Internal Grant Opportunities

Wright State University (WSU) and the Boonshoft School of Medicine (SOM) have established internal funding programs to support faculty research and professional development. Preliminary data generated through internally funded, peer-reviewed research can increase a researcher's ability to obtain external funding.

BSOM Internal Research Grants

The Office of Research Affairs announces four internal seed grant programs in FY 2010 for faculty investigators at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. The application deadline for all grant programs is February 1, 2010, for project funding periods beginning July 1, 2010.

Emerging Science Seed Grants fund new research projects with a strong potential for extramural support. Submission of an external grant proposal is a required outcome. Funding: up to $15,000. See program guidelines; download the application form (MS Word).

Genomics Seed Grants support new research projects that utilize core facilities at WSU’s Center for Genomics Research (CGR). Submission of an external grant proposal is a required outcome. Funding: support for a maximum of 30 gene array samples. (Funding reimburses CGR for materials and services and is NOT awarded directly to the principal investigator.) The principal investigator must have adequate funding to support all other components of the research project. See program guidelines; download the application form (MS Word).

Early Stage Investigator Grants support faculty early in their careers as investigators who want to develop new biomedical or clinical research projects leading to extramural support. Submission of an Emerging Science Seed Grant proposal is a required outcome. Funding: up to $5,000, equivalent departmental matching support required. See program guidelines; download the application form (MS Word).

Medical Education Research Grants support rigorous scientific research in medical education that may not necessarily lead to future extramural support. Engaging the educational research community is a required outcome. Funding: up to $5,000, departmental matching support expected. See program guidelines; download the application form (MS Word).

Beginning in FY 2010, seed grant proposals will be evaluated using criteria based on the NIH Enhanced Review Criteria implemented in 2009. Modifications have been made to fit the scale of the BSOM's internal seed grant programs. Reviewers will evaluate proposals using a 9-point scoring system similar to that used by NIH.

The BSOM Research Committee will review and score the proposals. Recommendations will be made for the top ranked proposals and submitted to the BSOM Associate Dean for Research Affairs for final decision.

If you have questions about the seed grant programs, contact Mark Willis, research coordinator (mark.willis@wright.edu; 775-3814).. If you have questions about using the application forms, contact Amber McCurdy, administrative specialist (amber.mccurdy@wright.edu; 775-4533).

Matching Funds for Equipment

The Action Fund, a program of the Ohio Board of Regents, offers matching funds for equipment costing at least $250,000.

Research Challenge Grants

Research Challenge, funded by the Ohio Board of Regents, is comprised of four funding programs. The main goal for these programs is to help individual investigators attract external funding for research.

Research Incentive Program

The Research Incentive Program provides some funding for research initiation, professional development and travel. Eligibility for SOM faculty is restricted to the Departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology; and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Supporting Faculty Mentors for Medical Student Research

The Boonshoft School of Medicine can provide limited financial support to faculty who serve as research mentors for WSU medical students. Students must have approval of the Office of Student Affairs before undertaking mentored research projects. Funds may be used to buy project supplies and support student travel to present research results at scientific conferences. Funds may not be used for salaries or medical student stipends. See the Policy for Support of Faculty Mentors for Medical Student Research for application details. Faculty who are interested in working with medical students in their research programs should and want to be listed on the Faculty Research Mentors web page, which is used by students looking for research opportunities, should contact Mark Willis (775-3814; mark.willis@wright.edu).