External Funding Announcements and Limited Submission Award Opportunities

April 15th, 2013

Global Health: Grand Challenges Explorations Round 11

The Office of Foundation Relations’ deadline is April 26th. Please contact Dr. Paul Spengler at 276-3955 or pspengler@admin.rochester.edu. Click here for more information.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund-Career Awards for Medical Scientists

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is May 1st. Read more here.

Wilmot Cancer Center Seed Grants

Dealine for applications is May 1st. Click here for more information

Early Stage Drug Discovery Awards

Deadline for submissions is May 3rd. Click here for more information

Small Business Innovation Research on Rare Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic and Skin Diseases (SBIR) (R43)

Letter of Intent is due on July 1, 2013. Read more here.

Short-Term Mentored Career Enhancement Awards in the Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences: Cross-Training at the Intersection of Animal Models and Human Investigation

Deadline is December 11th. Read more here.

April 8th, 2013

EHSC Pilot Funding

Deadline for initial abstracts is April 15th. Click here for more information.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation: Senior Research Award

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is April 15th. Read more here.

American Society of Hematologists Scholar Awards

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is April 15th. Read more here.

April 1st, 2013

NSF Scalable Nanomanufacturing

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is April 1st. Click here for more information.

The Searles Scholar Program

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadlines are April 1st (River Campus) and April 15th (Medical Center). Read more here.

March 25th, 2013

2013 V Foundation Translational Award Opportunity

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 25th. Click here for more information.

Molecular Atlas of Lung Development (NIH/NHLBI)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 29th. Click here for more information.

March 18th, 2013

Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (P50)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 18th. Click here for more information.

Planning Grants for the NIH Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative (P20)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 18th. Click here for more information.

Planning Grants for the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (P20)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 18th. Click here for more information.

March 11th, 2013

Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems: Building Health Through Integration (DHHS/HRSA)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 15th. Click here for more information.

Melanoma Research Grant

On behalf of the Rochester Melanoma Action Group, the Department of Dermatology is soliciting applications for a grant focusing on melanoma research.  The award will support one innovative project in the area of basic, translational, clinical, behavioral, or epidemiological melanoma research. The deadline is March 15th. Read about the application process here.

Center for Integrative Bioinformatics and Experimental Mathematics (CIBEM) Grants

The Center for Integrative Bioinformatics and Experimental Mathematics will award two to three grants per year to fund collection of bioinformatics data. Funding will be awarded for   experiments based on new bioinformatics technologies, novel study design, and data requiring novel bioinformatics analysis and modeling methods. The deadline is March 15th. To read about the application process, click here.

February 25th, 2013

Genesee Valley Medical Foundation James Zimmer Mini-Grant Program

The Genesee Valley Medical Foundation is accepting applications for the James Zimmer Mini-Grant Program. Two or three grants in the $1,000-$5,000 range will support Greater Rochester-based community entities selected to initiate new research or community program partnerships, or to help sustain an ongoing community effort. The deadline is February 28, 2013. Read about the application process here.

NIH/NCI Experimental Therapeutics-Clinical Trials Network with Phase 1 Emphasis (ET-CTN) (UM1)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 1st. Read more about the application process here.

Core Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine: Pilot Studies

The University of Rochester Core Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine is requesting applications from new investigators for funding of pilot projects. A maximum of $25,000 for one year is available for research relevant to musculoskeletal diseases. An additional $25,000 matching grant will be awarded for research involving musculoskeletal cancer. The deadline is March 1st. Read about the application process here.

NIBIB/NIH Research Education Programs for Residents and Clinical Fellows (R25)

The NIBIB/NIH Research Education Grant is seeking applications from organizations that propose to support the development and/or implementation of programs that relate to the research education and training of residents and clinical fellows, to foster their careers as clinician-scientists. This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 1st. Read about the application process here.

Tuberculosis Research Units (U19) NIAID/NIH/DHHS

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites applications to support the establishment of two to three multinational, multidisciplinary Tuberculosis Research Units. This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 1st. Read about the application process here.

NIH/NINDS Institutional Center Core Grants to Support Neuroscience Research (P30)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 4th. Read about the application process here.

Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education (NIH/NIBIB)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 4th. Read about the application process here.

Provost’s Multidisciplinary Awards

The deadline is March 4th. Click here for more information.

The NEI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award (K12)(NIH)

Limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is March 8th. Read more about the application process here.

