Research Announcements: Changes in NIH Grant Applications, Duke AHEAD Funding and More

From the Center for Nursing Research...

Changes are forthcoming in the National Institutes of Health research grant application process. Click here to learn more. In addition, research faculty will provide more details regarding the changes in June.

From Duke University School of Medicine...

Duke University School of Medicine introduces new funding opportunities for Duke junior faculty, fellows and postdocs.

• Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health - The BIRCWH (K12) career development program is administered through the Duke School of Medicine, but is open to applicants from all Duke University Schools and Departments. Junior faculty engaged in interdisciplinary basic, translational, behavioral, clinical, and/or health services research are encouraged to apply. BIRCWH research spans the entire spectrum of Women’s Health topics and research involving sex/gender similarities or differences in biology, health or disease. The program is open to all types of clinicians and non-clinicians. Underrepresented Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Duke University offers equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicaps or national origin.

  The BIRCWH Program provides advanced training, mentoring, and career guidance for junior faculty with less than 6 years of research experience who are interested in an independent interdisciplinary scientific career. The BIRCWH provides 75% salary support (50% for surgical specialties) for up to $100.000 per year for a minimum of two years and up to 5 years. The BIRCWH award also includes limited funds for research support and travel.

  Letters of Intent are required (you will receive notice about eligibility within 5 business days). Applications are due June 03, 2016 Please visit the BIRCWH website for more information: BIRCWH.medschool.duke.edu

  Contact: Friederike L. Jayes DVM, PhD; K12-BIRCWH and K12-KURe Duke Program Coordinator; Phone: 919-668-3973

• Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program - The Duke KURe Program is a K12 institutional career development grant currently funded by the NIH/NIDDK. We seek qualified clinical, translational, and basic science researchers from diverse disciplines with an interest in benign urological diseases. KURe Scholars will receive mentored support to develop the skills necessary to initiate and sustain an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions.

  The KURe is open to all types of disciplines, clinicians and non-clinicians, MDs, PhDs, and MD/PhDs. Scholars should have no more than five years of postdoctoral research experience and not more than 10 years should have elapsed since receiving the terminal doctoral degree. KURe scholars will receive mentoring, career development training, and salary support up to $140,000 per year. Scholars must dedicate 75% of full professional effort (9 person months; 50% effort, 6 person months for surgical specialties) to research and professional development related to their KURe project. The program also provides support for research related activities, tuition for didactic or career development courses, and travel to research meetings.

  Please submit a Letter of Intent. Applications will be invited after evaluating your eligibility. Please visit the KURe website for more information.

  Contact: Friederike L. Jayes DVM, PhD; K12-BIRCWH and K12-KURe Duke Program Coordinator; Phone: 919-668-3973

Duke AHEAD 2016 Grant Funding Available

Duke AHEAD is offering project funding for members to provide critical start up support for projects aimed at improving health professions education through innovative approaches to instruction or assessment.

Three projects will be funded in amounts up to $10,000 and four projects will be funded for up to $5,000. Letter of Intent due by 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 8. Click here to learn more.