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In an effort to create an environment that fosters opportunities for residents to do research, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has set aside funds for resident research. Deadlines for application are announced twice yearly, usually in February and August. Applications are reviewed by the department's Research Advisory Committee and forwarded to Dr. Furcht for approval. The mechanism for applying for the funds is as follows:
- Write a short research plan (two-three pages total) to include (1) specific aims, (2) background and significance, (3) research design and methods, and (4) timeframe for completion.
- Design a budget and budget justification to support the request. Most awards are in the $2,000-$2,500 range and are for one year of support; personnel costs are NOT allowed.
- Provide a letter from your research mentor that indicates s/he supports this project and has the space to accommodate your work.
- Obtain approval from the Institutional Research Board (626-5654; http://www.research.umn.edu/subjects/) if you are using vertebrate animals or human subjects in your research. Provide a copy of IRB approval with your proposal.
- If a proposal is funded, a final report is required at the conclusion of the project.
Questions regarding grant requests can be addressed to:
Carol El-Ghandour
A.L.R.T. Center Research Manager
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 609
Minneapolis , MN 55455
612-625-8468
612-625-1121 fax
elgha001@umn.edu