Rehn Fellowship Award

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

REHN FAMILY RESEARCH AWARD

Purpose

The purpose of the Rehn Family Research Award (RFRA) is to support the development of research careers of junior faculty, clinical and postdoctoral fellows, residents, graduate students, and medical students who are affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine.

The RFRA supports one year of research for eligible participants in the broad areas of hypertension and arteriosclerosis, especially projects that have potential for future federal funding.

Objectives

Objectives of this award include: 1) increase interest in research among fellows, graduate students, residents, and medical students; 2) encourage research oriented trainees to develop skills and gain experience in methods and experimental approaches required to conduct research; 3) encourage research oriented trainees to develop skills and experience in grant writing; and 4) assist junior faculty members with pilot funding for projects that have potential for federal funding.

Funding Level

The award amount varies per year and is contingent upon investment performance. The 2015RFRA provides up to $16,000of support for two projects for a period of one year. These funds may be divided among two or more investigators. Applicants who demonstrate substantial progress may apply for one additional year of funding, contingent upon available funds. All renewals are competitive. The funding period begins July 1, 2015.

Letter of Intent

A Letter of Intent (LOI) and biographical sketches for all key personnel should be submitted to the Department of Internal Medicine Research Governance Committee (RGC) for review and approval prior to the submission of a full application. Please submit LOI and biographical sketches to Angela Duke,Department of Internal Medicine, ML 0551 or by email to:. The deadline for LOI and biographical sketches is May1, 2015.

The LOI should include a brief description of the research proposal including a) the title and specific aims of the project, b) significance, c) background, and d) research design.

The LOI should also include contact information for the Principal Investigator and information on the applicant’s stage of career development and career objectives. It should be one page or less in length.

Biographical Sketch

Biographical sketches, in NIH format, for the PI, key personnel, and Sponsor should be included with the LOI.

Application Process

Applications should be prepared using the RFRA Grant Application. Please contact Angela Duke or an application.Or, visit the Internal Medicine SharePoint website @ is password protected.The applicants can proceed with the submission of full application 30 days after the LOI submission. Applications submission deadline is June 1, 2015.

The Department of Internal Medicine Research Governance Committee will review all proposals. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicants. Please submit applications to Angela Duke, Department of Internal Medicine, ML 0551 or by email:.

The application should contain the following information.

Type of Award – Indicate whether the application is for a pilot project award or small project award. The intent of a pilot project is to obtain new grant funding and it requires Sponsor information.

Junior faculty members are eligible for the pilot project award. Clinical and postdoctoral fellows, residents, graduate students, and medical students are eligible for the small project award.

Summary of Proposed Research (Abstract) – Describe briefly the proposed research in the space allotted. Include a) specific aims, b) significance, c) background, and d) research design.

Key Personnel Engaged in Project – Please list all individuals who will contribute in an essential way to the scientific development or execution of the project.

Biographical Sketches – Biographical sketches, in NIH format, for the PI, key personnel, and Sponsor should be included with the application (if not included with the letter of intent).

Budget – Complete the budget for the 12-month period as outlined on the application form, including the budget justification. Funds may be used for supplies,Core equipment/services,animal usage costs, and the required grant writing seminar, or other workshops, if already taken by the awardee (pending approval by the RGC).

Other Support – Please provide data for the source, award type, period of award, role in project, and overlap for all funding held by the PI and the Sponsor.

Career Objectives – Describe your career objectives and how this award would assist you in achieving these objectives.

Proposed Research – Please include a description of the research proposal in three pages or less. Headings should include a) specific aims; b) background, significance, and rationale; c) preliminary data; and e) research design and methods. References, figures and other materials may be included in the appendix.

Description of the Project (in lay terms) for Public Information – Please describe the objectives of the project in terms that can be understood by a high school senior.

Facilities and Environment – Indicate how the necessary facilities and other resources will be made available for the research proposed in this application and career enhancement.

Evaluation

The following criteria will be used for reviewing applications.

