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1. Title Page (2 pages) Please complete attached form and state name of research project on top line. 2. Project Abstract and Lay Person Summary (1 page each) Describe briefly and clearly the nature, objective, methods of procedure and significance of the proposed research project and how it relates to the goal of providing a better understanding of cardiomyopathy in children and/or improving the treatment or diagnosis of the disease (limit of 500 words). Include a separate abbreviated version of the abstract in a format and language suitable for presentation to lay persons (limit to 500 words). 3. Research Plan (7-10 pages excluding references) The narrative should cover: a. Title of project b. Goals and objectives c. Hypothesis and specific aims d. Rationale e. Methodology f. Evaluation g. Key personnel engaged in project (name, position, division/department, role in project) h. Description of research facilities or scientific environment (laboratory space, clinical population etc.) available for the project. i. Comment on the importance of CCF funding: − How does it allow you to explore a new research area − Does CCF’s grant supplement other sources of support − How will it assist you in securing additional long-term funding j. Comment on significance of your work for the community of affected children and families: − Is it similar to or a direct extension of work that has been or is being performed elsewhere by other investigators − Does the work complement or extend other studies that are being performed at your institution − How novel are the studies that you describe − Would such a proposal be competitive for NIH funding in its current form, or would you require additional preliminary data − Do you anticipate that the support would lead to the generation of physical resources that might be useful to other investigators in the field If so, would you be willing to make it widely available for collaborative work 4 of 6
4. Budget Include complete research budget stating amount requested from CCF along with a list of additional funding sources. No administrative overhead or indirect costs will be supported. CCF does not cover institutional construction or renovation, purchase of major capital equipment other than directly needed for proposed research, office equipment or furniture, travel (except as required to perform a project), tuition fees, journal subscriptions, dues or memberships, printer or publishing costs. a. For personnel the budget should cover names, titles, time/percentage effort of all participants and requested salaries/fringe benefits. Other budget items might include supplies, equipment, travel and publications. b. Include statement that the institution or other funding sources will absorb indirect costs. c. Add brief budget justification 5. Biographical Sketch (3 pages) Please provide biographical sketches (NIH format preferred) for key personnel. It should include: a. Name and position b. Education/training: List in reverse chronological order (starting with most recent course of study), institution & location, degree, year(s), field of study. Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional degrees/appointments and include postdoctoral training. c. Research and professional experience: list in reverse chronological order (starting with most recent) previous employment experience and honors including institution and location, position & title, experience and honors. Also list research projects completed during last 3 years and selected publications and invited works pertinent to the application. 6. Appendix Human subjects or vertebrate animal experimental IRB approval from affiliated institution V. Submission Format Applicants must submit an electronic copy of the proposal in either MS Word or PDF format (application and supporting documents should be consolidated into one file) to grants@childrenscardiomyopathy.org. The electronic copy of the proposal should be emailed by Friday, September 6, 2013. Six copies of the proposal should also be mailed Friday, September 6, 2013 and received no later than Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at noon (eastern standard time): Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation Attn: Lisa Yue, President 66 Hoover Drive Cresskill, NJ 07626 Tel: 866-808-2873, ext 901 5 of 6
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