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
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NEW Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
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NEW Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pilot Study Grants
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards
- Interim Support Funding 24-3
- Chong Jin Park Innovative Pilot Award, Aging and Palliative Care
- Limited Submission Funding
- Foundation Funding Opportunities
Announcements:
Events:
- REDCap MYCap
- Parenting Series 2023-2024
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NEW RCR Program: Responsible Data Management
- Effectively Communicating with the Study Team
- Learn Something New: Training a New Hire
- 10th Annual World Medical Innovation Forum
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NEW Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research: Conducting Dyadic Qualitative Research
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NEW Reading a Clinical Research Protocol: Where to Begin?
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NEW Study Monitoring- Preparing for a Visit and Working with Monitors
- 4th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
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NEW 2024 Virtual Tumor Course
- Mentoring the Mentors Workshop
- Two Meditation Sessions available every week
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NEW Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
The Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, presented by the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals – part of The Harrington Project for Discovery & Development – honors a physician-scientist who has moved science forward with notable achievements in innovation, creativity and potential for clinical application.
This annual prize includes:
- An unrestricted $20,000 honorarium
- The Harrington Prize Lecture, delivered at the 2025 AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting
- Lecture at the 2025 Harrington Discovery Institute Symposium
- A personal essay, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation
This prize requires an institutional nomination; however, MGH is not limited in the number of nominees we can submit. If you are interested, please contact MGH ECOR at ecor@mg.harvard.edu by August 14, 2024 to be considered.
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NEW Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pilot/feasibility Study Grants
FUNDING POLICIES: Awards will be between $35,000-50,000 Direct Costs plus Indirect Costs. Recipients of PFS grants will be expected to utilize at least one CSIBD Biomedical Core CSIBD Cores (massgeneral.org), present the progress of their PFS during the CSIBD Annual Workshop and Symposium held in November, provide a written interim progress report during the first year of the project and a final progress report after the completion of the project, and acknowledge support from the CSIBD (P30DK043351) on presentations and manuscripts resulting from the PFS project.
DEADLINE: September 30th 2024
FUNDING PERIOD: Rolling. 12 month period.
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. The award is designed for Canadian Citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens of Canada.
The objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program is to:
- attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
- develop their leadership potential
- position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship is a stipend of $70,000 (taxable) per year for 2 years and does not support indirect costs (IDC).
MGH Internal Application Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5pm
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Interim Support Funding 24-3
The Interim Support Funding (ISF) Program is open to Principal Investigators during a lapse or delay in their research funding from the NIH or another Federal agency (e.g., the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense). Investigators must have applied for independent, long-term support (R01, R21, U01, P01, equivalent federal research grant). The intent of the program is to rescue strong scientific programs that are in need of bridge funding in order to sustain their research. Applications will be accepted regardless of percentile or score, including applications that were not discussed.
Deadline - Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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Chong Jin Park Innovative Early Career Pilot Award in Aging and Palliative Care
This grantwill support research focused on health equity and improving the lives of older people and or those with serious illness through research in population and health care delivery science.
The Ki Sub Joung Innovative Junior Faculty Pilot Award in Aging and Palliative Care
will support research focused on improving the lives of older people and or those with serious illness, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations.
Each award is $50,000 per year, plus 20% indirect costs.
Project Period: 12 months
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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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Cummings $30 Million Grant Programs
MGH LOI Deadline: 8/01/24
Learn more
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G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Grants – NEW!
