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Are Impact Grants open to Center members only?

No, not at the time of application, but principal investigator applicants should apply for Center membership concurrently. Co-investigators included in the research team are not required to be members but are strongly encouraged to apply so they may benefit from our research resources. 

If I have received funding from the Center in the past, may I apply again?

To be considered for a new award, applicants who have received funding from the Center in prior years should be in good standing with us. To be considered in good standing, investigators will have submitted all required reports to date and completed the closeout process at the end of their previous project. If the applicant is not in good standing, the new application will not be considered. 

Can I submit more than one project per cycle?

No, an investigator may only apply as the principal investigator on one application per cycle. However, an investigator may serve as a co-investigator on more than one application per cycle.

What is an underrepresented investigator?

An underrepresented investigator is any researcher whose individual identity has been historically excluded, underrepresented or otherwise minoritized in medicine, science, academics and/or research. These identities may include but are not limited to: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2s+, disabled, first generation advanced degree, etc.

How much funding is available?

Impact Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000 per project, with at least one $50,000 award and up to $500,000 in total funding available for the 2025 cycle. Projects that can be completed for significantly less than $100,000 are strongly encouraged, as are smaller pilot projects from first-time investigators.

What is the project duration?

Proposed project activities may be conducted for one to two years. For the 2025 cycle, the project period will begin upon the official offer of award (anticipated September 2025) and run for up to 24 months.

How can Impact Grant funds be used?

Impact Grant funds may be used for direct research costs (such as supplies, services, participant incentives), support salary for faculty and/or staff for actual time spent on the project, or other costs, as long as they are specific to the proposed project. No indirect costs will be provided through these grants.

At the letter of intent or the full proposal stage of the application process, will I need to have IRB approval?

No, not at any point during the application process. 

Are international projects eligible for Impact Grants?

Yes, international research projects are eligible in this funding program.