Availability & Purpose of Funds The Washington University Diabetes Research Center (DRC) anticipates funding new Pilot & Feasibility Awards through an ongoing collaborative program with the University of Utah starting 12/1/22, pending competitive renewal of NIDDK funding in 2022. The contact Principal Investigator of this program at University of Utah is Dr. Scott Summers. The goal of this program is to develop preliminary data leading to the submission of new applications for independent (NIH, JDRF, or ADA) research grants. Qualifications
CALL FOR PROPOSALS & APPLICATION GUIDELINES
University of Utah—Washington University Diabetes Research Center
Collaborative Pilot & Feasibility Awards
Grant Submission Deadline – June 30, 2022, 5PM MT
Anticipated Start Date of Funding – December 1, 2022
- New faculty members involved in diabetes-related research who have not yet obtained independent Applications from these individuals are most likely to be supported by this mechanism.
- Established investigators not involved in diabetes-related research who propose feasibility studies related to diabetes.
- Established investigators involved in diabetes-related research who propose feasibility studies clearly not related to previously supported research.
Budget Guidelines
- Grants of up to $40,000 (direct costs) for one year will be
- It is expected that the Grantee will use the full amount of funding awarded during the one-year term of the Special permission is required to carry forward remaining funds at the budget year-end and is not automatically granted.
- Up to 10% salary support for faculty will be considered, if amount <25% of the total
- The budget may not include funds for computers, software, travel, journal subscriptions, memberships to professional societies or the purchase of printed reference materials.
Review
- Applications are evaluated by external reviewers and the Diabetes Research Center Pilot & Feasibility Review Committee which includes representation from both Washington University and University of Utah.
General Guidelines
- NIH PHS 398 (03/2020) non-modular format (see below for specific instructions).
- An entire copy of the proposal must be submitted via InfoReady4.com by 5 pm, June 30, 2022.
- Applications do NOT need to go through the Office of Sponsored Projects at University of
- Successful proposals must be approved, if applicable, by the Human Studies, Animal Studies, Biosafety, and Radiation Safety Committees. Regulatory approvals may be “Pending” at the time of application.
Applicant Eligibility
- Each pilot & feasibility study proposal should state clearly in an accompanying cover letter the justification for eligibility of the investigator under one of three criteria:
- New faculty members involved in diabetes-related research who have not yet obtained independent Applications from these individuals are most likely to be supported by this mechanism.
- Established investigators not involved in diabetes-related research who propose feasibility studies related to diabetes.
- Established investigators involved in diabetes-related research who propose feasibility studies clearly not related to previously supported research.
- An important eligibility criterion for the DRC P&F awards is that the individuals to whom awards are made must hold a faculty appointment and be independent investigators. For those applicants who hold a mentored award (e.g., NIH K01, K08, Scientist Development Grant, etc.) or who have indicated that a senior scientist will serve as a mentor, the application should be accompanied by the mentor's other support page and a letter from the mentor stating that the proposed project is independent of the mentor's research program.
View the full Request for Proposals here.
Questions: Contact Dr. Scott Summers scott.a.summers@health.utah.edu or Marie Kenney kenney.m@wustl.edu