Internal Funding Opportunities
Internal Funding Opportunities for Fellows
Fellows in the Division of General Internal Medicine have access to several internal funding mechanisms to support their research and educational projects. In addition to leveraging resources from their faculty mentors’ funded work, fellows may apply for divisional and institutional awards that provide targeted support for project development and completion.
Division of General Internal Medicine Fellow and Faculty Awards
These awards are intended to support Division fellows and clinician-educator faculty by providing resources and mentorship for educational and research projects.
- Eligibility: DGIM fellows and clinician-educator faculty
- Allowable Expenses: Covers services provided by the Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology (e.g., statistical analysis, data management). This award does not fund project implementation or services from other providers.
- Application Cycle: Applications are due on the first of each month and reviewed by the DGIM Awards Steering Committee on the second Monday of the month.
- Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per year
For detailed guidelines and application procedures, download the PDF.
For questions, contact imawards@pitt.edu or call 412-692-2023.
Shadyside Hospital Foundation Awards
The Shadyside Hospital Foundation provides competitive awards to support fellow-led research projects that advance the mission of UPMC Shadyside.
- Eligibility: DGIM fellows
- Requirements: Projects must be conducted at least in part at UPMC Shadyside and align with the hospital’s mission.
- Allowable Expenses: May include materials and supplies, participant payments, software, statistical support, travel, and other research-related costs.
- Application Cycle: Deadlines typically occur in mid-May and late November, with funding decisions made shortly thereafter.
- Award Amount: Up to $15,000 per project; fellows may apply twice per year.
For more information, contact Stephanie DeNillo (denillosn@upmc.edu).