Announcements, events, funding opportunities and more news for the Mass General Research Institute community. | |
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In this edition:
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Funding Opportunities
- Innovation Award to Catalyze Military-Connected Research
- NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards
- K12 Investigator Award
- MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute Spark Grant 2024
- Andrew L. Warshaw, M.D, Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research
- MGH Screening Technologies in Primary Care Innovation Fund
- Limited Submission Funding
- Foundation Funding Opportunities
Announcements:
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NEW Request iThenticate user access Reminder
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NEW Free Writing & Communication Resources for Researchers
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NEW GoToMyPC licenses expire on April 30, 2024
- Support for Early Career Investigators at the TCRC
- Research Support Services
- Faculty Parental Wellness Program
- MGH Ode to Joy - Celebration of the Arts
- SAS License Renewals
Events:
- Faculty Transition Webinar
- MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute: Monthy Speaker Series
- Research Tech Talk
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NEW REDCap Survey Features and Functionality
- Annual Musculoskeletal Research Symposium
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NEW Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award Annual Symposium
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NEW 2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07
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NEW Nancy J. Tarbell, MD Faculty Development Lecture Series
- Fourth Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
- Two Meditation Sessions available every week
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FY 2025 Innovation Award to Catalyze Military-Connected Research
Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is providing catalyst funding to be used toward innovative, military-focused research. The purpose of this funding is to stimulate new ideas and exciting approaches to research designed to yield meaningful impact for Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members and Military-Connected Families.
We plan to provide 2 grants of $75,000 each, inclusive of 20% indirect costs. The project period for your proposal can be either 1 year or 2 years. To be eligible to apply, the Principal investigator(s) must hold an MGB faculty appointment in any department. The application deadline is Friday May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
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NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards
The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research directly after completion of their terminal doctoral/research degree or clinical residency, thereby forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career.
MGH is eligible to nominate two candidates for the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award.
When is the deadline?
MGH internal pre-proposal: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – 5:00 PM
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K12 Investigator Award
The Harvard Catalyst K12 Investigator Award (formerly KL2/CMeRIT) provides advanced training in clinical and translational research to senior fellows and junior faculty from all health professions represented by Harvard Catalyst, including medicine, dentistry, and nursing.
Awardees will pursue a mentored research project in their area of expertise. It is expected that the research performed within the K12 program will provide the basis for a subsequent NIH award (e.g., K23, KO8, or RO1).
The K12 Investigator Award program provides two years of salary support at 75% of the awardee’s institutional salary base, up to the K12 NIH salary cap of $160,000 (i.e., $120,000 would be covered). Surgeons may request salary support of between 50% and 75%. Educational programs within Harvard Catalyst will be tuition-free. Funding for awardees begins October 1, 2024.
Applications are due May 24.
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MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI) Spark Grant 2024
The GCTI Spark grant 2024 is now open! The Spark grants fund projects that can demonstrate tangible advancements towards clinical applications as well as commercialization outcomes including licensing, commercial partnerships, or new spinoff companies.
Deadline - Friday, April 19, 2024
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Andrew L. Warshaw, M.D, Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Andrew L. Warshaw, M.D., Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research invites applications for pilot grant funding from MGH investigators. Applications are welcome from new investigators, established investigators in the field of pancreatic cancer, as well as senior investigators who have not previously worked in this area.
Up to three pilot grants will be funded for one year at $60,000 plus the applicable indirect cost rate.
Deadline - Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00PM
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MGH Screening Technologies in Primary Care Innovation Fund
There is great promise for the development of new technologies to detect disease or disease risk factors at an earlier stage in the primary care setting. However, innovative screening technologies are frequently difficult to get off the ground due to challenges conducting research in the primary care setting and difficulties translating and commercializing technologies that need to be implemented in a cost-effective manner and on a large scale.
Award: One pilot grant will be funded for one year at $50,000 (direct costs) + 20% (indirect).
Due date for proposals: April 30, 2024
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Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
See full details for all awards on our website.
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Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 – Clinical Trial Optional)
MGH LOI Deadline: 4/18/24
Learn more
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
MGH LOI Deadline: 4/22/24
Learn more
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – NEW!
MGH LOI Deadline: 4/30/24
Learn more
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required) – NEW!
MGH LOI Deadline: 4/30/24
Learn more
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) – NEW!
MGH LOI Deadline: 4/30/24
Learn more
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Foundation Funding Opportunities
Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these opportunities. Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.
For all open foundation funding announcements, see the MGB Innovation External Funding Database
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
See this week’s full foundation funding announcements (including eligibility, RM deadlines, and IDC) on our website.
