Establish preliminary findings
Establish preliminary findings to support the unifying scientific theme of the program, including joint publications.CU Anschutz SOM Programmatic Incubator for Research (CU ASPIRE) Program
The School of Medicine and CU Chancellor’s office are pleased to partner on this effort to foster the development of interdisciplinary, programmatic research on the CU Anschutz campus. The goal of the CU ASPIRE Program is to increase submission and success of program projects, center grants, and large multi-investigator programs on campus by supporting milestone-driven collaborations between investigators across campus. The CU ASPIRE Program is designed to facilitate collaborative research groups on the Anschutz Medical Campus working on unmet needs in basic science or clinical medicine that can only be addressed by a team of investigators.
During the funding period, the investigative group is anticipated to:
Develop a plan
Develop a plan to programmatically integrate the investigators, projects, and cores.Identify a funding agency
Identify a funding agency and establish a timeline and plan for grant submission.The anticipated outcome of the milestone-driven CU ASPIRE Program is an external programmatic application to the NIH, DOD, or other external public or private funding agencies. Program funding may be used for research support (such as supplies and PRA salaries) to generate collaborative preliminary data, to purchase essential equipment that will be used jointly by the multiple investigators, or to support joint publications. Funding may not be used for salary support for investigators, administrative activities, support conferences, or travel (unless approved by the CU ASPIRE Program).
Successful applications will include three to five investigators with complementary scientific backgrounds focused on solving a complex unmet need in basic science or clinical medicine. Two categories of applications are considered from School of Medicine applicants and cross-campus teams.
Eligibility Requirements
For both categories, preference will be given to investigative teams that have a history of prior collaboration, although this is not a requirement. When appropriate and the resources are available, administrative in-kind support will be provided at the conclusion of the award to assist with the development, preparation, and submission of a future grant proposal.
Individuals from traditionally under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The following general eligibility criteria apply to all applicants:
- At least 3 and no more than 5 investigators (inclusive of the PI) are required as part of the application.
- Multi-PI applications will not be accepted.
- At least two investigators (other than the PI) must have a primary appointment at the University of Colorado. This could include CU investigators in CU Anschutz schools or colleges (Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Nursing or Public Health), investigators throughout the CU System, and CU investigators employed by Denver Health, National Jewish Health, and the VAMC.
- Up to two investigators may be included from an institution outside of the University of Colorado.
Please see tabs at right for additional requirements for each category.
For School of Medicine-oriented applications, the PI must have a primary appointment in the School of Medicine. The team can include investigators solely from the School of Medicine but will preferably have primary appointments in different CU Anschutz schools or colleges (Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Nursing, or Public Health), departments, or divisions. For Category 1 grants, we expect to fund up to two awards annually with up to $100,000/year for up to 2 years of support.
Additional criteria Category 1: PI must hold a primary appointment in a department within the School of Medicine.
For cross-campus applications, the PI must have a primary appointment in one of the CU Anschutz schools or colleges (Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Nursing or Public Health). The team must include investigators representing at least two different CU Anschutz schools or colleges. For Category 2 grants, we expect to fund up to one award annually with up to $100,000/year for up to 2 years of support.
Additional criteria Category 2: PI must hold a primary appointment in a department within one of the CU Anschutz schools or colleges (Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Nursing or Public Health).
Application and Submission Process
Contacts and Key Dates
For questions regarding the CU ASPIRE program and the application process, please email:
Jennifer T. Kemp, PhD jennifer.t.kemp@cuanschutz.edu | Nancy Miller nancy.j.miller@cuanschutz.edu |
| CU ASPIRE Program Director David Schwartz, MD david.schwartz@cuanschutz.edu | CU ASPIRE Program Co-Director Lori Sussel, PhD lori.sussel@cuanschutz.edu |
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