Next Letter of Intent Deadline
December 2, 2019
Next Application Deadline
January 24, 2020
Pilot and Feasibility Award Program
Important Dates:
Letters of Intent will be due on or before: December 2, 2019
Notification of eligibility to proceed with application: December 16, 2019
Applications will be due on or before: January 24, 2020
Scope:
The HDDC is focused on the study of epithelial cell function and mucosal biology in inflammation, host defense, and cancer of the gastrointestinal tract and related mucosal surfaces. Pilot & Feasibility projects will be considered for support if they relate directly or indirectly to this mission.
Purposes:
- Support young investigators who have not previously held independence awards (such as a R01 and/or P01) in carrying out independent and promising research that tests a novel research direction or hypothesis. (Type 1 awards)
- Enable young, developing scientists and/or clinicians to pursue innovative and promising pilot projects which might otherwise not have support, and which ultimately might lead to independent support.
- Enable established investigators already working in digestive disease-related research to make a substantial change in the direction of their research. (Type 2 awards)
- Entice investigators who have left the field of digestive diseases, or who have never worked in the field, to become involved in research related to digestive diseases. (Type 3 awards)
- Awards for the PF program by NIH Guidelines is biased to young investigators emerging into independence (Type 1 awards)
Awards:
The HDDC generally makes awards of $25,000 to $35,000 in direct costs plus F&A costs of 25%. The direct costs awarded vary due to availability of funds and the quality of applications received. Awards will be made for a one-year period, beginning 07/01/2020. A second year of funding will require a competing application.
Letter of Intent/Application:
Please see attached document for details. For questions, please contact: Kiki Densamo