DaCCoTA

Welcome to the Dakota Cancer Collaborative on Translational Activity.

What is the DaCCoTA?

daccota The goal of the DaCCoTA is to bring together researchers and clinicians with diverse experience from across the region to develop unique and innovative means of combating cancer in North and South Dakota.

We believe advances in cancer treatment will come from broad approaches by collective groups of clinical and basic researchers who are focused on conducting clinical/translational research.

The DaCCoTA is supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number U54GM128729.

Funding Opportunities Offered Through the DaCCoTA

DaCCoTA Scholars Program

The purpose of this award is to stimulate the development of new Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) investigators. Applications are expected to address cancer-related CTR and can consider the multilevel manifestations of cancer (e.g. neurological, psychiatric), demographic risks, and social impact. Each awardee will receive salary support (50% FTE plus fringe) that guarantees a minimum of 50% protected research time for the project. The DaCCoTA will provide the first three years of funding, and the final two years will be funded by the applicant’s home institution (contingent on adequate progress). The awardee will also receive up to $50,000 in annual research support for up to 5 years. Individuals that have had or currently hold an NIH R01 award are not eligible for the program. Individuals who already have project funding (PI role) through an NIH IDeA program also are not eligible. A maximum budget of $160,000 is allowed, and indirect costs must be deducted from the award if the applicant’s institution warrants such removal. The DaCCoTA Scholars Program offers both a basic and community engagement track, and early career faculty are encouraged to apply.

RFA for the DaCCoTA Basic Scholars Program

Letter of Intent Deadline: March 15, 2021
Application Deadline: April 15, 2021
Anticipated Award Period: August 2021 – July 2024

RFA FOR THE DACCOTA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Letter of Intent Deadline: March 15, 2021
Application Deadline: April 15, 2021
Anticipated Award Period: August 2021 – July 2024

Clinical Research Opportunities Program

This program provides 20% release time (up to NIH cap) to community-practicing, hospital-based clinicians to allow for participation in training activities and collaboration in cancer-focused CTR. The goal of the program is to begin to shift translational cancer research in the Upper Midwest to an enterprise informed by the patient.

The current NIH salary cap is $192,300 or $38,460 plus fringe benefits for 20% release time. Individuals may negotiate any difference between this salary amount and actual salary with their home institution. Although these awards are intended to provide 20% support for 2 years, the duration can be shortened or extended, and the % effort will be adjusted accordingly. Applications are welcome that consider the multilevel manifestations of cancer (e.g. neurological, psychiatric), demographic risks, and social impact.

It is not intended that supported individuals will become full-time, independent investigators with funding for their own research projects. However, it is expected that providing an understanding of CTR and tools for identifying unmet medical needs will allow trained clinicians to become effective collaborators. Individuals may collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical scientists to help identify unmet clinical needs that can become the focus of translational research efforts.

RFA for the Clinical Research Opportunities Program

Letter of Intent Deadline: March 15, 2021
Application Deadline: April 15, 2021
Anticipated Award Period: August 2021 – July 2023

The DaCCoTA Pathfinder

By enrolling in the DaCCoTA Pathfinder, you will be able to search and view the research profiles of other scientists and clinicians in the DaCCoTA network to find collaborators. You will belong to a network of colleagues and collaborators with shared research interests and gain access to educational and training opportunities.

Enroll in the Pathfinder web portal to find collaborators

You will also be able to access various clinical and translational research resources including the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Core; the Community Engagement and Outreach Core; the Professional Development Core; the Pilot Projects Program; and the Clinical Research Resources and Facilities Core.

Explore the resources available through the DaCCoTA

Our Partners

DaCCoTA investigators may also wish to explore partnerships with the Turtle Mountain Genetics Laboratory

What is Clinical Translational Research?

Clinical/translational research (CTR) focuses on translating findings from basic research into clinical applications with the overall goal of improving the health of the community.

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