The Research Enhancement Program (REP) is fueling innovation at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine by providing faculty with the resources to pursue bold ideas and groundbreaking research. Designed to strengthen both productivity and the overall research environment, REP grants empower scientists to push the boundaries of discovery, often with a focus on advancing the fight against cancer.
Full-time faculty members of the School of Medicine are eligible to apply for grants from the REP.
Bridge Grant
The Bridge Grant allows faculty members to maintain research activities during a temporary disruption in extramural support. All full-time School of Medicine faculty supported by extramural research funding within the last 3 years are eligible to apply for this grant program.
New Project Grant
The New Project Program provides initial funding necessary for the development of new research ideas into competitive applications for support from extramural agencies. The focus is on support for new faculty whose start-up funding could not effectively support their current research. However, funding of new research directions from existing faculty will also be considered.
Clinical Research Grant Program
The Clinical Research Grant Program provides funding necessary for the development of clinical research projects into competitive applications that are supported by extramural agencies. The focus is on supporting full-time clinical faculty on either the clinical- or tenure-track who have a research idea that needs to be better developed before it can be submitted for extramural support. All PIs must be MDs, but Basic Science co-investigators may be included in the proposal. This grant is not available to Basic Science faculty, part-time clinical faculty, faculty who have active start-up packages for their research program (totaling more than $200,000), or established investigators with extramural funding.
Health Disparities Research Grant
This intramural grant encourages scientific research within the areas of disparities to improve healthcare outcomes for all, inform policymakers and healthcare professionals, and transform health systems. Faculty, residents, staff, and medical students are all eligible to apply for this grant.
Contact
Please email SOMResearch@lsuhsc.edu with questions.