MD-MPH grad hopes to put at-risk communities first
"Most of these patients who have worse diabetic retinopathy belong to vulnerable populations that our free clinics serve," says Tommy Bui.
The IPPH Grants Mentoring Program prepares participants to compete successfully for extramural funding.
Applications are welcome from Augusta University faculty members of any rank whose research interests broadly align with public health. Applicants should not have previously received significant extramural research support as Principal Investigator. The 2-year program provides a systematic training experience that includes workshops, seminars, and staged guidance on proposal preparation. Periodic reports and presentations track participant progress through program milestones. Successful program completion includes submitting an extramural grant through IPPH.
School of Public Health
IPPH will provide an external review of grant proposals and professional editing services prior to grant submission.
For (a) identifying funding opportunities, (b) budgeting, (c) grant proposal coordination, (d) submission, and (e) Post Award grant management
Interested faculty members should submit a single pdf packet by May 15, 2023 which includes:
One page statement of interest from applicant detailing:
Participants are selected based on:
"Most of these patients who have worse diabetic retinopathy belong to vulnerable populations that our free clinics serve," says Tommy Bui.
“Theirs is a journey of compassion for all, dedication to education and a bold vision to guide AU and our entire region forward,” says Henry Ingram.
“When I met with the school’s leadership and faculty, I saw a lot of excitement, passion and energy for the direction the school is heading," says Aaron Kruse-Diehr, PhD.
“Research shows that kids gain three to five times the amount of weight over the summer than they do in the remainder of the school year,” says Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD.