For questions regarding R&D funding, please contact a member of the Research Administration Team
Research and Development Award Funds
Submit Faculty R&D Proposal
Applications are due Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The purpose of the R&D Award Fund is to support research activities, including medical education and quality improvement (QI). Funds are awarded with the expectation that they will support activities leading to scholarly output, such as publications and grant applications for funding outside of DOP. It is not the purpose of the R&D Fund to be the long-term sole source of support for a particular research project or to provide relief from grant overspending.
Award maximum: $20,000
*Be sure to complete the application form in its entirety when ready to submit, as there is NOT an option to save the form and return*
Commonly Budgeted Expenses
- Undergraduate student hourly support: ~$10-15/hour, plus fringe benefits
- Research/Study Coordinator: Department Study Coordinators, $60/hour
- Supplies: supplies for interviews/focus groups, meals, office supplies, mailings, etc.
- Participant Incentives: compensation might range from $10-40/survey participant and $20-100/interview participant