CCSG Pilot Project Request for Application

PILOT RESEARCH PROJECTS and INFRASTRUCTURE

Deadline  February 13, 2006  

The Cancer Center will provide initial support for investigations and technology development that can lead to major external funding. Support typically is in the range of $25-50,000 for one year, renewable for a second year, based on a review of progress. Higher funding levels would be appropriate for multi-investigator proposals or for instrumentation or infrastructure. You must be a current member of the Cancer Center to be eligible for these funds, and members of any rank are eligible to apply. 

We are especially interested in funding projects that foster inter-disciplinary collaborations, multi-investigator publications and new grant applications. We particularly encourage interactions between laboratory scientists and clinical investigators.  This could include research on Cancer Biomarkers, Tumor Imaging, Drug Discovery and Development, Molecular Assessment of Clinical Trials, Animal Models of Cancer, Women’s Oncology, Prostate Cancer, Heme Malignancies, etc.  It also could include the development of new Core facilities, the expansion of existing Cores, or development of new technology. We also will support innovative basic research ideas, but the cancer focus must be clear and explicit.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the CCSG leadership (Michael Weber, Sally Parsons, Geoff Weiss), Associate Director for Infrastructure (Jay Fox), and Program Leaders: David Brautigan, John Bushweller, Vic Engelhard, Joyce Hamlin, Tom Parsons, and Peggy Shupnik.  A Letter of Intent addressed to Tom O’Leary, Box 334 is optional, but, can help us provide a potential applicant with guidance on preparing a competitive application.

Application narratives should be no more than five pages in length. In addition, USING NIH 398 FORMS, please submit a budget, budget justification, biosketch, and the complete Other Support information.  Please submit 15 printed copies and one copy on a CD.

Applications are due to Tom O’Leary by February 13, 2006.