Sister Institution Network Fund (SINF)
Seeding Research
The Sister Institution Network Fund is the first financial support GAP has offered researchers at MD Anderson who are working with our Sister Institutions worldwide. Launched in 2010, the first round of funding occurred in 2011 and the second round early 2012. The first SINF Grants, which you can read about below, successfully partnered MD Anderson faculty with more than 15 SIs. The goal of the SINF is to seed collaborative research between MD Anderson, our SIs, Extensions another partners. This initial support is intended to assist projects that will ultimately compete for funding from external agencies.
If you do not already have collaborative partners within our Sister Institution Network, please use SciVal Experts to help identify potential partners.
SINF Awarded Grants
2012 SINF RFA: 2012 SINF RFA Announcement
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
GAP is pleased to announce the second round of funding. This announcement provides details on the application process, deadline and requirements.
There are a few changes from the 2011 RFA:
• MD Anderson faculty in Research Faculty Appointments and Clinical Faculty Appointments are eligible
• Strong preference will be given to projects involving more than one Sister Institution
• New partner institutions will be eligible to participate as detailed in the RFA
• Support will be provided for approximately 10 projects
2012 SINF RFA Webinar Video: Wed., Jan. 4, 2012 SINF webinar recording
Oliver Bogler, Ph.D., vice president of GAP, hosted two webinars on January 4, 2012 to present the details of the SINF RFA and to answer questions regarding the process. If you were unable to attend or if you have additional SINF questions, please e-mail us at SINF@mdanderson.org.
Application Guidelines and Forms:
SINF Program Guidelines (pdf) - provides information about the SINF program (last update-April 2011)
SINF Application (doc) - required application form for SINF participants (includes details on project, PI, budget, etc.)
SINF Application Guidelines (pdf) - provides information on how to complete the SINF application form
SINF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Contact Us:
For more information, please contact us via e-mail at SINF@mdanderson.org.
Requests for Applications
2012 SINF RFA - Deadline March 1st, 2012
GAP Updates from Twitter
SINF Grants and Recipients
GAP Brochure
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