Pilot Research Grants

Mahoney Pilot Research Grant

The Brain Science Program will award Mahoney Pilot Research Grants to support risky, innovative projects in interdisciplinary brain science. Grants typically range from $7,500 to $15,000 for one year, and will be awarded based on impartial reviews of research proposals.

Proposals must clearly describe how they involve interdisciplinary work. Eligible projects must involve two or more disparate disciplines, preferably linking the life sciences (molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral) and the physical sciences (mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry or engineering). Projects that expand the research training and expertise of students into an interdisciplinary arena are especially encouraged. Simple statistical analyses, pure modeling in the absence of biological data, or survey-based studies are not eligible for this funding mechanism. Pilot research projects must ultimately aim to generate preliminary data that will form the foundation for a future research grant proposal.

Fundings should be used primarily to support supplies, equipment, and non-faculty salaries. Pilot research grants can also support undergraduates or graduate students to attend a specialized course or meeting. Grants may not be used entirely for technician support.

Pilot research projects must be sponsored or led by an affiliated faculty member of the Brain Science Program.

The proposal should include the following:

• The title of the project
• The specific aim of the project
• A one-page project description, including explanations of the relationship to BSP's goals and core research areas, the interdisciplinary nature of the project, and plans to submit an external grant proposal based on the pilot project's results.
• An itemized budget
• Biographical sketches for project leaders and key individuals.

Pilot Grant Eligibility Checklist

The deadline for applications is April 18, 2008. Submit application materials to BrainScience@brown.edu. Please use the subject line "2008 Brain Science Pilot Research Grants."









				Pilot Research Grants Mahoney Pilot Research Grant The Brain Science Program will award Mahoney Pilot Research Grants to support risky, innovative projects in interdisciplinary brain science. Grants typically range from $7,500 to $15,000 for one year, and will be awarded based on impartial reviews of research proposals. Proposals must clearly describe how they involve interdisciplinary work. Eligible projects must involve two or more disparate disciplines, preferably linking the life sciences (molecular, cellular, systems, or behavioral) and the physical sciences (mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry or engineering). Projects that expand the research training and expertise of students into an interdisciplinary arena are especially encouraged. Simple statistical analyses, pure modeling in the absence of biological data, or survey-based studies are not eligible for this funding mechanism. Pilot research projects must ultimately aim to generate preliminary data that will form the foundation for a future research grant proposal. Fundings should be used primarily to support supplies, equipment, and non-faculty salaries. Pilot research grants can also support undergraduates or graduate students to attend a specialized course or meeting. Grants may not be used entirely for technician support. Pilot research projects must be sponsored or led by an affiliated faculty member of the Brain Science Program. The proposal should include the following: • The title of the project • The specific aim of the project • A one-page project description, including explanations of the relationship to BSP's goals and core research areas, the interdisciplinary nature of the project, and plans to submit an external grant proposal based on the pilot project's results. • An itemized budget • Biographical sketches for project leaders and key individuals. Pilot Grant Eligibility Checklist The deadline for applications is April 18, 2008. Submit application materials to BrainScience@brown.edu. Please use the subject line "2008 Brain Science Pilot Research Grants."