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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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1. New NIH/NRSA pay schedule for all newly hired post docs |
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To: Principal Investigators and Research Administrators
From: Robert Kingston, Chief of Molecular Biology and Jeff Davis, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
We would like to remind you that as of October 1 there is a new NIH/NRSA pay schedule for all newly hired post docs. The new scale implements a 2% increase over the Fiscal Year 2014 scale and should be used for all post docs who began employment on or after October 1, 2015.
This pay scale is inclusive of external funding and applies to both employees and non-employees. The updated pay scale is reflected in the current new hire form for research fellows.
Thank you for your attention to these changes. Information pertaining to the post doc minimum salary policy including the new pay scale can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Rita Haney, Professional Staff Compensation or Bonnie Welch, Human Resources.
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2. PCORI Update: Funding deadlines, Guest blog, CER Webinar |
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Please click here to read the latest news from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
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3. Partners Healthcare Government Affairs Update - November 2, 2015 |
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Please click here to read the latest news from Government Affairs.
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4. NIH Update: Welcome to the Open Mike Blog; Proposed Common Rule Changes; Standards for Scientific Rigor |
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Please click here to read the NIH Extramural Nexus.
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EVENTS |
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1. Maintaining Research Subject Privacy and Information Security: What Clinical Researchers Must Know |
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Wednesday, November 18, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Simches 3.110
Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research and MGH Health Information Services
Speaker: Doug DeMio, MGH Information Security Officer
With federal and state agencies holding all covered entities to new standards for securing personal and protected information, Doug DeMio and MGH's Privacy and Security team will discuss the importance of applying these regulations within the clinical research setting. This presentation will include real life examples, and ways to prevent potentially damaging privacy and security breaches from occurring.
This lecture is strongly recommended for new and experienced clinical investigators, research nurses and study coordinators.
Registration is required. Please contact Kelsey Gay with any questions.
This program meets the requirements of the Board of Registration in Nursing, at 244 CMR 5.00, for 1.5 contact hours of nursing continuing education.
RCR Eligibility: Completion of this program will fulfill one lecture/discussion requirement
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2. Introduction to ‘Omics’ Research |
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Monday, March 7, 2016 - Friday, March 11, 2016, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, MA
The Harvard Catalyst and MGH Division of Clinical Research present our new course Introduction to ‘Omics’ Research. The course aims to provide an intensive introduction to the range of technologies, challenges, and opportunities involved in ‘omics’ research for clinical and translational investigators.
The course aims to help participants achieve three main goals:
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Provide an overview on genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology and bioinformatics tools.
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Provide an efficient, intensive introduction to the range of technologies, challenges, and opportunities involved in ‘omics’ research.
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Appreciate the complex ethical and regulatory issues that an academic investigator faces in ‘omics’ research.
*Applications will be reviewed and participants will be notified of acceptance by January 15, 2016*
Please register here. Contact Jillian Tonelli or Supriya Gupta with any questions. |
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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1. The MGH Research Scholars Program |
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Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the MGH Research Scholars Program
What is it?
The Massachusetts General Hospital Research Scholars Program was established with the aim of supporting MGH research faculty who are pursuing either fundamental (basic) or clinical research at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The intent of these awards is to support the careers of outstanding MGH investigators doing cutting-edge research that is highly innovative and expected to result in fundamental scientific discoveries and/or clinical applications.
How much is each award?
These awards are for $500,000 over 5 years; and will be funded at $100,000 per year, including 15% indirect costs.
When is the deadline?
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 – 5:00 PM
How do I learn more and apply?
Visit the ECOR website for other funding opportunities. |
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2. NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program |
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Preliminary applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards.
What is it?
The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research directly after completion of their terminal doctoral/research degree or clinical residency, thereby forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career.
MGH is eligible to nominate two candidates to apply to NIH for this award.
When is the deadline?
MGH internal preliminary applications: November 23, 2015 – 5:00 PM
How do I learn more and apply?
Click here to for more information and to apply for this award.
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3. Private Funding Opportunities |
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Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these funding opportunities. Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.
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Research Grants, American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA)
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Independent Investigator Awards - Social-Behavioral Research Grant, American Lung Association (ALA)
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Clinical Patient Care Research Grant, American Lung Association (ALA)
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Grand Challenge Awards, Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
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Kimmel Scholar Award (Kimmel Scholars), Sidney Kimmel Foundation for Cancer Research
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OREF Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Grant, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)
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Grants, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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SRF Research Awards: Molecular Pathogenesis and New Interventions in Scleroderma, Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)
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SRF Postdoctoral Fellowship, Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)
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Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, The Commonwealth Fund
Please click here for further details on these funding opportunities.
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4. Limited Submission Funding Opportunities |
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We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination.
Process
Submit a one- to two-page Letter of Intent (LOI) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) via email to ecor@partners.org. In addition to your LOI, please include an NIH Biosketch.
The letter of intent should include:
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Name of the Principal Investigator with appropriate contact information
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A descriptive title of the potential application
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Brief description of the project
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Brief description of why you specifically should be selected to receive institutional nomination for this award
In the event that there is more than one MGH investigators interested in applying for each limited submission award, the LOIs will be used to assess candidates and a review and selection process will take place.
Current Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
Please click here for more information and for our internal deadlines.
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Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)
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International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (U19) – NEW!
If there is a limited submission funding opportunity you do not see listed above or you have any additional questions, please contact Erin McGivney at 617-643-6471.
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5. NIH Update for Week Ending November 6, 2015 |
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For the latest National Institutes of Health notices, requests for applications, and program announcements, follow this link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm
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In Case You Missed It |
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Reminders of recently posted funding opportunities, deadlines and events |
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MGH ECOR Formulaic Bridge Support
Application Deadline: November 7, 7th day of each month
The MGH Research Scholars Program
Application Deadline: November 10
MGH ECOR Deliberative Interim Support Funding (ISF)
Application Deadline: December 1
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Gliklich Innovation Scholars Program
Application Deadline: February 1, 2016
Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC) Accepting PILOT & DRIVE Grant Pre-Proposals
Innovation at Partners HealthCare: Fall Newsletter
Advanced J Visa Information and Visa Manager Tips - November 11
Looking for something you saw in a previous Research News release? Check out our archive!
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