2023-2024 CVRI Pilot Awards
The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û is pleased to announce pilot awards for proposals in cardiovascular research that will promote collaboration between investigators and are likely to lead to externally funded grants in the foreseeable future.
Timeline:
- Submit your proposal .
Deadline for submission is August 25, 2023.
- Funding for selected proposals is anticipated to be available October 2023- June 30, 2024.
Goal:
To promote the writing of multi-PI grants in the area of cardiovascular research (clinical, translational or basic). The expectation is that before the end of calendar year 2023, the co-PIs will submit a grant proposal for external funding (NIH preferred).
Eligibility:
- BCM faculty who are members of the CVRI may submit applications. Please visit: /research/research-centers/cardiovascular-research-institute/membership to become a member.
- Each proposal must include, but not exceed two PIs, with primary appointments in at least two different BCM departments. Collaborators from other TMC institutions are allowed.
- IRB or IACUC approval must be approved at the time of application submission
- Only BCM faculty and their lab may receive CVRI pilot funds.
Application:
- Specific aims page
- Max of 6 pages of research plan with: significance, innovation, experimental design, timeline
- Biosketches of the PIs and other essential personnel
- Budget details
- Specific proposal for obtaining extramural funding
Amount of funding:
- 3-4 awards up to $20,000 will be made in unrestricted funds.