Research Bridge Funding
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Research Bridge Funding Program supports faculty in maintaining promising biomedical research during lapses in external grant support.
Funder: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for R01/equivalent; $50,000 for R21 or K-to-R transitions; $250,000 for program project grants (UI PI); 12 months support per request.
Summary: Provides interim funding to maintain promising research programs for CCOM faculty during lapses in extramural support.
Key Information: Department must commit at least 1/3 of budget; only CCOM faculty are eligible.
Description
This program offers bridge funding to faculty at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) whose research programs have recently lost or are about to lose external funding, despite active efforts to renew or replace that funding. The goal is to enable high-potential research projects to continue, strengthen future grant applications, and improve the likelihood of successful renewal. Funding is provided in collaboration with the faculty member’s department and the Vice President for Research’s office, with a strong emphasis on using internal advisory resources and scientific editing to maximize the chance of extramural grant renewal.
