Call for Proposals: Bryer Award

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations and the Office of Research are pleased to announce the Winter 2010 Request for Proposals (RFP) for The Dr. Ben F. Bryer Foundation Medical Research Fund.

The Fund was established by the family of Ben F. Bryer to encourage and support the medical research endeavors of University of Michigan-Flint faculty.  This research fund honors the accomplishments of Ben Bryer, surgeon, scientist, educator, author, and humanist, in his pursuit of medical knowledge.  Special gratitude is extended to Dr. Bryer’s sister and foundation trustee, Bess Hurand, and her husband Arthur for making this fund possible. 
 
Funding is available on an application basis to full-time faculty of the University of Michigan-Flint to provide support for medical and biomedical research, with a priority given to research related to cancer.  At this time, it is anticipated that one award in the amount of $5,000-$7,000 will be available.  As the fund grows, additional RFPs will be announced. 
 
Proposals are due in the Office of Research by Friday, March 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm. 
 
Proposals will be reviewed by the Research and Creative Activities Committee with funding decisions announced in mid-April.  Please note that all proposals must be submitted in hard copy and electronically.
 
Please follow the guidelines located at  http://www.umflint.edu/research/faculty_funding/bryer.htm.  Please review the guidelines carefully.  If you have any questions or need assistance please feel free to contact the Office of Research, 762-3383.