Open Opportunities
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Research Project Development Teams (PDTs) are groups of experienced senior faculty located on each of the Indiana CTSI campuses who will connect you with resources, collaboration opportunities, and small (typically up to $15,000) awards for preliminary or additional data. Each PDT is designed around a common research theme.
There are biostatisticians and regulatory experts on each team, and other experts are added, as needed, to the team to when your application is discussed. You will have access to the expertise and knowledge you need all in one place.
The PDT application process is contingent on the stage of the project. You have selected the application process for pilot funding from the PDTs for a first time external submission. If you are seeking pilot funding prior to an external resubmission please use Research Project Development Teams (PDTs): Project Revision
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Rolling submission
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Tammy Sajdyk
tsajdyk@iu.edu
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Research Project Development Teams (PDTs) are groups of experienced senior faculty located on each of the Indiana CTSI campuses who will connect you with resources, collaboration opportunities, and small (typically up to $15,000) awards for preliminary or additional data. Each PDT is designed around a common research theme.
There are biostatisticians and regulatory experts on each team, and other experts are added, as needed, to the team to when your application is discussed. You will have access to the expertise and knowledge you need all in one place.
The PDT application process is contingent on the stage of the project. You have selected the application process for pilot funding from the PDTs for a first time external submission. If you are seeking pilot funding prior to an external resubmission please use Research Project Development Teams (PDTs): Project Revision
| Legend | Date |
|---|---|
| SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Rolling submission |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy Sajdyk | tsajdyk@iu.edu |
Research Project Development Teams (PDTs) are groups of experienced senior faculty located on each of the Indiana CTSI campuses who will connect you with resources, collaboration opportunities, and small (typically up to $15,000) awards for preliminary or additional data. Each PDT is designed around a common research theme.
There are biostatisticians and regulatory experts on each team, and other experts are added, as needed, to the team to when your application is discussed. You will have access to the expertise and knowledge you need all in one place.
The PDT application process is contingent on the stage of the project. You have selected the application process for pilot funding from the PDTs for an external resubmission. If you are seeking pilot funding prior a first time external submission please use Research Project Development Teams (PDTs): Project Refinement.
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Date
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Rolling submission
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Tammy Sajdyk
tsajdyk@iu.edu
https://webcamp.iusm.iu.edu/webcamp/SourceCode/WebCAMP_Protocol/NoLogin/NotificationOfIntent.cfm?RFA=123&DSN=1&RootURL=https$$webcamp.iusm.iu.edu$webcamp$SourceCode$
https://webcamp.iusm.iu.edu/webcamp/SourceCode/Login.cfm
Research Project Development Teams (PDTs) are groups of experienced senior faculty located on each of the Indiana CTSI campuses who will connect you with resources, collaboration opportunities, and small (typically up to $15,000) awards for preliminary or additional data. Each PDT is designed around a common research theme.
There are biostatisticians and regulatory experts on each team, and other experts are added, as needed, to the team to when your application is discussed. You will have access to the expertise and knowledge you need all in one place.
The PDT application process is contingent on the stage of the project. You have selected the application process for pilot funding from the PDTs for an external resubmission. If you are seeking pilot funding prior a first time external submission please use Research Project Development Teams (PDTs): Project Refinement.
| Legend | Date |
|---|---|
| SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Rolling submission |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy Sajdyk | tsajdyk@iu.edu |
The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is providing an opportunity to fund cancer focused PI-directed applications to the National Institutes of Health that have been reviewed once and missed the NIH pay line and have a high potential for obtaining external funding. The goal is to increase the cancer focused NIH funding base. Non-NCI targeted applications should have significant cancer relevance.
Investigators wishing to apply to this funding mechanism must first submit their project to the IU External Resubmission Grant opportunity for funding consideration. If the project is not funded at the University level, an investigator can submit the project to the Cancer Center’s Near-Miss initiative for funding consideration.
Investigators wishing to apply to this funding mechanism must first submit a draft cover letter (letter of intent) for approval by the Cancer Center’s Executive Committee before working with a Coordinator to submit a full application. Once approved, the link for submitting the online application will be sent.
Maximum allowable amount for R01, R42 and R44 grants is $50K with P01 and SPORE funding amounts evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) DEADLINE:
Rolling Submission
FULL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Rolling submission after NOI
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Kaitlin Evans
kcondron@iu.edu
Crystal Baker
crybanks@iu.edu
Vicki Clements
vlclemen@iu.edu
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The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is providing an opportunity to fund cancer focused PI-directed applications to the National Institutes of Health that have been reviewed once and missed the NIH pay line and have a high potential for obtaining external funding. The goal is to increase the cancer focused NIH funding base. Non-NCI targeted applications should have significant cancer relevance.
Investigators wishing to apply to this funding mechanism must first submit their project to the IU External Resubmission Grant opportunity for funding consideration. If the project is not funded at the University level, an investigator can submit the project to the Cancer Center’s Near-Miss initiative for funding consideration.
Investigators wishing to apply to this funding mechanism must first submit a draft cover letter (letter of intent) for approval by the Cancer Center’s Executive Committee before working with a Coordinator to submit a full application. Once approved, the link for submitting the online application will be sent.