Applicant

Quality of academic and clinical record
Potential to develop as an independent investigator (if applicable)
Commitment to a research career

Career Objectives

Extent to which career objectives are related to research
How this award would assist with achieving career objectives

Merit of the project including

Strength of preliminary data
Significance
Feasibility
Potential for future funding

Mentor (if applicable)

History of research productivity and support
Appropriateness of research qualifications in the area of this application
Commitment to guidance of the applicant

Budget

Justification of the requested budget in relation to research aims

Award Notification

The RGC will notify all applicants of their decision within 30 days of the submission deadline.

Successful applicants are required to attend at least one grant writing seminar given by the Office of the Vice President for Research, William Ball, MD. Please contact Dawn O’Neill, Executive Director for Research Programs at for more details. The minimal cost of $100 should be reflected in the application budget. Awardees are also invited and encouraged to identify other training sessions that will directly contribute to their development as an investigator, or classes. These should be incorporated in the application as well, and in the budget as necessary.

A six-month and a final progress report must be submitted to the RGC for review. The reports should include a detailed list of expenditures and categories as listed on the application. Unused funds will be forfeited at the end of the award period and if the recipient leaves the department. Please contact the division budget/business manager for assistance.

Important Dates

Letter of Intent submission deadline – May 1, 2015

Application submission deadline – June 1, 2015

Funding period begins – July 1, 2015

CoverSheetRehnFamilyResearchAward

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The Rehn Family Research

Grant Application

/ RESEARCH GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE USE
Date Application Received Approved
1. AWARD TYPE
 Pilot Project AwardSmall Project Award
2. APPLICANT
2a. (Last, First, Middle) / 2b. Degree(s) / 2c. Department/Division
2d. Phone / 2e. Pager / 2f. Email Address
3. MENTOR (if applicable) / 4. PERFORMANCE SITE
3a. Name / 4a. Name
3b. Academic Institution / 4b. Academic Institution
3c. Division / 4c. Division
3d. Department / 4d. Department
3e. Mailing Address (Street, Bldg., Box #, Room, City, State, Zip) / 4e. Mailing Address (Street, Bldg., Box #, Room, City, State, Zip)
3f. Telephone: ( ) / 4f. Telephone: ( )
3g. Fax: ( ) / 4g. Fax: ( )
3h. E-mail: / 4h. E-mail:
5. POSITION
Title of applicant at time of award
6. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT – Must be approved prior to initiation of award.
a. Human SubjectsYes No Date Approved
b. Animal SubjectsYes No Date Approved
c. BiohazardsYes No Date Approved
7. APPLICANT SIGNATURE
Name / Date
Title / Division
Signature
8. MENTOR or DIVISION DIRECTOR SIGNATURE
Name / Date
Title / Division
Signature

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Applicant Name: Date:

9. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED RESEARCH
9a. Title of Project
9b. Summary (Please include specific aims, significance, background, and research design. Single space, limit to space provided.)
10. KEY PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN PROJECT
Name / Position, Title, and Role in Project / Division/Department
11. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (For applicant and mentor.)
Name / Position/Title
EDUCATION (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional degrees/appointments and include postdoctoral training.)
Institution and Location / Degree / Year Conferred / Field of Study

RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Concluding with present position, list in chronological order, previous employment, experience, and honors. Also list references to all publications during the past three years and to representative earlier publications pertinent to the application. DO NOT EXCEED TWO PAGES. Please attach NIH biographical sketch.

12. DETAILED BUDGET FOR 12-MONTH BUDGET PERIOD — Direct Cost Only
Total Dollar Amount
(Omit Cents)
Animal usage (Itemize)
Equipment (Itemize)
Supplies (Itemize)
Travel
Publications
Other Expenses
Total Expenses for the 12-Month Budget Period:

17. PROPOSED RESEARCH

Title of Project:
In three pages or less, describe your research project including a) specific aims; b) background, significance and rationale; c) preliminary data (if any); and d) proposed research. References and additional materials may be included in the appendix.
18. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT (IN LAY TERMS) FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION
19. FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT

Please submit application and attachments to Angela Duke, Internal Medicine, ML 0551; email