The Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Research Program is Calling for Applications

Attention Investigators

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Research Program is calling for applications.

 The Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UK will accept applications for pilot projects according to the following schedule:

- Call for Applications: January 23, 2014

- Letter of Intent due: February 19, 2014

- Invitation to submit Full Application: March 31, 2014

- Full Application due: April 28, 2014

- Funding Decision: June 2014

 The categories of awards will be as follows:

The purpose of this funding mechanism is to provide a new opportunity and resources to support innovative, collaborative research relevant to the health challenges and disparities faced by the nation.  The funding for these pilot studies is derived from the CCTS program in partnership with other UK Centers, and with other Universities in the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN).  Hence, some of the awards will give priority to studies with a disease focus, community engagement, or with collaboration between UK and other Universities. 

 Investigators at all stages of career development, junior, middle level, and senior are eligible to apply to the following categories of awards:

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Applications are encouraged from investigators using Community Engagement methodologies. Priority will be given to applications involving UK Centers for Excellence in Rural Health based in Hazard’s and Morehead’s  infrastructure. The maximum award will be $25,000 which must be spent over 18 months. 

DISEASE FOCUS

• JOINT CCTS-MARKEY CANCER PILOT AWARD

The UK Markey Cancer  will contribute to this program and studies related to cancer are encouraged.  Translational projects with a focus on Appalachian Eastern Kentucky will be given high priority. Potential studies could range from basic mechanisms that contribute to the high incidence of cancer in Appalachia to population-based cancer prevention and control studies.The maximum award will be $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

• JOINT CCTS-SANDERS BROWN PILOT AWARD

The UK Sanders Brown  will contribute to this program and  studies that intend to stimulate innovation and support dynamic basic and clinical applications that address translational studies relevant to both aging and Alzheimer disease are encouraged. The maximum award will be $25,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

• JOINT CCTS-BARNSTABLE BROWN PILOT AWARD

The UK Barnstable-Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center will contribute to this program, and applications are encouraged that address translational aspects of diabetes and/or obesity. The maximum award will be $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

• JOINT CCTS-SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN RESEARCH INJURY PILOT AWARD

The UK Spinal Cord and Brain Research Center will contribute to this program, and applications are encouraged that address injuries to the spinal cord and brain that result in paralysis or other loss of neurologic function. The maximum award will be $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

 PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS

• UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLABORATIVE GRANT

The priority will be given to application that involve collaboration between investigators at UK and the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (CCHMC).  This project will involve an equal contribution from each institution, and will require Co-PI’s from each institution. The maximum award will be $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

• UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND UNIVERSITY OF MARSHALL COLLABORATIVE GRANT

The purpose of this funding mechanism is to encourage collaborative projects between multi–institutional research teams capable of performing highly innovative, extramural, fundable research that will continue to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our citizens. The maximum award will be $25,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

•  UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRIGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLBAROTIVE GRANT

The priority will be given to application that involve collaboration between investigators at UK and West Virginia University.  This project will involve an equal contribution from each institution, and will require Co-PI’s from each institution. The maximum award will be $50,000 which must be spent over 18 months.

In order to qualify for this round of funding the CCTS must receive a Letter of Intent (LOI)  (see attached template) and biosketch.  Please forward the LOI and biosketch to Elodie Elayi via email (elodie.elayi@uky.edu) no later than Wednesday, 5: 00 pm, February 19, 2014. Questions please call (859) 323-7939.   

CCTS Investigators, please remember to acknowledge the NIH CTSA grant in your publications.

“This publication was supported by the National Center for Research Resources and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR000117. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH.”