UChicago Medicine Innovation Grant Program

Grant proposals should be provided in 11-point Arial font, 0.5 inch margins, and single-spaced (follows the National Institute of Health (NIH) standard formatting)

Grant submission PDFs and filenames

Please submit two PDFs:

1. One PDF should include be the written application. Name your application file: LastName_FirstName_Grant24.
2. One PDF should include the detailed budget. This is the only file that should include salary information. Name the budget file: LastName_FirstName_Grant24_Budget.

Application Format and Structure

1. Specific Aims –1 PAGE max
   • Provide a clear overview of the problem your project intends to address, the measurable goals of your proposed innovation, and your plan for implementing and evaluating the impact of your innovation.
   • Clearly list the specific aims of the project proposed (e.g., to create a novel design, to solve a specific problem, to challenge an existing clinical practice, to address a critical barrier to healthcare or operations).
2. Project Narrative –3 PAGES max
   • Organize the Project Narrative using the following headings
     • • Significance (problem, impact, knowledge)
       • Innovation (new ground)
       • Approach (methods, process, analysis)
       • Feasibility (team, timing, resources)
       • Results Dissemination
         • Describe your plan for disseminating results from this project, including any ideas for publishing in a peer-reviewed journal, presenting at specific national meetings, etc.
3. Budget Narrative- 1 PAGE max
   • Provide an overview of the total direct costs associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating your project.
   • Describe your budget by category (i.e. supplies, personnel, services, data fulfillment, analysis, etc.) and the assumptions used to allocate these funds.
   • Provide information about the role for each individual supported in the budget. Do not include any salary information in the budget narrative.
4. Timeline and Plan for IRB Approval- 1 PAGE max
   • Provide a timeline for the project that includes key milestones around planning, implementing, and evaluating your innovation. This timeline should include a proposed deadline for completing the analysis and preparing a manuscript.
   • Include your plan for acquiring IRB approval OR formal Quality Improvement Determination.
5. CV, Resume or Biosketch 5-PAGES max PER PERSON
   • Include information for key personnel (Co-Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator and any external collaborators) being supported through the grant. 
6. List of all Project Members- 1 PAGE max
   • Provide a list of all team members participating in project.
   • Include their Name, Title, Role, and Discipline (e.g. John Doe MPH, Senior Quality Analyst, Project Analyst, Data & Analytics).
7. References Cited- 1 PAGE max
   • Provide references for any articles cited in the grant application or consulted when developing this project.
8. Letters of Support- 3 LETTERS max; 1 PAGE EACH
   • Include letters of support from any department heads, senior managers, or operational leaders that will be impacted or involved in your project.
   • Include a letter of support from your supervisor or manager.
   • Residents and Fellows should submit a letter of support from the faculty member overseeing their project as well as from their training program director.
9. Detailed Budget (Confidential)- 1 PAGE
   • Provide a short, detailed budget identifying proposed funding allocation to salary support, supplies, data fulfillment, data analysis, and other expenses.

Submission Deadline: April 13, 2025

If you have questions, please reach out directly to the HDSI team.