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National Institutes of Health NIGMS’ Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) [R25]

Internal Competition Completed

Principal Investigators Selected:

• William Walden, Microbiology and Immunology

Program Summary

The PREP supports the research training and education of recent baccalaureate graduates from groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research areas, who plan to pursue Ph.D. degrees. Through this program it is expected that a steady supply of Ph.D. candidates from underrepresented groups will be established.  It is also the expectation and hope that some of the PREP participants will eventually become the scientists who conduct research in areas that address reducing health disparities.  Maximum Award:  $350,000 direct costs per year for up to four years.

UIC is restricted to one application. 

Note:  This FOA was released in 2007 and is active through 2010.  The FOA has deadlines which repeat annually.  Applicants may not submit, or have pending, more than one PREP application.  Eligible institutions may hold only one PREP award.  UIC does not currently hold a PREP award.

Additional Information 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-432.html

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

1. By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.  The LOI can be emailed to RDS@uic.edu, Attn: Jennifer Czak.
2. OVCR may reserve submission slots for previously submitted but unfunded proposals that received highly competitive ratings from the external sponsor.    These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Vice Chancellor.  For consideration, scanned copies of your complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.

LOI form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions (If necessary)
Submit one electronic (.pdf) copy containing the following information to rds@uic.edu by deadline noted above:

1. One (1) page cover sheet with following information:
1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI, Co-PIs, senior personnel
2. Sponsor and sponsor program name 
3. Title of White Paper proposal
4. Lead PI Contact Information
5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information


2. Three page summary proposal (incorporating all figures, diagrams, and drawings) which includes following:
1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
2. What PI & Team expect to accomplish 
3. Expected overall significance

Note:  You may add up to one additional fourth page to be used exclusively for references. 

3. Attach the following for each PI:
   
   1. Two page CV
   2. One page current and pending support

White paper must be in standard font no smaller than 12-point.  Single spacing allowed.  Minimum margin is ½ inch all around.  

4. Optional (to be included in transmittal email): 
   1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition.
   2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential.  

Please contact Jennifer Czak at jpaliga@uic.edu or 6-2590 with any questions.

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