UGA - Augusta University Cancer Research Initiative Awards 2014
The Cancer Centers from Augusta University and the University of Georgia hosted a
retreat on May 14, 2015 bringing together cancer research faculty.
A main objective of this retreat was to develop complementary and synergistic cancer
research between our two Cancer Centers through collaborative projects. At the retreat,
a grant initiative supporting this research was announced, which would be jointly
funded by the two organizations to promote these interactions investigating all aspects
of cancer research.
This grant initiative is designed to make these collaborations more competitive for
external funding. We now issue a Request for Applications (RFA) in relation to this
initiative. It is expected that collaborations have been initiated among attendees
at the retreat, and that they are in a position to submit joint applications at this
time.
Guidelines
- The purpose of this RFA is to solicit applications using the following guidelines:
- Applications are due December 11, 2015 with a projected start date of early 2016.
- Each application requires a co-PI from each organization who will participate actively
in the project.
- Proposals are limited to a TOTAL of six pages (including the Specific Aims page),
11 pt Arial font. A template is provided on the website and was attached on the email
announcement.
- Proposals can address any aspect of cancer research and must include a statement about
how the project was conceptualized between the two PIs and how the joint objectives
will be achieved, including what will be accomplished by each laboratory.
- Preliminary data that has been assembled between the two laboratories to support the
application are strongly encouraged and will be an important part of the review process.
Biosketches of key personnel should be included.
- Chosen proposals will receive $75,000 direct costs each, split equally between the
two laboratories ($37,500 each). No budget is required at this time.
- Funding will be for one year without possibility of extension.
- A review committee will be assembled of both internal and external reviewers, based
on the focus of the applications to be evaluated.
- This funding opportunity is open to the Cancer Centers’ Members only.
- Funding must not be used for PI salary support or for equipment.
Please contact Lisa Middleton, PhD with questions or concerns.