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Funding (* New Opportunities)

NIH Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19

This page contains a listing of active and expired funding opportunities specific to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

* Corporate Funding Opportunities – Due Dates Vary

Three new Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program funding opportunities are available: Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, and Liver Disease. Should you identify an opportunity of interest, please let us know by submitting the Funding Opportunity Interest form. NOTE: The Funding Opportunities link is for Emory faculty, researchers, and staff only and can only be accessed through an emory.edu email address.

Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program – Emory Internal Due January 13

Emory is one of 52 Institutions invited to nominate up to 2 submissions for the ONO Initiative in 2022. The Ono Pharma Foundation will only consider proposals for scientific research projects addressing the following field of science: Chemical Biology Research. Chemical Biology is defined as research that deals with the interface between chemistry and biology.

* Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (“KTGF”) Request for Proposals Addressing Access to Care –Due January 13

Soliciting applications for academic investigators conducting research to demonstrate the benefits of novel mental health care delivery methods or prevention approaches. KTGF is interested in improving access to mental health care for children and adolescents through the use of novel models or promising approaches, including expanding the number of professional and paraprofessional treatment personnel trained to deliver mental health services, delivering care in non-psychiatric settings.

Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants RFP – LOI Due January 14

Georgia CTSA’s Pilot Grants Program is soliciting proposals that either a.) generate preliminary data and refine research strategies for subsequent extramural grant applications OR b.) develop the best approaches and methodologies to address complex translational and clinical research problems. Watch Application Workshop video or view workshop slides .

Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research Pilot Project Program – LOI Due January 21

The GCDTR is a collaboration of Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine, with funding provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and interinstitutional sponsors. GCDTR is seeking pilot grant proposals in the field of diabetes translation research that advances health equity. Two levels of funding are available for applicants: Preliminary or formative research and Prospective clinical or community-based studies.

* Center for Retirement Research at Boston - Steven H. Sandell Grant Program for Retirement and Disability Research – Due January 31

Applicants must demonstrate that their proposal focuses on at least one of the following major themes: trends in disability; work in the modern economy; disabled beneficiaries and return-to-work; informing long-term projections and models; improving communication and outreach; economic security of SSA beneficiaries; disparities by race and ethnicity; and improving service delivery.

Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Academic Research Grants – Due January 26

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth seeks to deepen our understanding of how inequality affects economic growth and stability. This request for proposals is organized around four main themes: (1) Macroeconomics and Inequality; (2) Human Capital & Well-Being; (3) Market Structure; (4) and The Labor Market.

Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience – Due February 15

The Fellowship supports innovative research by early career investigators. The research should have relevance for understanding the mechanisms underlying any of a wide range of neurological and behavioral disorders, and it may lead to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.

* American Council of Learned Societies Digital Justice Seed Grants – Due February 15

The program addresses the inequities in the distribution of access to tools and support for digital work among scholars across various fields, those working with under-utilized or understudied source materials, and those in institutions with less support for digital projects. It promotes inclusion and sustainability by extending the opportunity to participate in the digital transformation of humanistic inquiry to a greater number of humanities scholars and projects at the beginning stages of development.

* American Council of Learned Societies: Digital Justice Development Grants – Due February 15

The program addresses the inequities in the distribution of access to tools and support for digital work among scholars across various fields, those working with under-utilized or understudied source materials, and those in institutions with less support for digital projects. It promotes inclusion and sustainability by extending the opportunity to participate in the digital transformation of humanistic inquiry to a greater number of humanities scholars and projects at various stages of development.

* Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 2022 Knowledge Challenge – Due March 1

Supports activities that improve understanding of entrepreneurship and generate practical, actionable, and rigorous evidence to inform decision making and change systems. Focus areas: systems and structures to support inclusive prosperity and equitable opportunities and the future of work.

Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge: Improving Detection of Neurotoxicity in Immunotherapies – Due March 18

J&J is seeking methods and technologies aiming to optimize patient care for immunotherapies within the hematologic malignancy space by enabling the early detection of neurotoxic events. Of particular interest are technologies aiming to identify clinical manifestations to predict acute toxicities, including movement and neurocognitive disorders.

* Georgia CTSA Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design – Due March 31

Georgia CTSA’s Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design (BERD) program is soliciting proposals to support novel methodological research in biostatistics, epidemiology, or health services research to advance clinical and translational research (CTR). Review criteria include quantitative methodological research to fill gaps in CTR, innovation, feasibility, and plans for dissemination and translation of results. Proposals due March 31.

Education

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program – LOI Due January 14

2-year program designed to support the career development of early-stage investigator who are underrepresented in medicine or who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research. The program prepares participants to become independent clinical trial investigators engaged in advancing health equity through their research and mentoring.

Georgia CTSA KL2-Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Program – Due February 1

The goal of the KL2 Scholars program is to support and enhance career development for junior faculty (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD) committed to a career in clinical and/or translational research. Georgia CTSA is committed to assisting junior faculty at partner institutions to become independent, established, and ethical clinical and/or translational research investigators. Two free KL2 grant writing workshops held in November were recorded and can be found on the KL2 webpage .

Emory BIRCWH RFA – Due February 1

The ultimate goal of the BIRCWH program is to train junior faculty, through a mentored research and career development experience, to become independent investigators who use novel, interdisciplinary approaches to advance the science of women’s health and sex/gender research. Communicable disease research (HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, influenza, HCV/HBV, bacterial and fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance, etc.) is an area of focus for the Emory BIRCWH program. However, compelling applications outside these areas, but aligned with the BIRCWH research objectives, will also be considered.

PREHS-SEED Mentored K12 Career Development Program – Due February 1

Emory, in partnership with MSM, received NIEHS funding to establish a Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars Southeastern Environmental Exposures and Disparities (PREHS-SEED) mentored K12 career development scholars program. The overarching goal is to recruit junior clinical faculty scholars (Assistant Professor level, MD, PhD, PharmD) and mentor them in environmental health research in collaboration with communities experiencing environmental injustices in the Southeastern US.

Georgia CTSA TL1 (T32-like) Training Grant Clinical and Translational Research Training – Predoc Due February 15, Postdoc Due March 15

The Georgia CTSA, the NIH-supported Clinical and Translational Science Award TL1 program)6 is focused on providing innovative didactic and mentored research training to individuals interested in careers that encompass clinical and/or translational research. The TL1 program provides an opportunity to complete the Master of Science in Clinical Research or the Certificate Program in Translational Research. The TL1 program supports predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees (medical and PhD students, resident and fellow physicians, PhD postdocs, and residents). A TL1 Grant Writing Application Workshop was held on December 3. The recorded workshop is on the TL1 webpage and at this link .

Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) – Apply By April 29

The Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine. The CPTR enhances and transforms translational research training for predoctoral PhD students, postdoctoral fellows (PhD or MD) and junior faculty at Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia.

Research Resources

Georgia CTSA Ethical Dilemma of the Week

Innovation & Translation

Bench2Market Talks: FDA Regulatory Strategy – January 13

Join us via Zoom from 11:30 AM -12:30 PM for a seminar on regulatory strategy for academic entrepreneurs. Learn about the differing regulatory pathways for devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, and digital health technologies. We’ll review the many variables in cost and timeline and what they mean to you and your technology. Come ready with questions for featured speaker, Grace Powers.

Panel Discussion with a CTSA Program Awardee Who Successfully Leveraged an SBIR Grant – January 13

Join us via Zoom at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to learn how Melax Tech successfully leveraged the SBIR grant in the development of their natural language processing technology with additional support from the CTSA program. Panel Discussion with CTSA Program Awardee Who Successfully Leveraged an SBIR Grant will be hosted by Lili Portilla, M.P.A., Director of NCATS Office of Strategic Alliances, and featuring: Hua Xu, Ph.D., Founder of Melax Tech, Frank Manion, Ph.D., VP for Innovation at Melax Tech and Pablo Cure, M.D., M.P.H., the Program Officer for the SBIR grant.

