Pilot and Feasibility Program
SPLENDOR-NC provides competitive funds for Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) Program projects to post-doctoral scholars and early career faculty members, including but not limited to the SPLENDOR-NC cohort of scholars.
Full proposals will be in a 3-page format for the research strategy (plus one page for summary/ abstract and 2 pages for the budget and justification).
Primary mentors for SPLENDOR-NC scholars and immediate supervisors for all others applying for P&F awards will be required to submit a letter supporting the applicant’s proposal.
Two Levels of Funding
$10K Applications: Pilot awards up to $10K will support purchasing equipment, lab supplies, publication charges, travel, coursework, or training. Small pilot projects may also be proposed.
$50K Applications: Pilot awards up to $50K will enable the collection of preliminary data to support extramural grant applications.