CEID Pilot Grant: Request for Applications

The core mission of the Center is to generate evidence-based programmatic and policy research and provide recommendations to communities, governments, and academic groups aimed at preparing and responding to pandemics at the national and global level. An integral component of the mission is to share knowledge and training opportunities that improve societal resilience against emerging and epidemic infectious diseases threats worldwide.

The Center for Emerging Infectious Disease Policy & Research (CEID) of Boston University announces its inaugural call for proposals for pilot grants in the amount of $25,000. CEID will award a Fall 2021 pilot grant whose aims are to accelerate research and knowledge-sharing in the areas identified above.

Release Date: September 22, 2021
Application Deadline: November 12, 2021

 

Award Information:
The research proposal must align with one or more of the four key areas in which CEID works to accelerate evidence generation and knowledge-sharing: Resilience, Governance, Trust, Innovation. You can see examples of topics which fall under these institutional foci here. The applicant team must specify how the outcomes generated from this grant will advance the science, and/or learnings within these areas, as well as community impact. Proposals must focus on topics related to emerging infectious
diseases.

CEID selection committee will give special consideration to applications that stress health equity, diversity, and/or engagement at the local or global community level. Part of CEID’s mission is facilitate innovation and learning, and hence applications should consider including plan for student/trainee involvement during research or a plan for dissemination that engages students and communities.

Deliverables include a 6-month progress report and 12-month final report. Once awarded, funds may be carried forward at most one year and by approval only. This award is available to all BU faculty. Ineligible expenses include faculty time.

Eligibility:

  • Collaboration between at least two schools at Boston University
  • Objective and aims of the research proposal must have a focus on emerging pathogens but approach may originate from any of a broad range of disciplines (ranging from but not limited to
    biomedical sciences, social and political sciences, engineering, data and communications)

 

Application Materials:

  • Research proposal (elements described in the Application Form)
  • A document describing the research team: Collaborators, Trainees, and Schools represented
  • Investigator CVs/NIH Biosketches
  • Budget (including any supplemental pilot funding or external funds for this research project that has already been awarded)
  • Timeline

 

To Apply: Complete the Application Form

 

Where to Direct Inquiries:
Please direct any questions to CEID’s Director of Research and Partnerships, Caitryn McCallum at caitryn@bu.edu

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