{"65569":{"#nid":"65569","#data":{"type":"event","title":"2011 Translational Seed Grant Opportunity - Request for Applications","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Translational Research Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Science (TRIBES) and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are opening a request for applications (RFA) for a translational research seed grant opportunity with the goals of:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFostering collaboration between Georgia Tech and the GTRI investigators with the focus of healthcare needs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPromoting the rapid transfer of new knowledge and inventions based on that knowledge to the commercial sector.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETranslating technologies that are at a basic science\/research phase into a prototype, \u201cCoulter-ready\u201d grant proposal.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis type of project is one where sufficient basic research has been done to indicate a technology has commercialization potential but before committing to a commercialization path, a focused proof of concept study is needed. The intent of the seed grant program is to develop a research initiative built upon strong collaborations between faculty at Georgia Tech and investigators at the GTRI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunding will be $25,000 direct costs per pilot project, available for one year. Up to three pilot projects will be awarded with funding on July 1, 2011 and funds must be spent within the fiscal year (i.e., by June 30, 2012).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no limitation on topics that can be addressed through this funding mechanism. However, successful applications must demonstrate that the problem to be studied is of significance to healthcare and that the project is translational.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMultiple principle investigators are permitted. Projects that facilitate collaborative partnerships between GT and GTRI researchers are strongly encouraged. Proposals are due by \u003Cstrong\u003EMay 2, 2011\u003C\/strong\u003E and funding decisions will be announced by June 1, 2011.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFormat for Submissions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EPlease submit a PDF version of the application that includes the following: 1. Cover Page: Should include title of proposal, PI(s) contact information and institution affiliations and total amount requested. 2. A 2-page, single-spaced, Arial 11 or Times 12 font, 1\u201d margin scientific plan document that provides the following:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpecific Aims\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBackground and Significance Be sure to include in this section the significance of the problem under study to health.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperimental Design and Methods\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommercialization Plan\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELine Item Budget for the proposed project\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENIH-format Biosketch for Principal Investigators\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther Guidelines\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlease submit your application via e-mail to Maribel Baker (\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Maribel.baker@bme.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMaribel.baker@bme.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E) as a single PDF file on or before Monday, May 2, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EKey Dates: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeadline for Submission: May 2, 2011\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnnouncement of Funding Decisions: by June 1, 2011\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFunding Period: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProject Report Due by: June 1, 2012.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EContact Information:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBarbara Boyan Director, TRIBES \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:barbara.boyan@bme.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebarbara.boyan@bme.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E Ph: 404-385-4108\u003Cbr \/\u003EDennis Fold Chief Scientist, GTRI \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dennis.folds@gtri.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edennis.folds@gtri.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E Ph: (404) 407-7262\u003Cbr \/\u003EMaribel Baker Program Manager, TRIBES \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:maribel.baker@bme.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emaribel.baker@bme.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E Ph: 404-385-0247\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E2011 Translational Seed Grant Opportunity - Request for Applications - Submission deadline May 2, 2011\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Submission deadline May 2, 2011"}],"uid":"27195","created_gmt":"2011-04-14 13:21:40","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 01:54:46","author":"Colly Mitchell","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2011-05-02T18:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2011-05-02T19:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2011-05-02T19:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2011-05-02 22:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2011-05-02 23:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2011-05-02 23:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/tribes.gatech.edu\/","title":"TRIBES website"}],"groups":[{"id":"1292","name":"Parker H. 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