Internal Funding Opportunities
Bernie L. Eskridge Heart Disease Research Fund
This fund was being established to sponsor research into the causes of heart disease. In keeping with the donor's intent, research in basic science, epidemiology, social or behavioral science, or clinical arenas that focuses on the conditions or processes that lead to heart disease may seek support from this fund.
Through the generous bequest of Mr. Eskridge, the Office of the Associate Dean for Research is able to provide funding to SIUSM faculty for cardiovascular research. With the concurrence of the Research Policy Committee, this bequest will be used to fund at least one research award of $50,000 each year, assuming meritorious applications are submitted.
Applications for Eskridge funding will be accepted with the same deadlines, requirements, and expectations as are currently used for EAM applications, including the likelihood that the Eskridge funding will lead to a successful NIH application. For more information, see http://www.siumed.edu/adrfa/eam.html. Deadlines for application will be posted annually. A meritorious application will be defined as one that receives a competitive score when ranked against the pool of all EAM applications for that round. Applications need not be submitted as targeted for Eskridge funding. However, an application that is submitted in response to the EAM call for applications, is relevant to cardiovascular biology and medicine, and receives a competitive score during the review of EAM applications by the Grant Review Committee (GRC) will be named the Eskridge Award and will be funded from the Eskridge bequest. This process will then make EAM funds available for another meritorious application. If no applications appropriate for Eskridge funding receive a competitive score, the Eskridge funds will be retained until such time as a competitive application is received.
Excellence in Academic Medicine (EAM)
Illinois established the Excellence in Academic Medicine (EAM) Program in 1996 to provide funding for medical research and post-tertiary clinical program development at the state’s academic medical centers. The purpose of the EAM funds is to stimulate excellence in academic medicine in Illinois. SIU School of Medicine Faculty are invited annually to submit a grant application to request EAM support. Deadline for submission is in the fall. Awards are for up to $50,000, and projects must be completed in one (1) year. For detailed guidelines and instructions on completing an EAM application, please read this pdf file "Faculty Guidelines for GRC and EAM Funding". Forms and other information are available on the EAM page.
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Grant Review Committee (GRC)
The Grant Review Committee reviews the scientific merit of research proposals submitted for School of Medicine funding. SIU School of Medicine faculty on both the Springfield and Carbondale campuses are eligible to submit an application for GRC funding of research. The deadline for unestablished investigators is usually around February 1st and the deadline for established investigators is the first week in April. Awards are limited to $15,000 annually. For detailed guidelines and instructions on completing a GRC application, please read this pdf file "Faculty Guidelines for GRC and EAM Funding".
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SIU School of Medicine Clinician-Scientist Program
The involvement of clinicians in research as an effective method for enhancing research at SIUSM. The Clinician-Scientist Program (CSP) is an approach to facilitating this involvement. This program is conducted in concert with both the EAM and GRC programs. Program Guidelines are available in this pdf >
Concept Development Award
This award is intended to stimulate involvement with the technology transfer process, assist in moving technologies into the market, and promote the economic welfare of the university and surrounding community. All SIU School of Medicine employees and students with inventions covered under the Intellectual Property Policy (found at http://www.siumed.edu/adrfa/techtranspolicy.html) may apply. The award covers patentable inventions, trade secrets, and copyrightable materials. Selection criteria include patentability, level of existing intellectual property protection, and monetary or public welfare value, among others. Applications are accepted semi-annually between the first and third Mondays in October (for Cycle A) and between the first and third Mondays in February (for Cycle B). Funding is awarded semi-annually on the first Monday in December (for Cycle A) and the first Monday in April (for Cycle B) and must be used within one year. A short follow-up progress report is also required for award recipients. For complete requirements and details of the Concept Development Award, please follow this link >
