UCEER will begin accepting applications for research support again starting in summer 2022. The Pilot funds have been fully committed for Project Year 6, 6/1/2021 thru 5/31/2022, as April 2022. After the Notice of Award for PY7 is received and the PY budget is finalized, probably by the end July, we will accept applications for the funds. We anticipate we will accept application for the August 1st review cycle. Please check back for updates.
The purpose of the UCEER small/pilot grant program is to provide funding for small scale research projects or scholarly activities that address ethical, legal, or social issues related to a broad range of issues in genomics (i.e. genetic testing, heredity, reproductive decision making, communication). We invite applications from a broad range of investigators and scholars across the University of Utah campus who seek to conduct innovative research and scholarly activities.
UCEER Research Pilot Project Funding for Faculty
Funds Available: Faculty projects typically are between $2,000 and $12,000
Eligibility: We will accept applications for Investigator-initiated projects from Faculty who are at least 50%FTE
Application Due date: Applications are due on the 1st of each even-numbered month (February, April, June, August, October, December) by 5 pm MT
Award Notification: One month after submission
Eligibility Information
UCEER is interested in fostering future generations of ELSI scholars, with a strong emphasis on junior faculty. Applicants are encouraged to contact UCEER leadership prior to submission to inform us of their intention to submit and/or for feedback on project ideas.
Funding Details
The UCEER will support ELSI projects on an ongoing basis, budget and staffing permitted.
Faculty projects typically are between $2,000 and $12,000. If more funding is required for a project, the PI must obtain prior approval from UCEER to submit by presenting at the UCEER Research Core or Leadership meeting. Projects that propose cost sharing with other University of Utah entities are encouraged.
The following costs are not covered by these awards:
- Faculty salaries
- Postdoctoral salaries
- Graduate student stipends or tuition, FTE support for students
- Administrative or office costs (e.g., office supplies, telephone, etc.)
- Meals or hospitality (i.e., no food, beverages, or alcohol)
- Travel for dissemination of research (travel is permitted for relevant data collection)
- Dissemination support can be applied for through a separate travel-specific application.
- Other items typically supported by indirect costs
UCEER Research Pilot Project Funding for Students and Post-Docs
Funds Available: Student/post-doc projects typically are between $500 and $5,000
Eligibility: We will accept applications for Investigator-initiated projects from Students and Post Docs (co-submitted with a faculty mentor), with a priority for students in our Mentored RA program. Only a limited number of student/post-doc projects will be funded each year.
Application Due date: Applications are due on the 1st of each even-numbered month (February, April, June, August, October, December) by 5 pm MT
Award Notification: One month after submission
Eligibility Information
UCEER is interested in fostering future generations of ELSI scholars, with a strong emphasis on the next generation of ELSI scholars, students or post-docs who have documented oversight from a faculty sponsor. Students/post-docs must submit their proposal in collaboration with a University of Utah faculty mentor who takes responsibility and ownership for overseeing research conduct and financial practices, as documented in a letter of support. Individuals from underrepresented groups as well as individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to contact UCEER leadership prior to submission to inform us of their intention to submit and/or for feedback on project ideas.
Funding Details
The UCEER will support ELSI projects on an on-going basis, budget and staffing permitted. These project PI’s Students and Post-Docs (with a designated faculty mentor) or others (e.g., Post-doc or VA) affiliated with the UCEER.
Student/post-doc projects are typically <$5,000. If more funding is required for a project, the PI must obtain prior approval from UCEER to submit by presenting at the UCEER Research Core or Leadership meeting. Projects that propose cost sharing with other University of Utah entities are encouraged.
The following costs are not covered by these awards:
- Faculty salaries
- Postdoctoral salaries
- Graduate student stipends or tuition, FTE support for students
- Administrative or office costs (e.g., office supplies, telephone, etc.)
- Meals or hospitality (i.e., no food, beverages, or alcohol)
- Travel for dissemination of research (travel is permitted for relevant data collection)
- Dissemination support can be applied for through a separate travel-specific application.
- Other items typically supported by indirect costs
Application and Submission Information
Applicants must use the UCEER Research Strategy Template found on the UCEER research resources. For questions please contact the UCEER Coordinator whose contact information is also on the UCEER website.
Please follow NIH guidelines regarding formatting. No less than 0.5-inch margins, no less than 11-pt font (tables may be 10-pt), and one of the following fonts: Arial, Palatino Linotype, Georgia, Helvetica.