R01 Application Program

The R01 Application Program (RAP) is part of a fully integrated approach to advance research at UC Davis Health by providing training and support to early career faculty to become successful, independent researchers. It is a cohort-based, selective, mentored program for new investigators to create, submit, and obtain their first NIH R01. Preference will be given to faculty who have previously obtained pilot or training grant-level funding for research. Candidates must also have a mentor in place who is familiar with their project and willing to participate in all aspects of the program. See details below for eligibility.

PROGRAM FEATURES

• The R01 Application Program is comprised of integrated dynamic workshops, R01 progress presentations, and peer review accountability sessions.
• Participants will receive specialized training, guidance, and camaraderie. Activities and resources designed to provide participants with the tools and knowledge they need to write a successful R01 application (e.g., proposal writing seminar, mock review) will be provided to participants.
• Guest speakers with established track records of external funding will join us for group sessions.
• Self-directed peer group activities where participants will share and review proposal sections, provide constructive feedback to one another, and address problems and needs.
• Final application materials will be reviewed by our grantsmanship team, experienced researchers with a strong track record of obtaining R01-level grants

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must have a joint or full faculty appointment with UC Davis Health.
• Candidates must be willing to commit to full program.
• Participation is limited to faculty members who have not yet been Principal Investigators on R01 grants.
• Candidates must have a doctoral or other clinical terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.)
• Candidates must have a mentor who is familiar with, or part of the project.
  • Mentor must be familiar with your project and willing to provide support.
  • Mentor must be willing to participate in bi-monthly mentoring sessions.
  • Mentor must be willing to review their mentee’s grant.
  • Mentor must be willing to participate in a Mock Study Section.

The next call for applications for the R01 Application Program (RAP) opens June 2025. Session dates are currently pending. An announcement will be sent to all faculty by email once a schedule has been finalized.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Future cohort information is pending.

Applications will need to include (in Word or PDF format):

• Project Summary (Max 500 words)
• NIH Bio-sketch (docx)
• Statement of Commitment (signed by Chair) (docx)
• Mentor Agreement Letter (docx)

Please write all documents in lay terms.

Please direct any questions to: hs-ucdhsfacultydevelopment@ucdavis.edu.