Small Grants for Wellbeing (Ongoing)

Apply for $100-500 to contribute to local wellness initiatives.

Simply click HERE to apply.


Medical Education Day Abstract Submission Open

Deadline; November 4, 2024 at 5pm CST

We are interested in research that focuses on medical education topics, including but not limited to hypothesis-driven studies, curriculum evaluation, needs assessments, etc. Abstracts can be submitted at the following link: Med Ed Day Call for Posters 2025. We welcome educational scholarship that has been previously presented in other forums, as it will not be excluded from consideration.

As a reminder, the deadline for all submissions is Monday November 4th at 5pm CST. The Abstract Review Committee will review all proposals, and decisions will be communicated to all lead submitters via email by the middle of December.

The program will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., featuring posters from 2:00–3:15 p.m. and oral presentations from 3:15–4:00 p.m. Descriptions of accepted posters and workshops will be included in a Medical Education Day Proceedings e-booklet. For more details, please visit the website.

We look forward to highlighting the vibrant research and innovation in medical education that is taking place in our institution. We kindly request that you hold the date to ensure your participation on February 6th, 2025, as your presence is highly valued.


BSD Office of Diversity & Inclusion: Small Grants

Next Deadline: November 7, 2024

We fund applications for projects and initiatives that:

  • Support the scholarship of staff, students, and trainees from backgrounds historically underrepresented in science and medicine.
  • Enhance diversity related programs and initiatives, including external speakers.
  • Investigate diversity related topics, health disparities, or involve underrepresented or sexual minority populations

We fund BSD or UCMC staff, students, or trainees (trainees = graduate students, postdocs, or house staff).  Applicants must not have received one of our Small Grants within the last 12 months.

More information and to apply, click here.

Future deadlines: December 5 | January 2 | February 6 | March 6 | April 3


Professional Development Opportunity Sponsored by the BSD Women’s Committee

Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024

Please fill out this form to apply: https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=J7JNYPR449NRPCD8

The goal of Becoming a Leader is to provide clinical and basic science trainees with structured leadership training and skill building. The series consists of four in-person workshops and networking events. Sessions work together to help participants navigate science and medicine in ways that are empowering, impactful, and fulfilling.

Discussions will include topics related to professional development, sexism, navigating gender bias, and developing lasting professional networks. Events will be held in early December, early February and early March in the evenings (5 – 6:30) with dinner served. Trainees will also attend the Warner Reynolds Leadership Academy Keynote on June 13th.

Applications are due by November 8th. Applicants can expect to receive notice of their admittance to the program by late mid-to-late November. Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion and may list the course on their CVs.

Questions can be directed to: Julie Oyler, MD (joyler@bsd.uchicago.edu) or Christina Roman, PhD (Christina.Roman@bsd.uchicago.edu)


Center for Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation (HDSI) Travel Grants

Next Deadline: Monday, November 18, 2024. For conferences December 2024 and beyond.

Travel Grant recipients are awarded up to $1000 to offset the cost of registration, poster development and/or travel expenses.

https://hdsi.uchicago.edu/travel-grants/

Additional Future Deadlines:  TBA


2024 AAMC Awards:

https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards (deadlines vary by award)

tips for successful nominations webinar