Dr. Danielle Zerr, from the Division of Infectious Disease, is applying her 2008 Pediatric Pilot Funds award to the understanding of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms in the pediatric population. Her current project is using existing E. coli isolates to generate pilot data for a multicenter pediatric study.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) Pediatric Pilot Funds program is designed to stimulate development of outstanding and innovative new clinical or translational research. This competitive program supports investigators initiating "proof of concept" testing, obtaining preliminary findings or conducting other activities necessary to prepare for competitive, full-scale grant applications. Ultimately, the program aims to cultivate exceptional new research and assist in launching new nationally funded research programs with a focus on child health.
If you would like to see some examples of the types of projects that have been awarded funds, see the list of award recipients.
Award Details
Amount awarded per recipient will be a maximum of $20,000. Projects are expected to be one year in duration and up to five projects will be funded annually.
Payment of indirect costs is not allowed for this award. Allowable costs include:
- Personnel and/or investigator salary
- Travel
- Supplies and research equipment
- Other expenses, such as fees for core services
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a Seattle Children’s investigator.
- Applicant must have a faculty appointment. Fellows or other trainees may be co–principal investigators (PIs); however, a faculty mentor must serve as the PI.
- Priority will be given to CCTR members or PIs from other Seattle Children’s Research Institute centers who have a CCTR full member as a co-PI.
Key Dates
The 2012 application dates for CCTR Pediatric Pilot Funds have not yet been announced. Please check back in the spring for updates.
For More Information
To learn more about the Pediatric Pilot Funds program, please contact Kelsey Heriot, Pilot Funds program coordinator.