Oregon Scientist Development Award (OSDA)
The Medical Research Foundation supports highly promising, biomedical scientists seeking to develop their research careers in Oregon. The Oregon Scientist Development Award is designed to support exceptional, but not yet fully independent young investigators seeking to make the transition from an intermediate rank to scientific independence. This includes investigators currently at the level of staff scientist, research assistant professor, instructor and similar transitional appointments Applicants must be in a rank that is eligible to submit independent R01’s and similar grant applications. Because this award is meant to foster development of an independent research program, a minimum 25% FTE must be put to the project. Tenure track or new investigators with start-up packages are not eligible for this application.
Criteria for the award include exceptional quality of the applicant, strength of the research plan, strength of the career development plan, the research environment and degree of institutional/mentor commitment. OSDA grants are considered only once per year and the application deadline date is Feb. 15. The maximum dollar award for an OSDA Grant is $75,000. Letters of support from your mentor and department chair needs to accompany grant applications. Because this is a highly competitive application, awards will not necessarily be awarded every cycle.
Applying for OSDA Grants
Please direct any questions about the forms to Amy Von Jenef at vonjenef@ohsu.edu.
OSDA instructions & application
