Physician Investigator Research Award Program

Physician Investigator Research Award Program is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. Provides funding for Michigan physicians to explore research on quality, cost, and access to care through pilot studies or small research projects.

Foundation Grants: Physician Investigator Research | BCBSM Physician Investigator Research Award Program The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation is interested in innovative and evidence-based research grants that address urgent health issues, health inequities, social determinants of health and health care access, quality and cost.

This grant program provides seed money to Michigan physicians who want to explore the merits of a particular, evidence-based research idea through pilot studies, feasibility studies or small research projects. This award offers up to $10,000 in funding. We accept applications from physicians based in Michigan.

Their organizations must be non-profit. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees and their immediate family members are ineligible. Employees of any BCBSM affiliate and their immediate family members also are ineligible.

Grant application process Thank you for your interest in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation’s grantmaking opportunities. We are now accepting concept papers for our 2026 grant programs. Our new process will facilitate enhanced efficiency for both the applicants and BCBSM Foundation program officers.

To request a concept paper application, please submit a concept paper form . Grant application timelines All deadlines end at 11:59 p. m.

Applications are reviewed up to the date indicated, which is when the board meets for discussion. After the application is reviewed at our board meeting, applicants will receive an email with the funding decision within 10 business days.

Applications Accepted Until Applications Accepted Until Applications Accepted Until Applications Accepted Until The application process is comprehensive, so it helps to understand what's involved at the outset of applying. Here is what you will be expected to deliver if your concept paper is approved and you move onto the proposal process.

Your proposal package narrative should range between 2,000-4,500 words and include the following sections: Research design and methods Addressing health equity and social determinants of health Addressing how the work is valuable to the population, increases the quality of care and improves the access to health care Please use AMA 10th Edition or APA 7th edition citation style. Citations do not count towards the recommended word count.

Other materials you'll be expected to deliver or review, sign and submit: Planned Participant Enrollment Table Detailed budget and budget justification documents, including: Funds requested, anticipated or provided by other sources for the same or similar project must be described in detail on an attached sheet and referenced in a cover letter.

The Foundation does not pay for indirect costs except for limited fringe benefits, including health, personal and/or medical benefits. The allowable fringe benefit expense may not exceed the lesser of 25 percent of the salary subtotal figure or the actual cost of the fringe benefits. The Foundation does not pay for tuition expenses or continuing education units for the PI, project staff, or students.

The following are not supported by this funding program: computer equipment, including hardware and software; one-time use consumables, such as medical and office supplies; furnishings; and capital expenses, such as phone, rent, building insurance. Conference travel is limited to $1,000.

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