2024 Pilot Project Request for Application (RFA)

A primary objective of CNAP is to support the development of junior investigators into independently funded investigators and to develop a critical mass of investigators who can compete for peer-reviewed extramural funding in neuroplasticity research. In support of this objective, CNAP invites Pilot Project proposal applications from junior investigators whose research interests include neural plasticity.

CNAP’s 2024 annual Pilot Project grant funding opportunity RFA can be downloaded here.

The submission timeline is as follows:

February 1, 2024 (5 PM central)	Submit a letter of intent with the pilot grant title, abstract (500 words max), proposed project grant mentor(s) names, email addresses, and a brief description of qualifications. The letter should also include the names of 3-5 recommended reviewers along with their institution, email address, and a brief description of their relevant research interests.
March 1, 2024 (5 PM central)	Submit all pilot grant materials as a single compiled PDF file with items arranged in the order listed on page 2.
April 12, 2024	Scientific review completed; grants sent to EAC for review.
May 3, 2024	Pilot grant decisions are sent to NIGMS for approval. Note that the timeline for reviews is aspirational, as reviewers may take longer to complete their assignments, and the time frame for NIGMS approval may take longer than planned. We will do our best to adhere as closely to the timeline as possible.
June 1, 2024	Pilot grant awards begin.

Note that some applicants may be asked to revise and re-submit their grants. In these cases, the CNAP director will construct a new timeline in consultation with the applicant.

All materials should be submitted through the applicant’s pre-award services/research office at their host institution. The face page should be signed by the applicant organization’s signing official. Materials should be submitted as a single package via email to cnap@ksu.edu.