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Funding Opportunities:

• The MGH Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards 
• Howard M. Goodman Fellowship 2023
• Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards 
• NIHM Instrumentation Program
• Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
• Foundation Funding Opportunities

Announcements:

• Harry Orf Memory Book
• GraphPad Prism Software: Annual License Renewal and Signup
• New Software Opportunity: ChemDraw
• Apple Security Alert: applies to; iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari: please patch your devices as soon as possible
• September ERIS Virtual Office Hours
• Claflin Consultation Initiative
• New on-demand series on Instructional Design
• Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum course is now available 

Events:

• Postdoc Retreat at Assembly Row
• Fifth Annual Neuroscience Day
• Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards Panel Discussion
• Two Meditation Sessions available every week
• Career Development Panel Series
• Parenting Series Panel
• Speed Mentoring Hour

The MGH Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards

for Junior Faculty Women Investigators

 

Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards!

What are the Claflin Awards?

Although women scientists are recruited to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) programs, their advancement to senior faculty positions is still far less frequent than that of their male counterparts. In 1993, The Women in Academic Medicine Committee, originally chaired by Mrs. Jane D. Claflin, Honorary Trustee, was established to facilitate the academic careers of women in science at MGH. Recognizing that a significant obstacle to career advancement is the difficulty of maintaining research productivity during the child-rearing years, this Committee, with the sponsorship of the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR), established the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards. It is intended that this funding will increase opportunities for women to advance to senior positions in academic medicine.

How much is each award?

These are two year awards for $58,968 per year in direct costs, plus 20% for indirect costs.

When is the deadline?

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?

Click here to read more and apply online. We encourage you to attend the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards Informational Panel Discussion on Monday, September 19 from 2:00 – 3:00pm. More information can be found in the call for applications.

Please click here to enroll in the Claflin Consultation Initiative by Friday, September 23rd.

Howard M. Goodman Fellowship 2023

Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the MGH Howard M. Goodman Fellowship

What is it?

This is an endowed fellowship established by the MGH Department of Molecular Biology in honor of the founding Chief of the Department, Dr. Howard M. Goodman. The award is intended to further the careers of outstanding independent young scientists, who would normally hold the position of Assistant Professor, and have demonstrated the potential to rise to a leadership position in their chosen field. Applicants who hold a full-time appointment in any MGH department and are primarily engaged in research are eligible to apply.

How much is the award?

The award is $100,000 per year for two years plus 20% indirect costs and is effective April 1, 2023.  

When is the deadline?

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 – 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?

• Click here to read more and apply online.
• Click here to see a list of past recipients.
• Click here to visit the FAQ page.

Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards 



Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards!

We recognize that research at MGH integrates the full translational spectrum of discovery from "bench to bedside to community and population.” To ensure that all areas of research conducted at MGH are included and eligible for FMD fellowship awards, ECOR is offering 3 types of training awards: fundamental research fellowships, clinical research fellowships, and population health care sciences fellowships. These fellowships are for MD and PhD Research Fellows and Clinical Research Fellows who are in the training phase of their research at MGH. Instructors who are within 5 years total since initiating their research fellowship training are only eligible to apply for the clinical and population health care sciences fellowships. 

How much is each award?

The award will include a stipend of $54,840 plus applicable fringe benefits and 20% indirect costs.

When is the deadline?

Monday, October 3, 2022 - 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?

Click here to read more and apply online!

For a guide to help make your application more competitive click here.  

Limited Submission Funding Opportunities

We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination. 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

See full details for all awards on our website.

Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research Related Operations (R24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) -- Invites qualified academic or research institutions to apply for funding to support the purchase of advanced equipment that will enhance and modernize research operations.

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The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The purpose of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers.

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NICHD Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research: Research Units (UG1 Clinical Trial Optional) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites U.S. institutions in partnership with research centers in low and middle-income countries to submit applications as Research Units (RUs) to participate in the Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research.

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NICHD Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research: Data Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Optional) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites U.S. institutions to submit applications to participate in the Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research’s Data Coordinating Center.

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Clinical Data and Safety Management Center (CDSMC) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for the NIAID CDSMC, which will support a broad range of critical support services

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George M. O'Brien Kidney National Resource Centers (U54 -- Clinical Trial Not Allowed): Join a consortium that is leading a nation-wide effort to advance kidney research.

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National Coordinating Center for the George M. O’Brien Kidney National Resource Centers (U24 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for the George M. O’Brien Kidney Consortium --National Resource Centers (NRCs) to lead a nation-wide effort to advance kidney research.

