Institution Specific Information on NYU School of Medicine Scholars Programs

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Research Bridging Support Fund is to provide interim support for productive faculty who have experienced, or are about to experience, a lapse in extramural grant support. It is hoped that these funds will serve as a bridge to a successful resubmission.

The Bridging Fund supports research activities that will directly contribute to a more competitive grant submission, such as:

• acquire data to meet recommendations of extramural reviewers;
• complete work needed for the "preliminary results" section;
• demonstrate successful use of methods, technology, or instrumentation.

ELIGIBILITY

Full time faculty who have had an extramural, peer-reviewed, individual research grant during the current or preceding academic year that was not funded as a competing continuation application.

An unsuccessful second revision, e.g., an NIH A2 application, will be considered only if there has been a significant improvement in the score. The next application submitted to NIH must be a new one because NIH will no longer consider any A3, or higher, amendments.

Revised bridging applications generally will not be considered. Prior consultation with the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration is encouraged
(voice: 263-8822; fax: 263-8201; e-mail: grants.office@med.nyu.edu).

Applicants must provide specific plans for a future extramural application.

SUPPORT

Bridging funds may be used for supplies, support of technical personnel, and other research related expenses. Funds may not be used for faculty salaries, equipment, or travel.

A maximum budget of $75,000 in direct costs may be requested. There will be no indirect costs on bridging awards.

Funding is for one year and may not be renewed.

If an extramural award is received during the bridging project period, the unobligated balance of the bridge award will be returned to the Bridging Fund.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM

The Bridging Fund is administered by the Dean's Office through the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration. The program is directed by a Research Bridging Support Committee composed of the Dean and prominent scientists of the faculty appointed by the Dean. The committee is responsible for the review and approval of bridging applications and policies and guidelines.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

The Research Bridging Support Committee will review all applications. Awards will be based primarily on the likelihood of future extramural funding, as well as on scientific merit, productivity of the principal investigator, and availability of other funds.

It is expected that applicants will submit an extramural application during the bridging award period. The applicant's stated plan for this submission will be considered in the review of applications and recommendation of awards.

REQUIREMENTS OF INVESTIGATORS RECEIVING BRIDGING AWARDS

Successful applicants will be expected to submit a final progress report within one month of the end of the funding period. Funds should be used within one year of receiving the award.

Bridging Application Instructions

The application for Research Bridging Support consists of your complete and accurate response to information requested below. Separate application forms are not required.

The original plus thirteen (13) copies of the complete application must be submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration and Research Services, Greenberg Hall, SC1-81 by the next deadline. If you have questions about the application process, please call Farooq Niazi at extension 3-8822.

I. Transmittal Form

• Please complete each section; the transmittal form must be signed by the principal investigator and the department chair.

II. Financial Interest Disclosure Form

• All grant applications must include NYUSM Financial Interest Disclosure Forms for ALL KEY PERSONNEL. This is a federal regulation. The forms are available on the Grants Office home page here.

III. Table of Contents

• Use the section headings listed below and indicate the page numbers for each section.

IV. Curriculum Vitae

• Use the NIH Biosketch form. List your five (5) most recent publications and any manuscripts that are in press or submitted. Limit to two (2) pages.

V. Funding History of the Project

A. Provide the following information for the funded grant that is being "bridged:"

1. Title of grant

2. Sponsoring agency

3. Full project dates

4. Total funds awarded (separate direct and indirect costs)

5. Dates and amount awarded for last budget period

6. Abstract (from the grant)

7. Specific aims (from the grant)

B. For each unsuccessful application, please provide the following information:

1. Title of application

2. Sponsoring agency

3. Date of submission

4. Total amount requested

5. Proposed project dates

6. Abstract

7. Specific aims

VI. Summary Review Statements ("Pink sheets")

• Copies of all of the reviews that were sent to you by the sponsor must be provided for each non funded application referenced above.

VII. Response to Summary Review Statements

• Respond to reviewers' criticisms: indicate points of agreement and disagreement that you have with the review(s). Explain any special circumstances that you believe the reviewers did not consider. Limit to three (3) pages.

VIII. Available Funding

• Describe current funding available to support your research program. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Other grants
  • Discretionary funds
  • Startup funds
  • All other available funding

IX. Plans for Research Bridge Funds

• Provide a focused research plan for the work that will be carried out specifically with the Bridge Funds. Indicate how these experiments address the deficiencies of the previous application(s). Limit to three (3) pages.

X. Plans for Submitting an Extramural Application

• Describe your plans for submitting an extramural application: indicate the date, title, and sponsor for each planned application.

XI. Other Research Support

• Use the NIH "Other Support" format and list both extramural and institutional sources. Provide the full dates and total amount of each award. Clearly specify why other support does not overlap with, or cannot be used instead of, the bridging funds requested. List all pending applications.

XII. Budget Do not exceed $75,000 in total costs.

• Personnel: specify the name of the incumbent, position title, role on the project, percent effort on the proposed bridging project, base salary, salary requested, fringe benefits, total requested. Faculty salary may not be requested.
  
• Supplies; itemize by major category.
  
• Other research-related expenses.
  
• Provide a brief justification for each item requested.
  
• Describe use of other available funds

Appendix

• Provide 3 complete copies of the UNFUNDED competing continuation application or 3 copies of the LATEST REVISION, if it has been submitted.