Research

Launched in July 2016, the In-Residence Associate Professor Support (iRAPS) program aims to increase retention of faculty researchers by supporting them at a critical time in their careers. Department of Medicine faculty members promoted to Associate Professor in the In-Residence series receive $50,000 of salary support for up to six years. No application is necessary. Details (including exceptions) are explained in the iRAPS policy. 

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The NIH+ program provides Professors and Associate Professors in any series with a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine 15% of their capped salary support, excluding benefits. Funding is unrestricted and can be used for any mission-related purpose, just like other UC discretionary funds. Monies are distributed at the beginning of each fiscal year. No application is necessary. Current year iRAPS recipients are excluded as are recall and visiting faculty.

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PIVOT (Principal InVestigator Organizational management Training for Early Stage Investigators [ESI]) is an interactive course to help early stage investigators understand the research ecosystems, organizational management, Human Resources and finance so they can thrive sooner in their careers.

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The primary mission of PREPARE (PRE-Proposal Application REview) is to improve funding success through pre-submission grant proposal review for faculty submitting R-level NIH or foundation grant proposals. Applicants who wish to seek review of a proposal in progress can request a concept sheet review or full proposal review and will be matched with appropriate reviewers who will provide feedback at no cost to the applicant.

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Started in 2013, the Department of Medicine offers grants of up to $100,000 to initiate new patient cohorts or expand the use of existing cohorts into new areas. The goal is to develop cohorts that are widely used by both clinical and bench investigators and have high potential for sustained future funding. 

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The Diversity in Bench Science (DiBS) program provides three years of guaranteed salary support (from the division) plus $20,000 per year of research funding (from the DOM) to support individuals pursuing laboratory-based careers as physician-scientists who share and enhance UCSF's and the DOM's commitment to diversity. Candidates can be nominated by the Molecular Medicine Residency Director and by DOM Fellowship Directors.

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The Department of Medicine’s Associate Chairs for Research compile a monthly newsletter of important announcements, recent K-awards, and other news relevant to the research community. Stay up-to-date about events, initiatives, and recognition. If you are not currently receiving the newsletter, but would like to, subscribe using the button below.

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The Department of Medicine’s College of Bench Scientists is a community for researchers that helps promote career development and collaboration. It includes students, residents, and fellows who are interested in a career in bench science, and faculty members at all career levels. Membership is free and automatic. The College provides two opportunities for networking and career development support: 

• College of Bench Scientists Annual Dinner—The annual dinner is a rare opportunity for bench scientists in the department to connect in person in one place. Hosted by the Associate Chair for Biomedical Research, typically in mid- October, members are encouraged to network with their colleagues and meet trainees who are interested in a career in bench research. The invitation is updated each year to include any new faculty members, students, residents, and fellows in the field. If you or a colleague have not received an invitation, please contact Alyssa Tecklenburg to be added.
• Pre-independent bench scientists group—This group is for fellows and junior faculty who are doing bench research. The vision is to provide a connection to peers and resources and hold workshops or panel discussions on topics such as K-writing, non-NIH grant writing, navigating the transition into lab, navigating the path to independence, negotiating job offers, and other timely and relevant topics specifically geared towards pre-independent bench scientists. To join this group, please contact Renuka Nayak, Assistant Professor.