Gap & Interim Funding

Gap Funding

With support from the SOM Office for Research and department, the School of Medicine is happy to announce another round of its Gap Research Funding program. Gap funding eligibility requires a scored, peer-reviewed federal grant proposal, such as:

Scored new NIH proposals that follow from non-renewable, national peer-reviewed awards, such as DOD, AHA, or other foundations.
Scored NIH proposals for NEW projects. Please apply to the Bridge/Interim program below if the proposal represents a continuation of a previously project that was not re-funded at competitive renewal.

Interested applicants should complete and submit to Mary Peace McRae an Application Package by 5:00 PM on May 5, 2023. The required components and structure of the Application Package are detailed in the Gap-Funding-Application-Form.

Interim Funding

VPR with co-support by SOM and department: also known as interim support, this program supports previously-funded projects that are not re-funded at competitive renewal. Awards of up to $100,000 are co-supported by the VPR, SOM, and the PI’s Department/Center in a 2:1:1 ratio. Before applying, review the VPR program guidelines and application form. UVA Interim Funding for Research Programs: SOM Implementation. Proposals are due at the Office for Research on April 3, July 5, or November 5. Contact: Mary Peace McRae.