The Division of Research and Innovation created the Research Academy to enhance the UAMS research community, create innovative/sustainable care models, transformative medical breakthroughs and elevate UAMS research excellence overall.  This aligns with the UAMS Vision 2029 mission to make Arkansas the healthiest state in the region.

• Research Academy Certification Program

  • Targeted Training/Seminar Series – Register HERE

    • To facilitate information exchange and further research success for investigators of all levels, training/seminars are offered on a variety of topics. Click link above for schedule.

  • Mentored Grant Writing Program

    • Research and Innovation partnered with the Translational Research Institute to launch a Mentored Grant-Writing Program for Research Academy Scholars. This initiative expands research success via a structured grant-writing program with dedicated expert mentors. If you are interested in applying for the 2022 class, See the application details.
  •  The College of Health Professions and the UAMS Faculty Center developed important examples/guides for successful grant writing.
    • Budgets and Budget Justifications
    • Biosketches and other Attachments
  • Online Examples of Funded and Non-funded grants for training purposes
    • Sample applications and the corresponding summary statements of successful NIAID applications

For more information, contact Andrea McBryde.

Additional Resources

• Discovering UAMS Library Resources – Look no further, the Library has tons of customized research services and resources.
• Health Literacy and Plain Language tips for Research Teams
• R01 Countdown: Tools for Writing Concise and Compelling Grants
• Best Practices for Contacting your Program Officer
  • Program Officers are here to help
  • What to Say to a Program Officer (and What Not to Say)
  • When to Contact a Program Officer
  • Tips for working with an NSF Program Officer
• Become a Successful Researcher at Every Stage of your Career
  • Not sure how to steer your future professional course?  Wondering what your 1st extramural grant should be? 2nd?
  • Check out this free HHMI resource – Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty

• Tooting Your Own Horn!

  • Want to learn how to share your research and its importance with non-scientists? (Hint: methods/depth of detail are different!)
  • The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science empowers scientists/health professionals to describe complex topics in clear, vivid, and engaging ways for better understanding by those outside their discipline (e.g., public, media, patients, elected officials). See The Alda Method