Limited submissions are those funding opportunities that restrict Fordham to a limited number of applications; often only a single applicant will be considered. In order for the university to put forth the strongest candidate(s), an internal competition will precede every limited submission.

Please follow these instructions, unless otherwise noted, to apply for a Limited Submission Opportunity. Internal deadlines are four weeks before the stated application due date. If the internal deadline falls on a weekend or Fordham holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day.

NIH - Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)
Deadline: January 20, 2010
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to increase the number of students from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral research enterprise of the nation and/or populations disproportionately affected by health disparities (hereafter referred to as targeted groups/populations) who successfully complete the baccalaureate degree in biomedical and behavioral sciences. This initiative promotes inter-institutional partnerships between community colleges or other two-year post-secondary educational institutions granting the associate degree and colleges or universities that offer the baccalaureate degree with the goal of developing well-integrated developmental activities that will increase students preparation and skills as they advance academically in the pursuit of the baccalaureate and subsequently more advanced degrees in biomedical and behavioral sciences.

Please prepare a brief narrative (1-3 pages) and submit to James Wilson, Director of Faculty Development, via email, 4 weeks in advance of the stated application deadline. Mr. Wilson's email address is ajawilson@fordham.edu.

Please follow these guidelines when preparing your narrative:
• Abstract - One paragraph
• Background - One or two paragraphs detailing how the project stems from prior scholarship in the field (yours or others')
• Contribution - One or two paragraphs explaining how the project will advance scholarship in your field
• Cost - Provide an estimated budget for your project
• Conclusion - One paragraph stating the intended outcomes of your project (e.g., manuscript, larger grant, book, etc.)