PILOT GRANT: Direct costs up to $10,000 per year may be requested for small research projects. Permitted expenses include salaries for the PI and research personnel, as well as research supplies that are allowable NIH expenses. Travel expenses are allowed if necessary for conducting fieldwork as part of the project, accessing experts or other resources, or for giving invited presentations on INBRE-related research at a national, regional or international meeting.
PILOT GRANT PLUS: Summer salary plus direct costs up to $10,000 per year may be requested for small research projects. A mentor must be identified and a detailed mentoring plan must be included in the proposal, and the INBRE Administrative Core will assist in identifying a mentor if needed. The mentor must be an established scientist with expertise relevant to the proposed research willing to meet face to face or by teleconference at least one time during the duration of the project and return a one-page report of progress (i.e. plans toward publication and/or grant proposal). Permitted expenses include salaries for the PI and research personnel, as well as research supplies that are allowable NIH expenses. Travel expenses are allowed if necessary for conducting fieldwork as part of the project, accessing experts or other resources, or for giving invited presentations on INBRE-related research at a national, regional or international meeting.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a full-time appointment at one of the NV INBRE Participating Institutions listed below. PG awardees will devote effort appropriate for the project. Priority will be given to first time INBRE PG applicants.
