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Medical Research

Applications for Medical Research Grants follow the process detailed below. Proposals for projects other than research (i.e., health delivery, community education and outreach, community health, etc.), should be prepared in accordance with the requirements outlined in the standard Application Procedures. Please contact the Foundation if you have questions that are not answered here.

Restrictions

Grant support is restricted to not-for-profit organizations and institutions operating in the greater Buffalo, New York area.

Priorities

The Foundation is particularly interested in funding new directions in collaborative research by investigators who demonstrate that seed money from the Oishei Foundation will enable them to carry out interdisciplinary projects which will enhance scientific accomplishments in the Buffalo community. We are primarily interested in biomedical research, but we will consider concept papers from other scientific disciplines. Although we expect most proposals to be submitted by established investigators, we are also interested in encouraging younger researchers (with appropriate senior oversight).
Other high-priority opportunities for Foundation funding include:
  1. Recruitment of new and prominent investigators in all scientific disciplines;
  2. Research projects that are close to translation into clinical practice, especially if they address locally prevalent chronic conditions; and
  3. Enhancement of the quality of medical care through the recruitment of nationally recognized clinician researchers who have unique skills and expertise.

Application Process:

  1. An initial 2-3 page concept paper and budget must be submitted through the sponsoring organization’s appropriate administrative office (usually Foundation Relations), which will forward it to the Oishei Foundation. Individual investigators are discouraged from approaching the Foundation.
  2. The Foundation, through its Medical Advisory Committee, will evaluate the concept paper and determine if an invitation to submit a full grant proposal will be extended.
  3. If the Foundation invites submission of a full grant application, the application should follow an abbreviated NIH format limited to 15 narrative pages including references, CV’s of major personnel, and limited supplemental materials. In addition, a detailed budget, including justification of all major budget items and personnel will be required, as well as a listing of present and pending grant support. If the project has been previously submitted to NIH, reviewers’ comments or a critique should be submitted with the proposal.
  4. The sponsoring institution will be required to submit a letter with the full grant proposal (not necessary at the concept stage) indicating that it supports the submission based on the institution’s strategic priorities; that it will provide all necessary administrative support necessary to ensure appropriate use and distribution of Foundation funds; and that it is willing to waive any use of Foundation funding for such administrative support.
  5. Generally, review of concept papers and full proposals occurs during each calendar quarter. Timing of submissions should be coordinated between the Foundation and the appropriate institutional office. The entire process, from initial concept review to final approval of the full proposal may take up to six to eight months.

Magnitude of Awards and Frequency of Requests

The magnitude of individual awards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation will not ordinarily fund a project for more than three years. Further, the Foundation will not ordinarily consider an application from an investigator already holding a Foundation grant. It is expected that investigators will use Foundation funding to leverage support from other sources to the extent necessary to successfully continue their research at the conclusion of the Oishei Foundation funding cycle.

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports must be submitted in order to receive continued funding of projects lasting more than one year. A final report is expected at the conclusion of the grant period. For the Medical Reporting requirements, click here.