Eligibility
Applicants must be employed by an institution engaged in health related research within the United States. The applicant further must agree to be supervised by the institution at all times while conducting research supported by the NPF. In cases of a change in institutions while applying for, or utilizing funds from the NPF, applicants must notify the NPF, and will be subject to review based upon the change in circumstances.

The research must be in the field of pancreatic diseases. Studies intended to advance knowledge in the areas of pancreatic carcinoma, and all forms of pancreatitis would be the closest to the areas of interest of the NPF. Studies more closely related to diabetes will not be accepted.

Terms
Grants will be made for one year only. The maximum award will be $50,000 for one year. Funding is to cover direct costs only, and costs should be reflected in the budget.

Selection Criteria
All proposals received and accepted for review will be reviewed by the Grant Review Council. The members of this committee are all physicians/researchers with special interests in the field of pancreatic diseases. They will review the proposals and make recommendations for funding based on the merit of the proposed research, including its relevance to the field of pancreatic diseases. The Committee will make a report to the Boards of Directors. Only by vote of the Board can proposals be accepted for funding. Applicants will be notified as to the actions of the Board soon after they meet.

Non-Profit Statement
The NPF is a non-profit organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding can only be granted to institutions that can attest to their similar non-profit status.

• Title

• Abstract: limited to 300 words

• Specific Aims: maximum of one page with a clear description of the hypothesis being tested

• Background and Significance (maximum of two pages and should adequately cite literature pertinent to the area under investigation

• Preliminary Data: If this application represents a resubmission, a description of what new information or data should be clearly outlined as well as any publications citing the NPF. Maximum of two pages.

• Proposed Studies and Methods: Anticipated results and pitfalls should also be included. Maximum of three pages.

• Literature cited:

• Budget Justification: Not more than one page. Justification for salary support and supplies and equipment listed in the budget page should be detailed.

• Biosketch and Other Support (maximum of 3 pages) should be submitted in NIH format for the Principal Investigator and other investigators listed in the application. Potential overlap with other funding should be clearly detailed.

• The original should be mailed before the deadline specified in the postings distributed by the NPF. The electronic version as a single file in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format should be submitted from the NPF website at www.pancreasfoundation.org/submitgrant

• The Principal Investigator and the Institutional Representative must sign the application before it will be accepted for review.

• The Abstract portion of the application should contain enough information to adequately explain the project and its relevance to the pancreas.

• The budget should be inclusive and for direct costs only. Justification is needed for all equipment purchases over $ 500.00.

• The Attestation Statement must be read and signed by the Principal Investigator. Item number 8 refers to the Investigator’s commitment that the research will be conducted under the supervision of an Institution at which appropriate standards and oversights are working.

Submission
One original of the entire grant application should be submitted to:
The National Pancreas Foundation
364 Boylston Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
In addition, a single electronic file in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format as described above should be submitted from the NPF website at www.pancreasfoundation.org/submitgrant

Notification
The notification of the decision of the Board of Directors regarding funding will be mailed to the applicant and the Institutional Representative after the Board meets, usually in April.

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2008