We are pleased to announce the inaugural BU Center for Multiscale and Translational Mechanobiology seed grant program.<\/p>\n
The CMTM seed grants are intended to stimulate innovative research in mechanobiology.\u00a0 Proposed projects should have a focus on one or more of the following areas:<\/p>\n
Proposals must be for collaborative projects involving two or more faculty within the Center.\u00a0 Collaborative proposals between multiple departments, colleges, and\/or campuses are highly encouraged.\u00a0 Applicants may request up to $25,000 total award amount, and all funds must be expended by August 31, 2021.\u00a0 Seed grant proposals will be reviewed by a committee of faculty.\u00a0 The Center expects to award up to four pilot grants this year, the inaugural year.<\/p>\n
Applications are due Wednesday, September 23, 2020<\/strong>.\u00a0 Proposals are scheduled to be reviewed during the second week of October, with award announcements made later in the month.<\/strong><\/p>\n Download Required Budget Template<\/a><\/p>\nApplication and Review Timeline<\/h3>
\nEmails Expressing Interest: Early August through September 18, 2020
\nProposals Due: September 23, 2020 by 5 p.m.
\nPeer Review Period: October 21st through 31st, 2020
\nAward Announcements: November 25, 2020
\nInaugural Year Award Period: November 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nProposal Guidelines and Application Instructions<\/h3>
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\nApplications must be submitted through the CMTM website, using the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of this page.
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\nApplications should include the following:
\n1. Name and contact information for participating PIs
\n2. Name and contact information of department administrator (if applicable)
\n3. Project Title
\n4. Amount Requested
\n5. Research Focus for project (from bulleted list above)
\n6. Project Abstract (250 words or less)
\n7. Project Description (3 pages maximum, 11pt or higher font)
\n8. References Cited (11pt or higher font)
\n9. Biosketch for each participating PI (NIH or NSF format)
\n10. Other Support for each participating PI (NIH or NSF format)
\n11. Budget (Not to exceed $25,000; please use provided Excel template, available below)
\n12. Budget Justification (1 page maximum)
\n13. Lay Summary (150 words maximum)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n