Robert W. Jeffery 2023 Seed Grant Program
The University of Minnesota Healthy Weight Research Center (HWRC) is pleased to announce a request for research proposals. Grant funding is available for small-scale research projects that focus on weight loss, weight gain prevention, and behaviors that promote healthy weight (e.g., physical activity, nutrition). The intent is to support projects that provide pilot and feasibility data to support submission of an externally funded project such as an NIH R01.
Recognition
This seed grant program is made possible because of the generous donation of Dr. Robert W. Jeffery. Dr. Jeffery is a psychologist by training and has led research on the treatment and prevention of obesity for over 35 years. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed articles in the area and is widely recognized as an expert in community approaches to obesity management. He was a founding Director of the University of Minnesota Obesity Prevention Center.
Application Dates and Terms of Support
The Seed Grant Program includes two phases.
Phase 1: The proposed PI must submit a project summary briefly describing the research design and methods for achieving the stated goals. The project summary should be limited to 30 lines of text.
Phase 2: A limited number of investigators will be invited to submit a full (3-page) proposal.
The deadline for project summary submission is 5:00pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.
The deadline for full application submission is 5:00 pm, Monday, May 15, 2023.
Grants will be supported for up to 12 months in duration and for a maximum of $25,000.
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