Maximum allowable amount for R01, R42 and R44 grants is $50K with P01 and SPORE funding amounts evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
| Legend | Date |
|---|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) DEADLINE: | Rolling Submission |
| FULL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Rolling submission after NOI |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Evans | kcondron@iu.edu | ||
| Crystal Baker | crybanks@iu.edu | ||
| Vicki Clements | vlclemen@iu.edu |
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement is inviting collaborative proposals for implementing evidence-based cancer related programs within the community. Proposals should address the cancer burden in Indiana. The program should include an evaluation component and priority will be given to projects targeting one of the major cancer burdens in Indiana, including lung, breast, colon, pancreas, prostate and cervical. We are particularly interested in initiatives that promote healthier behaviors linking to reducing cancer incidence and morbidity. Of particular interest are community-led programs that expand our reach and deepen our understanding of populations across Indiana. The project must be co-led by an Cancer Center faculty member and a community advocate or partner.
The duration of this funding is one year, and the budget should not exceed $15,000.
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LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) SUBMISSION:
Rolling submission via email to crybanks@iu.edu
FULL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Rolling submission (after LOI)
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Crystal Baker
crybanks@iu.edu
Vicki Clements
vlclemen@iu.edu
https://webcamp.iusm.iu.edu/webcamp/SourceCode/Login.cfm
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement is inviting collaborative proposals for implementing evidence-based cancer related programs within the community. Proposals should address the cancer burden in Indiana. The program should include an evaluation component and priority will be given to projects targeting one of the major cancer burdens in Indiana, including lung, breast, colon, pancreas, prostate and cervical. We are particularly interested in initiatives that promote healthier behaviors linking to reducing cancer incidence and morbidity. Of particular interest are community-led programs that expand our reach and deepen our understanding of populations across Indiana. The project must be co-led by an Cancer Center faculty member and a community advocate or partner.
The duration of this funding is one year, and the budget should not exceed $15,000.
| Legend | Date |
|---|---|
| LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) SUBMISSION: | Rolling submission via email to crybanks@iu.edu |
| FULL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Rolling submission (after LOI) |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Baker | crybanks@iu.edu | ||
| Vicki Clements | vlclemen@iu.edu |
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) are launching LINC, a new initiative designed to catalyze innovative, mutually beneficial research partnerships. Through this mechanism, faculty and intramural investigators at IUSM and Lilly can apply for pilot project funding of up to $200,000 over 2 years ($100,000 each year) to support collaborative research with the potential to grow into sustained partnerships or larger extramural grants. It is expected that this will lead to increased collaborations, as well as multi-PI external funding submissions and publications.
All IUSM investigators are eligible to apply and should be the submitting PI. Please contact Adrienne Takacs (artakacs@iu.edu) if you need assistance in finding an Eli Lilly and Company collaborating partner(s).
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SUBMISSION DEADLINES
August 25, 2025; December 15, 2025; April 1, 2026
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Adrienne Takacs
artakacs@iu.edu
Contact for Inquiries, proposal submission and introduction to Eli Lilly and Company collaborators
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) are launching LINC, a new initiative designed to catalyze innovative, mutually beneficial research partnerships. Through this mechanism, faculty and intramural investigators at IUSM and Lilly can apply for pilot project funding of up to $200,000 over 2 years ($100,000 each year) to support collaborative research with the potential to grow into sustained partnerships or larger extramural grants. It is expected that this will lead to increased collaborations, as well as multi-PI external funding submissions and publications.
All IUSM investigators are eligible to apply and should be the submitting PI. Please contact Adrienne Takacs (artakacs@iu.edu) if you need assistance in finding an Eli Lilly and Company collaborating partner(s).
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| Legend | Date |
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| SUBMISSION DEADLINES | August 25, 2025; December 15, 2025; April 1, 2026 |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
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| Adrienne Takacs | artakacs@iu.edu | Contact for Inquiries, proposal submission and introduction to Eli Lilly and Company collaborators |
This Executive Associate Dean for Research (EADR) sponsored program is intended to support large, collaborative, interdisciplinary grants including, but not limited to, program project grants (P01s), center grants (P30s, P50s, P60s), and cooperative agreements (U54s). The goal of this initiative is to bring together faculty of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to collaborate and develop novel concepts that advance the mission and research goals of IUSM. These funds must be used for experiments to generate data to support the grant application. Support for this program is dependent on the availability of funds from the EADR.
Please see RFA linked below for details.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Rolling Submission
Contact
Email
Phone
Comment
Translational Research Development Program
trnsldev@iu.edu
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This Executive Associate Dean for Research (EADR) sponsored program is intended to support large, collaborative, interdisciplinary grants including, but not limited to, program project grants (P01s), center grants (P30s, P50s, P60s), and cooperative agreements (U54s). The goal of this initiative is to bring together faculty of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to collaborate and develop novel concepts that advance the mission and research goals of IUSM. These funds must be used for experiments to generate data to support the grant application. Support for this program is dependent on the availability of funds from the EADR.
Please see RFA linked below for details.
| Legend | Date |
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| SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Rolling Submission |
| Contact | Phone | Comment | |
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| Translational Research Development Program | trnsldev@iu.edu |