February 18th, 2013

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS)

The full funding announcement can be found here. Contact Kathleen Jensen by February 19th if you are interested in submitting an application. Letters of intent are due on February 26th.

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program (DHHS/HRSA)

Limited Submission Opportunity. Internal deadline is February 22nd. Read about the application process here.

February 4th, 2013

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2013 (U54)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invites applications for research center cooperative agreements designed to advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is February 4th. Read about the application process here.

NIMHD Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (T37)

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities invites applications for the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training awards. The awards support programs that offer international research training opportunities at a foreign site. This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is February 4th. Read about the application process here.

January 21st, 2013

EPA/NSF Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS)

Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals and synthetic procedures. The University may only submit one proposal for this program. The internal deadline is January 21st. Read about the application process here.

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation Awards

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation funds research in childhood cancer. Three major grant programs are offered: Consortium Research Grants; Research Grants; and Saint Baldrick’s Scholars. The Dean of the SMD may only nominate one applicant in each category. The internal deadline is January 21st. Read about the application process here.

Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Reproductive Medicine Network

The NICHD invites applications from investigators willing to participate under a cooperative agreement as the Data Coordinating Center. This is part of the Cooperative Multicenter Reproductive Medicine Network, which conducts studies on problems in reproductive medicine, gynecology, endocrinology, urology, and andrology that affect fertility. The internal deadline is February 1st. Read about the application process here.

2013 Harvey Prize

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for the 2013 Harvey Prize. The Harvey Prize recognizes breakthroughs in science and technology. Two prizes will be awarded. The internal deadline is February 1st. Read more about the application process here.

ASBMR-CTSA Partnership Planning Award

The ASBMR is partnering with the U.S. Clinical and Translation Science Award (CTSA) Consortium to create a research planning award, intended to promote the development of translational research proposals.  The ASBMR-CTSA Partnership Planning Award will provide funding to a research team developing a translational research proposal for future funding. Letter of Intent is due February 1st. Click here for more information.

Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25)

This is a limited submission program. The University may submit only one application. Interested faculty at the Med Center will need to submit Dean Puzas via Catherine Muzytchuk (Catherine_muzytchuk@urmc.rochester.edu) using the phrase “Postbaccalaureate Research” in the subject field. The deadline for submissions to the Deans is February 3rd. Click here for more information.

Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25)

This is a limited submission program. Interested faculty at the Med Center will need to submit Dean Puzas via Catherine Muzytchuk (Catherine_muzytchuk@urmc.rochester.edu) using the phrase “Maximizing Student Development” in the subject field.

The deadline for submissions to the Deans is February 3rd. Click here for more information.

January 14th, 2013

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Underrepresented Minority (URM) Postdoctoral Enrichment Program

The Underrepresented Minority program provides a total of $50,000 over three years to support the development of a URM postdoctoral fellow in a degree-granting institution or its affiliated graduate and medical schools, hospitals , and research institutions. Individual URM postdoctoral fellows conducting biomedical or medical research are eligible to apply.The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2013. Click here for more information.

January 7th, 2013

PhRMA Foundation Fellowships and Research Starter Grants

The PhRMA Foundation has announced its 2013 grant program for fellowships and research starter grants. Fellowships and grants are awarded in informatics, health outcomes, pharmacology/toxicology, pharmaceuticals, and clinical pharmacology. Deadlines vary by program area. Read more here.

December 31st, 2012

Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

The goal of Packard Fellowships is to allow the nation's most promising professors to pursue science and engineering research early in their careers with few funding restrictions and limited paperwork requirements. This is a limited submission opportunity. Expressions of interest are due January 6th. Read about the application process here.

December 17th, 2012

Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) Program

The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program funds research and educational projects that improve ethics education in all fields of science and engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. The internal deadline is December 17th. Read about the application process here.

Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) (D43)

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Fogarty International Center (FIC), encourages applications for the Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) D43 program for collaborative research training between institutions in the U.S. and low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), defined by the World Bank classification system. The internal deadline is December 28th. Click here for more information.

December 10th, 2012

Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) Program

The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program funds research and educational projects that improve ethics education in all fields of science and engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. The internal deadline is December 17th. Read about the application process here.

Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) (D43)

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Fogarty International Center (FIC), encourages applications for the Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) D43 program for collaborative research training between institutions in the U.S. and low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), defined by the World Bank classification system. The internal deadline is December 28th. Click here for more information.

Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

The goal of Packard Fellowships is to allow the nation's most promising professors to pursue science and engineering research early in their careers with few funding restrictions and limited paperwork requirements. This is a limited submission opportunity. Expressions of interest are due January 6th. Read about the application process here.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Underrepresented Minority (URM) Postdoctoral Enrichment Program

The Underrepresented Minority program provides a total of $50,000 over three years to support the development of a URM postdoctoral fellow in a degree-granting institution or its affiliated graduate and medical schools, hospitals , and research institutions. Individual URM postdoctoral fellows conducting biomedical or medical research are eligible to apply.The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2013. Click here for more information.

Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards

The University of Rochester’s Center for Community Health is seeking nominations for the 2013 4th Annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards, recognizing individual University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) faculty and staff for significant contributions to the health of the community through research, teaching, practice and/or outreach programs. The deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, January 18, 2013. Get started with the nomination process.

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation Awards

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation funds research in childhood cancer. Three major grant programs are offered: Consortium Research Grants; Research Grants; and Saint Baldrick’s Scholars. The Dean of the SMD may only nominate one applicant in each category. The internal deadline is January 21st. Read about the application process here.

PhRMA Foundation Fellowships and Research Starter Grants

The PhRMA Foundation has announced its 2013 grant program for fellowships and research starter grants. Fellowships and grants are awarded in informatics, health outcomes, pharmacology/toxicology, pharmaceuticals, and clinical pharmacology. Deadlines vary by program area. Read more here.

December 3rd, 2012

Tuberculosis Research Units

The NIAID invites applications to support the establishment of two to three multinational, multidisciplinary Tuberculosis Research Units. The University may submit only one grant application. The internal deadline is December 3rd. Read about the application process here.

November 26th, 2012

Kimmel Scholar Award and Kimmel Translational Sciences Award

The internal deadline is November 26th. Read about the application process here.

Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program

The Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program was established at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry with funds provided by the late James P. Wilmot through a foundation established in his memory. The program provides funds to allow physicians to undertake research of the highest quality for investigating the causes, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cancer. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the required information by December 1. Read more here.

November 16th, 2012

Advancing Clinical Research in Primary Glomerular Diseases

This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is November 16th. For information about how to apply, click here.

Association of University Radiologists Academic Fellowships

This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is November 19th. For information about how to apply, click here.

AACI Translational Cancer Research Fellowship for Post-Docs

The internal deadline is November 20th. Read about the application process here.

McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Award

The internal deadline is November 23rd. Read about the application process here.

October 26th, 2012

Wilmot Cancer Center Neuroblastoma Research Grant

The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center is soliciting applications for a seed grant focusing on basic, translational, behavioral or epidemiological neuroblastoma research. Funds are provided by Crosby’s Fund. The deadline is November 1st. Read about the application process here.

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Cancer Research Program Grant

The deadline is November 1, 2012. For information about how to apply, click here.

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Seed Grants in Cancer Research

The deadline is November 1, 2012. For information about how to apply, click here.

Drug Discovery Pilot Awards

The new Drug Discovery Pilot Award Program, jointly funded by URMC and the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research at Temple University, is requesting applications for its second round of grant funding. The submission deadline is November 2nd. Read about the application process here.

October 5th, 2012

Environmental Health Sciences Center Pilot Awards

The Environmental Health Sciences Center (EHSC) has funds to support a limited number of meritorious Pilot Projects.  The objective of the pilot project should be relevant to the theme of the EHSC, namely "Environmental Agents as Modulators of Human Disease and Dysfunction". The deadline for initial proposals in October 5th. Read more here.

José Carreras International Leukemia Foundation

This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is October 12th. For information about how to apply, click here.

Second Cycle of PCORI Funding

PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) are issued to support a portfolio of comparative clinical effectiveness research based on PCORI’s National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda. PCORI’s first Research Agenda includes five broad areas. Letters of Intent are due on October 15th. Click here for more information.

NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program

The National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Program assists with the acquisition or development of shared research instrumentation that is too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs. The internal deadline is October 15th. Read about the application process here.

Stem Cell Pipeline Training Awards

The University of Rochester Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute invites PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working in the broad field of stem cell research to apply for this exciting new training program. Proposals are due by October 19th. Click here for more information.

Framework Programs for Global Health Innovation

Fogarty International Center invites applications for the development of broad, interdisciplinary training programs in global health directed towards encouraging innovation in products, processes, and policies for low and middle income countries. The internal deadline is October 19th. Read about the application process here.

