Grant Application Process

How many initial props are submitted, how many are invited to full, and how many are funded?

Answer:

PHLR receives 200 Brief Proposals, and invites approximately 25% to the Full Proposal phase.  From there, we recommend 20-25% of that pool for funding.

Do we cap 12% indirect costs for subcontract agency as we do for us, the applicant agency?

Answer:

Yes. In purchase services in your budget, each contract should not budget more than 12% indirect costs.

Can we consult with an RWJF Program Officer while preparing our brief proposal?

Answer:

No, you cannot.  You can contact the PHLR program office for technical guidance, but we cannot provide individualized support.

Can you submit an application with one PI and multiple Co-PI’s?

Answer:

There is only space in the A&R application system for one PI and one Co-PI. Please list other collaborators as senior personnel.

Can we submit an application if we submitted unsuccessfully in previous years?

Answer:

 

Yes, we encourage resubmissions when the investigators have spent time on improving the application.

 

Can one institution submit multiple applications under this call for proposals?

Answer:

Yes, but it is not likely that two applications from the same institution would be funded. It also would depend a bit on institution size (e.g., State University of New York System with multiple campuses vs. two applications from a small institution).

RWJF has a New Connections program. Is it better for junior investigators to apply through New Connections or through the PHLR CFP?

Answer:

The purpose of New Connections is to train junior scholars. There is a difference in funding level. New Connection scholars are awarded $75,000 grants and our CFP program grants are up to $150,000 and $450,000. If you are at the junior stage, New Connections is a great way to go. If you plan to apply to PHLR, think broadly about the members of your overall study team. Nothing stops junior investigators from applying to both.

Can we budget for undergraduates? Graduate students? Post-docs? Tuition?

Answer:

Yes, all personnel related expenses are eligible for inclusion.

Are changes in methodology from brief proposal to full proposal allowed?

Answer:

Yes, changes in methods or design are permitted. Reviewers will be evaluating whether your changes reflect a new or innovative way to approach you research question and the methodological rigor of the proposal overall.

Are budget changes allowed between the brief-proposal and full-proposal stages?

Answer:

Yes, modifications to your budget are permitted so long as they do not exceed the maximum allowable limit for short or complex projects.