The objective of the program is to strengthen the biomedical research environment at the University of Mississippi Medical Center through the use of flexible funds that enable faculty to respond quickly and effectively to emerging opportunities and unpredictable circumstances that develop during the course of active research programs. The highest priority for awards will be those projects that are most competitive for future extramural funding.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS...March 1 for Cycle 1

Deadlines for applications to the UMC Intramural Research Support Program (IRSP) are
March 1 for Cycle 1 (award period beginning May 1)
September 1 for Cycle 2 (award period beginning November 1)

The IRSP provides support in the form of 12-month awards of $30,000 or less to members of the UMC faculty to pursue a research project.

Grants are awarded in the following three categories:

• Initial Research Support for New and Newly Relocated Investigators
• Pilot Research
• Emergency Support

No awards will be made for faculty salary. Compliance with IRB, IACUC, IBC, and Radiation Safety will be handled with the “Just-in-time” mechanism. Application forms and instructions are below:

The Office of Research will accept completed applications through 5:00 p.m. on March 1 for Cycle 1 and September 1 for Cycle 2. Direct questions about the program or the application and review process to Office of Research (ext. 5-5000).
Instructions
Application form