South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR) PI: Kathleen T. Brady, PhD. MD Co-PI: Perry V. Halushka, PhD. MD SCTR Project Director: Randal Davis Science Program Manager: Dayan Ranwala, PhD http//sctr.musc.edu

SCTR Partners http//sctr.musc.edu

Retreat Follow Up Reminder http//sctr.musc.edu  Join the Weekly SCTR Listserv (  Seminars, Funding Opps, Training, Tools, Publications  Join the Linked In Retreat Group (see your packet or scan the QR code on your table)

Pilot Project Program Overview http//sctr.musc.edu  To facilitate new & innovative clinical & translational research  To promote scientific interactions among investigators & community  To accelerate processes from discovery, innovation to improved patient care  To provide research support for promising trainees/junior faculty  To support development of new technologies & methodologies

Pilot Project Program Expectations http//sctr.musc.edu  Proof-of-concept studies, clinical applicability and dissemination  Generation of critical preliminary data  Successful applications of extramural grant funding mechanisms  Successful publications of research data & findings  Development of potential IP and commercialization of technologies

Pilot Project Program RFA http//sctr.musc.edu Institutional Funds:  MUSC - $500K/year  USC - $200K/year Grant Categories (all awards are for 12 months):  Discovery Grants (up to $25K)  High Risk – High Reward (up to $10K)  Fast-Forward Seed Grants (up to $10K*) Note: New pilot project applications developed as a result of SCTR Scientific Retreats are eligible to apply using these mechanisms. *Requires 1:1 Match - $5K SCTR funds, $5K matching funds

Pilot Project Program RFA http//sctr.musc.edu  Key Dates (RFA to be released April/May 2013): Discovery Grants: Pre-application is required – 2 cycles per year High Risk – High Reward Grants and Fast Forward Seed Grants: No pre-application process – 3 cycles per year  Review Process: Similar to a NIH study section  Program Contact: Dayan Ranwala, PhD or

New Federal Funding Opportunities http//sctr.musc.edu  PAR  R21: Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health  $275K Direct Costs over a 2-year period  PAR  R01: Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health  Awards may not exceed 5 years  Budgets not limited but must reflect actual project needs  PAR  R03: Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health  $50K Direct Costs per year for up to 2 years

SCTR Resources & Services http//sctr.musc.edu Contact SCTR at or or visit Use the online service request system (SPARC) to request services or ask a question.

SCTR Acknowledgment & Retreat Follow Up http//sctr.musc.edu Please remember to acknowledge NIH/NCATS SCTR Grant Number UL1 TR000062