Deadline: AUGUST 15, 2008

Institution Specific Information on NYU School of Medicine Programs

PURPOSE

This funding program considers unsuccessful NEW R01 and R21 applications (first submission or revised submission of an application that received a favorable critique but has never been funded). Similar to the Bridging Program, the purpose of this Incentive Program is to provide funds for the completion of necessary experiments, the collection of essential data, or the maintenance of essential laboratory infrastructure that are deemed necessary to address the critiques of the unsuccessful application and are likely to propel an unfunded grant application into the fundable range on its subsequent submittal. This program is open to all faculty. Unsuccessful grants at the 25th percentile or better will be given priority, but those with less favorable scores whose critiques present an opportunity for an appropriate and compelling response will not be excluded from consideration.

The Bridging Fund supports research activities that will directly contribute to a more competitive grant submission, such as:

• acquire data to meet recommendations of extramural reviewers;
• complete work needed for the "preliminary results" section;
• demonstrate successful use of methods, technology, or instrumentation.

ELIGIBILITY

Full time faculty who have submitted an extramural, peer-reviewed, individual research new or revised R01 or R21 grant to NIH that was not funded.

SUPPORT

Funds may be used for supplies, support of technical personnel, graduate students and other research related expenses. Funds may not be used for faculty salaries, equipment, or travel. Funds may be requested for faculty (research) who are not PIs on a grant but who are funded by a grant and are integral to its success.

A maximum budget of $75,000 in direct costs may be requested for the R01 applications and $50,000 for the R21 applications. There will be no indirect costs on these awards.

Funding is for one year and may not be renewed.

If an extramural award is received during the bridging project period, the unobligated balance of the bridge award will be returned to the Bridging Fund.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM

The Bridging and Incentive Program Fund is administered by the Dean's Office through the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration. The program is directed by a Research Bridging Support Committee composed of prominent scientists of the faculty appointed by the Dean. The Committee is responsible for the review and approval of bridging applications and policies and guidelines.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

The Research Bridging Support Committee will review all applications. Awards will be based primarily on the likelihood of future extramural funding, as well as on scientific merit, productivity of the principal investigator, and availability of other funds.

It is expected that applicants will submit an extramural application during the bridging award period. The applicant's stated plan for this submission will be considered in the review of applications and recommendation of awards.

REQUIREMENTS OF INVESTIGATORS RECEIVING BRIDGING AWARDS

Successful applicants will be expected to submit a final progress report within one month of the end of the funding period. Funds should be used within one year of receiving the award.

Incentive Fund Application Instructions

The application for Incentive Fund Award support consists of your complete and accurate response to information requested below. Separate application forms are not required.

The original plus thirteen (13) copies of the complete application must be submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration and Research Services, Greenberg Hall, SC1-81 by the next deadline. If you have questions about the application process, please call Farooq Niazi at extension 3-8822.

I. Transmittal Form

Please complete each section; the transmittal form must be signed by the principal investigator and the department chair.

II. Financial Interest Disclosure Form

All grant applications must include NYUSM Financial Interest Disclosure Forms for ALL KEY PERSONNEL. This is a federal regulation. The forms are available on the Sponsored Programs Office home page.

III. Table of Contents

Use the section headings listed below and indicate the page numbers for each section.

IV. Curriculum Vitae

Use the NIH Biosketch form. List your five (5) most recent publications and any manuscripts that are in press or submitted. Limit to two (2) pages.

V. Funding History of the Project

A. Provide the following information for the unfunded grant that is being "bridged:"

1. Title of grant

2. Sponsoring agency

3. Full project dates

4. Total funds requested on the grant (separate direct and indirect costs)

5. Abstract (from the grant)

6. Specific aims (from the grant)

VI. Summary Review Statements ("Pink sheets")

Copies of all of the reviews that were sent to you by the sponsor must be provided for each non funded application referenced above.

VII. Response to Summary Review Statements

Respond to reviewers' criticisms: indicate points of agreement and disagreement that you have with the review(s). Explain any special circumstances that you believe the reviewers did not consider. Limit to three (3) pages. Please note, provide the three page response that you are planning to send to the NIH verbatim or the three pages that you have submitted with the revised application.

VIII. Available Funding

Describe current funding available to support your research program. This includes but is not limited to:
• Other grants
• Discretionary funds
• Startup funds
• All other available funding

IX. Plans for Incentive Award Funds

Provide a focused research plan for the work that will be carried out specifically with the Incentive Award Funds. Indicate how these experiments address the deficiencies of the previous application(s). Limit to three (3) pages.

X. Plans for Submitting an Extramural Application

Describe your plans for submitting an extramural application: indicate the date, title, and sponsor for each planned application.

XI. Other Research Support

Use the NIH "Other Support" format and list both extramural and institutional sources. Provide the full dates and total amount of each award. Clearly specify why other support does not overlap with, or cannot be used instead of, the bridging funds requested. List all pending applications.

XII. Budget

Do not exceed $75,000 in total costs for R01’s and $50,000 for R21’s

Personnel: specify the name of the incumbent, position title, role on the project, percent effort on the proposed bridging project, base salary, salary requested, fringe benefits, total requested. Faculty salary may not be requested.

Supplies: itemize by major category

Other research-related expenses

Provide a brief justification for each item requested

Describe use of other available funds

Appendix

Provide 3 complete copies of the UNFUNDED application or 3 copies of the LATEST REVISION, if it has been submitted.