We Invest in Research Success
In these unpredictable times, we’re invested in our researchers’ success. Instead of hiring bright minds and then hoping for the best, we have mentoring programs that give them the skills they need to stand out. We award seed grants that bring new ideas to life, and provide programmatic support so that developed projects can take root and grow branches. We don’t just give our scientists a place to work; we’ve built an environment where they can thrive.
Institutional Resources
Office of the Vice President for Research
The VPR Office cultivates a national and international leading research community. Their website has information about University of Utah research policies and procedures, grants, awards and funding, safety and compliance, facilities and equipment, and more.
HSC Cores
The goal of the cores is to make technology and expertise available to all faculty members and students. 21 core facilities, ranging from DNA sequencing to metabolomics, offer both advanced technologies and equipment to accelerate research.
PIVOT Center
Partners for innovation, venture, outreach and technology (PIVOT) is here to connect you with the U and Utah’s innovation ecosystem. They drive technology commercialization, corporate engagement and economic development.
U of U Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
The mission of UHEDI is to create an inclusive climate while also addressing health and education inequities within University of Utah Health.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
CTSI is the home for clinical and translational science at the U and in the region. They support programs and resources that translate discoveries to impact human health, including cores and services, education and training, and the Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO).
Grant Support
Office of Sponsored Projects
OSP supports U faculty through effective management of extramural sponsored proposals and awards funded by federal and state agencies, foundations, and other public and private sources.
Grants and Contracts Accounting
Grants and Contracts Accounting provide responsible fiscal management of grants and contracts in an efficient and caring manner while acting as an advocate for the faculty and staff of the U.
Training Grants
The U hosts a wide array of institutional training grants that provide valuable research training and professional development for our trainees across multiple disciplines.
Career & Leadership Development
Academic Affairs and Faculty Development
A central resource for the health sciences that provides guidance, resources, and training to enhance the success of individual faculty.
Vice President's Clinical and Translational Scholars Program
Offers intensive mentorship and support to junior faculty who are committed to careers in clinical or translational research.
Utah Health Equity Leadership and Mentoring (U-HELM)
U-HELM has a cohort of junior faculty selected annually from those who are from underrepresented populations or work in health equity research or medical practices.
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI)
Provides classroom and mentored research experience in clinical research, preparing its trainees for careers in clinical investigation, both in academic medicine and the allied health sciences.
KL2 Mentored Career Development Scholar Program
Training for mentored research and career development support for clinical junior investigators with a goal of stimulating innovative research programs.
Research Excellence Across U of U Health (REACH) Mentoring Program
The goal of this U2M2 Research Excellence Across U of U Health (REACH) Mentoring Program is to provide structured mentorship to U of U Health Sciences faculty with a current R01 level grant, in order to assist them in securing their second R01 level grant.
Women in Health, Medicine, & Science
Promotes faculty development, mentoring and advocacy of women faculty in all stages of their careers to ensure that the “sky is the limit."
Utah Women's Reproductive Research Career Development Program (WRHR)
Increases the skills of investigators from the U's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology through a mentored research and career development experience.
Career Development Training Grants for Residents and Junior Faculty
These career development grants prepare outstanding residents for a career in academic medicine and clinical investigation and provide research experience and mentorship to junior faculty.
Leadership Development Resources from AAMC
The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) has online resources to guide leadership development whether you are an executive-level leader, new to a leadership position, or in a role where you want to make a difference in your community and profession.
We don't just give our scientists a place to work; we've built and environment where they can thrive.
Mentorship
Research Mentor Training
Research mentor training is a single day training designed to help research mentors maximize the effectiveness of their mentoring.
Introduction to Research Mentoring
This course for faculty, students and staff will help participants identify and develop a philosophy for effective mentorship.
Individual Development Plans (IDP)
The graduate school offers a suggested IDP for all trainees designed to help you explore and identify training and career goals.
National Research Mentoring Network
This organization provides researchers across all career stages with the evidence-based mentorship and professional development programming that emphasizes the benefits and challenges of diversity, inclusivity and culture.
The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
This organization provides researchers across all career stages with the evidence-based mentorship and professional development programming that emphasizes the benefits and challenges of diversity, inclusivity and culture.
Training Grant Support
Institutional Training Grant Proposal Development (For Faculty)
If you are faculty who is considering applying to a new training grant, there are a number of items to consider first. You can find tips and resources here.
Grant Writing & Proposal Development Support (For Trainees)
There are a number of courses, workshops, and resources available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Utah.
Post Award Resources (For Trainees)
Once a trainee receives a grant, there are a number of administrative tasks that need to be completed to ensure compliance with NIH and maintenance of benefits at the university. Explore tips and resources for post award support.