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The Collins C. Diboll Research Excellence Fund supports research at Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM). Full-time SPHTM faculty may apply for funds to support a wide range of research activities, including:
Applicants should write a request for funds (not to exceed two pages) indicating: (1) description of the proposed use of funds; (2) rationale for the use of funds, including how the award advances the faculty member’s research and professional development and goals, and/or increases the research profile or visibility of SPHTM; (3) how the use of funds will enhance research at SPHTM, including productivity, and if applicable, how the proposed activity can be leveraged to support future external grant submissions; and (4) the amount of funds requested and timeframe for the use of funds. Within two months of utilizing funds, awardees agree to provide a brief report of the outcomes of the research activity.
Award amounts range, from $250 (e.g. for honoraria for external grant reviewers) to $2,500 (e.g., funds for pilot research). Awards may not be used to support faculty or key personnel salary. Approximately $11,000 in total funds is available each fiscal year. Requests that are reasonable and well-supported will be awarded depending on the availability of funds. Proposals are accepted continuously and will be reviewed by the SPHTM Research Advisory Board. Please direct questions about these awards, including funding availability to David Chae, Associate Dean for Research (dchae@tulane.edu).