The Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UK will accept applications for pilot projects according to the following schedule:
*Call for Applications: January 31, 2018
*Letter of Intent due: February 28, 2018
*Invitation to submit Full Application: April 20, 2018
*Full Application due: May 14, 2018
*Funding Decision: July 2018
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). Therefore, some of the awards will give priority to studies with a disease focus, community engagement, or with collaboration between UK and the ATRN.
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 of $25,000 must be spent over 18 months.
HEALTH DISPARITIES
Applications must target two or more social determinants of health or two or more levels of influence (individual, interpersonal, organizational, community or public policy), and must propose to intervene in achieving health equity for a vulnerable population. The maximum award of $25,000 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 of $50,000 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 of $25,000 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 of $50,000 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 of $50,000 must be spent over 18 months.
- JOINT CCTS-THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR STABLE ISOTOPE-RESOLVED METABOLOMICS
The Resource Center for Stable Isotope-Resolved Metabolomics (RC-SIRM) will contribute to this program, and applications are encouraged that have a substantial underlying metabolic component, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes or inborn errors of metabolism. The maximum award of $25,000 with $15,000 toward the usage of the metabolomics analytical services. The award must be spent over 12 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 of $50,000 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 of $25,000 must be spent over 18 months.
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIVE 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 of $50,000 must be spent over 18 months.
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIVE GRANT
The priority will be given to application that involve collaboration between investigators at UK and Wake Forest University. This project will involve an equal contribution from each institution, and will require Co-PI’s from each institution. The maximum award of $50,000 must be spent over 18 months.
For detailed information, please see the RFA
Questions, please email: elodie.elayi@uky.edu