September 28th, 2012

Pilot Studies of Candidate Therapies for Chronic Kidney Disease

The NIH/NIDDK is soliciting applications from investigators willing to collaborate on pilot studies that will better inform the design of clinical trial(s) in Chronic Kidney Disease. The internal deadline is September 28th. Read about the application process here

NIH/NIDDK George M. O’Brien Kidney Research Core Centers

This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is October 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Novel Interventions to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality of Hemodialysis Patients

This is a limited submission opportunity. The internal deadline is October 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Expansion of Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network

NIH/NIDDK is asking for added sites to join current investigators in the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) to expand on validating symptom-based instruments to measure early, late, transient, and persistent symptoms both in males and females, and to better define the phenotypes of men and women with symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). The internal deadline is October 1st. Read about the application process here.

September 21st, 2012

Bridges to the Doctorate Program (R25)

NIGMS/NIH/DHHS invites applications from institutions that propose to increase the pool of master’s degree students from underrepresented backgrounds who go on to research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, and who are trained and available to participate in NIH-funded research. This is a limited submission opportunity and the internal deadline is September 24th. Read about the application process here.

Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)

NIGMS/NIH/DHHS, encourages Research Education Grant (R25) applications from institutions that propose research education programs to increase the pool of community college students from underrepresented backgrounds who go on to research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences and will be available to participate in NIH-funded research. This is a limited submission opportunity and the internal deadline is September 24th. Read about the application process here.

September 14th, 2012

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Breast Cancer Research Grant

The deadline is September 15, 2012. For information about how to apply, click here.

September 7th, 2012

NIH Director's Early Independence Awards

The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program supports investigators who wish to pursue independent research directly after completing their doctoral/research degree or clinical residency. The University may submit up to two grant applications. The internal deadline is September 7. Read more here.

August 31st, 2012

Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Awards Program

Limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Dana Foundation Brain and Immuno-Imaging Grant Program

Limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust: Basic, Translational and Postdoctoral Melanoma Research Grants

Limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Mary Kay Foundation Translational Research Grants

Limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholar in Aging

This is a limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award

Limited submission opportunity; the internal deadline is September 1st. For information about how to apply, click here.

August 17th, 2012

NIH/NHLBI Career Development Program in Omics of Lung Diseases (K12)

The long-term objectives of this program are to develop multidisciplinary career development programs that will equip new MD and PhD (or equivalent) investigators with the knowledge and skills to apply pan-omics and integrated approaches to elucidating genomic and molecular bases of lung disease, including heterogeneity, key regulatory networks, and relevant disease biomarkers, with the goal of advancing understanding of lung disease pathobiology and lung disease personalized medicine applications. This is a limited submission opportunity. Internal applications are due August 22nd. Read more here.

Community Health Mini-Grant

URMC faculty, staff, and community partners are invited to apply for the next round of the Community Health Mini-Grant Awards. The awards support community-URMC health improvement partnerships and amount up to $1,000. Applications are due August 24th at noon. Read more here.

NIH/NCI/National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)

The goal of the National Clinical Trials Network is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches. The internal deadline is August 27th. Read more here.

August 10th, 2012

NIH/NIGMS Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award Program

The IRACDA program provides support for a postdoctoral research experience at a research-intensive institution, combined with teaching assignments at a partner institution. Institutions must be committed to training students underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral research enterprise. Internal applications are due August 10th. Read more here.

NSF 12-584 ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers

The goal of the ADVANCE program is to develop systemic approaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This is a limited submission opportunity. Internal applications are due August 10. Read more here.

July 27th, 2012

Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award

The Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award is designed to provide support to physician scientists during their transition from training to an independent research career. URMC can nominate only two candidates. Faculty must apply by August 1st. Read more here.

Novo Nordisk Diabetes Innovation Award Program

Novo Nordisk is offering a research award program to support both new and established scientists exploring novel hypotheses involving protein-based therapeutics and technologies for diabetes and obesity. There are two types of funding awards: "Early Exploration" and "Proof of Principle.” The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2012. For more information, click here and contact Scott Steele, Ph.D., at scott.steele@rochester.edu

July 20th, 2012

NIMHD Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities seeks to establish specialized Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research. The University may submit only one proposal. Applications are due July 20th. Read more here.

June 15th, 2012

Interim Funding Program for Tenure Track Faculty

The interim funding program is accepting proposals from tenure track faculty. This is an opportunity for investigators and their respective chairpersons to secure bridge funding during a hiatus in research support. The program will match new departmental support on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a maximum of $25,000. The deadline for proposals is June 15. Read more here.

