OSUCCC Intramural Research Program

OSU-Center of Excellence in Regulatory Tobacco Science Pilot/Developmental Project 2015-2016 Application

Maximum of $45,000 award for an application
Funding period: 9/1/2015 – 8/31/2016
Full Applications Due: Friday, February 20, 2015 by 12 pm EST
Instructions/Information:
  • 6 page limit
  • Applications should be single spaced; font must be Arial 12-point type and no more than 6 lines of
    type per vertical inch. Margins should be at least .5” all around.
  • Junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows must identify a research mentor who serves as a Co-PI. Include a letter of support from the research mentor as an attachment.
  • Attach an NIH biosketch for each PI and Co-Investigator. Biosketches must be in NIH format and include the most recent publications and funding. Biosketches are not included in the 6-page limit.
  • All applications must be submitted electronically in PDF format and sent as a single file to
    n automated reply will be generated if your application was received. If
    you do not receive this, please call 293-5153 for assistance.
  • No paper applications will be accepted.Incomplete applications will be returned without scientific review.
  • There are no requirements for OSU-CERTS pilot/developmental project applicants to be an OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center member or a Pelotonia rider.

Application Category:
Please check the appropriate category for your application:
Basic Clinical Population Science
PI Name(s):
Research Mentor (if applicable):
Co-Investigator Name(s):
Date submitted:
Project Title:
Abstract (limit to 300 words or less; not included in the 6-page limit):
Lay language abstract suitable for public use (limit to 100 words or less; not included in the 6-page limit):
Introduction &Specific Aims (1 page):
Significanceand cross-center collaboration (1 page):
  • Document FDA tobacco regulatory science priority(ies) that application addresses.
  • Significance to inform the regulation of tobacco products to protect public health.
  • What OSU-CERTS projects, infrastructures, cores, biospecimens or data will be used.
  • If cross-center TCORS collaboration, specify activities and how project will build a sustainable infrastructure for ongoing collaborations. Funding from both TCORS is required.

Approach (4 pages):
  • Background
  • Feasibility of developing the pilot
  • Role of each investigator
  • Study design, research methods, data collection, protocols and analysis plan (OSU-CERTS Biostatistics and Data Resource Core should be used unless adequate justification)
  • Describe how results provide preliminary data for R-type grant or equivalent (name targeted funding mechanism)
  • Describe deliverables

Qualifications of PI(s) and Co-I(s)(not included in the 6-page limit):
  • Briefly describe experience and qualifications of PIs and Co-I’s that make them particularly well-suited for their role in the project.

Budget and budget narrative/justification (NIH format)(not included in the 6-page limit):
Allowable Costs:
  • Salary and fringe support for students, graduate students, clinical trainees, research staff, post-doctoral and clinical fellows.
  • Supplies
  • Travel when enhancing project progress
Costs not permitted:
  • Research infrastructure expenses (these are expected to be provided by the department/college)
  • Salary support for investigators
  • Indirect costs

Personnel:
Name / Title / %
effort / Salary / Fringe
Benefits / Total
Requested
Total Amount Requested: $