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Coordinating Center for the NICHD Population Dynamics Centers Research Infrastructure Program FY 2023 (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The purpose of this funding announcement is to support a coordinating center for the NICHD Population Dynamics Centers Research Infrastructure Program (PDRIP).

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Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.

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ACG/ASGE Epidemiologic Research Award in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $50,000. Application Deadline: 12/9/22

Clinical Research Award Pilot Projects, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $15,000. Application Deadline: 12/5/22

Clinical Research Awards, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $50,000. Application Deadline: 12/5/22

Established Investigator Bridge Funding Award, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $300,000. Pre-Application Deadline: 11/7/22

Health Equity Research Award, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $75,000. Application Deadline: 12/5/22

Junior Faculty Development Grants, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). $450,000. Application Deadline: 12/5/22

Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. $150,000. LOI Deadline: 9/29/22

Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards, Autism Science Foundation (ASF). $50,000. Application Deadline: 12/9/22

Research Grant Program, Barth Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (BSF). $100,000. Application Deadline: 10/31/22

Game Changer Grant, ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. $600,000. Application Deadline: 2/9/23

New Investigator Grant, ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. $400,000. Application Deadline: 2/9/23

Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award, Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB). $600,000. LOI Deadline: 10/4/22

Research Grant Award Program, Global Lyme Alliance (GLA). $350,000. LOI Deadline: 9/15/22

General Research Grants, March of Dimes Foundation. $200,000. Application Deadline: 10/11/22

Million Dollar Bike Ride Pilot Grant Program, NBIA Disorders Association (NBIA). $69,775. LOI Deadline: 9/16/22

Career Development Award, National Marfan Foundation (NMF). $100,000. Application Deadline: 10/26/22

Everest Grant Award, National Marfan Foundation (NMF). $800,000. LOI Deadline: 1/31/23

Innovators Award, National Marfan Foundation (NMF). $100,000. Application Deadline: 10/26/22

Victor A. McKusick Fellowship Program, National Marfan Foundation (NMF). $150,000. Application Deadline: 1/31/23

Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic-Driven Policies and Programs to Improve Children’s Health and Well-Being, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). $250,000.

Do you want to learn more about identifying external funding opportunities? Please click here to request a research consultation with Amy Robb or see ECOR’s website for information on the Pivot database.

Harry Orf Memory Book

Please share your memories, stories, well-wishes and congratulations with Harry Orf, PhD, MGH senior vice president for Research.

Click here to add to the memory book

GraphPad Prism Software: Annual License Renewal and Signup 

If you have a GraphPad Prism license through the Research Computing Core, it's time to renew. Annual licenses expire each year on August 31st, but the new license is available now! To prevent a break in service, request a software license through the ERIS Research Computing Core Service Catalog. The annual fee is $40/license. More information about Prism, and other software offerings are on the ERIS Research Computing Core site.

New Software Offering - ChemDraw

ChemDraw licenses are offered at a discounted rate through the ERIS Research Computing Core. ChemDraw is a powerful, yet easy-to use, tool for producing chemical and biological drawings. You can create your own drawings or use those provided in the library of available templates. This is a subscription service with an annual fee, which must be renewed each May 19th, to continue access. Once ordering you will receive an email with installation instructions (new users) or an activation code (renewals). Request through the ERIS Research Computing Core Service Catalog.

Apple Security Alert: applies to; iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari: please patch your devices as soon as possible

An out-of bound write issue in WebKit and the operating system's kernel (iOS, macOS and iPadOS) was identified as a vulnerability that can be exploited by a malicious application. That can lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges. This remote code execution flaw can be exploited by accessing a website or URL that has been crafted to exploit this vulnerability. Especially in iOS and iPadOS, all software that offers web browsing functionality must be based on WebKit which makes the system vulnerable even browsing with a different browser. Please patch your devices as soon as possible. This vulnerability is actively being exploited.

Reference CVEs:

macOS: CVE-2022-32894, CVE-2022-32893

iOS: CVE-2022-32894, CVE-2022-32893

Safari: CVE-2022-32893

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213414

Plan ahead for September’s ERIS Virtual Office Hours

Virtual ERIS Scientific Computing Office Hours, Subject matter experts will be online to help you troubleshoot and get started with ERISOne/Two Linux Clusters, ERISXdl GPU platform and more.

• September 12, 2022 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual ERIS Office Hours, Subject matter experts will be online to help you navigate RISC tools and services available to support research and innovation.

