CIIS to Accept Applications for Pilot Grant Program on June 1st

Release Date: June 1, 2016

Application Deadline: July 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST

Scientific Merit Review: July-August 2016

Funding Decision Date: August 15, 2016

Earliest Start Date: September 1, 2016

Purpose of this RFA:  To solicit pilot grant funding for innovative implementation and improvement sciences research. Pilot grants are intended to generate preliminary data or establish novel methodology leading to subsequent funding.

Research Objectives: The Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences (CIIS) seeks projects that will improve the processes and outcomes of health care delivery, particularly in safety net settings. Preference will be given to applicants that integrate implementation and improvement sciences; pilot funding is designed to foster multidisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative research. For more information about implementation and improvement science please visit the CIIS website: https://sites.bu.edu/ciis/.

Eligibility: Applicants primary academic affiliation must be at Boston University.

Funding Available: Direct costs up to $15,000 may be requested. The level of funding awarded to successful applicants will be determined after review of the budget request and budget justification.

Funds may be used for any purpose to support the proposed research, except faculty salary support. Typical expenses include, small equipment, patient recruitment costs, consultants, or support for pre/postdoctoral students, data analysts (qualitative or quantitative), or research assistants. Awards are not transferrable to any other institution.

Funding will begin on September 1, 2016. No funding can be awarded until all relevant final approvals such as IRB are obtained; thus, it is recommended that applicants begin the process of seeking approvals as early as possible. Projects should be completed within 18 months of the award date.

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