Overview of Intramural Research Programs
Introduction
The Research Enhancement Program (REP) of the School of Medicine at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is an intramural resource that supports the research endeavors of the School’s faculty members. REP grants will be awarded to investigators by the Dean of the School of Medicine based on the review and recommendations of the Internal Grant Review (IGR) Committee. The objective of the REP is to improve and to enhance the research productivity and environment of the School of Medicine. In order to accomplish these objectives, the REP will be used to support, on a short-term basis, meritorious projects submitted to the IGR throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility
All full-time faculty members of the School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center are eligible to apply for support from the REP. Four types of applications will be considered: (1) bridge grants, and (2) new project grants, (3) clinical research grants, and (4) health disparities grants. Support for normal operations of central resources, indirect costs, construction, library, cost overruns, broad institutional planning activities, and administrative travel will be excluded from consideration. Projects repeatedly submitted to extramural agencies, but not funded, are also discouraged.
Application Procedure
Further information regarding the bridge, new project and clinical research grants may be obtained from the LSUHSC website or from the Chair of the Grant Evaluation Committee (currently Dr. Peter J. Winsauer, Assistant Dean for Basic Research). Applications will be accepted three times/year (March 9th, July 9th, November 9th). Information related to the Health Disparities Grant Program can be obtain from the SOM Research website or by contacting Dr. Miranda Mitchell.
A radioisotope license, IACUC and IRB approval (if applicable) are needed prior to awarding an REP grant. Applications must also be signed by the appropriate departmental Head as part of the routing process before submission. These proposals do not need to be routed through the Office of Research Services. Instead, these proposals should be submitted directly to SOMResearch@lsuhsc.edu. The original application, including supporting material, should be submitted as a single pdf.