The Advance RI-CTR’s Professional Development Core is dedicated to helping early-career health researchers in Rhode Island with the resources and training needed to build competitive, independent research programs. We are therefore excited to offer faculty submitting proposals for their first R-award (and similar) the opportunity to have their proposals reviewed by an internal study section consisting of content experts and experienced NIH reviewers prior to external submission. Written NIH-style feedback, as well as additional comments on grantsmanship, from the internal study section will be provided to help researchers improve the quality of their application. Additionally, we will provide training on issues related to the submission process.

See the Advance-R 2024 RFA

• Investigators with faculty appointments at Brown, URI, Care New England, Lifespan, and the VA Providence Healthcare System are eligible to apply.
• The PI may not have previously held an R-series award to be eligible; however, those whose most advanced R-series award is an R03 may apply.
• Submission types may include: R01, R21, R34, VA merit awards, or similar.
• Ability to provide a complete original application (or revised application for re-submissions) that is ready for submission to the Internal Study Section Committee no later than the date specified in the RFA.
  • Please note: Drafts submitted to the Study Section should be completed at a level appropriate for submission to a funding agency.

• Request to Participate Form Available: August 27^th
• Request to Participate Due: September 20^th
• Notice of Selection: on or around September 27^th
• Didactic Sessions (All sessions will be held from 4-5pm):
  • October 1^st
  • October 15^th
  • October 29^th
• Application Materials Due: November 14^th  
  • Internal Study Sections: Approximately December 13^th-19^th
  • Reviews returned to participants 1-4 days after the study section
• External Submission: Varying Dates around February 2025