• September 12, 2022 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Applying for the Claflin Awards? ECOR and the Office for Women’s Careers are offering help with your application

If you are applying for a Claflin Award, and would like help preparing your application, ECOR and the Office for Women’s Careers (OWC) encourages you to take advantage of the Claflin Consultation Initiative (CCI) for applicants.

The CCI is designed to help eligible faculty prepare their best application for the 2023 Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards. Many prior Claflin winners have volunteered their time to answer questions and offer guidance and encouragement to potential applicants. Coaches may give advice on all aspects of the application, including the research plan, budget, and the description of child-rearing responsibilities.

Please click here to enroll in the Claflin Consultation Initiative by Friday, September 23.

We encourage you to attend the Claflin panel discussion on September 19 from 2:00 – 3:00pm. Please refer to the call for more details.

To review your eligibility please click here or email ecor@mgh.harvard.edu before registering for the CCI.

Instructional Design: Tips and Strategies to Boost Learner Engagement

The DCR Center for Clinical Research Education presents a new on-demand series on Instructional Design (ID).

Working with educational content? Learn how to design, develop, and deliver engaging educational material. Take the first course in ID series: Tips and Strategies to Boost Learner Engagement.

Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum 

Mass General Brigham's Data Science Office is pleased to announce the Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum course is now available to take online for MGB employees!

Presented by Dr. Kathy Andriole, this training program will introduce you to the fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML) in healthcare, with an emphasis on practical concepts and knowledge. The curriculum consists of recorded lectures, self-directed exercises, and hands-on interactive demonstrations that expose learners to the tools and techniques involved in developing, validating, and translating AI/ML into clinical practice.

Click here: https://datascience.massgeneralbrigham.org/machine-learning-foundational-curriculum to request access (MGB username and password required). 

In recognition of Postdoc Appreciation week, the MGH Postdoctoral Division is hosting a two-day in-person retreat on Sept 22 and 23 at MGB Assembly Row (339 Revolution Drive, Somerville). This retreat will be an excellent opportunity for postdocs to take a couple of days out of the lab and think about their professional development, career advancement, and socialize with other postdocs.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis with a cap of 300 postdocs. Please register using the link below. 

Please contact pdd@partners.org with any questions

Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards Panel Discussion

Monday, September 19, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00pm, Zoom Meeting

Would you like to know more about the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards? 

These awards are designed to provide bridge funding for women with an HMS faculty appointment of instructor or assistant professor, to sustain research productivity during the child-rearing years, with the intention of advancing women in academic medicine. The discussion will cover:

• Eligibility requirements
• Resources to improve your application
• Advice from recent Claflin Scholars
• How the award can advance your career

Please join the panel via Zoom:

https://partners.zoom.us/j/88268652497

Two Meditation Sessions available every week

SESSION 1: Meditation Mondays with Dr. Darshan Mehta 

Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Monday, August 29!

Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee

Join Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Office for Well-Being for a guided meditation session on Monday morning. 

Register and add to calendar

SESSION 2: Midweek Meditation with Guest Leader 

Every Wednesday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Wednesday, August 31!

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being

Join guest leader, Jonathan Greenberg, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session on August 31^th!

Register and add to calendar

Career Development Panel Series 1: “How to Get Involved in Initiatives and Committee Work”

Thursday, September 7, 2022, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Zoom 

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development

Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience.

Panelists:

Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Education Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Director, CFD’s Office for Well-Being

Andrew Nierenberg, MD, Co-Director, Center for Clinical Research Education

Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director, Center for Physician Well-being, Department of Medicine

Bakhos Tannous, PhD, Director, CFD’s Postdoctoral Division and Director, Experimental Therapeutics and Molecular Imaging Laboratory

Click to register

Parenting Series Panel: “Parenting through and Beyond Divorce”

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Zoom 

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Women’s Careers

The Parenting Series is an Office for Women’s Careers initiative focused on well-being and work-life balance for MGH faculty and trainee parents. Each session includes a panel of people with lived experience sharing their thoughts and stimulating discussion on a topic relevant to managing parenthood.

Panel Speakers:

Erin T. Bradley, MD, Associate Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Evelyn Lilly, MD, Instructor in Dermatology

Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry

Joan Sapir, MBA, EdM, Executive in Residence, MGH/MGPO

Click here to register

Speed Mentoring Hour

Monday, September 12, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Zoom

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development

Every month, two mentor leaders from different departments will answer your questions about any aspect of being a mentee or mentor. You do not need to be in the same department as the leaders—this event is open to faculty across MGH, but registration is required. Come ready with your questions, and be ready to learn not only from the senior mentoring leaders but also from fellow attendees.

Open to faculty across MGH; registration required.