COBRE PILOT PROJECT GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Matrix Biology 2022 Pilot Project Grant Program Announcement
The NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Matrix Biology is pleased to announce its Pilot Project Grant Program. Funded by the NIH/NIGMS (COBRE grant P20GM109095), this program will provide support for promising faculty members undertaking biomedical research. The goal of the program is to enhance Matrix Biology research at Boise State University. To achieve this, we aim to support investigators to generate preliminary data that will lead to competitive applications for external funding.
We anticipate funding of up to four two-year pilot projects at $50,000 direct costs per year. The second year of funding is dependent on a demonstration of progress.
Investigators are encouraged to utilize shared core facilities, including but not limited to the BRC proteomics, metabolomics, histology, microscopy, protein expression, and the Biomedical Research Vivarium core facilities.
Key Dates:
- Applications will be due at 5 p.m. on February 7, 2022, submitted as a single PDF document to Tracy Yarnell, Program Manager, COBRE-Matrix Biology via email tracyyarnell@boisestate.edu.
- March 2022: Applications recommended for funding will undergo external review and be considered for final approval by the COBRE-Matrix Biology External Advisory Committee (EAC) and NIGMS.
- Earliest state date: June 1, 2022
Eligibility:
- Eligible investigators must hold a faculty appointment at Boise State University.
- A letter of support from the individual’s departmental chair, stating that the faculty member can commit
- 25% effort to his/her pilot research project is required.
- Faculty members are not eligible for Pilot Grant support if they are the principal investigator on an R01 grant or its equivalent.
- Faculty will be required to provide a mentoring plan.
- A letter of support from the individuals named mentor confirming their commitment to the pilot project.
Link to downloadable COBRE in Matrix Biology Pilot Project Funding Opportunity Announcement
Link to website with more information
NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (STEM Ed PRF)
The Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (STEM Ed PRF) program funds individual and institutional postdoctoral projects designed to enhance the research knowledge, skills, and practices of recent doctoral graduates in STEM, STEM Education, Education, and related disciplines, with a goal of advancing their preparation to engage in fundamental and applied research in STEM education that advances knowledge within the field. STEM Ed PRF awards support opportunities for fellows to engage in ongoing research, develop independent research, participate in professional development under the guidance of experienced mentors, and collaborate with other professionals in the STEM Education research community. Individual Fellows must affiliate with appropriate host institutions and are expected to devote themselves full time to the fellowship activities for the duration of the fellowship.
The STEM Ed PRF program offers two tracks of fellowship opportunities for recent doctoral graduates: Track I – Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships and Track II- Institutional Cohort Postdoctoral Fellowships. For both tracks, the program encourages proposals to support postdoctoral experiences for those holding doctorates in STEM education research as well as those who have earned doctorates in STEM, STEM Education, Education, and related disciplines who have career interests in STEM education research. The Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships (Track I) provide an opportunity for recent doctoral graduates in these disciplines to receive training and mentorship under the direction of a sponsoring STEM education researcher(s) from a host institution. The Institutional Cohort Postdoctoral Fellowships (Track II) provide an opportunity for institutions to design a postdoctoral training and mentorship program and host a cohort of recent doctoral graduates in these disciplines.
Due Date:
March 1, 2022
Award amount:
Up to $300,000 for individual or up to 1,250,000 per cohort