²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú

The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú is pleased to announce pilot awards for proposals in cardiovascular research that will promote collaboration between investigators and are likely to lead to externally funded grants in the foreseeable future.

Timeline:

• Submit your proposal .   

Deadline for submission is August 23, 2024.

• Funding for selected proposals is anticipated to be available October 2024- June 30, 2025. 

Goal: 

To promote the writing of multi-PI grants in the area of cardiovascular research (clinical, translational or basic). The expectation is that before the end of calendar year 2025, the co-PIs will submit a grant proposal for external funding (NIH preferred).

Eligibility:

• BCM faculty who are members of the CVRI may submit applications. Please visit: /research/research-centers/cardiovascular-research-institute/membership to become a member.
• Each proposal must include, but not exceed two PIs, with primary appointments in at least two different BCM departments. Collaborators from other TMC institutions are allowed. 
• IRB or IACUC approval must be approved at the time of application submission
• Only BCM faculty and their lab may receive CVRI pilot funds. 
   

Application:

• Specific aims page
• Max of 6 pages of research plan with: significance, innovation, experimental design, timeline
• Biosketches of the PIs and other essential personnel 
• Budget details
• Specific proposal for obtaining extramural funding

Amount of funding:

• 4 awards up to $25,000 will be made in unrestricted funds.