BMRC TRANSLATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH (TCR) PARTNERSHIP
GRANT CALL 2010
List of Co-Principal Investigator’s Eligibility Criteria
Each proposal must involve a demonstrable collaboration between 3 to 5 coPrincipal Investigators; at least, one of whom is a basic scientist from BMRC and
one a clinical scientist from a non-A*STAR public sector entity. All must be
independent investigators with strong track records of peer reviewed research
publications and grant support. They must fulfill the following:
The Clinical co-PI(s) must:
a.
Be a registered medical practitioner1 in Singapore
b.
Be primarily employed by a local publicly funded restructured
hospital, national specialty centre, medical school
c.
Have a demonstrable track record of independent research as
evidenced by the award of peered reviewed research funding within
the past 3 years
d.
Have a laboratory or clinical research program that carries out
research in Singapore
e.
Reside in Singapore for at least 9months in a year
The Basic Science co-PI(s) must:
a.
Possess a minimum academic qualification of a PhD
b.
Must be an independent PI2 with demonstrable track record and
runs a laboratory in BMRC or non-A*STAR entity.
c.
Have a demonstrable track record of independent research as
evidenced by the award of peered reviewed research funding and/or
publications in within the past 3 years
d.
Reside in Singapore for at least 9 months in a year.
In addition, the co-PI in the restructured hospital may be considered for EOM
funding if he fulfils the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
1
Employed by a public sector restructured hospital or disease centre
but is not salaried for his clinical services.
Secure a joint appointment at a BMRC Research Institute.
Spend at least 30% time of his time on this project.
EOM will be funded proportionate to the amount of time spent on
this project or up to $100k/year; whichever is lower.
As defined under the Medical Registration Act.
He must be at least an Assistant PI, equivalent to an Instructor. Research
Fellows or scientists will not qualify.
2
Researchers from overseas institutions and private biotechnology companies can
participate as collaborators. However, the terms of collaboration with overseas
research institutions and private biotechnology companies must conform to both
Councils’ prevailing policies.