MGH LOI Deadline: 8/12/24
Learn more
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Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)
MGH LOI Deadline: 8/14/24
Learn more
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Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
MGH LOI Deadline: 8/15/24
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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ACS Resident Research Scholarships, American College of Surgeons (ACS). $60,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: September 16
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Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). $450,000 (8% IDC). LOI Deadline: September 15
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AOSSM-JRF Ortho Allograft Grant, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). $50,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: August 15
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Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation, American Philosophical Society (APS). $80,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: September 16
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NEW! New Drug Delivery Systems and Treatments for Improved Adherence and Better Management of Epilepsy, Angelini Pharma. $25,000 (Unspecified IDC). Application Deadline: August 26
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NEW! BD² Integrated Network, Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder. $2.3 million (15% IDC). Application Deadline: October 10
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Career Development Awards (multiple opps), Dermatology Foundation. $55,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: October 15
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International Networks of Excellence Program (INEP) in Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Research, Leducq Foundation. $8 million (15% IDC). LOI Deadline: September 11
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Job Syndrome Research Grant, Job Research Foundation. $200,000 (Unspecified IDC). Application Deadline: October 14
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Supplement to Enhance Equity and Diversity (SEED), Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI). $300,000 (20% IDC). Application Deadline: Continuous
| 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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Call for Posters, Clinical Research Day
The Division of Clinical Research would like to thank you for participating in this year’s Clinical Research Day (CRD). Abstract submission is now closed. We have begun accepting poster submissions. The abstract book will be compiled and available at CRD on October 10, 2024.
Poster Submission is due by Sunday, September 15, 2024.
An astounding 218 submissions have expressed interest in presenting a poster this year. This is a truly heartening level of interest that aptly exemplifies the strength of the research community here at MGH.
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Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Unit Interest Survey
The Division of Clinical Research's Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research (QMMR) Unit provides consultations with investigators and research teams on qualitative and mixed methods research, including study design, data collection, data coding, analysis and interpretation, dissemination of results, and the development of research proposals and protocols. The Unit also offers educational lectures and a monthly drop-in investigator working group.
As a thank you for your participation, we’ll be giving away 3 prizes -- $10 Amazon Gift Card, $10 Dunkin’ Donut Gift Card and a MGH Goodie Bag! The survey will remain open until July 31st. Raffle winners will be notified via email on August 1.
We want to hear from you about your interest in current and additional services from the QMMR Unit! Please fill out this 5 minute survey:
https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=P4M3M3CLYWW49PM9
Contact: Jamie Quinkert, PhD jquinkert@mgh.harvard.edu
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REDCap MYCap
July 26, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Virtual
MyCap, a new feature now available in REDCap, is a customizable participant-facing mobile application (app) that captures patient-reported outcomes based on a REDCap project. MyCap collects data through surveys and the automated administration of active tasks (activities performed by participants using mobile device sensors under semi-controlled conditions) from any mobile device (iOS or Android). Learning Objectives: MyCap Overview Explain what the MyCap Mobile App can provide participants and researchers, identify likely research projects that would benefit from MyCap, and review the process for requesting access to the tool. MyCap Build Process A demonstration on how to setup a MyCap enabled project will be included. Activation of surveys/tasks/active tasks will be provided. Future MyCap Improvements A discussion of upcoming features available for MyCap enabled projects will be shown.
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Parenting Series 2023-2024: The Phenomenon of College Student Isolation and Disengagement: Insights and Advice from Experts
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Virtual
The Parenting Series is an Office for Women’s Careers initiative focused on well-being and work-life balance for MGH faculty and trainee parents.
Our panelists, two of whom work in college settings, will provide an inside view of the current atmosphere in colleges as well as a brief rundown of services to support college student well-being. They will discuss how parents can best educate their children in developing resilience and celebrating humanness in its many manifestations.
Panelists:
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Wendy Adam, Williams College Director of Wellbeing Services
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Peter Marcus, PsyD, MGH Staff Psychologist
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Elyse Nelson Winger, Tufts University Chaplain
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NEW RCR Program: Responsible Data Management
July 30, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Virtual
Speaker: Jessica Haberer, MD, MS
In this interactive seminar, participants will learn about ethics, study regulations, and data security in ‘Omics’ research. The course reviews methods to provide accurate results in all areas of a research study through a workshop on case studies and defining steps in the processes. Students will be able to understand the importance of compliance when approaching each step in a research study.
