New Investigator Program

The Partnership Education and Research Committee (PERC) plans to release the 2013 Request for Proposals and application timeline in June. 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.

The New Investigator Program helps promising researchers take innovative approaches to improving health in Wisconsin. Funded projects span the continuum from basic, clinical, social/behavioral and population sciences. Four proposals were funded through this program in 2012.

Grant Awards: New Investigator Program grants are worth up to $100,000 over two years.

Applicant Eligibility: The Principal Investigator must be a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health assistant professor with a salaried appointment of 50 percent or greater in the UWSMPH. Tenure track assistant professors must have a formal start date on or after January 1, 2009, plus tenure track extension, if applicable. CHS and CT assistant professors must have a formal start date on or after January 1, 2007.

The Partnership Education and Research Committee encourages eligible faculty within all UW School of Medicine and Public Health departments, including basic science, to apply.

Please direct any questions about eligibility to the Wisconsin Partnership Program at wpp@hslc.wisc.edu.

Application Process: The application process is entirely web-based. A preliminary application is required prior to submission of a full application. Preliminary applications will be screened for eligibility and viability. Applicants who qualify will be invited to submit a full application. Finalists will be interviewed by the PERC.

Information Session Webcast: An information session webcast for potential applicants is available. Others working with faculty on developing an application are also encouraged to view the webcast.

Funding Cycle Calendar