HRB-SFI Translational Research Award
The Translational Research Award (TRA) joint initiative aims to support the research funding strategy of both the HRB and SFI (HRB-SFI). The initiative focuses resources in areas which offer the greatest potential for translation into impacts and benefits for health and long term economic development, as well as for more efficient and effective collaboration between researchers based in an academic setting and those working in a service delivery/clinical setting who are engaged in translational research.
In keeping with the strategic goals of HRB and SFI, these awards will fund investigator-driven research projects with clear milestones and realistic deliverables.
The objectives of TRA 2011 are:
The objectives of the HRB-SFI TRA 2011 are to support translational research which for the purpose of this call is defined as:
Internationally competitive and innovative research that is specifically concerned with the conversion of basic research findings into innovative strategies, devices, products or services for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of human disease.
Translational research in this context is milestone-driven, focused on a well defined goal and delivered with maximal efficiency and minimal risk.
Additional objectives include:
- To support excellence in research as measured by international merit review
- To promote new and strengthen existing partnerships between basic and clinical scientists and between academic and industry/charity sectors to expedite the translation of basic research outputs to the clinic and marketplace
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To lead to improvements in the health and well being of the Irish nation.
Scope of this scheme:
The TRA 2011 is specifically focused on the following areas of strategic importance:
- Patient-Oriented Research
- Medical devices
- Diagnostics
- E-Health
The TRA scheme will focus on early translational research only. Please consult the guidance notes for further details on the scope of this call.
Key Eligibility Requirements for TRA 2011:
Applications to this scheme require the pairing of two lead PIs, including an academic investigator and a clinician investigator, in order to develop the project along the translational research continuum to or towards a clinical application. Successful applicants need to demonstrate an effective transfer of expertise in the direction of bench to bedside. See guidance notes for further details.
The PI and Co-PI must:
- Have at least 5 years of independent research experience beyond the PhD, MD or equivalent by the pre-proposal deadline.
- Demonstrate a proven record of internationally recognised independent research accomplishments, as measured by senior author publications in high-quality international journals (a minimum of seven international peer reviewed articles, excluding reviews, is required), invited talks at international conferences, or other academic metrics appropriate to the applicant's field. Evidence of enterprise-relevant research activity will also be considered as a measure of an applicant’s achievements to date.
- Have demonstrated research independence through securing at least one peer-reviewed independent research grant as a Lead investigator or as Co-Investigator.
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Hold a permanent or contract position in an eligible institution that covers the duration of the award (See call document for further details).
Key Dates for TRA 2011:
Deadline for pre-proposal submission: 14 April 2011, 13:00
Deadline for submission of signature pages: 21 April 2011, 15:00
Call open for full proposal submission: July 2011
Deadline for full proposal submission: September 2011
How to apply:
Detailed information about this call is available below, including guidance notes for completing the application and technical notes for using the online eGrants system.
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As detailed in the HRB-SFI TRA 2011 Call document, applications must be submitted electronically through the HRB eGrants system [http://egrantsproduction.imaxan.ie/].
If you have any general queries not addressed in FAQ, please contact Dr Catherine Gill (cgill@hrb.ie) or Dr Siobhan Roche (TRA@sfi.ie).
For queries specifically related to HRB eGrants and administration of this grant call, please contact Dr Gill.
SFI webinar Wednesday 16th March 2011
Please note that the response time for queries may be up to 5 working days.
