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Front of the Envelope (FOTE) Awards What is the FOTE program? The FOTE program funds projects that represent a substantial shift from traditional approaches within a field or a new research paradigm, a shift in focus for an individual investigator, and/or a new collaboration. Preference is given to projects that represent a shift from traditional approaches in the AND a new path of research for the investigator). What can be included in a FOTE budget? Awardees will receive up to $25,000 that can be used during the 12-month term of the award and within UTHealth purchasing policies. Possible funding categories include:  Staff and/or faculty salaries (+appropriate fringe) o PI’s salary  Salary offset will count towards the Faculty Compensation Plan’s minimum salary offset requirement but will not be included in the calculation of the PI’s research incentive (RIP) award  Supplies  Travel Consultations This program does not provide bridge funding or funding for projects that seek to extend the PI’s research program in obvious directions. Who is eligible? All UTSPH full-time faculty at the rank of assistant professor or higher, tenure or non-tenure track, are eligible. However, individuals are limited to one FOTE application per year. Applications for the FOTE award must be submitted on a white, number ten envelope and may be either hand-written or typed (12 point font). The applicant’s name, division, and campus should appear in the bottom left hand corner of the back of the envelope. On the front of the envelope, the ct/activity that emphasizes how it represents a new path in the field and/or for the investigator, a new collaboration, and/or a leap to a new paradigm. No budgets or supporting documents are allowed. Applications must be submitted by noon (central) on Monday August 5, 2013. Faculty in regional envelope and send a single pdf file to Peggy.J.Weinshilboum@uth.tmc.edu. In addition, the original envelope should be mailed to Peggy Weinshilboum. Faculty in Houston should submit their envelope directly to Peggy Weinshilboum in RAS W212. Applicants will be reviewed and ranked by a blinded panel of at least three investigators. The top one-page description of their project, budget and budget justification. Copies of FOTE applications from previous awardees are available in the UTSPH Grants Repository in the “Internal Grants” folder. The Grants Repository can be accessed from the School’s website: https://sph.uth.edu/research/faculty-research/