career-development-award/
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