Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
- Request for Proposals: Pilot Studies in Health Equity
- Letters of intent were due February 6 *please note, one biosketch was sufficient for the LOI.
- Invitations for full submissions will be sent by March 6
- Full submissions (Instructions will be provided) will be due on April 3
- Anticipated start date for successful proposals: July 1
The Office of Health Equity Research (OHER) is soliciting grant applications again to support up to five health equity research pilot projects in community-identified research priority areas of: 1) safe and healthy housing, 2) prevention of mental health and substance use disorders, 3) prevention of gun violence, 4) prevention of re-incarceration, and 5) prevention and management of chronic disease. Eligibility is strictly limited to Health Equity Research Core Investigators (HERCI) at the University of Rochester. The award level is up to $40,000 for one year per award.
All awards are eligible to be co-sponsored by the following University of Rochester units if they also focus on a priority area of the respective unit:
Environmental Health Sciences Center/Institute for Human Health and the Environment
If you have questions about becoming a HERCI member, please contact our team.
- Health Equity-Focused Funding Opportunities Outside URMC— A monthly updated list of available health equity research opportunities outside the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Funding Support Requests - Research investigators seeking additional financial support for research, programmatic, and professional development activities meant to facilitate the advancement of health equity. Requests will be prioritized from highest to lowest priority. Please visit the link for more details. This includes funds for conference travel, registration, and presentations; data acquisition; biostatistical support; publication costs; continuing education; and other expenses.
Funding Recipient Spotlight:
In October 2024, Nikesha J. Gilmore, PhD, received OHER funding to support students from the EmREACh program. This initiative is focused on helping undergraduate students pursue careers that combine clinical care and research. It is especially designed for those who may not have had previous structured research training or academic mentorship. Through hands-on research experiences, professional development, and guided mentorship, EmREACh opens doors to new opportunities.
With the support of OHER funding, University of Rochester graduates Anna Job ’23, Jihane Jean ’23, Helena Rajalingam ’24, and Celina Shoda ’25 and Sofiia Hryniv ’25 were able to attend and present their research at the annual International Society of Geriatric Oncology conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Their work explored important research topics to improve the care of older adults with cancer and demonstrated a strong commitment to oncological science and community engagement. These presentations were a meaningful step forward in their journeys toward medical careers. They showcased the students’ dedication, academic excellence, and passion for making a difference in both research and clinical practice.