Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens Request for Applications

About this funding opportunity

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June 21, 2013 Notification of Award

October 1, 2013 Funding Expected to Begin

November 1, 2013 SFARI Grant Programs

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org Application Deadline

June 21, 2013 Notification of Award

October 1, 2013 Funding Expected to Begin

November 1, 2013 SFARI Grant Programs

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org

The Simons Variation in Individuals Project (now known as Simons Searchlight) comprises a large cohort of individuals with a deletion or duplication of chromosomal segment 16p11.2 (approximately 100 deletion and 100 duplication carriers). A wealth of phenotypic (behavioral, neurological and neuroimaging) data has been collected from these individuals and their families. The data collected so far emphasize significant phenotypic variability: About 20 percent of deletion and duplication carriers meet strict criteria for an autism diagnosis; many other carriers have other neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including a high rate of language difficulties.

This request for applications sought proposals that take advantage of the unique combination of biospecimens and rich phenotypic information collected by Simons VIP. Although SFARI was open to many different approaches, we gave priority to those that aim to accomplish a comprehensive characterization of RNA expression differences and correlate such expression patterns with phenotypes. Furthering the ability to include genomic analysis was considered be an additional strength. The data produced in this effort was later made available to the research community. Application Deadline

June 21, 2013 Notification of Award

October 1, 2013 Funding Expected to Begin

November 1, 2013 SFARI Grant Programs

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org

Instructions for submission

Applications must be completed electronically and submitted using forms provided at proposalCENTRAL. Please log in as an applicant, scroll to “Simons Foundation” and click on the program. Contacts

Scientific inquiries: sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org 646-654-0066

Administrative inquiries: grants@simonsfoundation.org 646-654-0066

proposalCENTRAL: pcsupport@altum.com 800-875-2562 Application Deadline

June 21, 2013 Notification of Award

October 1, 2013 Funding Expected to Begin

November 1, 2013 SFARI Grant Programs

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org Frequently Asked Questionsplus--large

How do I submit a full proposal?plus--large

New users first need to register on proposalCENTRAL. For all users, log in and select “Create New Proposal” or click on the “Grant Opportunities” tab. Filter the Grant Maker by “Simons Foundation” and click on “Apply Now” next to the “Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens” program. Once all sections are complete and the attachments are uploaded, the “Submit” button will be activated.

Are references, figures and figure legends included in the narrative six (6)-page limit? How should they be included?plus--large

References, figures and figure legends are not included in the page limit for the full proposal. Please attach them at the end of the six (6)-page narrative in the same PDF file. The Simons Foundation’s preference is for figures to follow the narrative rather than be embedded in the text.

What are the font and size requirements?plus--large

11-point, legible font.

What can I include as an appendix?plus--large

‘In-press’ papers can be included as appendices, as well as any papers that you consider essential for the work of the review committee (not more than three [3]). Any other material should be included, if possible, in the narrative. If you have video attachments for your proposal, please upload as an appendix (all file types are accepted).

How can I find out more about available biospecimens and other data available from the Simons Variation in Individuals Project (Simons VIP)?plus--large

You can access and request information about Simons VIP biospecimens and data on SFARI Base. If you do not have a SFARI ID, you must…

Topic areas: Life Sciences and Health.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens Request for Applications is administered by Simons Foundation (Simons), listed via Simons Foundation.