Research

The ability to write a successful grant proposal is a critical skill for success in many careers — it demonstrates logical thinking, clear writing, and an understanding of the research field. Receiving a nationally funded fellowship provides external evidence that a student has successfully acquired these skills.

CBTS has established an incentive plan designed to encourage submission of applications from students enrolled in disciplines in which individual fellowships are available. One measure of graduate research training success is the number of external federal fellowships awarded to students.

Research Fellowship Application Incentive

Full time CBTS graduate students who are in good academic standing and who have had their fellowship application reviewed by their faculty mentor and the Grant Writing (BMSC 6102) Course Director, prior to submission are eligible for this program. They must complete the Graduate Student Research Fellowship Incentive Program Application Form and submit it to the Dean’s Office. This is a one-time $500 incentive for submitting an extramural fellowship application.

Complete the Graduate Student Research Fellowship Incentive application form.

Dean’s Recognition Award Incentive Program

Those applications that are successful and receive fellowship funding, are eligible for an additional Dean’s Recognition Award incentive of $1,000. This one-time award is funded through the CBTS Dean’s Office. The student must provide a copy of the Notice of Award and complete a Request for Fellowship Supplement Funding Form. These funds are awarded at the annual CBTS Awards Banquet, where the student is recognized for their achievement.

Complete the Dean’s Fellowship Award Incentive Form.

More Information and Contact

For more information about this program, view the CBTS Graduate Student Research Fellowship Incentive Guidelines or contact Dr. Paula Gregory, via email: paula.gregory@unthealth.edu

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports research fellows in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with University-wide organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdoctoral scholars and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other employment sectors.