The Investigator Initiated Research Award Program from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation supports doctoral-level researchers focused on:
The award offers up to $75,000 per grant.
We accept applications from primary investigators with medical or doctoral-level credentials, developing evidence-based research, and based in hospitals, universities and health care systems.
Applicants must be based in Michigan and their organizations must be nonprofit.
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.
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.
Winter Schedule
Concept Paper Due
Oct. 23, 2023
Applications Accepted Until
Jan. 10, 2024
Applications Reviewed
April 10, 2024
Spring Schedule
Concept Paper Due
Feb. 12, 2024
Applications Accepted Until
April 24, 2024
Applications Reviewed
July 31, 2024
Summer Schedule
Concept Paper Due
May 28, 2024
Applications Accepted Until
August 7, 2024
Applications Reviewed
November 13, 2024
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Oct. 23, 2023 | Jan. 10, 2024 | April 10, 2024 |
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Feb. 12, 2024 | April 24, 2024 | July 31, 2024 |
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May 28, 2024 | August 7, 2024 | November 13, 2024 |
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:
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:
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