Pilot & Feasibility Program

Contact Information

Director, Rick McIndoe
(706) 721-3542
rmcindoe@mcg.edu
Medical College of Georgia
CA 4127
Augusta, GA 30912

Applications due June 1, 2010 for one year of funding

The development of new techniques and tests for the metabolic characterization of mice is important in meeting the growing needs of the MMPC Program. The MMPC Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program is aimed at promoting such activities. Funding for these projects will be competitively awarded to: 1) develop new technologies or miniaturization of existing technologies for use in mice, 2) develop applications of existing technologies used in other species for use in mice, 3) provide new tests to meet identifiable, outstanding needs of the Center, and 4) establish new types of mathematical models, informatics, databases or products that augment the mission of the center. The request for applications will solicit proposals that are both general in nature and that target the development of specifically identified needs of the consortium. It is not the intention for these funds to augment ongoing funded research of an investigator and in most cases the funding will not be renewable.

The Coordinating and Bioinformatics Unit (CBU) of the MMPC (PI Rick McIndoe, Medical College of Georgia) is responsible for the implementation of the Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program. This includes the request for applications, review process, and budget management. Final funding decisions will be made by the MMPC Steering Committee, which consists of representatives from each MMPC, external advisors to the program, and representatives of NIDDK and NHLBI.

For more information, please visit the National MMPC website or contact Director, Rick McIndoe or visit.

Application and Eligibility

The application is the standard NIH PHS 398 form including face, abstract, a detailed budget, a biographical and other support pages (up to 4 pages), and a research plan. The research plan should include the following sections: A. Specific Aims, B. Background and Significance, C. Preliminary Studies, D. Research Design and Methods, E. Literature Cited, F. Vertebrate Animals (Sections A->D are limited to 5 PAGES). The eligibility requirements for the Pilot and Feasibility awards are limited to full time faculty that meet the criteria described below.

Eligible Organizations: For-profit organizations; non-profit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic or foreign institutions/organizations; faith-based or community-based organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); and Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization.

Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs): Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.