GMaP Region 1 North Call for Applications for 2024-2025

Posted in DEI Funding Opportunities

Early Stage Investigators – new investigators that also are within 10 years of completing a terminal research degree/medical residency or equivalent- are invited to apply. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2024 and multiple projects will be awarded up to $10,000 (direct costs) each. 

To be eligible, applicants must be:

  • A student or early-stage investigator at an institution located within the GMaP Region 1 North coverage area: DE, KY, MD, ME, NH, VT, WV, DC;
  • Interested in developing a competitive Diversity Research Supplement or F – or K-series
    application.
  • New or Early-stage Investigators cannot have previously competed successfully as a
    Principal Investigator/Program Director for a substantial NIH independent research award (e.g., R01), but may have obtained small research grants (e.g., R03) or other NIH training related awards.

Application details:

  • Project period of up to 8 months beginning November 1, 2024 (earliest start date) and ending June 30, 2025.
  • Only one investigator per application can be designated the project lead.
  • At least three awards will be made from this announcement, but the number of awards is contingent upon the available funds and the submission of meritorious applications.
  • Budgets should be presented in general categories and require detailed explanation.
  • Direct costs less than or equal to $10,000.
  • F&A costs for your institution are allowable, in addition to the direct costs.
  • IRB approval for the pilot project (if applicable) must be in place before awards can be made.
  • Applications will be reviewed by GMaP Region 1 North investigators.
  • Applicants will be notified within 10 days after the due date.

Examples of allowable costs: Project supplies, animal maintenance, research subject payments, meeting/focus group expenses, and travel to present findings.

Examples of unallowable costs: Costs in connection with faculty degree requirements, graduate student tuition.

For more information and questions, please contact:

Mark Cromo
mark.cromo@uky.edu