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Investigator Initiated Research Program
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Program
web site |
http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/grant.shtml
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| Sponsor |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation |
| Deadlines |
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis |
| Purpose |
Research on Health and Medical Care in the State of Michigan: Quality, Cost and Access to Care.
This program encourages Michigan-based
applied research projects
designed to improve health care
in the state of Michigan. It does
not support basic science or biomedical
research, including drug
studies or studies using animals.
Projects that focus on the quality
and cost of health care and
appropriate access are considered
priority |
| Eligibility |
Applications will be accepted
from medical- and doctoral-level
researchers based in hospitals,
university settings, non-profit health
care organizations, health systems,
medical or nursing schools, schools
of public health, or other relevant
academic disciplines such as
psychology, sociology and urban
studies. The BCBSM
Foundation does not provide
support to for-profit organizations
or individuals associated with
organizations not located in
Michigan. |
Geographic
coverage |
Michigan |
Amount of
funding |
Grants are typically in the $50,000 -
$75,000 per year range. Exceptional
projects will be considered for multiyear
funding or funding requests in
excess of $50,000 - $75,000. |
Application
process |
Application instructions are available on the program web site.
For more information go to: http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/pdf/iirp.pdf. |
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For more information contact:
BCBSM Foundation, 313.225.8706 Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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