Targeted Investment Grants 2023

The purpose of the targeted investment (TI) grants is to strengthen promising applications for resubmission. Proposals that have previously been submitted and scored by external funding organizations are eligible to apply. 

Applications are currently under review

The UVA Brain Institute offers a targeted investment (TI) funding program for neuroscience-related research projects that have been submitted to external funding organizations within the last 12-months and have been scored but not funded. The purpose of the program is to strengthen groundbreaking proposals by providing support to address reviewer criticisms and improve the likelihood of success during resubmission. Proposed projects may be on any subject related to neuroscience from basic science to clinical-translational research. Faculty from across the University are invited to apply; each faculty member is limited to 1 submission per cycle.

Successful proposals will have high potential for scientific impact and a high likelihood of achieving extramural funding within 2 years of receiving this award. Awards of up to $20,000 will be given for the duration of one year; there will be no option for no-cost extensions or fund roll-overs. Cost sharing is encouraged. Faculty who are not currently receiving funding from the Brain Institute and proposals that align with the Grand Challenges Research Investments in Brain and Neuroscience thematic areas may be prioritized.  

No written reviews will be provided.

The deadline to submit applications was November 15, 2023 11:59 pm EST.

Anticipated Project Start Date will be December 2023 - January 2024

Proposal Components, Criteria for Evaluation, and Submission Format may be found here.