Pre-proposals for CIMIT Science Grants, Clinical Systems Innovation Awards Being Accepted Until Feb. 15

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Pre-proposals for CIMIT Science Grants and Clinical Systems Innovation Grants will be accepted between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15, 2009. The science grants are focused on novel, technology-driven solutions to urgent healthcare problems. The CSI program is CIMIT’s initiative to improve and advance the systems that support clinical care in real-world healthcare settings. Last year CIMIT chose about 40 winning proposals, committing $5 million.

Applicants may apply in one of two Science Grant categories: small (up to $40,000 direct cost, for one year) and medium, (up to $100,000 direct cost, for one year). Only a certain number of grants will be given in each category and applicants are encouraged to request only as much support as is necessary for the planned tasks.

CSI supports projects to address important specific needs identified within CIMIT healthcare institutions. These grants (up to $100,000 direct) are seed funds to help clinicians and institutions craft novel approaches to implementing a complex new care pathway, designing a new facility, or developing a better process, usually incorporating new technology.

Members of submitting teams must be affiliated with one of the consortium institutions that make up CIMIT. For information on how to apply, please go to our grants section of this website.