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Simcyp Grant and Partnership Scheme
Please note that the 2011 deadline for preliminary applications has now passed
Overview:
Simcyp is committed to supporting research at associate academic centres of excellence and not-for-profit institutions. In recent years we have been proud to contribute to research on an ad-hoc basis in partnership with our academic associates. Following the success of these collaborations, and an increase in interest in matters relating to in vitro – in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE) and mechanistic PKPD, we are inviting applications for PhD studentships or Post-Doctoral research on an annual basis.
Academic institutions working in the areas of pharmacokinetics, in vitro-in vivo extrapolation (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and transporters), paediatric pharmacology, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modelling and pharmacogenetics are invited to submit research proposals. A maximum of £30,000 per annum is available for PhD studentships up to three years in duration or £50,000 per annum for Post-Doctoral research up to two years in duration. Eligible institutions are those who hold a valid Simcyp academic license* at the time the applications are reviewed. An institution can submit applications up to the number of research licenses held (e.g. 2 academic research licenses, a maximum of 2 applications). The purpose of the funding is to endorse research at leading academic institutions and not-for-profit organisations that hold a Simcyp academic license. Successful proposals will be those that demonstrate the application of the Simcyp Simulator at the institute through performance verification via clinical studies or by gathering in vitro data that informs Simcyp simulations.
Research scientists working on successful projects are also provided the opportunity to undertake a sabbatical at Simcyp to work on the project with the support of the Research and Development team. The costs of this, including travel and accommodation, should be factored into the proposal as extra funding will not be provided. Applications will be reviewed by an internal panel of experts along with representatives from our Consortium member companies.
Interested institutions should note the following to check they are eligible:
- Institutions wishing to apply must have a successful track record in the area of proposed research.
- Institutions must hold a valid Simcyp academic license* at the time the application is reviewed and work concerning the project cannot be sub-contracted.
- A maximum of £30,000 per annum (total costs of project) is available for PhD studentships up to three years in duration or £50,000 per annum (total costs of project) for Post-Doctoral research up to two years in duration. Applications requesting above these amounts will not be considered.
Criteria applications will be assessed on:
- Scientific merit and feasibility of the proposal (e.g. clear objectives, feasibility of project).
- Track record of the institution and department (e.g. scientific experience and expertise in proposed area of research).
- Scientific justification of budget and timeline (e.g. achievability of proposed timeline).
- The institution's previous utilisation of in vitro-in vivo extrapolation techniques will also be taken into account.
Key dates:
The application process will be a two-stage submission procedure and will be open on an annual basis. Submission of preliminary proposals for this year will open on Monday 1st August 2011, closing on Monday 12th September 2011. Those selected to submit a full application (up to a maximum of three applications from all proposals submitted) will be contacted at the end of October with a deadline to submit the full application by the 5th December 2011. The proposal selected for funding will be announced at the end of January the following year.
If you require any further information about the Simcyp Grants and Partnership Scheme please contact SimcypGPS@simcyp.com.
*valid Simcyp academic license = a license held under the conditions stated in the agreement, which must meet the requirement of all listed users of Simcyp and associated tutors attending a Simcyp workshop in the previous two years. Please note, if your institution currently holds a teaching agreement this will need to be expanded to a teaching and research agreement if your institution is successful in receiving funding.