WIT Research Grants for Projects on Gender and Sex in Transplantation for Applicants from Low and Middle Income Countries Application Form

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Abstract of the Research Proposal

This statement should concisely summarize the project in 400 words or less, and should introduce the project and note its relevance to transplantation.

It should describe the long-term objectives and specific aims, research design, and methods for achieving these goals.

Please ensure that all research proposals and abstracts address the topic of sex and gender in solid organ transplantation.

Please use the structure below for your abstract:

  • Background of project:
  • Overall goal of project:
  • Aims of project:
  • Methods proposed for project:
  • Overall alignment with competition priorities:
  • Other:
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Proposed Research Plan

NB: this section is limited to 3 pages maximum (not including references), and should be completed in Font size 12, Times New Roman, single spacing, 2cm margins.

If these stipulations are not adhered to, the application will be disregarded.

The following sections MUST be included

  • Introduction: provide the rationale for the study and its relevance to sex and gender in donation and transplantation in low and middle income countries
  • Aims: clearly state the specific aims of the study and the hypothesis or hypotheses being tested
  • Preliminary Results (if any): show preliminary results supporting the research plan
  • Research Plan: explain the experimental design and the methods that will be used to achieve the study objectives. Anticipated results and potential pitfalls and alternative approaches should be briefly discussed
  • The research plan should include a description of relevant facilities/capabilities, potential to build future research capacity on sex and gender in transplantation in low and middle income countries

Only the first three (3) pages will be reviewed. Additional pages will be removed.

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Mentor Narrative

NB: this section should not exceed 3 pages and should include:

  • A description of the training program in addition to research project itself.
  • A description of the mentor's background in supervising the research and training of students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • The role of the applicant in the project.
  • A description of the role of the applicant in preparing the application. A significant role in writing the application is highly encouraged, although input from the mentor is expected. For international applicants not yet in the lab, it is understood that the PI will play a large role in writing the application.
  • The mentor’s description of the applicant's experience and performance, future potential, and the degree of previous interaction with the applicant.
  • An explanation of any mitigating or additional factors that need to be considered in terms of eligibility (e.g. account of extra years or a change in research field).
  • The mentor must specify whether he/she is a recipient or sponsor of another Women in Transplantation fellowship grant. If applicant or mentor has previously been awarded a Fellowship Grant by Women in Transplantation, your application will not be eligible.
  • A guarantee of minimum of 75% of the applicant’s time protected for research.

Only the first three (3) pages will be reviewed. Additional pages will be removed.

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Mentor Support Letter

The mentor must provide a letter (on letterhead) outlining their commitment to support the applicant, and their role in the project. In this letter, please demonstrate how the proposal was independently developed by the applicant, with mentor support for execution.

Please attach mentor support letter separately – only the first two (2) pages will be reviewed. Additional pages will be removed.

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Budget

  • The grant may be used to provide salary support for the researcher and/or supplies/materials or other costs related to the conduct of the research (including salaries for research assistants or trainees). Costs related to travel to the mentor’s lab may be permitted but must be justified. No costs for institutional overhead are permitted.
  • A detailed budget, with justification of each item must be included..
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Very Important: Please ensure that your application complies to the guidelines. Applications that do not comply will be disregarded.

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