The 2012 ASPIRE Awards in Adult Vaccine Research are open to all investigators (senior and junior) provided that specific eligibility requirement are met. Applicants currently enrolled in a residency, fellowship or postdoctoral program are NOT eligible.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a professional degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent) and reside in the United States
• Applications submitted by junior investigators (within 5 years of terminal training) will be afforded preferential consideration

Other Funding

No other government, non-governmental, or industry-sponsored projects may cover the same work scope as the grant application to the ASPIRE Program. However, an ASPIRE Program grant may be related to other funding from foundations or government agencies, as long as there is no direct overlap. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to justify the novelty of the proposal and provide evidence that the application does not overlap with any current or pending funding.

Criteria for Selection - Independent, External Review Committee

The ASPIRE applications will be reviewed by an independent, external review committee comprised of medical and scientific experts. Grants will be awarded based upon:

• Scientific merit of the research proposal
• Qualifications of the applicant
• Relevance of proposed research to the program's mission
• Evidence of the applicant's commitment to an academic research career
• Evidence of a suitable research environment

Questions

See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for help.

You may also e-mail questions to questions.aspireresearch-Vaccines@pfizer.com