Research Fellowship Awards

Letter of Intent to Apply Due	November 1	May 1
Full Online Application Due	January 14	July 1
Submission of Paper Copy	Postmarked January 14	Postmarked July 1
Review	mid April	mid November
Board of Trustees	mid April	mid November
Start Date	July 1	January 1

Total Award: Up to $58,250 per year
Duration of Award: One to Three Years

Objective: Research Fellowship Awards are offered to encourage the development of individuals with research potential to help them prepare for a career of independent basic and/or clinical investigation in the area of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Applicant Eligibility: Individuals who are already well established in the field of IBD research are not considered eligible for this award. Applicant must be employed by an institution (public non-profit, private non-profit or government) engaged in health care and/or health related research within the United States. Research is not restricted by citizenship; however, proof of legal work status is required. Applicant must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent. Candidates holding MD degrees must have two years of post doctoral experience, one year of which must be documented research experience relevant to IBD. Applicants holding PhDs must have at least one year of documented post-doctoral research relevant to IBD.

Proposal Eligibility: Proposal MUST be relevant to inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis). Only one application is allowed per applicant per submission date. Simultaneous submission of a Senior Research Award and a Research Training Award is not permitted.

Time Commitment: The awardee must devote a minimum of 90% of his/her time directly to the project.

Stipend & Institutional Allowance: Award salary will match applicants institutional salary (salaries may be supplemented by the applicant's institution), depending on postgraduate year (PGY) level, up to $45,000 per year. Fringe benefits are allowed according to institutional policy, not to exceed 25% of the salary award (up to $11,250 per year). CCFA will also provide up to $2,000 to be used for non-salary/fringe expenses directly related to the project, including travel to scientific meetings and/or professional membership dues. These funds may not be used to supplement the awardee's salary/fringe benefits.

Before submitting a Letter of Intent or a Full Proposal, please view the Research Fellowship Award Policies and Instructions.

*Please note that submissions for the Letter of Intent are now closed.

For all attachments use doc, xls or pdf format only

  Attachments for LOI (Required):

• NIH Biosketch

  Attachments for LOI (Optioinal):

• References
• Mentor Contact Information
  

Submisson of Full Proposal: 4 Page Online Form

After Letter of Intent is submitted and approved, CCFA Research Grants Administration will send an e-mail to applicant with a link to complete and submit full proposal.

For all attachemtns use doc, xls or pdf format only

  Attachments for Proposal (Required):

• Research Plan/Protocol
• CV (Curriculum Vitae) for Applicant (Click for Template)
• Proposed Budget for Year 1-3 (Click for Template)
• Mentor Letter
• NIH Biosketch (PI and Mentor)
• Required Signatures (Click for Template)

  Attachments for Proposal (Optional): 

• References
• Relevant Bibliography
• Abstract for Pending Application(s)
• Additional Mentors (Click for Template)
• Proof of Work Status
• Institutional Review Board and Animal Care Documents
• Resubmission Material

updated 12/8/09