New Investigator Development Program
Grants 102 Guidelines
Application/Review Process Eligible faculty members interested in applying for the Program should email application materials to Efren Pena (see contact information below). The materials should highlight the research the applicant wants to pursue and provide evidence of his/her research experience. The application materials should be submitted by October 11, 2006, and include the following.
Cover letter – The cover letter should include: applicants funding history to date with both funded and unfunded proposals; and the funding agency where applicant plans to submit the grant developed in the workshop.
Research abstract – The research abstract should clearly state the: hypothesis; general aims; clinical or scientific significance; and research design and methodology (300 word limit).
Current curriculum vita – The CV should be in the UTHSC-H format required by the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee in the applicant’s school.
Letter of support from the applicant’s department chair – The letter of support should identify administrative support/departmental resources that are available to help applicants meet the goal of developing an extramurally funded independent research program. The letter should also guarantee applicants will have the protected time required to participate in the program.
The NIDP Team will select participants based upon the materials presented. Preference is given to junior faculty members who have not yet received significant research funding, but who demonstrate a long-term commitment and potential to develop an independent research program. Applicants selected to participate in the Program will be notified by October 17.
