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Pilot Feasibility
The Michigan Gastrointestinal Peptide Research Center Invites Applications for Pilot Feasibility Projects in the Area of Peptide Biology and Gastrointestinal Function - 2008
April 14, 2008 Deadline for Pilot Feasibility Applications.
SUBJECT
MATTER:
The University
of Michigan's Digestive Disease Center is focused in the area of peptide
biology and its role in GI function and pathology. Applications for
Pilot Feasibility Projects are invited in any of the following areas:
1. Regulatory
peptide biology, including the biogenesis of the GI-related peptides
(transcriptional control, tissue specific expression, mRNA regulation,
post-translational processing) the regulation of secretion, receptor
interactions (structure function aspects, multiplicity of receptors,
binding or post-binding events), and cell biology (electrophysiology,
ion fluxes). Projects dealing with peptides outside the GI tract or
brain/gut axis must include relevance to the brain/gut axis.
2. Gastrointestinal
Peptidergic Function, at the integrative level of physiology and pathophysiology.
Such projects would include whole animal as well as human studies,
studies of interaction between peptidergic and non-peptidergic transmitters
in the GI tract, and studies of peptidergic dysfunction in specific
disease states.
3. Other areas
of gastrointestinal function or pathology. As evidenced by the above
description, both basic and clinical animal models focusing on GI
function are encouraged.
4. Microarray
Gene Chip Technology and Proteomics applications designed to elucidate
peptide involvement in GI function and pathology.
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Who
Can Apply:
First priority will be given to young investigators at the University of Michigan embarking on a research career, with the hope that the Pilot Feasibility Project will lead to the successful funding of an RO1 type application.
At least three years of postdoctoral training is required prior to the start of the award. Postdocs meeting this requirement, instructors/lecturers and young faculty through Assistant Professors are welcome.
More senior investigators, will be considered only if the project represents a new direction in their research, and will be given lower priority.
Under normal circumstances,
investigators will be eligible for a maximum of 2 years support in total
from the Center.
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Format:
Applications must be submitted using the NIH PHS 398 application
packet forms which are available through DRDA. A link is
also provided for you below. The science portion of the
application is not to exceed a total of 5
pages (Aims, Significance, Work-to-Date and Research Plan).
Font size in the application is to be no smaller than 12 pt. No applications will be accepted
without the Submittal Form for Pilot Feasibility Projects
for the Peptide Research Center which can be downloaded
on this page. It should include a paragraph on relevance
to the mission of the Peptide Gut Center. Please submit
7 paper copies plus the original, as well as an electronic
copy with all pages and associated forms converted into
a .PDF file on CD or by email to jcole@umich.edu.
Business address: Room 6520E MSRB I, Box 0682.
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Budget:
Grants will be
awarded for $10,000 to $25,000; the maximum request is for $25,000/year.
A maximum of two years of funding will be provided. Applicants seeking
a second year will be expected to submit another competitive application
in the year of requested funding.
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Deadline/Review:
Deadline
for application is April 14, 2008. The proposals will be reviewed, including evaluation by the Center's External Advisory Committee in a fashion similar to the NIH review process. Finalists will be expected to give a 20 minute presentation on their projects to this committee before award selections are made.
Funding period is September 1 to August 31 for up to 2 years. For questions
or information, you may contact the Center's Director, Dr. Chung Owyang
(734-936-4785), Associate Director, Dr. John Williams (734-764-4376),
or Center Administrator, Jeffery Cole (734-647-2939).
Form Sample:
Name |
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Department |
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SUBMITTAL
FORM FOR PILOT FEASIBILITY PROJECTS FOR
THE PEPTIDE RESEARCH CENTER
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| Category |
| Priority
1 |
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Young
investigator seeking to establish independence |
| Priority
2 |
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Established
investigator with reputation in other scientific areas
considering
initiatives in gastrointestinal research |
| Priority
3 |
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Established
investigator seeking a new direction |
| 1.
RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH TO THE PEPTIDE RESEARCH CENTER |
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| 2.
STATEMENT FROM MENTOR INDICATING JUNIOR FACULTY’S TERM PLANS. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS THIS |
| APPLICANT POSSESSES, AS WELL AS HOW THIS PROJECT WILL |
| MOVE THE APPLICANT TOWARDS INDEPENDENT FUNDING |
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| 3.
DESCRIBE SCIENTIFIC AND BUDGETARY OVERLAP |
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| 4.
IS THIS APPLICATION A CONTINUATION OF A MAJOR PROJECT |
| OR A NEW PROJECT |
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