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Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation
Collaborative pilot projects on inflammation research
Funding available
$ 175,000
Deadline
November 19, 2019
Opened September 17, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports two-year collaborative pilot projects on inflammation at the single-cell level. Up to $175,000 in total costs per participating principal investigator is available for eligible interdisciplinary research teams.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Two- or three-PI collaborative pilot projects on tissue homeostasis and inflammation.
- Interdisciplinary studies of inflammation at the single-cell and tissue level.
- Development or integration of tools and resources for studying inflammation, including imaging, transcriptomics, organoids, and computation.
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Project proposal PDF
- Biosketches for the Coordinating PI and co-PIs
- Budget PDF for each PI
- Letters of Commitment from each co-PI
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Domestic and foreign non-profit organizations
- Public and private institutions
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and laboratories
- State, local, and eligible federal government agencies
Who is not eligible
- Facebook employees and employees of Facebook subsidiaries
Eligible expenses
- Research-related personnel, supplies, equipment, travel, subcontracts, and other direct project costs.
- Indirect costs, up to 15% of total costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clinical trials
- Drug development
- Whole-genome analysis
- Travel to the United States for international grantees
- Capital equipment indirect costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Domestic and foreign institutions
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality of the proposal and applicants.
- Potential impact on interdisciplinary understanding of inflammation.
- Ability to bridge scientific areas and bring new ideas to the field.
- Potential of the collaboration to contribute to a highly collaborative network.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create and verify an account in the CZI grants portal.
- Register in the online portal.
- Verify the account through the confirmation email.
- Step 2: Start the application in SMApply.
- Log in to the portal and open the program.
- Select Apply and enter the application title.
- Step 3: Complete all required tasks.
- Fill in applicant, organization, project, proposal, budget, and commitment sections.
- Upload all required PDFs and mark each task complete.
- Step 4: Review and submit.
- Download and review the application before submission.
- Submit through the portal before the deadline.
- Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for scientific merit and evaluated by independent expert reviewers.
- CZI staff make final decisions in consultation with scientific advisors.
- Applicants are notified of decisions after review.
- No feedback is provided for unfunded proposals.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the CZI online portal.
- The Coordinating PI submits on behalf of the team.
- Deadline extensions will not be granted.
- Applications selected for funding will be recommended through CZI funding entities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation Program
What is the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation?
Supports two-year collaborative pilot projects on inflammation at the single-cell level. Up to $175,000 in total costs per participating principal investigator is available for eligible interdisciplinary research teams.
How much funding can be received?
Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation Funds up to $175,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 19, 2019.
Who is eligible for the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation program?
To be eligible for the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation program, you must:
PhD, MD, or equivalent
Independent academic appointment
2 to 3 PIs required
What expenses are eligible under Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation?
Two- or three-PI collaborative pilot projects on tissue homeostasis and inflammation.
Interdisciplinary studies of inflammation at the single-cell and tissue level.
Development or integration of tools and resources for studying inflammation, including imaging, transcriptomics, organoids, and computation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com.
Where is the Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation available?
The Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation program is available across Canada.