Applications accepted on a rolling basis

LDI is seeking to support new collaborative, cross-disciplinary activities that catalyze and support new research across Penn’s health policy and health services research community. We are pleased to announce a call for proposals to fund working groups or other convenings at Penn that will help achieve this goal.

We are accepting applications from LDI Senior Fellows on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to proposals that include the involvement of Senior Fellows who are junior faculty and bring together Senior Fellows from across schools and disciplines. Proposals should seek to develop sustained new collaborations or lines of inquiry at Penn or develop new partnerships or collaborations for research outside of Penn.

Funds of up to $10,000 are available, although lower-budget proposals are more likely to be funded. Funds may be combined with other sources of funding.

Note: We welcome proposals for in-person convenings. Because of the ongoing uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will work with grantees to adapt to virtual convenings or to change the timing of events if needed.

For general questions, or questions about the submission process, email Penn LDI.

Proposal Requirements:

1) A 500-700 word description of the proposed working group or convening with:

• a clearly articulated statement of the need for the working group or convening

• a description of how it will support LDI’s mission of convening experts from across disciplines to catalyze new and innovative lines of inquiry

• expected number of participants, including number, rank, and schools of participating LDI Senior Fellows

• a synopsis of the planned sustained benefits to Penn and LDI from this working group or convening and any products that will emerge

2) A timeline

3) A budget and justification

• Specify all other sources of funding