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OAK Full Application Instructions

 

OAK Full applications may be submitted By Invitation Only after a pre-proposal is submitted.  To submit an OAK Full application, you must have already completed the first stage (pre-proposal) of the application online.  CHF will generate the second stage of the application to prepare for your submission of a Full Application.  The information you entered in the pre-proposal will default in the Full Application form.  Please review this information and make needed changes.  PDF attachments for the detailed application and signature page are also required.  Any applications submitted that do not follow the instructions will not be reviewed.  Templates are available.

Online Form     Research Full Application    Signature Page    Biographical Sketch     Support Letters

 

 Online Form – Required

Part two of your OAK application has been created.  The information you entered in the pre-proposal will default in the Full Application form.  Please review this information and make needed changes.  Go to the Login Site to access your account. Information to be entered in the online form includes:

  1. Title of the proposed study 
  2. Research Organization
  3. Principal Investigator(s)
  4. Duration of the project
  5. Total amount requested in US Dollars
  6. Lay Abstract (limit to 250 words)

 

 Study Full Application – Required

Upload PDF attachment to the online form. (Follow the page limits for each section – Be succinct)  An application template is available.  Format requirements for the application are: Font Style - Arial or Times New Roman; Font Size - 11 or 12 pt; Margins at 1 inch.

  1. Cover Page
    • Title of the proposed study
    • Research Organization
    • Principal Investigator(s)
    • Indicate if the application is a resubmission or a continuation of currently funded research
    • Duration of the project in months
    • Total amount requested in US Dollars
      • Total Direct Costs
      • Total Indirect Costs (Maximum of 8%)
      • Grand Total
    • Lay Abstract (limit to 250 words) - Statement of Research Problem and Objectives in lay language for public audiences

     

  2. Table of Contents

    3.  

  3. Scientific Summary (Limit to 250 words)

    4.  

  4. Study Proposal   (Limit to 12 pages – Be succinct)

    5. A.   Statement of Purpose/Hypothesis/Objectives

    • Specific objectives (must be different from ongoing or pending research)

    B.    Background of Proposed Research

    • Significance to Canine Health- If applicable, significance to specific breeds.
    • Literature Review - Indicate current status of research in the area including investigator's contributions

    C.   Preliminary Studies

    • Description of preliminary data that supports the hypothesis. Please indicate if previous CHF funding was used to generate the data.

    D.   Experimental Methods and Design

    • Detailed description about how each objective will be executed
    • Indicate any statistical reviews which were part of the experimental design to ensure the results will be statistically significant. It is recommended that a statistician be consulted as part of the design of the study. A thorough description of data analysis must be included in this section including power calculations.
    • For studies requiring participation or samples from client own dogs,  document that the institutional case load is adequate to provide the number of animals per year needed to complete the study as proposed.

    E.   Anticipated Problems or Obstacles

    F.   Expected Outcome, Significance, and Application of Findings

    G.   Consultant/Collaborators

    • List the consultants and collaborators who will be assisting on the project. 

    H.   Timetable

    • Detailed schedule of work to be performed for each year, outlining major milestones and dates they should be achieved.  Identify who will be responsible for the tasks.

     

  5. Literature Cited (No Page Limit)

    6.  

  6. Facilities and Research Environment (Limit to 1 page)
    • Describe the available facilities and necessary equipment needed to perform the proposed study.

     

  7. Animals Institutional Animal Care and Use Statement (Limit to 250 words)
    • Since CHF has restrictions on dogs used in research, please clearly indicate where the participating dogs and/or samples will be obtained.  Specific treatment protocols for the animals should be included in the Experimental Methods and Design. 
    • CHF will not fund projects utilizing dog research colonies, involving disease induction or injury models in dogs, or euthanasia of healthy dogs.  Participating dogs must have owner consent. Stored samples from previous research projects involving research dogs may be used but peer reviewed publications of those results and IACUC approval of the previous study must be indicated here and provided upon request.
    • State the status of your Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) protocol. Sample of you Informed Client Consent form may be attached to the end of the application.

     

  8. Bio-Safety Concerns (Limit to 250 words)
    • Indicate if there are any potential bio-safety concerns including recombinant DNA, radiation, infectious agents, and other hazardous biological agents and toxins.

     

  9. Detailed Budget  (Limit to 2 pages)
    1. Provide Detailed Cost Estimates based on the below categories. Please complete the table as applicable to your project.
      • Personnel: Please provide the % FTE for each investigator and technical staff  (non-tenured, non-tenure track, non-professional investigators may incur salary expenses)
      • Supplies and Reagents
      • Clinical Tests
      • Sample Collection Expenses
      • Other (please specify)
      • Institutional Indirect Costs (Max of 8%)
    2. List annual and total requests
    3. Provide justification for the budgeted items
      • The tenure status information must be provided for all Principal Investigators and Professorship titles requesting salary or they will be assumed to be tenure or tenure-tracked and not eligible for funding.
    4. Review the Items Ineligible for Funding to find the list the Foundation does not financially support.

     

  10. Ongoing or Pending Research Support
    • Brief Description of Other Related Ongoing or Pending Research Support by Project Title, Funding Source and Amount Approved or Requested
    • If the manufacturer of the drug or technology may benefit financially from the results of the study, indicate their contribution to the study.

     

  11. Pre-Proposal Differences
    • Indicate and justify any changes between the pre-proposal and full application.  Note:  Significant increases in budget from pre-proposal to full application may not be reviewed favorably.

     

  12. Acknowledgement of Permission
    • State that permission is granted for the application to be submitted to reviewers as confidential information in accordance with the policies of the foundation.

 

 Signature Page - Required

To submit an application you must attach a PDF Signature Page.  Upload a one page PDF attachment to the online form which includes the signatures of the Principal Investigator(s) and the Organization's Sponsored Programs Officer. This page should have much of the cover page information.  A signature page template is available.

  • Title of the proposed study
  • Research Organization
  • Principal Investigator(s)
  • Indicate if the application is a resubmission or a continuation of currently funded research
  • Duration of the project in months
  • Total amount requested in US Dollars
    • Total Direct Costs
    • Total Indirect Costs (Maximum of 8%)
    • Grand Total
  • Signatures

 

 Investigator Biographical Sketch

Upload a PDF attachment to the online form containing additional biographical sketch/CV of principal investigators if they were not previously submitted with the Pre-Proposal.

 

 Letters of Support - Optional

Upload a single PDF attachment to the online form containing additional letters of support from Breed Clubs or co-investigators if they were not previously submitted with the Pre-Proposal. Investigators are strongly encouraged to establish collaborations with breed clubs who are relevant to their research. Contact information for specific breed clubs can be provided by CHF; please contact CHFGrants@akcchf.org.

 How to Submit an Application

The Full Applications are due MAY 15th.  Go to the Login Site to access your account.

Once your proposal is submitted, it cannot be changed. Please review and/or print before clicking SUBMIT.

If you do not receive a confirmation email by 5 PM May 16, 2011, contact the Foundation at CHFGrants@akcchf.org or 1.888.682.9696.