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The T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion invites applications for one-time, non-renewable seed grant proposals for 2023-2024.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion will fund a fourth cohort of first year School of Medicine, Pharmacy, or graduate Master of Public Health students to initiate extended summer research projects through its Sanford Scholars Award Program. Students interested in conducting research projects related to empathy and compassion are encouraged to apply and are required to identify a UCSD faculty mentor to collaboratively develop the research project. In addition to initiating a research project, Sanford Scholars are required to participate in a summer program that will enhance the overall project efficacy, further develop empathy and compassion skills, and create a cohesive cadre of student leaders in empathy and compassion.
REQUIRED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
APPLICATION AND PROJECT TIMELINE:
FUNDING:
All projects will be funded up to a total of $8,000. Of this total award, $6,000 will be provided directly to the student as a stipend, and up to $2,000 will be provided to the mentor to support the research project, including supplies and materials.
Please visit our website to learn more about the Institute, and to review the previous and currently funded Sanford Scholar research projects.
For questions, please contact Jenna Tutjer (jtutjer@health.ucsd.edu).
ABOUT THE CENTER:
The Center for Empathy and Compassion Training in Medical Education invites applications for medical education project proposals for implementation in the 2023-24 academic year.
The mission of the Center for Empathy and Compassion Training in Medical Education is to develop, evaluate, and disseminate educational programs to enhance empathy and compassion throughout medical training, particularly in the School of Medicine. The focus of this call is the development of evidence-based practices that help to incorporate empathy and compassion training into undergraduate and graduate medical education including those that aim to increase inclusive excellence in healthcare and health care education.
The intention of this seed grant funding is to implement novel medical education projects and evaluate their efficacy; those shown to be effective will be disseminated. The maximum amount of funding available for a single project supported under this call is $50,000 for one year, with a typical budget expected to be $15,000-$25,000. All budget items must be justified. Proposals should speak to future sustainability of projects, including departmental resources or the School of Medicine.
FIRST STAGE APPLICATIONS:
The goal of the first stage is to determine whether your project idea is in line with our Center’s mission and appears to be promising for further development of a detailed project plan.
Please submit an abstract of no more than 1,000 words that will be scored by the review committee. The abstract should include:
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the review, and those selected will participate in an iterative process, working together with the Center’s personnel, to develop the second stage application. The second stage application will involve a more thorough explanation of the project’s methods and a detailed budget and budget justification. The final version of the second stage application can be submitted at any time, but must be completed by May 2023 to be considered for implementation in the ‘23-‘24 academic year. Second stage proposals will be reviewed and approved before funds are allocated. Invitation for development of second stage proposals does not guarantee eventual funding, but we hope to create fundable proposals via the iterative process.
ELIGIBILITY:
Faculty, staff, and trainees are all eligible for funding. Feasibility of the project given the responsibilities associated with the PI’s primary role(s) must be addressed in the first stage abstract. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
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QUESTIONS?:
Contact Center Director, Lisa Eyler, PhD at lteyler@health.ucsd.edu.