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West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Rapid Response Grant Competition RFA

Application Deadline: September 4, 2024

Complete RFA

Application Template

WVCTSI is accepting Pilot Project Funding applications for clinical and translational research
focusing on substance abuse and related diseases and outcomes. Applicants must demonstrate
the need for a rapid response to this. Applicants should also consider the questions of why it is
important and why it is needed now. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until
September 4th, 2024.

Restrictions

  • Pilot projects may not overlap with other ongoing WVCTSI-funded projects.
  • The Project lead for Pilot projects may not concurrently have funding from other IDeA Program
    award mechanisms (e.g., INBRE, COBRE).
  • Faculty named in the WVCTSI organization (i.e., program chairs and key personnel) are
    restricted from serving as PI on WVCTSI pilot grants, as well as prohibited from having funds
    directed to their labs or programs. However, such individuals may be included on pilot grants in
    supportive roles such as Co-Investigators, mentors, and consultants.
  • No clinical trials allowed for this funding mechanism **

Budget

The budget is limited to a maximum of $30,000 in total direct costs for twelve (12) months. Please see
“Application Instructions” in the complete RFA for detailed allowable expenses.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

  • Principal Investigator (PI) must hold a faculty appointment or equivalent at the time the award is
    announced. Appointments can be held at CAMC Institute/WVU Charleston, Marshall University
    (See below) West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and West Virginia University.
    Individuals holding postdoctoral fellowships or other positions that lack independent status are not eligible to lead pilot projects. VA investigators may apply and receive CTSI services, however,
    regulations do not permit CTSI to fund federal agencies.
  • Note that Marshall University faculty members must hold their primary appointment in the School of Medicine. Other Schools and Colleges at Marshall University are NOT currently eligible for WVCTSI Pilot grants

Submission

In order to streamline applications, WVCTSI uses Piestar for RFA submission. Information on creating a Piestar account and submitting can be found below.

  1. To create a Piestar account:
    1. Go to https://wvctsi.piestar-rfx.com/opportunities
    2. Select which RFA you wish to apply to and click “Learn More and Apply.”
    3. Once inside the RFA, click “Apply Now.”
    4. You will be prompted to make an account using your name, phone number and institute.
  2. To submit once an account is created:
    1. Go to https://wvctsi.piestar-rfx.com/opportunities or click “Funding Opportunities” after creating your account.
    2. Select which RFA you wish to apply to and click “Learn More and Apply.” Then, click “Apply Now.”
    3. Fill in your information and submit the Submission template linked above as a SINGLE PDF

RFA Information Session

WVCTSI is hosting a virtual Pilot Grants Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. This session will provide more information on the Rapid Response RFA and the WVCTSI application process. Anyone interested in this virtual event can register here.

Contact:

Joshua Taylor - Pilot Grant Program Coordinator

Joshua.taylor1@hsc.wvu.edu