Detall de la convocatòria

Característiques

Característica
Objectiu de la convocatòria
Funding for innovative projects in the field of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Característiques principals
The ASPIRE NASH program will evaluate submitted research proposals that cover areas in basic, clinical and translational sciences. The research proposals with innovative and the potential of high impact in advancing the learning about NASH will be encouraged.

The followings are the main areas of priority with high unmet needs:
  • Biopsy-confirmed NASH prevalence, clinical outcomes, and healthcare utilization
  • Innovations in the use of non-invasive tools in the care of patients with NASH
  • Understanding genetic drivers of NASH and identification of risk factors for disease progression in NASH
  • Real world evidence on current unmet need in patients with NASH and type 2 diabetes and/or obesity

    Out of scope research includes:
  • Studies involving investigational products or medical devices including Pfizer’s
  • Pediatric studies
  • Dietary intervention studies
  • Stem cell therapy studies
  • Studies comparing a competitor drug vs. a Pfizer product
  • Highly invasive studies and studies that may have an ethical concern
  • Mere replication of existing studies (i.e., lack of innovation)
  • Lloc de presentació
    El personal de l'IMIM i PSMAR que necessiteu més informació adreceu-vos a:
    Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003-Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.05.76.
    Marta López: mlopez4@researchmar.net Ext.: 1576
    Carol Barnwell: cbarnwell@researchmar.net Ext.1670
    Convocatòria (URL)
    https://cdn.pfizer.com/pfizercom/2023-09/2023-2024%20NASH%20ASPIRE%20RFP.pdf?VersionId=T5cE4vA4fRjg0UR81OfcIGNI_GGgmrs.
    Requisits
  • Only organizations are eligible to receive grants, not individuals or medical practice groups.
  • If the project involves multiple departments within an institution and/or between different institutions / organizations / associations. All institutions must have a relevant role and the requesting organization must have a key role in the project.
  • The applicant (PI) must have a medical or postdoctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent), an advanced nursing degree (BSN with a MS/PhD), or a degree in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, or Social Work.
  • The applicant must be the PI or an authorized designee of such individual (e.g., PI’s research coordinator).
  • The PI must be an employee or independent contractor of the requesting organization.
  • Requesting organization must be legally able to receive award funding directly from Pfizer Inc. We strongly recommend that applicants confirm this with their organization or institution prior to submitting an application. Grants awarded to organizations that are subsequently found to be unable to accept funding directly from Pfizer Inc. may be subject to rescission.
  • Both early career and experienced investigators are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to all proposals meeting the selection criteria
  • Dotació
    Up to $140,000
    Durada
    2-3 years.
    Documentació
    Proposals should be submitted at: www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/Research
    AVÍS IMPORTANT
    RFP Release Date: September 5, 2023
    Full Proposal Due Date: January 4, 2024

    Arxius

    Arxiu
    2023-2024 NASH ASPIRE RFP.pdf