NCID SHORT TERM PILOT RESEARCH GRANT CALL - Novel approaches for diagnostics and surveillance of the Wuhan nCoV-2019

Objective

Against the backdrop of new variants of infectious disease threatening public health worldwide, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) at Tan Tock Sing Hospital (TTSH) aims to improve Singapore's response to outbreaks. 

In preparation for the research response to the Wuhan novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019) cases in Singapore, the NCID's Pandemic Preparedness Research Coordinating Office (PPRCO) is launching a Short-Term Pilot Research Grant call for novel approaches for diagnostics and surveillance of the Wuhan novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019) in Singapore, under funding provided by the Ministry of Health (MOH). This call is supported by MOH's Pandemic Preparedness Research Committee (PPRC) and is in line with the Pandemic Preparedness Research Strategy (PPRS) which aims to map, build and support the necessary capabilities and platforms that can be mobilised for outbreak research in preparation for a pandemic.

Funding Details

The award includes up to $20K.

Please note that Expenditures on Manpower (EOM) and 20% Indirect Research Costs (IRC) will not be covered.

Eligibility Criteria

The PI is required to fulfil the following criteria at the point of application:

• Holds a primary appointment in a local publicly funded institution and is salaried by the institution;

• Is an independent PI with a demonstrated track record of research, as evidenced by the award of nationally competitive funding (international funding to be considered on a case by case basis), substantial publication record in the past 3 years, or PI status in research institutes;

• Holds a minimum of 9 months of employment with local Singapore institution(s). Upon award, the PI must agree to fulfil at least 6 months of residency in Singapore over the 1-year duration of the grant award.

• For proposals involving patients, the PI should be SMC registered; or should be able to demonstrate ability to access patients through SMC registered Co-Is or collaborators.

Submission

Interested applicants are to submit a completed file 'FY19 Short Term Research Pilot Grant call-Wuhan novel CoV_240120' (attached) through your Host Institution's Research Office to NCID PPRCO Secretariat at Ramona_A_GUTIERREZ@ncid.sg by 31 January 2020 (Friday).

Each application must be endorsed by institutional authorities (e.g. Department Head, Host Institution's Director of Research (or equivalent)) prior to submission. This is to ensure that there is organisational support, ownership and oversight for the projects.

Note: SingHealth PIs are to please refer to your respective Institutional Research Administrators for guidance on internal deadlines and submission procedures set by your institutions.

Contact Person

Ramona GUTIERREZ

Email: Ramona_A_GUTIERREZ@ncid.sg

Additional Information

 FY19 Short Term Research Pilot Grant call-Wuhan novel CoV_240120.docx