Faculty Research Support Fund

Purpose

The Faculty Research Support Fund (FRSF) supports CCTR investigators in a streamlined and quick application process. Specifically, these funds are intended to:

• Initiate or complete a funded project within a $5,000 limit and award period; or
• Serve as funding for small projects that can be accomplished within a $5,000 limit and award period Award Details

Award Details

Up to $5,000 can be requested and must be fully utilized by September 30th. We highly encourage awardees to utilize their funds within 60-90 days of award. This funding program does not allow fund carryovers or no-cost extensions. Priority will be given to investigators who use Core services, are first-time applicants, or are junior faculty. We encourage applicants to apply as early in the fiscal year as possible as funds are dispersed first-come, first-serve for eligible applicants.

Examples of supported services include (but are not limited to):

• Biostatistical services: data extraction, data base consulting, data analysis
• Research coordinator: assistance with IRB application, study documents, consent forms, regulatory binders
• Laboratory services: specimen processing, shipping, storage, etc.
• Pediatric Clinical Research Center: start-up and service fees
• Radiology Clinical Research Imaging Core: assistance with radiological imaging modalities 
• FTE support for current research staff

Key Dates and How to Apply

• FRSF application due dates are rolling from October through July* on the fourth Monday of each month by 5 p.m. PT.
  *Please note that due to end of fiscal year constraints, only current research FTE or received invoices can be requested for funding during the July rolling due date.
• Funds are allocated first come, first serve after review by CCTR Leadership.
• Notice of award status will be given 1-2 weeks from each rolling due date.
• We highly encourage awardees to utilize their funds within 60-90 days of award.
• Funds must be expended by August 31 and fully utilized by September 30.

For more details on the FRSF Award, Eligibility, and Instructions, and precise due dates, please visit the FRSF Application Page in CHILD.

For More Information

Please contact the CCTR Program Manager at the CCTR. Mailbox: [email protected]