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Request for Applications; Deadline: April 15, 2005
Sponsored by The University of Montana, Office of the Vice President for Research and Development
I. Purpose
The primary purpose of this program is to increase the number of faculty conducting National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded clinical research at The University of Montana. Secondary aims include increasing collaboration among multi-disciplinary faculty interested in conducting public health research and developing a cadre of funded researchers who might be interested in helping other faculty submit grants.
II. Eligibility Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD degree, a health professional doctoral degree (such as a PharmD), or equivalent. The candidate must also have a research or academic appointment at The University of Montana at the time of the award.
III. Research Objectives
- A. Background: This RFA seeks to support the development of clinical research at The University of Montana and it will use the NIH definition of clinical research. The NIH defines clinical research as:
- 1. Patient-oriented research. Research conducted with human subjects (or on material of human origin such as tissues, specimens and cognitive phenomena) for which an investigator (or colleague) directly interacts with human subjects. Excluded from this definition are in vitro studies that utilize human tissues that cannot be linked to a living individual. Patient-oriented research includes:
- (a) mechanisms of human disease,
- (b) therapeutic interventions,
- (c) clinical trials or
- (d) development of new technologies.
- 2. Epidemiologic and behavioral studies.
- 3. Outcomes research and health services research.
The NIH is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service (PHS) which, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. The goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability. More information about the mission of NIH is located at http://www.nih.gov/about/Faqs.htm#NIH
- B. Program: The award provides support to faculty members during the academic year 2005-2006 to enable faculty to submit high quality grant applications to the NIH. Funds will be available from July 1, 2005-May 31, 2006. Awardees will participate in a program that uses the following strategies:
- 1. Identifying promising and motivated potential investigators who are faculty members at The University of Montana and interested in conducting NIH-funded clinical research;
- 2. Removing barriers that prevent such faculty from submitting fundable grant applications, including teaching buy-outs for faculty with heavy teaching loads;
- 3. Providing information and training on grant writing as needed;
- 4. Providing assistance and mentorship from experienced grant writers and NIH-funded investigators;
- 5. Facilitating peer support and peer accountability via structured group meetings held every other week.
- C. Scope: This program is intended to support faculty members who have demonstrated commitment and motivation to conduct grant-funded research. In addition the program is intended to support faculty members who have already conducted most of the pilot and preliminary studies necessary for a competitive NIH grant application.
- D. Allowable costs: Up to six awards will be made in the amount up to $8,000 each. Allowable costs include funds to cover teaching buy-outs, support for external consultants and/or grant readers, purchase of equipment or software, support for Research Assistant(s), and costs associated with conducting small pilot studies. For clarification about costs that are not listed, please contact Kari Harris or Otto Koester (see contact information at the end of this document).
IV. Application Procedures
Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev 9/2004) and should use the PHS instructions and instructions listed on the “Application for the 2005-06 Public Health Research Development Program.” NIH PHS 398 application kits are available on the Public Health and Human Services website. The “Application for the 2005-06 Public Health Research Development Program” is available below:
Specifically the application must include the following:
- Application Cover Page (use the Public Health Research Development form above)
- Statement of interest. Why are you interested in participating in the Public Health Research Development Program? (500 words or less, use NIH Continuation Page)
- Description of pilot work. What pilot studies have you conducted to inform or establish the feasibility of your proposal? What (if any) additional pilot work remains to be done prior to the submission of your grant? (250 words or less, use NIH Continuation Page)
- Budget and justification. Please outline the amount of money you are requesting and detail how the resources will be used. (250 words or less, use NIH Continuation Page)
- Biographical Sketch Form. (use NIH Biographical Sketch Form Page)
- Other Support. (follow NIH format for “Other Support”)
- NIH-format one page Specific Aims for the proposed study. (described on page 31 of the PHS 398 instructions)
- Letter of support from the applicant’s department. (no form page is needed)
The completed original application and one complete copy (for a total of two complete applications) must be delivered to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development in University Hall 116 by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2005. Late applications will be returned without review.
V. Review Considerations
Applications will be reviewed by a multiple-member team appointed by the Vice President for Research and Development. Written feedback will not be provided. Incomplete or non-responsive applications will not receive full consideration and will be returned to the applicant.
Applications that are complete will be evaluated for the applicant’s potential for:
- Applying for and receiving NIH funding,
- Collaborating with other investigators at The University of Montana, and
- Providing mentoring to other faculty members to increase their ability to submit fundable grants.
VI. Award Notification
Applications will be notified of awards by May 2, 2005.
VII. Inquiries
Inquiries are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issues or question from potential applicants is welcome. Direct inquiries to:
Kari Harris
Research Associate Professor
School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences
Department of Psychology
Skaggs Building Room 241
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
USA
Kari.Harris@umontana.edu
Phone: (406) 243-4685
Fax: (406) 243-6896
Otto Koester
Interim Grant Coordinator and Visiting Scholar
Central Asia and Caspian Basin Program
College of Arts and Sciences 136
32 Campus Drive
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812 USA
Otto.Koester@umontana.edu
Phone: (406) 243-2621
Fax: (406) 243-4076
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