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Researchers / Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals
Alzheimer Disease Research Center -- Call for Proposals
ADRC Seed Monies Grant Program Funding Period: April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Introduction: One of the research missions of the Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) at the University of Pittsburgh is to fund pilot grants to stimulate new and innovative research relevant to Alzheimer’s disease. Types of research can range from basic science to psychosocial in methodology, with particular attention given to novel approaches. Proposed research may involve humans, other animals or in vitro studies. The investigator is responsible for obtaining appropriate Institutional Review Board or Animal Care and Use Committee approval for the proposal. The patient population, clinical, and neuropathological databases of the ADRC are available resources for approved proposals. Additional resources include the database from the National Alzheimer Coordinating Center (NACC). Priority will be given to studies which have the highest chance of leading to subsequent external peer reviewed funding. Applications must clearly state the significance and innovation of the proposed research to Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Eligibility: Applicants must be post-doctoral fellows or full-time faculty of the University of Pittsburgh. Post-doctoral fellows must have a letter of support from their mentor and department chair indicating they will be at the University through 2013. Previous recipients of ADRC seed monies are not eligible. Criteria for Review: The following will be considered in evaluating the merit of a proposal:
Direct cost budgets up to $25,000 will be considered. There is no allowance for travel, tuition, publication costs or major equipment. Please contact the ADRC Administrator, Leslie Dunn, MPH (dunnlo@upmc.edu) with budget questions. Letter of Intent: A brief paragraph describing the proposed pilot study should be e-mailed to Leslie Dunn, MPH, Center Administrator (dunnlo@upmc.edu) by September 9, 2011. Application: The proposal should consist of the following sections:
Deadline: All applications must be received no later than October 3, 2011 with funding to start April 1, 2012. Send application materials: Via e-mail to adrcadmin@upmc.edu (Send Word documents. No PDFs please.) Also send hard copy of the application to: Leslie Dunn, MPH ADRC Administrator Alzheimer Disease Research Center 4-West UPMC Montefiore Hospital 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 For Further Information: Interested applicants should discuss potential submission with: Center Director, Oscar L. Lopez, M.D., lopezol@upmc.edu Center Co-Director, William E. Klunk, M.D., Ph.D., klunkwe@upmc.edu or Center Administrator, Leslie Dunn, MPH, (412) 692-2731, dunnlo@upmc.edu University of Pittsburgh, School of medicine Alzheimer Disease Research Center 4-West UPMC Montefiore, 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
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