FY23 Incentive for Submitting a Proposal
Between November 1, 2022 to August 9, 2023, all 2nd and 3rd year graduate students within eligible School of Medicine PhD programs that submit a fellowship proposal for external funding from NIH or another sponsor (federal or non-federal) will be awarded $250, regardless of the proposal’s outcome. This year 4th year graduate students within eligible School of Medicine PhD programs that submit a NIH F99/K00 will be awarded $250, regardless of the proposal’s outcome. This program is sponsored by Dr. Sheri Krams, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, School of Medicine.
Eligible School of Medicine PhD Programs
Eligible School of Medicine PhD Programs include Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Physics, Biophysics, Cancer Biology, Chemical and Systems Biology, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Genetics, Health Policy, Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Neurosciences, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Structural Biology. MSTP students are not eligible.
Document that you Submitted
At Stanford, School of Medicine graduate students must complete a Proposal Development Routing Form (PDRF) and work with the School of Medicine Fellowship Research Management Group (RMG) to submit their fellowship proposals. These proposals are tracked by the Stanford electronic Research Administration (SeRA) system. At the end of the fiscal year (August 2023), we will run a report in SeRA to identify School of Medicine graduate students that applied for relevant funding opportunities. If you want you can submit information about the proposal you submitted complete this form. At this time, the NSF GRFP (even if submitted during your 2nd year) is not eligible for this incentive program because all eligible graduate students in the School of Medicine are expected to apply to it.
Eligible for the NIH NRSA F Fellowship (F31 or F31-Diversity)?
The purpose of this Kirschstein-NRSA program is to enable promising predoctoral students (2nd-4th year) with potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientists, to obtain mentored research training while conducting dissertation research. Applications are generally due in April, August, and December. Check out a useful NRSA guidebook.
Eligible for the NIH F99/K00?
The purpose of the Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students (3rd – 4th year) who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing careers as independent researchers. The award will facilitate the transition of talented graduate students into successful research postdoctoral appointments. Some F99/K00 funding opportunities DO NOT require US Citizenship. Check out a recent presentation.
Identifying relevant funding opportunities
Eligible funding opportunities include fellowship proposals for external funding from NIH or another sponsors (federal or non-federal) that fund dissertation research. The Grant Writing Academy created a new website to guide you in identifying funding opportunities – check out the mid-late funding opportunities! Other helpful funding opportunity lists:
If you have questions about eligibility or identifying relevant funding opportunities, email Dr. Crystal Botham (cbotham@stanford.edu).
Proposal Bootcamps – Offered in Autumn & Spring Quarters
The Grant Writing Academy’s award-winning Proposal Bootcamp (which doubled proposal success rates – PLOS ONE) is offered in the Autumn and Spring Quarters. Learn More:
- Autumn NRSA Proposal Bootcamp – BIOS 242
- Online Proposal Bootcamp (Autumn & Spring Quarters) – BIOS 299
- Spring Proposal Bootcamp – BIOS 263
Have Questions?
Please reach out to the Director of the Grant Writing Academy, Dr. Crystal Botham (cbotham@stanford.edu), with any questions. Crystal is committed to guiding your proposal development and available to meet with you. If you have questions, including about eligibility, email Crystal.
