Weekly Update
Keeping you informed of upcoming opportunities and events
~ From the team at Alaska INBRE ~
July 6, 2020
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Here is what you need
to know this week...
Latest Information on COVID-19
- Click here for the latest University of Alaska coronavirus information and FAQs.
- Click here for information about the disease, prevention and travel advisories from the US Centers for Disease Control Prevention.
From Alaska INBRE
- NEW - Multi-Year Developmental Research Pilot Project. More information is provided below under Alaska INBRE Funding Opportunity Announcements, or click here for Funding Opportunity Announcement.
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Funding & Research Opportunities from Alaska INBRE
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
***JUST RELEASED***
MULTI-YEAR DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH PILOT PROJECT
Announcement Date: July 6, 2020
Letter of Intent Due: Sept 10, 2020
Submission Date & Time: Nov 6, 2020 @ 5pm AKST
Budget Total: up to $150,000
Awards Announced & Forwarded to NIH for Approval: ~ March 15, 2021
Funding Period: ~ May 2021 to June 30, 2023
Funding Opportunity Announcement
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AK INBRE 4), supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, provides pilot awards for developmental research projects in the biomedical and health sciences to partner institutions in Alaska to improve competitiveness for winning ongoing, independent support for research and graduate student training programs. AK INBRE 4 research themes are One Health and health disparities in Alaska Native people as research opportunities for building interdisciplinary and clinical and translational research collaborations to address Alaska’s needs for enhancing the health of individuals, families, and communities. Pilot research project awards can support any compelling topic in basic, translational, or clinical biomedical or behavioral health research, however projects that align with our One Health theme of the well-being of people, animals, and their shared environment are encouraged and given priority. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research are also encouraged.
EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT REQUEST
Funding Opportunity Announcement
Apply Here
ALASKA INBRE QUICK LINKS
also available at www.alaskainbre.org
Exceptional Request Application Form
Bioinformatics Service Request Application Form
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VIRTUAL TRAINING
Pilot/Beta Test
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In their continued commitment to providing skill development in biomedical entrepreneurship, I-Trep is excited to offer an opportunity to participate in the pilot/beta test for their virtual training the week of August 17-21, 2020. This workshop will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of selected participants. Advanced planning is challenging right now, so the time commitment will be determined in consultation with those selected to participate. Please share this with your community and have anyone interested in participating fill out the application and email it to tina.thornton@uvm.edu by July 20. More information is available on their website.
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Career Development Opportunities
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BRIDGING THE GAP: COMMERCIALIZATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS - July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4pm MDT (12-2pm AKDT)
Ascend Hub presents their four-session July Cohort Schedule, providing researchers with structured opportunities to learn, practice, and apply key skills in the commercialization process: Entrepreneurial self-assessment; Intellectual Property (IP) overview; capital-raising skills; collaboration, networking, and marketing best practices; and elevator pitch development. Click here to register.
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH BOOT CAMP 2020 - SAVE THE DATE! Institute of Translational Health Sciences annual Introduction to Clinical Research Boot Camp is back and better than ever! This new format for the Boot Camp will be as efficient as the in-person experience, but is now optimized for online learning. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the design and management of clinical trials. Whether you identify as a faculty, research staff, or post-doctoral fellow, there is a track to fit your needs:
- RESEARCH STAFF TRACK - July 20-24, 2020, 12-1pm PDT (11am-12pm AKDT) - This track is designed for individuals interested in learning about clinical research from a research staff perspective, featuring content covering gaining cultural sensitivity, coordinator responsibilities, research results reporting, study operations, and engaging the research team.
- INVESTIGATOR TRACK - July 27-31, 2020, 12-1pm PDT (11am-12pm AKDT) - This track is designed for individuals interested in learning about clinical research from an investigator perspective. This track's featured content is based on best practices in the following areas: PI responsibilities, physician vs physician scientist, study design and methodology, building an interdisciplinary team, and engaging diverse communities.
- REGISTRATION begins on June 30 at 10am PDT. Click here to learn more.
THE GREAT ACUR (Australian Council for Undergraduate Research) UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WRITING PROJECT - A thought-experiment for undergraduate researchers to write about during the time of Covid-19. The competition is open to all undergraduate student researchers, in any field, and any country.
- TOPIC: The impacts of Covid-19 on a field of your choice.
- SUBMISSION: A 500-word piece, or A3 poster, on the impacts of Covid-19 on a field of your interest. The scope includes economic impacts, historical impacts; any field expected to be impacted is eligible to be written about. It's up to you!
- PRIZE: A prize of $500 will be awarded to the winning submission and the best entries will be published in the November 2020 issue of Undergraduate Research News Australasia. Every reasonable entry will receive a year's ACUR student membership.
- CLICK HERE for criteria and submission details.
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ITHS PILOT AWARD PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Letters of Intent due: July 13, 2020
Period of Performance: March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) Pilot Award Program is designed to help investigators with one of the biggest challenges they face: where to get funding for new projects. ITHS is offering funding to support researchers in translational science - the area of health research that focuses on speeding discoveries from lab to patient - as they take the first steps along the path of discovery. Funding mechanisms include:
- Research Innovation Award - Supports specific research questions that can also act as a vehicle to develop new methods, policies, or procedures that will aid in the conduct of research. Award: $100,000
- Collaboration Innovation Award - Encourages the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations between investigators in projects addressing critical transitions in translational research. Award: $50,000
- Academic/Community Partnership Award - Fosters collaborations between academic and community investigators to examine a problem, issue, or intervention important to the community. Award: $20,000
UPCOMING FOA: COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR HEALTH DISPARITY AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) - Expected application due date July 2020. NIMHD is partnering with other Institutes and Centers at the NIH to support an upcoming FOA: NOT-MD-20-023. The FOA solicits research to evaluate community interventions testing: 1) The impacts of mitigations strategies to prevent COVID-19 transmission in NIH-designated health disparity populations and other vulnerable groups; and 2) Already implemented, new, or adapted interventions to address the adverse psychosocial, sociocultural, behavioral and socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19 on the health of these groups. Researchers are encouraged to partner with community organizations, health service providers, public health agencies, policymakers, and other stakeholders to prepare and submit applications. Contact Dr. Jennifer Alvidrez at jennifer.alvidrez@nih.gov, or click here to learn more.
CALL FOR LIMITED SUBMISSION WHITE PAPERS - NIH COBRE PROGRAM: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 Clinical Trial Optional).
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO PROVIDE $18 MILLION FOR RESEARCH ON CRITICAL MATERIALS: https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-provide-18-million-research-critical-materials
REISSUED - NIH SCIENCE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD (SEPA) (R25-Clinical Trial Not Allowed):
PAR-20-153 https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-153.html
NIH SBIR & STTR FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Funding Opportunity Announcements for NIH SBIR & STTR Omnibus and topic-specific funding are available here.
COLLABORATIVE SEQUENCING/ BIOINFORMATICS PILOT AWARDS: The NM-INBRE Sequencing and Bioinformatics Core (SBC) invites you to apply for a pilot project award valued at approximately $5,000 to $10,000 to drive your research, publications and grants! Requires co-contribution from non-NM-INBRE Investigators. Proposal deadline: 2nd Sunday of each month by 11:59 pm. Details and how to apply here.
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Please Share!
Publications, News Articles, Announcements, and Photos!
Pilot Faculty, Undergraduate, and Graduate Research Assistants: Please send your news, publications, post-doc announcements, and photos, we would like to share. Thank you in advance for your help!
Please send to:
ua-akinbre@alaska.edu
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