Non-Grant Funding
Sarah Morrison Pilot Research Fund
The School of Medicine is pleased to solicit applications for a new research funding program supported by the Sarah Morrison Endowment Trust. The fund, the Sarah Morrison Pilot Research Fund (SPiRe), is intended to provide funds for scientists to develop preliminary data or to pursue high-risk innovative research that will enable submission of highly competitive applications to national funding sources.
Application deadline
The application deadline for SPiRe funding is March 8 at 12 p.m. Applications will be rigorously reviewed.
Eligibility
- The research must be performed at the School of Medicine or in collaboration with the school's faculty where at least 50% of the research is performed.
- Tenure track, tenured, research faculty and clinical faculty are eligible to apply.
- Department chairs must sign the application and guarantee salary support of the faculty member for the duration of the research project.
- Standard awards are $15,000 total that can be spent over two years. If a compelling case for need can be made, up to $20,000 may be requested.
Ready to apply?
Download and fill out the Faculty SPiRe application. Send your application to the Office of Research Administration (Mark Hecker) – (816) 235-6015.
Have questions?
Please reach out to Dr. Monaghan-Nichols prior to preparing and submitting applications – (816) 235-6663.