The developmental research program is a special feature of the SPORE grant which allows sponsoredinstitutions to fund important new pilot projects with promising translational potential, but would have difficultyin providing sufficient preliminary data for an independently funded NIH grant. This is a crucial part of ourSPORE program as it provides a pipeline and testing ground for novel substrates for translational impact.These projects are intended to last one year with the possibility of a second year of support with thedemonstration of sufficient progress and are budgeted with the intention of that the majority of the funds bespent on supplies, rather than salary support. Pilot projects which make significant progress and are deemedto be capable of high translational impact will be considered for promotion to full SPORE projects. To beeligible, the applicant must have a current academic appointment at any of the Johns Hopkins MedicalInstitutions, Howard University or University of Maryland. Applicants must hold an M.D., or Ph.D. degree orboth. The applicants are expected to provide evidence of a significant research commitment (at least 15%effort commitment) to ensure that the proposal can in fact be addressed in an effective and productive way. Asmany as 10 developmental research projects will be funded annually, two by funds budgeted within theSPORE, and the remainder through funds available through The Patrick C. Walsh Prostate Cancer ResearchFund. The Developmental Research Program will be maintained throughout the grant period.
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