"This application showed promise but ultimately didn't meet the funding threshold in a very competitive cycle. We encourage you to address the reviewers' concerns and consider resubmission in the next funding cycle. The program would particularly welcome a more focused version of this proposal with additional preliminary data."
Resubmission Recommendations:
- Narrow the scope to focus on the most promising aspect of the research
- Include additional preliminary data to support feasibility
- Develop a more detailed statistical analysis plan
- Consider adding a trauma surgeon as co-investigator
- Provide more justification for personnel requests
Next submission deadline: October 15, 2023
"While the research question is important, the methodology lacks sufficient detail in key areas. The proposed timeline seems unrealistic given the complexity of the animal models. Stronger preliminary data would help support the feasibility claims."
"The PI has relevant expertise but the proposal would benefit from a more focused approach. The budget justification for personnel costs needs more detail. Consider scaling back the scope to increase the likelihood of meaningful results."
"The innovation potential is high but the experimental design has significant gaps. The statistical analysis plan is underdeveloped. The proposal would benefit from collaboration with a trauma surgery team to strengthen clinical relevance."