IADC Developmental Project Program
Cost and Deadlines
Developmental projects may range from $50,000 to $150,000 (total cost) for one year; salary support for the principal investigator is not allowed. Up to three projects are awarded for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) if sufficiently meritorious proposals are received.A letter of intent to submit a project must be sent to Sarah Van Heiden. A proposal title and a paragraph describing the project must be included in this letter. The Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Developmental Projects Review Committee reviews all letters received and then invites applications from the selected projects consistent with program goals.
Applicant Forms
Applicants should use the PHS 398 Forms and include PHS 398 Form pages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Biographical Sketch for each Key Personnel; Resources Page; Checklist; and, if applicable, Targeted/Planned Enrollment Table.
A one-page cover letter that includes complete contact information for Principal Investigator is also required.
The Research Plan is limited to three pages and must include the following information:
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Specific Aims
In a maximum of one-half page, this section should contain goals of the research, expected outcomes/impact on the research field(s), and objectives.
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Significance
Detail the importance of the problem and how the project will improve scientific knowledge, technical capability etc.
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Innovation
Describe novel approaches, methodologies, instrumentation, and so forth as well as any advantage over existing ones. How does the application challenge/seek to shift the current research paradigm?
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Approach
Overall strategy, methodology and analyses. How will data be collected, analyzed and interpreted. What potential problems, alternative strategies exist? Include PI’s preliminary studies (if any) and experience. One year timeline and milestones. Include statistical plan and power calculations/considerations if relevant.
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Application Plans
Describe plans to apply for extramural funding related to the pilot project, including funding sources; specific NIH PA’s and RFA are suggested.
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Relevance to IADC Research Program
Provide details on how this pilot project is related to the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center scientific program and/or uses center resources, including database, clinical cohort participants, biosamples, model systems, expertise, etc.
Application Evaluation
When evaluating applications, the following criteria are considered:
- Scientific Merit: Potential impact, significance, innovation, feasibility
- Investigator(s): Expertise and/or potential contributions
- Likelihood of Funding: Project’s potential to secure extramural funding (R01 or similar grants)
- Alignment: Relation to the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s scientific program and use of center resources
The funding of the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center’s pilot project program is contingent on continued support from the National Institute on Aging as well as approval of recommended projects by the NIA Program Officer. Questions should be directed to Sarah Van Heiden at (317) 963-5597 or svanheid@iu.edu.
Program Goals
Overall goals of the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center NIA P30 (2016-2021):
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Aim 1Support, enhance and expand innovative research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias targeting pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Aim 2
Provide critical research resources and infrastructure to support existing studies and enable new innovative research, including a well-characterized longitudinally followed cohort of research participants.
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Aim 3Strongly support local, regional and national/international dementia research collaborations to further the goals of the NIA, national ADRC Network, NAPA and related federal priorities.
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Aim 4
Provide educational and training opportunities related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for learners of all levels, including those with diverse backgrounds and needs.