Conte Center Pilot Project Grants: Application Instructions
Purpose
The Conte Center for Neuroscience Research announces the annual
call for pilot grant proposals. These awards are an internal funding
program available to Vanderbilt University faculty with the intent of
supporting innovative pilot studies in serotonin neurobiology. This Pilot
Grant Program is made possible by an endowment from the School of
Medicine at Vanderbilt University.
Award Information
Pilot Grants for the amount of $20,000 (maximum) each will be
awarded annually through the Conte Center for Neuroscience
Research at Vanderbilt. Awards will be for 12 months.
Application Procedure
Applications are due by 5pm, Tuesday, March 2, 2016. Applicants should submit their proposal
electronically as a single document (Word or PDF format) to Denise Malone at
Denise.Malone@vanderbilt.edu
Each application should contain the following:
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Abstract: a description of the proposed research, limited to 500 words
Budget: budget summary listed by category (salary, supplies, travel, etc) with a brief justification.
Research Plan: a two-page (maximum) document outlining the project goals to be accomplished
with the award funds. The research plan should include background and significance, project aims
and relevance to the Conte Center/serotonin neurobiology. Preliminary data related to the project,
if included, must be within the two- page limitation.
Appropriate IACUC/IRB approval: although an application will be reviewed, funds will not be
issued without appropriate IACUC/IRB documentation.
References: a separate page listing up to 25 bibliographic references may also be included.
Biographical Sketch: blank forms are available on the Conte Center website
The application form is available on the Pilot Grant page of the Conte Center Website.
Review Process
Submissions will be reviewed by a subcommittee of Conte Center Project Directors; decisions
regarding funding should allow projects to begin by April 1, 2016.
Evaluations will be based on scientific merit and innovation of the proposed projects and relevance to
the aims of the Conte Center.
Inquiries
For questions regarding submission guidelines and procedure, contact the Conte Center Project
Manager, Denise Malone at extension 6-1898 or via email to Denise.Malone@vanderbilt.edu