For more information about the funding opportunities below, download the files at right, under "Related Topics."

Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Collaborative Research Project

The program is designed to support research that is truly collaborative between the two institutions. The intent of the program is to facilitate the development of new clinical and basic science research programs. Collaboration is broadly defined to include any project with substantive participation of investigators from both institutions. Results of funded projects are expected to be shared at the annual Research Forum. These grants are for one year of funding with an average budget of $10,000 per project. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one paragraph letter of intent that identifies the investigators and describes the specific aims of the proposal by June 1, 2007. Full applications are due July 31, 2007.

For More Information and Applications
Sherlinda Terrell  
Research & Clinical Trials Administration
Rush University Medical Center
Tel: (312) 942-1994
Fax: (312) 942-2874
Sherlinda_Terrell@rush.edu

Call for UCR Grant Applications

Letter of Intent Deadline
Friday, January 25, 2008

Grant Application Deadline
Friday, March 21, 2008

University Committee on Research(UCR) grants are awarded primarily to faculty at the Assistant Professor level (or after evidence has been provided that this rank will be attained at the time of the award).  Bridge grant applications may be considered for awards to senior faculty if funds are available.  Both grant awards have the same deadline for application and are considered in the same time period.

A letter of intent is required before submitting a UCR grant application. Please review the UCR Policies and Procedures for eligibility criteria posted on the UCR webpage at http://iris.rush.edu/ucr before submitting your letter of intent. Pease be aware that the webpage may only be accessed via Rush intranet. The letter of intent should be addressed to Eugene Thonar, PhD, UCR Chair ,and hand delivered to Ms. Erica Burnett, Suite 439, Professional Building by Friday, January 25, 2008.

The letter of intent should include the following:

• Area and scope of research that you will be conducting
• Your rank, department and the name of your Department Chair
• Include an explanation if the grant is associated with a request for bridge funding
• Assistant Professor Status
• Direct contact information
• Phone extension, pager, office location, and email address

HEADS UP!!!!
The Rush University Committee on Research (UCR) is will be soliciting grant applications for both the Schweppe Foundation Career Development Award and the Searle Scholars Program Award in May of 2008.

Searle Scholarship Award
Applicants will be expected to pursue independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.  For additional information such as eligibility and policies please visit www.searlescholars.net. 

Schweppe Career Development Award
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and talent for teaching as well as have been involved in research endeavors during their prior years of medical and scientific training, either in medical school, during a subspecialty fellowship or as a post-doctoral fellow. Please visit http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1120170894096.html for eligibility and policies information.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Erica Burnett at ext.3-2732 or via email Erica_Burnett@rush.edu.

Sigma Xi Travel Awards - 2007

The Rush University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, announces the availability of travel grants to support students enrolled at Rush and postdoctoral fellows with appointments at Rush to attend professional conferences for the purpose of presenting their research or other scholarly work. To qualify for the award, the applicant must be scheduled to present at the conference or symposium, and the conference must be national or international in scope and attendance. The grant will be awarded by the Sigma Xi review committee for a maximum of $500 and is based on need and scientific merit. This program is supported by the Rush Office of Research Affairs. 

For additional information, contact Sigma Xi members:

• Hazel Lum: Pharmacology  (hlum@rush.edu) 
• Judy Luborsky: Pharmacology (jluborsk@rush.edu)
• Greg Spear: Immuno/Micro (gspear@rush.edu)
• Tom Schmid: Biochemistry (Tom_Schmid@rsh.net)
• Jan Zeller:  College of Nursing  (Janice_M_Zeller@rsh.net)
• Tricia Johnson: College of Health Sciences  (Tricia_J_Johnson@rsh.net)