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Call for Applications Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Research on Health Disparities, Training (Project EXPORT) Pilot Projects MUSC and South Carolina State University (SCSU) direct one of 20 Centers of Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Research on Health Disparities and Training (Project EXPORT). The focus of the EXPORT Center at MUSC and SCSU is the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of disorders, including hypertension, diabetes, lipid abnormalities and obesity, which have a strong impact on health disparities. The MUSC/SCSU EXPORT Pilot Project Program is a one-year program that provides support for two pilot projects (up to $25,000 per year per project) in patient-oriented research for graduate or post-graduate students, clinical fellows, or junior faculty from MUSC or SCSU.  Eligible applicants must be minority investigators who have not yet received independent funding. The pilot studies should be designed as a vehicle to collect preliminary data for a subsequent competitive application (e.g. Minority supplements, K-awards, R03, and R01 awards). The focus of the pilot research should be patient-oriented research on the metabolic syndrome in underrepresented minorities. Patient-oriented research includes clinical research, nursing research, education research, health services research, epidemiological studies, and community-based interventions. Priority will be given to pilot project proposals that tie into EXPORT Cores and programs or other sponsored minority research projects at MUSC and SCSU.  Applications must be submitted by Sept. 15 and must include: (1) a research proposal (maximum of three pages) containing a statement of the problem (including specific aims and background/rationale), methods to be used, anticipated results, and discussion of how planned efforts will lead to future funding; (2) a Biographical Sketch for the investigator on the standard PHS 398 form; (3) a 1-page signed letter from the applicant summarizing career development plans and committing to set aside 1/2 day per week for career development activities on site at MUSC or SCSU; (4) a 1-page letter of support from a primary mentor; and (5) budget and justification on the standard PHS 398 form. Three independent reviewers will review all applications. Selected applicants (two) will be notified in mid-October for funding that will begin on Nov. 1. Please send application materials to: Leonard Egede, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, Suite 403, P.O. Box 250837, Charleston, South Carolina, 29425.  For information, call 792-2969, or fax 876-1201. E-mail: egedel@musc.edu.   Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.