Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines

1. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines • Information on the 2015 Dermatology Foundation Grant Awards is available http://dermatology foundation.org/rap/ • DF limits the number of applications it accepts from any one academic institution, we will once againhave an external review process to determine which applications will be supported for submission to the DF.    • **DATE CHANGE** The internal review process deadline will be Friday July 25that 5:00 p.m. (with no exceptions).  **DATE CHANGE** • - 2 Page draft research proposal (longer proposals will be rejected) • - CV • You must contact Karen Coughlan ASAP if you intend to apply!

2. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection DeadlinesAmerican Skin Association Awards • Anticipated deadline is Oct. 1. 2014 details not yet posted, but the 2013 categories are available for reference. http://www.americanskin.org/research/seekers.php • The internal deadline for preliminary information will be Friday, August 1. Decisions of who will move forward will be available approximately one week later. • name, target category, and a maximum two page description of the project and aims •  All applications materials should be sent to Samantha Simpson at sksimpson@partners.org.

3. LUPUS RESEARCH INSTITUTENEW RESEARCH GRANTS FOR NOVEL APPROACHES TO LUPUS Novel Research Grants provide early stage support for exceptionally creative and innovative approaches to major challenges in lupus research. Successful proposals will advance novel hypotheses and/or technologies that have the potential to stimulate new research direction and propel the field forward. Applications will be judged principally on novelty of the hypotheses, scientific quality, strength of approach, relevance to lupus, likelihood of success,and potential impact for those living with lupus. Rationale for the hypotheses proposed rather than amount of preliminary data will be emphasized. Continuations of long-term research projects are not appropriate for this submission. Terms of the Award: The total amount of the Novel Research Grant is up to $100,000 per year for up to three years. Funds may be used for any appropriate research costs. The grant will pay PI salary up to 10% or $10,000 each year which includes fringe. The award cannot be used for graduate student tuition and/or stipend. Grant Application Deadline: August 4, 2014 http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/

4. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines • Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation's ED Thomas Post Doc FellowshipInternal Deadline: Late Summer, 2014Sponsor Deadline: November 2014Amount $50,000 for first year renewable for 2 additional yearsEach department (or Division in the Department of Medicine) may only submit one application.

5. The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) Requests for Proposals (RFP) • 2014 LRF is offering the three Young Investigator Grant programs, as well as a Disease Focus Area Correlative Grant in Adolescent/Young Adult Lymphomas. • Questions about LRF's funding opportunities may be directed to researchgrants@lymphoma.org. • Now Open: 2015 Grant ApplicationsApplication Deadline: 5:00 pm EST September 3, 2014 http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=bkLTKaOQLmKE&b=8490967#JuniorResearchers

6. BWHC Family Care Travel Award Family Care Travel Awards with support from the BWPO and the Biomedical Research Institute • Financial support to defray some of the costs of traveling • with dependents, or extra care at home, while traveling for • professional meetings critical to promoting the advancement • of early career scholars with familial obligations. • Amount of Award: $500 • Eligibility: Appointment of Instructor or Assistant Professor at HMS http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/FellowshipsandAwards/FamilyCare.aspx

7. ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE for Scientists Call for Applications – June 23, 2014 Application Deadline – July 28, 2014 Classes Begin – Week of September 2, 2014 Semester Ends – Week of November 17, 2014 Call for Applications for Fall 2014 Semester More info & application: www.brighamandwomens.org/CFDD/ESL

8. BWH DermatologyResearch Presentation Schedule • July 18 Dr. Frank (Stem Cells) • July 25 Dr. Rob Fuhlbrigge (How to be a good mentee) and Dr. Sherrie Divito (career paths in science and medicine) • August 1 Dr. Sackstein (Scientific Method) • August 8 and 15 Summer Student Presentations

9. Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR Cambridge Area) August 18, 20, & 22, 2014 This nine-hour course fulfills NSF & NIH requirements for formal RCR instruction for those desiring to deepen their knowledge of ethical research and responsible conduct. Application closes August 14, 2014. http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k60142&pageid=icb.page412714

10. BIOSTATISTICS OFFICE HOURS BWH Center for Clinical Investigation Biostatistics Core and the Harvard Catalyst Biostatistical Consulting Program are providing Biostatisticians weekly consultation and guidance. No reservation is required, and it is free. Biostatisticians will answer your statistical questions, guide you to more in-depth support, and will be available for both short- and long-term  collaborations. Please come to One Brigham Circle, follow the signs for the Center for Clinical Investigation Conference Room 3-014B on the 3rd floor (past the lunch room, right through the double doors). Open office hours are available at 221 Longwood Ave. (room BLI 251-G) from 1:00-2:00pm on Thursdays. Be sure to check the calendar for up-to-date information

11. External Events • Accelerating EU-US Business Collaboration in Health/e-Health • Research & Innovation: Opportunities, Barriers and Best Practices • Friday, June 20th, 2014, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM • Atlantic Wharf, Waterfront District • 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 • Benefits and goals of the workshop include: • Learn about funding and partnership opportunities under Horizon 2020, • Contribute your expertise in focused discussions on transatlantic collaboration in the areas of research, technological development, and innovation (RTDI) with researchers, business executives, and innovators.  • Hear from practioners in EU-funded programs detail their success and challenges. • Gain insights on key drivers for health/e-health innovation and promising areas for transatlantic cooperation. • The workshop is free, however registration is mandatory. Deadline to register is Friday, June 13. Save The Date: Call for Abstracts: Open June 23rd- September 29th

