Purpose: The goal of Johns Hopkins Center for Musculoskeletal Research is to identify investigators with expertise and interest in musculoskeletal disease, promote novel research approaches, encourage collaboration, raise visibility of musculoskeletal research at Hopkins, and attract young investigators into the field. Funding amount: $30,000 (Direct Cost) Funding period: 3 year pilot studies Eligibility: Junior investigators without current or past NIH research support OR established investigators who would like to transition to a new career focus are encouraged to apply Due Date: February 1, 2013 (deadline has passed) Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/musculoskeletal_research | 
