Research Grants

Pilot Funding

The pilot project funding program is designed to provide researchers with the seed money needed to generate primary data that can be used in extramural funding applications. Funding can be used within the Center or at the applicant's home institution, depending on the project outline and goals. As this program is designed to generate future extramural support for the participant, priority will be given to individuals with excellent research questions, some research experience, and departmental and university level support at the home institution. Individuals interested in this opportunity should complete the Pilot funding form and contact the NSMRC. We are currently only accepting applications from individuals who hold tenure track faculty positions at their institutions who are eligible to serve as a principal investigator on NIH grants.

Support Level

Individual grants can be funded up to $25,000.00 for 12 months. Budgets will be requested after the preliminary proposal have been reviewed.

Dates and Deadlines

Proposals will be accepted continuously through 2010. The beginning of the budget year is September 1 and projects will be funded until each year's pilot project budget has been spent. Therefore, we encourage investigators to submit their proposals by July 1 for funding during the academic year.