Bioinformatics Training Award
Deadline for submission: April 1, 2010Call for Applications
The NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region (MAR), as part of its library improvement program, is accepting applications from MAR full and affiliate network members for a Bioinformatics Training Award that will instruct information professionals on molecular biology and bioinformatics resources to support researchers, clinicians, and other users.
Purpose
The purpose of the Bioinformatics Training Award program is to train on and promote awareness about publicly available molecular biology information resources, including resources from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Molecular biology and genetics are fast-growing areas of scientific knowledge, and this award will prepare librarians in the region to assist bioinformatics information seekers. The intent of this award is to recognize and develop bioinformatics expertise among MAR librarians.
This award will fund travel expenses, materials, and honoraria (if applicable) for an individual or team to teach classes multiple times within the Middle Atlantic Region (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) on freely available molecular biology information resources. In person and online instruction may be offered to maximize participation throughout the MAR region.
The target audience for these classes is librarians and information professionals. Classes should take a “train the trainer” approach and show librarians how to teach clinicians, researchers, and students to use bioinformatics information resources.
Instructors may be bioinformatics researchers and/or information professionals. Training partnerships between MAR member librarians and subject matter experts in bioinformatics or molecular biology (such as faculty members or researchers) are strongly encouraged.
One award up to $15000 is available. Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will invoice MAR for costs associated with the Bioinformatics Training Award activity.
If you have questions or require assistance, contact Arpita Bose, Outreach and Communications Coordinator, at 212-263-4176 or arpita.bose@med.nyu.edu. Awards will be announced on the MAR discussion list, MARL, as well as the MAR blog, the MARquee.
Period of Performance
Projects must be completed by April 30, 2011.
Submission Process
The applicant should complete the online application. Attachments, such as resumes, letters of support, and equipment quotes may be sent by postal mail, fax to 212-263-4258, or email to rml@library.med.nyu.edu. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email.
Deadline for submission is April 1, 2010.
Fill out the application online now!
Cost Proposal Instructions
Total expenses must not exceed $15,000.
Allowable expenses include:
- Travel
- Speaker fees and honoraria
- Publicity
- Printing/reproduction/duplication
- Software
- Space rental
- Electricity
- Telephone lines/data lines (e.g. broadband or cellular)
- Audiovisual costs
- Equipment rental or purchase
Non-allowable expenses include:
- Food, except per diem
- Furniture
- Travel outside the United States
- No more than 5% of budget can be used for print/electronic collection materials
Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by the MAR Library Improvement Committee and MAR staff. Reviewers may contact the applicant with questions or comments for clarification and revision of the proposal. Applicants must submit information sufficient to evaluate their applications based on the criteria listed below.
Applicants will be notified of decisions when the review process is complete, approximately 6-8 weeks from the application submission deadline.
Application Review Criteria
TARGET POPULATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The application describes the target population, the target population’s needs, and the rationale for what benefits the target population will gain from the activity.
25 points
ACTIVITY PLAN
The application describes how the activity will address the needs of the target population. The application fully describes the activity, including start/end dates (timeline), location, and personnel. The application provides a detailed budget with justifications for all costs. The activity plan is feasible and complete.
35 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the activity will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how activity objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the activity is complete.
20 points
KEY PERSONNEL AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT
The application documents experience and qualifications of key personnel, including resumes/curriculum vitae and, if applicable, letters of support from related organizations.
20 points
Total Possible Points: 100
An application with a score totaling less than 75 points will not be funded.
See a sample Review Sheet.
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted using the appropriate form within 30 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article.
Recipients agree to allow the NN/LM MAR to republish reports. Reports must be submitted to rml@library.med.nyu.edu.
Important Information About NN/LM MAR Awards and Subcontracts Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements also apply.
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