Investigator Initiated Research Program
The Investigator Initiated Research Program from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan funds innovative, evidence-based health research to improve healthcare outcomes and address critical gaps in Michigan.
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (Concept Paper, Winter) | January 6, 2027 (Full Application, Winter) | February 3, 2027 (Concept Paper, Spring) | April 14, 2027 (Full Application, Spring) | May 26, 2027 (Concept Paper, Summer) | August 4, 2027 (Full Application, Summer)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per grant; typical awards are $50,000; project durations vary.
Summary: Supports doctoral-level researchers in Michigan conducting innovative, evidence-based health research to address critical gaps and improve health outcomes.
Key Information: Concept paper required before full proposal; only one active grant per PI at a time.
Description
The Investigator Initiated Research Program from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation funds doctoral-level researchers to advance health-related knowledge and address critical gaps in healthcare research. The program encourages projects that investigate disease prevention, examine associations and causal relationships in health, analyze large datasets, conduct cost-analysis studies, and test innovative interventions to improve health outcomes. Research should prioritize evidence-based approaches that enhance healthcare quality, access, and equity, with a focus on Michigan’s diverse populations and social determinants of health.
