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Harvard Clinical Nutrition Research CenterCALL FOR PILOT FEASIBILITY PROJECT (PFP) APPLICATIONS IN NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH
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| The 2008 P/F announcement and application can be downloaded by clicking here. The PDF file contains instructions and an application form. The form should be filled out using Adobe Reader (free download). |
PURPOSE: The overall goals of the PFP is to stimulate innovative research relevant to clinical nutrition. We hope that this program will be a mechanism through the Center to encourage basic investigators to extend their studies into nutrition often in collaboration with investigators in the Center and directly focused on clinical problems. PFP recipients will receive preferential access to the Core facilities.
The specific purpose is to find by criterion:
ELIGIBILITY: New investigators, as well as established investigators, are encouraged to apply. Investigators requesting pilot/feasibility funds must show how this project is a departure from ongoing work. Pilot/feasibility projects may be an extension of other work, but cannot overlap any funded project. [Please note that pilot/feasibility grants are not intended to be used as bridging support for projects not funded by the NIH.] The intent is to provide preliminary data for future NIH funding or other funding vehicles.
PURPOSES FOR WHICH FUNDS MAY BE USED: Funds may be used for technical support and supplies. Equipment is funded only in very rare instances where it is vital to the particular project and is so unique that it is not available in any of the Center's core facilities. Such equipment requests must be well justified in the budget and approved by the Executive Committee. P.I.'s salaries and travel are not funded.
MAXIMUM AWARD: The amount of the award varies with the availability of funds. Previous awards have ranged between $12,000 and $20,000. The period of funding is for one year, beginning April1. Investigators must reapply for a second year of funding if interested
New Applications:
HCNRC Cover Page (please fax signed copy to 617-724-1731)
NIH Face Page:
Abstract and Key Personnel
Table of Contents
Detailed Budget for Initial Budget Period
Budget for Entire Project and Budget Justification
Biographical Sketch
Other Support - Please give an explanation as to how this research proposal is a departure from your ongoing work.
Resources and Environment
Personal Data on Principal Investigator
Animal and/or human study approvals
* Fellows must be in the final year of training and must have a documented commitment to a faculty appointment by a sponsoring division or department.
Competing Renewals:
HCNRC Cover Page (please fax signed copy to 617-724-1731)
NIH Face Page
Abstract and Key Personnel
Table of Contents
Detailed Budget for Initial Budget Period
Budget for Entire Project and Budget Justification
Biographical Sketch
Other Support - Please give an explanation as to how this research proposal is a departure from your ongoing work (apart from the first year of your pilot/feasibility project).
Resources and Environment
Checklist
Personal Data on Principal Investigator
Animal and/or human study approvals
The Executive Committee of the CNRC serves as the major review committee for pilot/feasibility studies. Each member of the Executive Committee reviews each application and assigns a priority rating to each project. In addition, each pilot/feasibility application is sent to two outside expert reviewers. The Executive Committee considers these ratings and ultimately decides upon the awarding of these grants.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AWARDEES:
Applications are due in the Harvard Clinical Nutrition Research Center office on MARCH 3, 2008. Please submit electronically to Suzzette McCarron at smccarron1@partners.org..
PERSON TO CONTACT: Suzzette McCarron 617-726-4166 (smccarron1@partners.org)
Click here to see a list of Projects Awarded, 1998 present
Click here to download a Pilot Feasibility Project Application in PDF format.