Limited Submission Award Opportunities

ASDS Cutting Edge Research Grant Program
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is accepting applications for its Cutting Edge Research Grant Program. Faculty must apply by June 15th, and the primary author must be an ASDS member. Read more here.

Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (U10)
The NICHD invites organizations to participate as the Data Coordinating Center under a cooperative agreement with the Neonatal Research Network. Faculty must apply by June 20th. Read more here.

Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Research Network (U10)
The NICHD invites organizations to participate as the Data Coordinating Center under a cooperative agreement with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network. Faculty must apply by June 20th. Read more here.

June 8th, 2012

Limited Submission Award Opportunities

Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences
The 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 award totals $240,000 over four years. The Provost may nominate only one candidate. Faculty who wish to be nominated must apply by June 8, 2012. To read about eligibility requirements and the internal selection process, click here

Center for Genomic Studies on Mental Disorders (U24)
The National Institute of Mental Health seeks Resource-Related Cooperative Agreement applications to enrich research resources in the NIMH Human Genetics Initiative for sharing with the scientific community. Faculty must apply by June 12th. Read more here.

May 25th, 2012

ALS Association Grants

The ALS Association’s scientific research program, TREAT ALS (Translational Research Advancing Therapy for ALS), is accepting applications for clinical research pilot study grants and clinical management grants to improve care for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Applicants must submit a preliminary brief study outline by May 28, 2012. Read more here.

Limited Submission Award Opportunities

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Award
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation’s Student Research Training Award provides support to schools of dentistry and teaching hospitals for up to five student research trainees. The awards provide a maximum of $12,500 for up to two years. The University may submit only one application. Trainees must apply by June 4, 2012. Read more here.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Medical Scientists
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Medical Scientists support physician-scientists bridging advanced post-doctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. The awards total $700,000 over five years ($140,000 per year). The School of Medicine and Dentistry may only submit five applications.Letters of interest are due June 1, 2012. Read about the internal selection process here.

May 18th, 2012

Limited Submission Award Opportunities

Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to establish Centers of Excellence for Research on Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The University may submit only one grant application. Interested faculty must apply by May 24. Read about the internal selection process here. The complete program announcement can be found here.

April 27th, 2012

APEC ASPIRE Prize for Young Scientists

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), an organization of 21 Pacific-Rim countries, including the United States, has announced the 2012 competition for its ASPIRE Prize.  The prize is awarded to a young scientist in an APEC-member country who has demonstrated research excellence.  This ASPIRE Prize (APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education) will honor a young scientist who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in scientific research, has cooperated with scientists from other APEC-member economies, and has contributed to this year’s theme of health innovation. Additional information is available here.  The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award

The Brain Research Foundation has invited UR to nominate one senior faculty member to apply for the 2013 Scientific Innovations Award. This program supports projects that may be too innovative for traditional funding sources, but still have a high likelihood of producing important findings. The award totals $300,000 over two years. Faculty must apply to the deans by May 1, 2012. Read about the internal selection process here.

New Fund to Support Early Stage Drug Discovery

URMC is partnering with the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research at Temple University to fund the new “Drug Discovery Pilot Award Program.” The program will help researchers identify and test chemical compounds that could be candidates for new drugs. It will fund two categories of research: early exploratory studies and lead finding studies. The deadline for full submissions is April 30th. To learn more about the program and to submit a proposal, click here.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Program

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks to appoint 20 to 30 new investigators to help HHMI bring innovative approaches to the study of biological problems. HHMI investigators become HHMI employees who also maintain their faculty positions at their host institutions. Awards are for five years. The deadline to establish eligibility is May 1, 2012. Read more about the competition here.

April 20th, 2012

Limited Submission Award Opportunities

Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTDD) Network (U01)
The NCI/NIH/DHHS has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTDD) initiative to promote innovative research on high throughput approaches to the discovery and characterization of new cancer targets and their modulators. The University may submit only two proposals. Interested faculty must apply by April 20. Read about the internal selection process here. The complete program solicitation can be found here.

April 6th, 2012

Defense Appropriations Act Research Funding

 The Fiscal Year 2012 Defense Appropriations Act provides research funding for programs managed by the Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunities can be found on the Grants.gov website (CFDA Number 12.420), the CDMRP website, and the CDMRP eReceipt System.

 

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