Background
The Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative (JHVI) ‘Spark’ funding is meant to assist JHSPH faculty in their efforts to improve training and education opportunities for students and to create an opportunity for new or expanded collaborative research. Who can apply for Spark funding?
Spark funding is only open to JHSPH faculty. How much funding is available?
The total budget for any proposal cannot exceed $1,500.
Examples of possible activities:
1. Bring a guest speaker to lecture at JHSPH
2. Organize a meeting, retreat, or colloquium designed to result in new collaborative research opportunities Applying for Spark funding
1. Application deadlines for the 2008-2009 academic year are December 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009. Applications will be reviewed and funding awarded within four weeks of each deadline. 2. Applications consist of a brief (1-3 paragraph) description of the purpose of the award and a basic budget. 3. Successful applicants will be expected to complete a 1-2 page report describing the project/event that was funded within one month of completion. Important forms
Program Description and Application Instructions (pdf)
Spark Application (pdf)
Spark Application (Word) Email jhvi@jhsph.edu for any Spark funding inquiries.
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