Translational Science 2022 – Chicago – April 20-22

The Association for Clinical and Translational welcomes trainees, educators, researchers, physician scientists, and other health professionals engaged in clinical and translational science. Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Director, Dr. Tabia Akintobi, will be on a leadership panel on April 21 from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM to discuss the state of community engaged clinical research.

NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health – Due April 22

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering is launching the NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health. Up to $1 million in cash prizes to spur and reward the development of low-cost, point-of-care molecular, cellular, and/or metabolic sensing and diagnostic technologies to guide rapid clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and ultimately prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. Attend informational webinar on January 13.

Community

Participants Needed for COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Studies

All races and ethnicities are needed to participate in COVID-19 trials. Please spread the word to help recruit minorities, especially for vaccine trials.

Community Grant Writing Academy – Apply by January 14

Maternal Health ECHO 2022 – Third Wednesday, Beginning January 19

Georgia Maternal Health ECHO provides a virtual community learning platform for clinicians and community advocates to collaborate on the implementation of solutions to address maternal mortality and severe morbidity in our state. ECHO sessions are monthly, and typically, on the third Wednesday, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

CBPR Partnership Academy – Due January 24

Funded by NIH, the Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) Partnership Academy is a multi-faceted training and mentoring program designed for new community-academic partnerships that are interested in exploring and engaging in a CBPR approach to eliminate health inequities in their communities. 12 two-person teams will be selected for the 2022-23 cohort, with all program expenses covered (including tuition and travel expenses for a one-week in-person course, if public health guidance allows).

Events

Advancing Neuroscience and Health Equity – January 13-14

The Social, Environmental, and Biological Determinants of Dementia Disparities Virtual Conference Series will bring together international experts in neuroscience and health disparities within an interdisciplinary framework to examine a wide range of issues affecting the contemporary and future investigations of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia and brain health over the life span of African Americans and Latinos. Exchange ideas that speak to what we know and what the next generation of research should aim to discover.

NIH Virtual Workshop: Technology to Improve Maternal Health – January 18

This NIBIB workshop from 12:00 – 6:30 PM seeks to further advance interdisciplinary collaborations in maternal health technology by bringing together researchers, technology developers, and community partners to identify technology gaps and consider how new technologies can be used to improve maternal health and ultimately treat and/or prevent maternal morbidity and mortality.

Blue Sky Group Cooperative Extension in Georgia – January 19

Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA for a session on Cooperative Extension in Georgia via Zoom at 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Share your experience, learn from others, enjoy opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and find potential collaborators!

GENI Launching Seminar – January 21

Join us in person or via Zoom at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM to learn more about “Helping Children Through Metabolic Research: An Introduction to the New Center for Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Nutrition Innovation" with Professor Saul Karpen, MD, PhD, FAASLD.

Health Services Research Seminar Series – January 26

Join us via Zoom at 2:00 PM to learn more about “Aligning Public Policy and Public Preferences for Health Information Sharing and Use” with U-M SOM Assistant Professor Jodyn Platt, PhD, MPH.

Team Science Skill Series: “Crash Course” on Team Science – January 28

Join us via Zoom at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM! This 120-minute workshop will cover the basics of team science and will be followed up by deeper dives into specific topics in future 60-minute workshops. Graduate students, post-docs, and all levels of academic faculty are all welcome to attend this workshop.

COVID Force Seminar – January 28

Join us via Zoom at 12:00 PM to learn more about “Successful Research Takes a Village: Insight gained from the Longitudinal Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Pediatric Healthcare Workers Study" with Professor Claudia Morris MD, FAAP.

Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference – March 3-4

Join us at Callaway Resort and Gardens as we bring together researchers from across the region to present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population- based research and build collaborative relationships. Keynote Speaker for this year’s conference is Joni L. Rutter, PhD, acting director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).