Eligible faculty should complete this "Intent to Submit" form during the timeline established in the 'Funding Opportunities' document. The "Intent to Submit" process offers the applicant an opportunity to highlight their research plans, give insight into their career path, and any additional information that may help the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team determine whether the applicant meets eligibility requirements.

The purpose of the Diversity Award for Research Equity (DARE) is to provide funding to early-career or mid-career faculty to increase their academic productivity, expand their research portfolio, and promote career advancement. Specifically, the Department of Medicine is interested in supporting faculty within the first 15 years of their career who will conduct research that addresses inequities in health or healthcare access. Prioritization may be given to support faculty who are under-represented in medicine and sciences (URiM).

Applicants will be notified by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team if they are invited to submit a full application. A link for submitting the full application will be included in the invitation to submit.

DARE will be awarded to one Department of Medicine Faculty member in the amount of $25,000 per year, for two years (totaling $50,000 in direct expenses). The awardee will be announced at the Department of Medicine's Research Hebbel Day and funding may begin at the start of the new academic year. Awardees will receive ongoing support and mentorship, including quarterly check-in meetings to ensure success.

Please note: Individuals may apply for both DARE and WERC awards, but can only be the recipient of one award.