In this proposal application, the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is nominating Dr. Wilfredo Resto, Associate Professor of Chemistry, as participant in the Extramural Associates Research Development Award (EARDA). The participation in this unique NIH Program will provide Dr. Resto the appropriate experience and knowledge to promote and develop biomedical research projects among the faculty and students of the Sciences Departments. After Dr. Resto comes back from the Extramural Associate Program, an Office of Sponsored Research under his direction will be established and promoted. This new Office of Sponsored Research will: l) Identify sources for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships for students and faculty members, who are interested continuing a research career; 2) Identify sources to carry out research projects in the biomedical sciences and other science fields; 3) Help in preparation, review and submission of research proposals to N.I.H. and other federal agencies; 4) Promote and coordinate the research efforts in biomedical sciences within the Science and Mathematics Departments; 5) In coordination with the Research Development Office Advisory Committee allocate some seed money to fund some potential research projects; 6) Improve the research infrastructure at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. This application will also provide Dr. Resto the opportunity to establish contacts at the NIH and other federal agencies. Support for the establishment and development of a Research Development Office is requested for five years. The Institution reaffirms its commitment to continue the financial support of the Office of Sponsored Research after eight years of NIH funds.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Extramural Associate Research Development Award (EARDA) (G11)
Project #
5G11HD043710-05
Application #
7168214
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1-DSR-W (06))
Program Officer
Hill, Carl
Project Start
2003-06-18
Project End
2009-12-31
Budget Start
2007-01-01
Budget End
2009-12-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$91,800
Indirect Cost
Name
University of PR Cayey University Coll
Department
Chemistry
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
091043216
City
Cayey
State
PR
Country
United States
Zip Code
00736