Proposals cannot be currently funded by an extramural agency or foundation. The budget is limited to $50,000 per year, direct costs. Indirect costs are not allowed. Applications must be in 11-point Arial. Margins must be at least 0.50 inches wide on all sides of each page. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF document. The following should be included.
Cover Page including applicant’s name, staff rank, and amount requested
- A 1-page career statement stating applicant’s overall career goal and specific career objectives over the next 1 to 5 years.
- Research Plan (3-page limit) including the following: Title, Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Innovation, and Approach (including Rigor and Reproducibility). Tables and figures are included within the 3-page limit; references do not fall within the limit.
- Biosketches for all key personnel (NIH-specified format)
- Estimated Budget. Detailed budget and budget justification will be requested after initial review.
- Letter of support from primary mentor
Proposals must be submitted electronically to SPORE administrator Tiara Williamson ([email protected]) by January 31st, 2024.
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