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Physician Investigator Research Award

 
Program
web site
http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/pdf/pir.pdf
Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Deadlines Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Purpose This program is for physicians who have an interest in health and medical care research related to one or more of the following:
  • Quality of health care
  • Cost of health care
  • Appropriate access to health and medical care for Michigan residents
The purpose of this award program is to enable physicians to explore the merits of a research idea by providing $10,000 in seed money to physicians who propose a pilot study, feasibility study or small research study to explore the merits of a research idea.
Eligibility The BCBSM Foundation seeks applications from physicians interested in research, who are licensed and domiciled in the state of Michigan. Applicants may include physicians working in research environments such as medical schools or university-affiliated hospitals, health care systems, or nonprofit agencies.
Geographic
coverage
Michigan
Amount of
funding
$10,000.
Application
process
Application information is available on the program web site.
 

For more information contact:
BCBSM Foundation, 313.225.8706

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