The
Marion Bessin Liver Research Center Core Grant has funds available to support several new Pilot and Feasibility Studies in the next fiscal year (June 1,
2007-May 31, 2008). These awards are given for one year and are renewable for a second
year depending on suitable progress.ELIGIBILITY
All academic full-time
faculty are eligible to apply. Projects will be considered on any aspect of fundamental or
applied research relating to basic liver function, pathophysiology or disease. The program
is designed to support:
1. New investigators with interest in liver-related research.
2. Established investigators in other disciplines who wish to begin research
related to the liver.
3. Established investigators working in liver-related research who wish to
begin a new project representing a major departure from their previous research.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should
follow the format of a new NIH RO1 Grant, using NIH application forms (PHS 398) but
reduced in length (Research Plan not to exceed 10 pages). Applications do not require
institutional internal review or Dean's signature. Interested
individual should please send a one-page letter of intent, including a brief
description of the project, by December 31, 2006. Full applications will be
due on January 31, 2007.
Funds are available for 1-2 years with a maximum request of $25,000/year. Applications
will be reviewed by our Executive and Scientific Advisory Committees and notification of
final status given by May 1, 2007.
Submit completed
original and 7 copies to Dr. David A. Shafritz,
Director, Ullmann Building, Room 603. For further information, call 430-2098.