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Learn Something New: Effectively Communicating with the Study Team
July 31, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Virtual
Many people are involved in clinical research, each doing their own part. Ensuring these individuals have the information they need to do their jobs is important. In this session, we will discuss strategies for effective communication with study team members.
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Learn Something New: Training a New Hire
August 1, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Virtual
This talk will walk you through the strategic use of a structured onboarding process and share some key techniques that you can use for helping new hires adjust to the workplace and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly.
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NEW Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research: Conducting Dyadic Qualitative Research
August 5, 2024, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Virtual
Speaker: Lara Traeger, PhD
This one-session course will assist clinical researchers in conducting qualitative research involving participant dyads (such as patient/family caregiver or parent/child). We will 1) discuss the unique benefits of conducting research with dyads in the healthcare context; 2) review study designs and procedures for collecting individual and dyadic data per dyad; and 3) address methods for managing, coding, and analyzing dyadic data. A working knowledge of qualitative research methods is recommended for attendees.
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NEW Learn Something New: Reading a Clinical Research Protocol: Where to Begin?
August 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Virtual
Speaker: Stacey Ellender, PhD, Senior Clinical Research Regulatory Compliance and Education Manager, Mass Eye and Ear
One of the very first things a new clinical research coordinator is asked to do is read a study protocol. Depending on the complexity and number of protocols, along with a limited time for review, this can seem daunting. However, there are useful strategies one can employ to become a more efficient reader. The goal of this session is to present strategies for reading research protocols both critically and efficiently.
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NEW Learn Something New: Study Monitoring- Preparing for a Visit and Working with Monitors
August 8, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Virtual
Speaker: Preeti Paul, Quality Assurance Manager, Neurology, MGH
Attend this talk to know what to expect when you are expecting a monitoring visit! The presentation will provide an overview of the types of monitoring visits, what takes place during these visits, as well as practical approaches to meet the complex monitoring requirements.
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10th Annual World Medical Innovation Forum
September 23-25, 2024
Presented by Mass General Brigham and Bank of America, the 2024 World Medical Innovation Forum will focus on three major investment and scientific growth areas—oncology, rare disease, and immunology and inflammation. At the Forum, you’ll have direct access to speakers and peers including dozens of leading CEOs, senior investors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and prominent Harvard clinicians and scientists.
We look forward to welcoming you to Boston—the hub of biotech—and the state-of-the-art meeting center at the top-rated Encore Boston Harbor September 23–25.
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4th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
Innovation to Implementation
September 26-27, 2024
The Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry, hosted by the MGH Center for Precision Psychiatry, is becoming a leading venue for showcasing advances in the application of precision medicine approaches to psychiatric research and clinical practice. The Conference will be held virtually over the course of two days: Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th, 2024.
Earn 7 continued education credits for participating this year!
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NEW 2024 Virtual Tumor Course
Monday, October 28, 2024 – Thursday, October 31, 2024
39th Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology
For comprehensive information about this course, including faculty, schedule, and pricing, please visit the 39th Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology website
The “39th Annual Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology” course will continue to offer the best in critical analysis of what is currently known about the tumor microenvironment, angiogenesis, metastasis, immunology. This will include chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, tumor metabolism, and the role of microbiome.
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Mentoring the Mentors Workshop
October 28-29, 2024
The 2-day in person workshop features didactic and interactive sessions on practical tips for mentoring including sessions on the meaning of mentorship, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, distance mentoring, team-based mentoring, individual development plans, funding sources for mentoring efforts, time managemenet and teaching work-life balance to mentees.
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Two Meditation Sessions available every week
SESSION 1: Meditation Monday with Dr. Darshan Mehta
Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom, next session, Monday, July 29!
Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee
Join Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Office for Well-Being, for a guided meditation session on 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, July 31!
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being
Join guest leader, Lauren F. Aloisio, RN, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session.
Register and add to calendar
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