12. Faculty MentoringLeadership ProgramCohort VI: 2014-2015 • A collaborative learning environment among BWH faculty mentors designed to: • Increase effectiveness as mentors • Enhance mentoring skills • Become mentoring leaders within BWH • Offered through 9, 90-minute sessions October 2014 – June 2015 • Course Eligibility: • Assistant Professors and above • 5 years of mentoring experience; • Currently providing mentoring to one or more BWH faculty members • Commitment to attend all sessions Applications will be available in mid-June; deadline to apply is July 23, 2014. More information available online: www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd/FMLP

13. POSTDOC MENTORING CIRCLES A Program by Postdocs for Postdocs • Now Recruiting Mentors & Mentees for AY 2014-2015 • The BWH Postdoc Leadership Council members invite BWH postdocs to participate in the second year of this successful program. • Mentors: at least 3 years of postdoc experience • Mentees: within first two years of postdoc training • All participants: commit to 2-3 hrs/month Sept. 2014 - May 2015 • More information and application: • www.brighamandwomens.org/Medical_Professionals/career/CFDD/BWHPDA/overview.aspxApply by August 15, 2014. Questions: BWHPDA@partners.org

14. Ongoing Courses Weekly Biostatistics Office HoursThursday, June 26, 2014 from 1:00pm-2:00pmBLI 251 GBWH Center for Clinical Investigation Biostatistics Core and the Harvard Catalyst Biostatistical Consulting Program are providing Biostatisticians for consultation and guidance weekly.No reservation required, and it is free. Biostatisticians will answer your statistical questions, guide you to more in-depth support, and will be available for both short and long-term collaborations. Please come to 221 Longwood Ave, 2nd floor Suite BLI251. RPDR Office Hours First Tuesday of each month ~~ 10:00am-2:00pm ~~ Room 4-014, One Brigham Cir ~~ Next Offering: July 8 ~~ Please contact Stacey Duey to set up an appointment (sduey@partners.org) Full List of trainings available at: https://cci.partners.org/?q=course_list

15. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines There are several upcoming internal deadlines that may be of interest to many of our investigators including the ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards, the Smith Family Foundation Award, and the Pew Scholar program.  Calls are announced in the Research Connection's Friday Funding Opportunities.  Check back each week to be sure you don't miss out on these great opportunities.  You can preview the list of internal selection awards on our BWH Invitational Awards webpage at http://bwhbri.partners.org/ResearchAdmin/Grants/Invitational_Awards.aspx

16. PILOT and DRIVE grants The Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC) is now accepting applications for PILOT and DRIVE grants supporting research and development of innovative devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep. PILOT grants provide up to $50,000 for direct costs for 1 year and DRIVE grants provide up to $200,000 for milestone achievements over 1½ to 2 years. All faculty from B-BIC member institutions are encouraged to apply, and applicants are requested to contact their institutional site miner before submitting an application. PILOT grants provide up to $50,000 to support direct costs for proof-of-concept studies PILOT grants support collaborative research projects in the early stages of pre-commercialization for completion of tasks that help demonstrate proof of concept, e.g., reproducibility experiments, testing of key elements, or early prototype development. This is an open call. Pre-proposals may be submitted at any time. DRIVE grants provide up to $200,000 to support direct costs for proof-of-value and validation studies DRIVE grants provide investments in early-stage technologies for completion of activities that help demonstrate proof of value, e.g., system level testing or complete prototype development. In addition to financial support, DRIVE projects receive active mentoring from a team of experts with significant entrepreneurial, product development, technology, and business development expertise along with project management support.  This is an open call. Pre-proposals may be submitted at any time. For additional information about PILOT and DRIVE grants, including details of the application and selection process, selection criteria, and application deadlines, please visit B-BIC.org.

17. PIVOT ™ Funding Opportunities Database Have you heard about the new way to search for funding opportunities? Pivot provides access to the most comprehensive source of funding opportunities globally; identifies researcher expertise from within or outside of your organization; enables you to add internal deadlines to critical funding opportunities and sends weekly updates on saved searches you organize in your own folders; create groups for sharing funding opportunities on an ongoing basis. If you are a researcher, you may have a profile waiting to be claimed (Pivot aggregates data from various online sources including PubMed, BWH Find a Researcher, Harvard Catalyst, etc. to populate research profiles).  When registering, you must specify ‘Harvard University’ as your affiliated institution & use your partners.org or harvard.edu e-mail address.  Visithttp://pivot.cos.com

18. BRI/ORC Micro Grant • The Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) and the Center for Faculty Development & Diversity's Office for Research Careers (ORC) offer micro grants for scientific projects (basic, translational or clinical), training/career advancement, and special circumstances • Amount of Award: Funds are awarded based on merit as up to $1000 (typical awards $500 - $1000). Applications are evaluated by BRI & ORC staff on a rolling basis with input from the BRI Executive Committee (EC) as needed. • Eligibility: • Post-docs, residents, clinical fellows and junior faculty (ranking assistant professor or below) who are BWH employees may apply. • Individuals may only be the recipient of one micro grant in this pilot phase. • Applicants must apply in advance of the event requiring support and may not receive support for events that have already occurred http://www.brighamandwomens.org/research/microgrants/default.aspx

19. Public Speaking Coaching Just a reminder, our Faculty Administrative Coordinator (Kate deLima) is available for individual public speaking coaching sessions. Please contact Kate if you would like to meet. cdelima1@partners.org

21. Hands-On MORA Training: Managing Monitor Online Record Access First Thursday of every other month ~~ 3:00-4:00pm ~~ Room 4-014, One Brigham Cir ~~ Next Offering: TBD