INNOVATION

To be considered for funding, projects should focus on one of the following:

• Exploring prototypes for the transformation of care and community-based initiatives that address social determinants of health
• Improving outcomes and reducing health care disparities
• Increasing access to care and reducing barriers to care for individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds

Proposals should include specific measurable metrics and may require data sharing agreements and/or IRB approvals before funding is allocated.

Competitive proposals will leverage UIC’s expertise in population health, public policy, social justice, design, science and engineering, and enhance the services of patients in OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital and clinics located in Evergreen Park, IL.

Projects that identify matching funding from federal, state, or other organizations will be regarded favorably.

Request for proposals are offered to members of:

• UIC faculty
• Clinicians from OSF HealthCare

Proposals must identify two co-investigators: one from UIC and one from among health care providers within OSF HealthCare.

Looking for a collaborator? We can help you find one. Email us at innovation@uic.edu.

To apply, teams must submit an online application and provide the following information.

• Project Overview – Tell us about you’re project. How does it contribute to the goals of the CHA program?
• Problem Statement – What problem are you solving? Why is it significant? How does your project uniquely address this problem?
• Research Plan – Describe your hypothesis and the objectives of your project. How will you achieve these objectives? What approach will you take?
• Team – Why is your team uniquely qualified to accomplish the project objectives?
• Proposed Budget* – Provide a breakdown of project expenses and the rationale for each.

CHA application questions are available to view in PDF format here.

*Sample budget can be viewed in PDF format here.

Projects are reviewed by an independent panel of leaders, physicians, faculty and subject matter experts from UIC and OSF HealthCare. Projects are selected based on factors related to clinical need, market analysis, strategic alignment and other factors.

Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with CHA program goals, the potential impact on patient outcomes, and the quality of the proposed plan and expertise of team members.

Competitive projects will:

• Evaluate the improvement of patient outcomes
• Create equipment and facilities to evaluate and improve health care
• Prepare new generations of experts in the field

Progress Report is due monthly throughout the project.

Final Closeout Report is due at the end of the project period.

Additional details on reporting requirements and report templates will be provided at time of award.