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MGH Research Scholars Program 2014

Applications Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 – 9:00 PM

DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDS

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Research Scholars Program was established with the aim of supporting MGH research faculty. Research Scholars Program grants are awarded by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) and the Research Advisory Council (RAC) and we aim to award at least 5 grants of $500,000 over five years.

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. 

AWARD AMOUNT

As previously stated, these awards are for $500,000 over 5 years; and will be funded at $100,000 per year, including 15% indirect costs. Recipients of these awards will be appointed MGH Research Scholars. Funding will be effective June 1, 2014. The funds may be used for salary support or as directed by the recipient.

Award recipients will be announced at the Celebration of Science Research Symposium on Day 1 of the 2014 Annual Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting, which will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 pm on April 2, 2014.

ELIGIBILITY  

  • All independent MGH laboratory and clinical faculty at the level of HMS Assistant, Associate or Full Professor are eligible to apply.
  • Investigators must have at least 80% research effort, and have at least one R01 or equivalent level of external support. If the research level is less than 80%, the applicant must provide compelling justification for this.   Please contact ECOR with this justification, prior to submitting an application.
  • Applicants must hold their primary appointment at MGH and their research must be based at MGH.
  • Investigators with endowed chairs, HHMI support, or comparable “hard money” salary support are not eligible.
  • Applicants must hold their primary appointment at MGH and their research must be based at MGH.
  • Investigators with endowed chairs, HHMI support, or comparable “hard money” salary support are not eligible.

REVIEW PROCESS

The primary criteria for selection will include outstanding scientific accomplishments and innovative research vision, as well as expected impact of the MGH Research Scholars funding.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must include the following:

  1. Partners Research Proposal Coversheet with original signatures. Please click here to download the form.
  2. Three-page description of research accomplishments and future goals, with emphasis on innovative ideas and expected impact
  3. Selected listing of 5 noteworthy publications, with a brief description (3-4 sentences) of significance for each publication.
  4. Biosketch of applicant in NIH format (not a CV), including a listing of current and pending research support (other support).
  5. Complete publications list.

HOW TO APPLY

ECOR is now accepting applications online via the ECOR Online Grant Management Portal. This user-friendly system will allow MGH researchers to submit electronic applications to ECOR. The system has been designed to allow users to:

  • Create a personal profile, which will auto-populate your future ECOR applications
  • View current calls and apply to open opportunities
  • Save and edit current applications in progress
  • Submit completed applications
  • View all your ECOR applications that have been submitted via the online grants system

Instructions for Applying Online:

  1. Create your account: Log in using your Partners credentials and fill-out the profile information.
  2. Complete the application: Once your profile is complete, you will automatically progress through the online application. If you cannot complete the application at one time, “save” the application and return to it at a later time to finish. Before submitting your application, you will have the ability to make changes to the application.
  3. Submit your application: Once you have completed the application click on the “submit” button at the bottom of the page. Once you submit it, you will not be able to make further changes unless you send a request to ECOR (note that once the deadline passes, request to make changes will not be accepted).

Useful tips:

  • To avoid losing your work, remember to save frequently
  • You can only upload PDF documents
  • If you previously created a profile, please ensure your information is current

Click 'Apply' below to begin the application.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please email ECOR.