School of Medicine Supported Programs

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In addition to maintaining this website of resources and offerings that exist across OHSU and beyond, and which may be beneficial for the development of School of Medicine faculty, SoM Faculty Development also supports specific OHSU programs that are designed for faculty.

Support ranges from financial assistance (including supporting faculty time) to administrative support to full scale program planning and development. Learn more about theses programs below.

Program information

Call for proposals: Faculty Development Grant Award

Thanks to The Dean Sharon Anderson Faculty Development Fund, administered by the School of Medicine Office of Faculty Development, we are pleased to announce a call for proposals for grants supporting SoM faculty in advancing their professional growth, educational and research innovations, scholarly activity, leadership development and the pursuit of well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion.

This award is designed to enhance the skills, capabilities, and career trajectories of faculty by funding opportunities that directly contribute to excellence at OHSU.

Award overview:

Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: SoM Faculty
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Purpose of the award

The Faculty Development Grants aim to:

Support faculty in acquiring new knowledge, training, or skills that enhance their professional effectiveness.
Promote innovation in health professions or research education, clinical practice, and academic scholarship.
Strengthen leadership capacity within the SoM and OHSU.
Encourage participation in high‑impact professional activities aligned with SoM and institutional priorities.

Allowable uses of funds

Up to $5,000 may be requested to support activities such as:

Registration, travel, and lodging for professional conferences, workshops, or short courses
Enrollment in certificate or training programs
Costs associated with educational or scholarly projects
Development of new teaching materials or curricula
Specialized coaching, mentoring, or leadership development programs
Other activities that clearly support professional or academic growth

Funds may not be used for general salary support, routine departmental operations, or purchases not directly tied to faculty development.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Hold a faculty appointment within the School of Medicine
Have approval from their department chair or supervisor prior to submission
Demonstrate how the proposed activity directly contributes to their professional development and aligns with departmental or institutional goals

Proposal requirements

A complete proposal must include:

Cover Page
1. Name, title, department, contact information
2. Project or activity title
3. Total amount requested
Proposal Narrative (1–2 pages, 6,000 characters max)
1. Description of the proposed activity
2. Expected impact on the applicant’s professional development
3. Relevance to departmental, school and/or institutional priorities
Budget and Budget Justification
1. Itemized expenses (uploaded as an attachment. Please use this template when creating your expense list)
2. Clear explanation of how requested funds will be used
3. Clear explanation of how any additional funds needed will be covered, should the requested / available amount of the award not cover all costs
Chair/Supervisor Endorsement (letter uploaded as an attachment)

Review criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Clarity and feasibility of the proposed activity
Demonstrated potential for meaningful professional development
Alignment with organizational priorities
Responsible and appropriate use of funds
Potential for sustained impact on teaching, research, or clinical practice

Award expectations

Award recipients will be asked to:

Use funds within 12 months of award notification
Submit a brief final report summarizing activities and outcomes
Share learnings with colleagues when appropriate (e.g., presentation at a faculty meeting, seminar, faculty development summit, or provide a written summary)