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Project / Programme grants
- Opening Date:
- 4 March 2011
- Closing Date:
- 14 April 2011
- Application Restrictions:
The Translational Research Award (TRA) joint initiative aims to support the research funding strategy of both the HRB and SFI (HRB-SFI). The initiative focuses resources in areas which offer the greatest potential for translation into impacts and benefits for health and long term economic development, as well as for more efficient and effective collaboration between researchers based in an academic setting and those working in a service delivery/clinical setting who are engaged in translational research.
In keeping with the strategic goals of HRB and SFI, these awards will fund investigator-driven research projects with clear milestones and realistic deliverables.
What are the objectives of the call?
The objectives of the HRB-SFI TRA 2011 are to support translational research which for the purpose of this call is defined as:
Internationally competitive and innovative research that is specifically concerned with the conversion of basic research findings into innovative strategies, devices, products or services for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of human disease.
Translational research in this context is milestone-driven, focused on a well defined goal and delivered with maximal efficiency and minimal risk.
Additional objectives include:
- To support excellence in research as measured by international merit review
- To promote new and strengthen existing partnerships between basic and clinical scientists and between academic and industry/charity sectors to expedite the translation of basic research outputs to the clinic and marketplace
- To lead to improvements in the health and well being of the Irish nation.
What is the scope of this scheme?
The TRA 2011 is specifically focussed on the following areas of strategic importance:
- Patient-Oriented Research
- Medical devices
- Diagnostics
- E-Health
The TRA scheme will focus on early translational research only. Please consult the guidance notes for further details on the scope of this call.
Who should apply?
Applications to this scheme require the pairing of two lead PIs, including an academic investigator and a clinician investigator, in order to develop the project along the translational research continuum to or towards a clinical application. Successful applicants need to demonstrate an effective transfer of expertise in the direction of bench to bedside. See guidance notes for further details.
What is the deadline for applications?
Deadline for pre-proposal submission: 14 April 2011, 1pm
Deadline for submission of signature pages: 21 April 2011, 3pm
Call open for full proposal submission: July 2011
Deadline for full proposal submission: September 2011
How to apply
Detailed information about this call is available below, including guidance notes for completing the application and technical notes for using the online eGrants system.
If you have any general queries not addressed in FAQ, please contact Dr Catherine Gill (cgill(at)hrb.ie) or Dr Siobhan Roche (TRA(at)sfi.ie). For queries specifically related to HRB eGrants and administration of this grant call, please contact Dr Gill.
Please note that the response time for queries may be up to 5 working days.
Webinar
SFI will host a webinar outlining the main points of the call on Wednesday 16th March 2011 from 2.30 to 3.30 p.m.
Details on how to register will shortly be available on the SFI website:
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