Collaborative Health Sciences Program

The Collaborative Health Sciences Program supports novel ideas and collaborative approaches to research and education benefiting the health of the people of Wisconsin. Reference the information on this page to prepare for upcoming funding opportunities, and note that deadlines and application requirements might be different in future funding cycles.

Collaborative teams are made up of a principal investigator, one or two co-principal investigators, and any number of collaborators. The principal investigator must be a UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) associate professor or professor, or a senior or distinguished scientist.

Co-principal investigators and collaborators may have appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health, or in other UW-Madison schools or colleges, UW System campuses, Aurora Health Care, Marshfield Clinic, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, the Medical College of Wisconsin, state and local government agencies, or community organizations.

Teams must include at least two of the following disciplines: basic, clinical, social/behavioral and/or population sciences. Teams with a history of collaboration must explore a new direction.

Awards are up to $500,000 over three years. The Partnership Education and Research Committee (PERC) expects to award two grants during this grant cycle.

A preliminary application is required and will be considered by PERC for further development as a full application. Finalists will be interviewed by the committee.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

The project:

• Shows innovation and has outstanding merit.
• Advances the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Wisconsin Partnership Program.
• Enhances interdisciplinary research or education, and fosters collaborations among two or more of the following disciplines: basic, clinical, social/behavioral, and/or population sciences.
• Describes the process by which successful execution of this research or education intervention could be translated into improved health of the people of Wisconsin.
• Includes a sound plan for evaluating research outcomes or project results.
• Provides opportunities for community engagement, if applicable.

The PI and Co-PI(s):

• Have an established record of independent scholarship or have experience developing, administering, or evaluating research or education programs.

Wisconsin Partnership Program staff are available to answer questions about the application submission and review process, applicant eligibility, budget categories and program priorities. For questions, call (608) 265-6688 or email wpp@hslc.wisc.edu.