Pilot & Feasibility Program

项目总结(试点及可行性方案) 该计划的目标是为符合科学重点的创新项目提供资金 消化和肝病分子研究中心(CMSDLD)。我们在以下方面取得了很大的成功 与宾夕法尼亚大学其他中心/研究所/费城儿童医院合作 大大增加了对获奖者的资助。此外，我们努力支持新的 研究人员，包括年轻的科学家和以前没有从事过消化系统研究的人 或者是肝病。试点和可行性赠款计划的预期结果是新的R01赠款 建议(和等价物，例如退伍军人奖励)，新的跨学科资助建议(例如，NIH U01/U54，P01， P50机制)和新的重要的私人基金会/国家社会赠款提案。事实上，我们的飞行员和 可行性赠款计划在新赠款方面的投资回报令人印象深刻，超过了10：1。这是 通过科学核心设施、结构化的指导计划和 深信不疑地做大校园和全国事业的获奖者，为学术研究提供便利 提拔收件人。该计划的结构是将整个大学的科学家都包括在内 宾夕法尼亚州。重要的是，我们在识别年轻科学家方面有着良好的记录， 代表多样性和包容性，与我们中心的理念和愿景一致。

PROJECT SUMMARY (PILOT & FEASIBILITY PROGRAM) The goal of this program is to provide funding for innovative projects compatible with the scientific focus of the Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases (CMSDLD). We have had high success in collaborations with other Penn Centers/Institutes/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for joint RFAs that have served to increase funding for awardees in a significant fashion. Furthermore, we strive to support new investigators, including both young scientists and those who have not previously pursued research in digestive or liver diseases. The desired outcomes of the Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program are new R01 grant proposals (and equivalent, e.g. VA Merit grant), new interdisciplinary grant proposals (e.g. NIH U01/U54, P01, P50 mechanisms) and new significant private foundation/national society grant proposals. Indeed, our pilot and feasibility grant program has had an impressive return of investment in new grants, exceeding 10:1. This is complemented by a vast array of support through scientific core facilities, structured mentorship programs, and deep conviction to augment the campus wide and national careers of recipients, and facilitate the academic promotions of recipients. This program is structured to be inclusive of scientists throughout the University of Pennsylvania. Importantly, we have a robust track record of identifying young scientists who are women and represent diversity and inclusion, consistent with our Center's philosophy and vision.