Current Funding Opportunities

The UNM Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) is soliciting pre-applications from all HSC faculty members – senior as well as junior investigators – in response to the following pilot RFAs.

Key Deadlines for Current Funding Awards

Application Release Date: December 13, 2024
Pre-Proposal Deadline: January 13, 2025, 12:00pm
Notification of Full Applicaiton Selection: January 28, 2025
IRB Submission Deadline:  February 28, 2025
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 12:00pm Noon
Notice of Intent to Fund/Decline: April 5, 2024
IRB Approval Deadline for NIH Review:  April 11, 2025
Earliest Notice of NIH Award:  May 15, 2025
Funding Cycle:  June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026

Application Process:

1. Choose an Funding Opportunity below
2. Submit a Pilot Pre-Proposal - Pilot Pre-Proposals are limited to 2 pages and should include the following:
   • The pre-proposal should include a title, a description of objectives/aims, the most innovative and novel aspects of your proposed research, a description of how the project can be completed in 12 months, and must directly address how the project meets the definition of Translational Science.
   • A brief budget overview. Investigators should meet with CTSC Research Concierge at HSC-CTSCResearchConcierge@salud.unm.edu to develop a budget for CTSC services.
     • Additional documents (not included in the 2-page limit):
       • Bio sketch for the PI
       • letter of support from your Department Chair/Dean noting your qualifications, availability of protected time, and the potential impact of your work.

Email your Pilot Pre-proposal to Daron Vigil-Scott, DVIGILSCOTT@salud.unm.edu by COB January 8, 2024

3. If selected for full application:

• Follow the Full Application Instructions
  
• Use the templates to develop the proposal
• Review the Frequently Asked Questions
• Submit online through Camino

The Camino online application system can only be accessed if you are logged into the HSC secure network (on campus or through vpn).  The Camino application works best using Google Chrome or Firefox.

Important Notices:

• Each pilot submission must have its own standalone IRB protocol.
• Amendments or a sub-study/ancillary study to an existing IRB-approved parent protocol are not allowed.
• Pilot application title must match IRB protocol title and be reflected on the approval letter.
• Principal Investigator of the pilot application must match the Principal Investigator on the IRB protocol and be reflected on the approval letter.
• Applications without IRB submission by the IRB submission deadline listed in the RFA will be administratively disqualified. This provides HRPO with efficient time to review all submissions prior to the application deadline.
• Projects that do not have IRB determination by the deadline isted in the RFA will not be considered for funding.
• Applications must include proof of IRB approval or IRB Determination of non-human subjects research.
• NIH requires their prior approval of all projects containing human subjects research or vertebrate animals that are supported by NCATS Funds. CTSA administrators will start this process after a project is chosen for funidng. There will be a Just In Time notification sent to those projects that enter this process.
• All projects involving human subjects, are strongly encouraged to meet with the CTSA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager for consultation and planning purposes. Refer to the RFA for further specific information.

Helpful Links

Instructions and Templates
Funding Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Huron IRB submission system