AU, state health department partner to expand learning opportunities
"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
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:
"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
"This grant represents a spectrum of sectors, including medical, behavioral health, mental health, public health, nursing and social work,” says Alicia Becton, PhD.
"It's an engagement opportunity every single year our students are able to have that also serves one of the greatest needs in our region," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
"We know we can’t do it alone, but with this community behind us, the future for Augusta University is incredibly bright," says AU President Russell T. Keen.