Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
New Investigator Projects
We wish to announce the availability of new investigator start-up funds for junior faculty members performing clinical or basic science research in the areas of brain development and function in childhood. The grants are for up to $20,000 each for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Funds can be used only for technical support and supplies. The grant period is July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002.
Eligibility Requirements:
- New Investigators must have a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level by July 1, 2001 and must have been on the faculty for no longer than four years prior to the start of funding.
- Applicants who hold R01 grants are ineligible, while those who hold CIDA or other transitional Awards are eligible.
- Salary support from alternate sources must be confirmed by a letter of support from the applicant's division chief or department chairperson.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A preliminary one page application which includes an abstract of the project,
- A statement of which core facilities within the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Center would be utilized,
- A statement of the project's relevance to mental retardation and developmental disabilities and,
- An NIH biographical sketch or CV.
This preliminary application (send 8 copies) is due February 23, 2001 in the office of Michael Robinson, Ph.D., 3516 Civic Center Boulevard, Abramson Research Building, room 502, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4318.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and whose work is judged to be relevant to the mission of the Center will be invited to submit a formal application (about 5 pages and instructions will be provided).
Notification of the results of the preliminary application will be given by March 5, 2001. The formal application will be due by April 2, 2001. Decisions will be announced by May 1, 2001 for a start date of July 1, 2001.
Questions may be addressed to John Simpkins, (215) 590-3728 or Simpkinsj@email.chop.edu.
Alavi-Dabiri Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
We wish to announce a call for proposals to provide supplemental support of postdoctoral fellows pursuing careers in fields related to mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The Alavi-Dabiri Fellowship Award was developed by Drs. Abass and Jane Alavi in 1997. The Alavis have provided an endowment, the income of which will provide for the award. This year the award will be approximately $6,500. The grant period is July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A preliminary one page application which includes an abstract (250 words) of the project.
- A statement of the project's relevance to mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
- A letter of support from the applicant's preceptor that will speak to the qualifications of the candidate and provide assurance of funding for the remainder of the fellowship position.
- An NIH biographical sketch or CV.
This preliminary application (send 8 copies) is due February 23, 2001 in the office of Michael Robinson, Ph.D., 3516 Civic Center Boulevard, Abramson Research Building, room 502, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4318.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and whose work is judged to be relevant to the mission of the Center will be invited to submit a formal application (about 5 pages and instructions will be provided).
Notification of the results of the preliminary application will be given by March 5, 2001. The formal application will be due by March 21, 2001. Decisions will be announced by May 1, 2001 for a start date of July 1, 2001.
Questions may be addressed to John Simpkins, (215) 590-3728 or Simpkinsj@email.chop.edu.
--John Simpkins, Administrator, Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Research Center, CHOP
Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 21, February 6, 2001