The University of Iowa Prevention Research Center Pilot Project Program

url to program:   http://cph.uiowa.edu/prc/pilot-projects/

Background
The mission of the UI Prevention Research Center (PRC) is to improve community health by enhancing community capacity for health promotion in rural Iowa. We accomplish this by establishing community partnerships and conducting research on community health. The primary objectives of the pilot project program are to encourage the development of new research projects consistent with the mission of the PRC and to attract new research partners to collaborate with us. The PRC is particularly interested in pilot projects focusing on Iowa communities and that in some way engage community members. Priority is given to pilot proposals that hold great potential for leading to a larger, externally funded research proposal.

Who May Apply
Any faculty member, research scientist, or post-doctoral trainee at the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University with an interest in conducting research on health promotion in rural settings is encouraged to apply. Proposals submitted by a fellow must have a faculty sponsor and a letter confirming that support. Study proposals involving animals, basic bench science, or evaluation of existing programs or services will not be considered responsive to this RFP.

Awards
One award will be given for the 2017-2018 funding cycle. The pilot project will be limited to one year in length and a maximum cost of $20,000 (direct) for each project. Funding is available for the usual categories of cost in an NIH grant, such as salary and fringe for research assistants, supplies, equipment, data analysis cost, participant remuneration, travel associated with research (but not to attend professional meetings), and office expenses. Faculty salary support is not eligible under this pilot project program. No funds shall be included for indirect costs.

Submission Procedure, Deadline, and Award Date
Funding announcement is made in February and applications will be accepted through April 28, 2017 with announcements made in June. Projects will begin October 1, 2017 and run until September 30, 2018. Information about previously awarded pilot projects is available on the UI PRC website http://cph.uiowa.edu/prc/

Contact Information: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Heidi Haines, PRC Center Coordinator P: 319-335-8350 E: heidi-haines@uiowa.edu