CBR Research Grants
Submission Process
HOW TO APPLY
Please use the CBR Grant Application form.
Co-Principal Investigators from the Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts—Amherst meet to explore possibilities and eventually agree upon a research collaboration. Co-Principal Investigators write a grant proposal using the format outlined below.
If the proposed research involves human subjects, the Baystate Institutional Regulatory Board (IRB) and the University of Massachusetts—Amherst Human Subject Committee must approve appropriate protocols. Grant awards may be approved by the Program Oversight Committee subject to the IRB approval of protocols.
Proposals are submitted as electronic and hard copies to either of the CBR Program addresses below before one of two annual deadlines.
- Proposals received by the Summer Deadline in mid-July have a September 1 start date
- Proposals received by the Winter Deadline in mid-November are eligible for a January 1 start date
CBR Program
Division of Academic Affairs
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
Co-Principal Investigators are encouraged to suggest reviewers from the faculty on Baystate, UMass-Amherst or Five College campuses.
Grant awards are made following review and approval by the CBR Program Oversight Committee.
APPLICATION: RESEARCH PLAN (limited to 5 pages)
A. Specific Aims, Hypotheses, Research Questions
Succinctly state the aims and specific hypotheses (if any) to be tested. This section should provide a very clear indication of what will be done in the project and should be reasonable for a one year pilot project.
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B. Background and Significance
The rationale for and importance of the project should be clearly indicated. Relevant preliminary data should be included in this section as well as the agency and initiative that is targeted for the subsequent full research plan. If available, provide a url for the targeted initiative.
C. Experimental Design, Methodology and Expected Results
A brief description of the design and methods to be used in the project should be provided. List each member of the research team and indicate each individual's specific role. Indicate how the expected results will support/refute the hypothesis/research questions, and how the results will impact the subsequent full application.
It is critical to address how the collaboration will work. Provide information regarding the interactions between Baystate Medical Center clinicians and UMass Amherst faculty and, if pertinent, a description of the role of the student, postdoc, or resident physician involved in the project.
State specifically where the research will actually be performed. If space at the Baystate Medical Center is required, indicate the proposed nature of the space, the duration of its use, and any important equipment needs.
D. Timeline
Provide a detailed timeline for each portion of the project, including organization of the project, data collection and analysis schedules, and submission date for the subsequent full research proposal. Also, please explain which targeted initiative will be pursued and what strategies (based on the proposed findings) will be used to make the subsequent proposal more competitive. The timeline can be provided in tabular form. It is expected that each pilot project will take no more than 12 months to complete.
E. References
Citations should be numbered in the body of the proposal and fully cited at the end of the proposal. We expect that this section will be limited to only those references that are necessary to support the rationale for the proposal.
F. Annual Report
An annual and final report must be submitted to the CBR Program Oversight Committee. The final report is due within 90 days following completion of the budget period. The report will consist of a short summary of work conducted under the grant and copies of any datasets and/or publications resulting from work performed. A copy of an abstract submitted as part of a targeted future funding initiative will be accepted.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the CBR Co-Directors:
Dr. Barry Braun (bbraun@kin.umass.edu)
Dr. Hal Jenson (Hal.Jenson@bhs.org)