Funding Opportunities

1. Pilot proposals:

The new Columbia RNA Initiative invites pilot proposal submissions for support of new research efforts/seed grants for multi-PI collaborations within the Columbia RNA community. With support from the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, funding is available up to $100,000 for a 1-year period for up to two successful proposals.

The goal is to create and reinforce collaborations within the Columbia RNA community that could foster submission of future grants.

Deadline: 11:59PM on April 30, 2024

Proposal format:

Up to 2 pages, not including references, submitted as a PDF.
Include within the 2 pages a schematic budget that should not exceed $100,000.

Email the proposal together with the Biosketches of the PI(s) and any Co-PI(s) and submit the proposal as an email attachment to nm2980@cumc.columbia.edu by 11:59PM on April 30, 2024.

2. Travel awards for trainees:

Two students or postdocs who have given a talk in RNA Club in the current academic year may request support to attend a national or international conference at which they are presenting, up to $1500.

Apply by email to both Drs. Landweber and Al-Hashimi, with your request and budget by June 1 each year.