This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects co-led by a clinician and a basic scientist within the School of Medicine. It aims to develop preliminary data addressing clinically relevant issues to enable competitive extramural grant applications. Awards provide up to $75,000 over 24 months, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, grant preparation skills, and translational research outcomes.
Eligible applicants are two faculty co-PIs from different departments within the School of Medicine, one clinician and one full-time basic scientist. At least one co-PI must have limited recent funding and recent peer-reviewed publication. Projects must be conducted at School of Medicine facilities.
