grants and funding

Alaska Kidney Foundation-ASN Research Grant, Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant, John Merrill Grant in Transplantation, Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant & The Halpin Foundation-ASN Research Grant

Please note: Applicants applying for the AKF-ASN Grant, Gottschalk Grant, Halpin Grant, Merrill Grant, or Siegel Grant will be automatically considered for any of the five awards. There is no need to send in separate applications.

Next Application Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2010*

Purpose

To provide funding for young faculty to foster evolution to an independent research career by providing transition funding toward successful application for an RO1 grant. Applicants must be within 7 years of initial faculty appointment and may be in the last two years of a mentored award. Applicants must be able to show evidence of progress toward capability to oversee an independent research project or its equivalent.

Although not a restricted award, preference for the Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant will be given to a pediatric investigator.

Although not a restricted award, preference for the John Merrill Grant will be given to a transplant investigator.

The Halpin Foundation-ASN Research Grant supports research on topics in immunology and genetics directly relevant to human membranous nephropathy. The research proposal must include an explanation of how the proposed research is relevant to human membranous nephropathy.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a resident of North America, an active member of the ASN (full dues-paying membership), and hold an MD or PhD or equivalent degree. At the time of submission the applicant's membership must be current and their dues paid. Appointment to full-time faculty must be confirmed in writing by the Department Chair, indicating the date of first full-time faculty appointment, and providing assurance that the department will provide needed resources for conducting independent research (laboratory and office space, salary support, and protected research time of at least 75%). It must be assured that the proposed project is independent of previous mentors. Additionally, applicants will be considered ineligible should they submit more than one type of ASN grant application during any particular grants cycle. ASN career development grants are not renewable and previous recipients are not eligible for a second grant.

Grant Amount

The award will provide $100,000 annually for two years, beginning between July 1 and September 1, and will cover salaries/supplies related to the candidate's research proposal. A maximum of 10% ($10,000) may be used to cover indirect costs at the candidate's sponsoring institution.

Previous or Current Funding Allowed

Applicants are allowed to have currently, or have had previously, extramural (NIH or Foundation) mentored career development grant funding (e.g., NIH K08). However, total grant funding including the ASN career development grant cannot exceed $250,000 in annual direct costs, irrespective of scientific overlap. The amount of the ASN grant will be reduced as appropriate if total funding exceeds this amount at any time during the funding period of the grant.

Use of Grant Funds

Salary/Fringe: Up to $70,000 can be used for the PI's salary/fringe.

Supplies: Any or all of the funds can be used for research supplies or support salary of research assistant.

Equipment: Funds cannot be used to purchase equipment that costs more than $5,000, unless such purchase is clearly justified in the research plan and approved by ASN.

Restrictions: Up to $2,000 a year may be used on travel to attend relevant scientific meetings. Funds may not be used for clinical or administrative time.

Post-Award Requirements

A progress report is required for non-competitive renewal of the grant for the second year. A final report is also required at the end of the funding period. The award is for continuous support, and interruptions in the period of support will require prior written approval from ASN.

Progress reports should include the following: Summary of progress during tenure of the ASN award, publications during the tenure of the award, an updated listing of current and pending grant support from all sources, and plans for continuing the research project in the next year.

Additional Requirements

Research Scholars are required to devote at least 75% of their time to research. Awardees shall be known as Alaska Kidney Foundation-ASN Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology, Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology, Halpin Foundation-ASN Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology, John Merrill Grant Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology or Norman Siegel Research Scholars of the American Society of Nephrology.

Researchers shall acknowledge ASN's support in publications resulting from their proposed work.

Each grant may be transferred from one institution to another only with the prior approval of ASN. ASN must receive written assurance from the Department Head/Division Director of the new institution that the investigator at the time of or before the invitation will be permitted to devote at least 75% of his or her time to research, have a full-time faculty appointment, and that appropriate research facilities will be available.

Application

Only online applications will be accepted. All parts of the application must be completed by Friday, January 29, 4:00 EST.

Please note: Applicant should allow enough time for all parts of the application to be completed. Letters of reference must be uploaded by the original author (not the applicant).

The required signature form must be emailed to grants@asn-online.org by Friday, January 29, 4:00 EST. Signatures will need to be collected from the applicant's Department Chair and the Institution's Fiscal Officer.

Please note the following in regards to the application:

• The research proposal text should be in size 12 font.
• The research proposal has a 10-page length limit including figures.
• You do not need to include a proposed budget with your application.

Evaluation Criteria

The Review Committee will consider the potential of the applicant and the proposed project for eventual funding by a NIH R01 grant or its equivalent. Assessment will include the qualifications of the applicant with respect to prior training, productivity, and independence, as well as the scientific merit of the proposed project. The institutional commitment to the development of the applicant as an independent investigator will also be assessed.

Contact

For more information about research grants, please contact Holly Osborne by email at hosborne@asn-online.org.

Next Application Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2010*

*All parts of the application must be completed by Friday, January 29, 4:00 EST