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Retinoblastoma Research Grants, Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. ≈$63,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: May 19
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Ewing Sarcoma Research Funding (multiple opps), Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). ≈$317,000 (Unspecified IDC). Application Deadline: May 24
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Research Grants, Children's Leukemia Research Association, Inc. (CLRA). $30,000 (Unspecified IDC). Application Deadline: June 30
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NEW! Brain Health Medicines Scholar Award, Harrington Discovery Institute. $500,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: June 30
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Geroscience Research Opportunities (HF-GRO), Hevolution Foundation. $2.5 million (25% IDC). LOI Deadline: April 29
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HD Human Biology Project, Huntington's Disease Society of America. $180,000 (No IDC). LOI Deadline: May 3
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NEW! Innovation Awards, International Rett Syndrome Foundation. $300,000 (10% IDC). LOI Deadline: May 15
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NEW! Oral Tissue Regeneration: Scientific Research and Education Projects, Osteology Foundation. ≈$221,000 (10% IDC). Application Deadline: May 15
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Improving understanding of disease mechanisms of PTEN Harmatoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS), PTEN Research. ≈$276,000 (No IDC). LOI Deadline: June 28
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Career Development Bridge Funding Award (multiple opps), Rheumatology Research Foundation/American College of Rheumatology (ACR). $200,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: June 3
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Clinician Scholar Educator Award, Rheumatology Research Foundation/American College of Rheumatology (ACR). $210,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: June 3
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Investigator Award, Rheumatology Research Foundation/American College of Rheumatology (ACR). $375,000 (8% IDC). LOI Deadline: July 1
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Scientist Development Award, Rheumatology Research Foundation/American College of Rheumatology (ACR). $225,000 (No IDC). LOI Deadline: July 1
| Do you want to learn more about identifying external funding opportunities? Please click here to request a research consultation with Amy Robb or see ECOR’s website for information on the Pivot database. | |
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NEW Request iThenticate user access Reminder
All Mass General Brigham investigators are eligible for an iThenticate account. To facilitate account setup, investigators need only to complete the iThenticate Registration Form. Once your account has been processed, you will receive an email with further instructions for account set up. Links to training and resources for the iThenticate software are also available on the Research Compliance page on the Navigator site. Please reach out to MGB Research Compliance with any questions.
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NEW Free Writing & Communication Resources for Researchers
Harvard Catalyst’s Writing and Communication Center was established in 2021 to empower clinical and translational researchers and team members throughout every stage of their careers to better articulate their science. Learn More
The center includes dozens of free resources, tools, and trainings on science communication, including self-guided learning modules, videos featuring leading experts, rubrics, templates and worksheets, links to courses, recommended reading, and more.
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NEW GoToMyPC licenses expire on April 30, 2024
When GoToMyPC users log on to GoToMyPC, a pop-up message reminds them it’s renewal time. Additional information and instructions for renewals are available in the Service Desk knowledge article KB0018797. If you have questions or need assistance, please open a ticket at the Digital Service Hub.
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Call for Applications: Support for Early Career Investigators at the Translational and Clinical Research Center
The TCRC at Massachusetts General Hospital will support two early career investigators each year to perform their pilot and feasibility studies or studies related to their early career awards on the TCRC. Learn More
Awardees will not be charged for nursing, nutrition, or sample processing time, the TCRC annual fee or the TCRC per visit fee for research conducted on the TCRC (for up to $10,000 per year for two years). Coordinator support will not be available through this program
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Research Support Services
Are you having trouble managing your research activities and need some help? Do you have an upcoming leave or vacancy and could use coverage from an in-house, experienced Grant Administrator? Look no further than Research Support Services!
Research Support Services (RSS) provides experienced Grant Administrators to support and manage all aspects of the research grant life cycle for as long or short a time as you need.
For more information, please email us at ResearchSupportServices@mgb.org or visit us on our Research Navigator page.
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Faculty Parental Wellness Program
The Faculty Parental Wellness Program is designed to improve the personal well-being and professional productivity of expectant and new parents who are faculty at MGB. The program started at MGH and is now expanding to include BWH, BWFH, and Mass Eye and Ear, with funding from the MGB Office of the Chief Medical Officer. Benefits for participants include the following:
- Feeding and lactation stipends
- Parental Wellness Advocate (PWA) pairings: This is the opportunity to be connected to an experienced parent who provides guidance and practical strategies on navigating parental leave and the transition back to work
- Opportunity to join virtual new parent groups
- Access to lactation resources
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MGH Ode to Joy - Celebration of the Arts
Submit your artistic talent by Monday, April 15
Share your talent at in-person celebration to recognize the incredible talents outside of your work at MGH. The Center for Faculty Development announces the first MGH Ode to Joy—a celebration of art created by our faculty and trainees. We want to convene our community to recognize the incredible talent that exists outside of and beyond the talent performed in clinic, in OR, and in labs, and revel together in the transformative power of artistic expression. Click here for more details.
