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RFP – Request for Research Pre-Proposals 2010Submission Deadline: March 1, 2010Pre-proposals for canine health research, both pre-clinical and clinical studies, in excess of $12,000, are now being accepted. These proposals are for 1 to 2 year projects (special dispensation may be made for 3 year projects). There is not a specified budget limit but note that the average approved grant in 2009 was $94,000 with a $57,000 standard deviation. Pre-proposals will be evaluated and the Principal Investigator will be notified of the selection of pre-proposals by April 9, 2010. Full Applications for approved pre-proposals are to be submitted by May 15, 2010. Additional information on submission instructions for full applications will be provided to the PIs whose pre-proposals are approved. Funding decisions for the 2010 grant cycle will be made in September, 2010. Pre-proposals will be selected based on:
CHF will accept pre-proposals for all areas of canine health however there are specific areas for which CHF is seeking submissions. Go to CHF Research Interests for more information. CHF also polls the breed clubs and breed enthusiasts for a list of the major health concerns for within the breeds. Go to Breed Specific Health Interests for more information. Please forward this RFP to any of your colleagues who may be interested in applying for a CHF grant. Proposals for less than $12,000 (ACORN grants) may be submitted throughout the year. For more information about these grants, go to the ACORN Information Page. Notice for Genetic Researchers:
Any genetic researcher may apply to have access to these samples and any CHF funded project is pre-approved this access. The database for the CHIC DNA Repository has the capability to record the existence of DNA samples located at outside research institutions to assistance in collaboration between researchers. CHF requests that the existence of DNA samples collected with CHF funding be submitted to the CHIC DNA Repository upon completion of the research project and publication of the results. Research Pre-Proposal Instructions Please Note: The instructions for the Pre-Proposals have been modified. Please read them carefully and follow the directions. CHF Pre-Proposals are now being submitted online. Any applications submitted that do not follow the instructions will not be reviewed. Pre-Proposal Content and Submission: 1) Online Form – Required. Start a new application online at New CHF Pre-Proposal. If you are returning to work on a saved application, go to Continue CHF Applications. A tutorial presentation is available to help assist in using the online submission (click here.) Information to be entered in the online form includes:
2) Study Pre-Proposal – Required. Upload PDF attachment to the online form. (limit to 5 pages – Be succinct) An application template is available (click here.) Format information for the study pre-proposal is: Font Style: Arial or Times New Roman; Font Size: 12 pt; Margins: 1 inch A. Cover Page
B. Study Proposal
C. List of Investigators D. References E. Budget Estimates
3) Signature Page – Required. To submit an application you must attach a PDF Signature Page. Upload an one page PDF attachment to the online form which includes the signatures of the Principal Investigator(s) and the Organization's Grant Officer. This page should have much of the cover page information. A signature page application template is available (click here.)
4) Recommendation Letters – Optional. Upload a single PDF attachment to the online form contained recommendation letters from Breed Clubs or co-investigators. How To Submit The Pre-proposal is due March 1, 2010. Start a new application online at New CHF Pre-Proposal. If you are returning to work on a saved application, go to Continue CHF Applications. A tutorial presentation is available to help assist in using the online submission (click here.) 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 March 2, 2010, contact the office at 888-682-9696. Questions: |
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