Responsive applications must be led/co-led by an early career investigator (Assistant Professor/early Associate Professor); include at least one investigator who is in OGRS as well as one investigator outside of OGRS; and propose research on any aspect relevant to women’s health.
The award amount is $20,000 in total costs over one year (no cost extension possible for an additional six months). Funds may be applied to research supplies and personnel effort. The application requires a research plan (specific aims, approach, and description of the team and how this project represents a new collaboration, 4-page maximum, 11-point Arial or Times, 1-inch borders), MPI biosketches and other support (SciENcv format), budget, and budget justification.
Applications should be emailed to cori@health.ucsd.edu by 5 p.m. PST on July 15, 2026. The winner will be announced in early August 2026 for funding starting September 1, 2026. The Women’s Health Innovation Cross-Disciplinary Pilot Grant is generously supported in this inaugural year by the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Office.
If you have any questions or are looking for an OGRS partner, please contact cori@health.ucsd.edu.
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