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SAS license renewals
If you purchased a SAS icense through the Digital Research Computing Core, your license will renew this month, and the fund listed in your account will automatically be debited. The FY24 cost for Server/Citrix licenses was reduced to $204 per person, per platform; SAS Desktop licenses will remain at $300 per license. Invoices for your updated SAS license will be emailed on May 7th. IMPACT: If you want to maintain your license no action is needed. To cancel your license, please go to rcservices.partners.org or contact rcc@partners.org for assistance.
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Faculty Transition Webinar
April 12, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm, Zoom
This fourth session will have a panel from Human Resources, Professional Staff Benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program to cover where to begin the process of retirement, what it entails and what you should consider during the process.
Panelists:
Nicholas Martin, Human Resources Director
Ellen Nelson, Director, Employee & Labor Relations at Mass General Brigham
Virginia Rosales, Human Resource/Benefits Manager, Professional Staff Compensation and Benefits Office
Lisa Staffiere, LICSW, CEAP, RYT, Senior Employee Assistance Consultant and Certified Employee Assistance Professional
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MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute: Monthly Speaker Series
April 16, 2024, 8:30 – 12:00 pm, Zoom
Please join the Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute’s monthly speaker series on Tuesday, April 16th at 1:00 -2:00pm. This series discusses gene and cell therapy innovations and research throughout the MGB system. Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT is the featured speaker this month. Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio is the Atlantic charter director of the Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal Recovery at the Schoen Adams Research Institute. She is also a faculty member in the department of physical medicine & rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School
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Research Tech Talk
April 26, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Zoom
Presentation: MGB Cloud Foundations presented by Jane Murray - Vice President of Digital Research Operations and Matthew Pratt - Manager, MGB Digital
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NEW REDCap Survey Features and Functionality
April 26, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
REDCap Representatives: Dan Foley and Jeremy Alphonse
Learn how to create, send, and collect research data using the REDCap Survey feature.
REDCap surveys provide a powerful tool for collecting responses from survey participants by 1) emailing or texting a link to your survey, 2) entering data direct on a tablet/kiosk, and/or 3) posting a link on websites. We will also review Responsy, which is a Mass General Brigham secure mobile platform for REDCap survey collection.
This is open to all employees who work within the Mass General Brigham network.
REDCap link: https://rc.partners.org/research-apps-and-services/collect-data#redcap
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Annual Musculoskeletal Research Symposium
May 6th, 2024, Assembly Row
Announcing the 9th Annual Musculoskeletal Research Symposium hosted by the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at MGH. Join MSK researchers from around Massachusetts for a great day of talks, posters and networking. Featuring renowned guest speakers Alison Boyce from the NIH and Sundeep Khosla from the Mayo Clinic, the symposium will be held at Assembly Row on Monday May 6. Lunch and snacks provided.
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NEW Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award Annual Symposium
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:30 – 6:00 pm
Symposium program and schedule with keynote speaker Dr. Harold Varmus. The Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award provides unmatched mentorship opportunities and financial support to the most promising physician-scientists across Boston’s academic medical community as they launch their careers in cancer research. Join us at this special inaugural event to hear about advancements in cancer care and research led by Lubin Scholars and Mentors. Network and learn more about this prestigious award.
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NEW Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award Annual Symposium
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:30 – 6:00 pm
Symposium program and schedule with keynote speaker Dr. Harold Varmus. The Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award provides unmatched mentorship opportunities and financial support to the most promising physician-scientists across Boston’s academic medical community as they launch their careers in cancer research. Join us at this special inaugural event to hear about advancements in cancer care and research led by Lubin Scholars and Mentors. Network and learn more about this prestigious award.
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NEW 2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
"Insights into the pathophysiology and treatment of PCOS"
Presenter:
Chu-Chun Huang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor and Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch. Douliu City, Taiwan.
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NEW Nancy J. Tarbell, MD Faculty Development Lecture Series
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
“Finding your Voice through Writing in Medicine”
Presenter:
Grace C. Huang, MD, Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; and Hospitalist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Two Meditation Sessions available every week
SESSION 1: Meditation Monday with Guest Leader
Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom next session, Monday, April 15!
Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee
Join guest leader, Carmen Alvarez, Department of Radiology, who is covering the guided meditation session on the Monday morning.
Register and add to calendar
SESSION 2: Midweek Meditation with Guest Leader
Every Wednesday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom next session, Wednesday, April 17!
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being
Join guest leader, Jennifer Kurz, MD, Mass General Brigham, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session.
Register and add to calendar
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