Targeted Investment Grants 2024
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, but not yet resubmitted, are eligible to apply.
The application deadline for 2024 has passed (November 4, 2024 at 11:59pm ET). We anticipate that the next cycle of applications will launch in fall 2025.
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 16 months and have been scored but not funded. Proposed projects should not yet have been resubmitted to the funding agency. 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.
Anticipated Project Start Date will be December 2024/January 2025.