TIGRR Application
Expenses
Cost is $2,950 and includes:
- Access to internationally recognized scientific mentors and statistical mentors
- Opportunities for consultation with representatives from federal funding agencies
- Workshop materials and administrative support
- Lodging for 4 nights (Monday through Thursday)
- All meals during the workshop
- Ground transportation between Charleston International Airport and Wild Dunes Resort
- Post workshop peer review panels
Note: Airfare/travel costs and additional night(s) at Wild Dunes Resort not included
Application Information
Important Dates
July 1, 2026 - August 16, 2026: Applications accepted (closes at midnight Pacific Time)
Thursday, October 8, 2026: Successful applicants notified via email
Monday, October 12, 2026: Waitlisted and non-accepted applications notified via email
Friday, October 23, 2026: Applicants must confirm acceptance of invitation, and complete registration
Monday, October 26, 2026: Alternates notified via email if a slot becomes available
Friday, October 30, 2026: Participants notified of their primary and secondary mentors
Friday, October 30, 2026 - December 2026: Mentors begin contacting mentees and providing feedback to mentees on proposal and/or research ideas in preparation for the workshop
January 4-8, 2027: Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research Intensive Workshop
Wednesdays, March 24, May 26, July 21: Peer-review Panels
Step 1: Complete Application Forms
Part A is for the applicant's research plan
Research Plan Format
- No More Than 3 Pages
- Separate Document from Biosketch
- References may be additional page(s)
- We recommend following NIH’s typical page formatting of 11 point minimum Arial font, single space, and .5” margins.
Specific Aims - 1 page
- Including hypotheses when appropriate; impact and innovation
Research Strategy - 2 pages
- Background (brief literature review and rationale)
- Significance (implication for the field)
- Innovation
- Approach
It is important to clearly convey the Aims, Significance and Innovation in these 3 pages
Part B is for the applicant's personal information (NIH Biosketch)
NOTE: The research plan and Biosketch can only be submitted one time per applicant. Therefore, it is suggested that both these items are in their final draft before you apply online. Please use the online submission link at the bottom of this page from July 1 through August 14th (midnight Pacific Time).
Step 2: Letters of Support
1. Department Chair or Division Head
Must be from registrant's institution or, if senior trainee, in institution where faculty position is anticipated.
The letter of support should contain the following information:
- Provision of registrant's cost of travel/registration.
- Protected time for registrant to prepare for and participate in the 4-1/2day workshop, to complete and submit NIH proposal or equivalent, and, if funded, to execute the proposed research.
2. Registrant's Research or Senior Faculty Member
The letter of support should contain the following information:
- Potential of registrant as an academic and as a researcher.
- Adequacy of training and research experience to be competitive for an NIH or equivalent; research or research training award.
- Overview of registrant's research topic, planned approach, facilities, resources, and expertise available.
- Mentor's qualifications (e.g. NIH or comparable funding record
of accomplishment) and plans for supporting the registrant in planning and writing a competitive research proposal. For strongest application, the letter from mentor should also include evidence of past and present mentoring interactions with mentee. - NIH Biosketch of faculty mentor.
Both letters should be addressed to the Application Committee and uploaded as attachments to the online application. The NIH Biosketch of the faculty mentor will also be uploaded as an attachment in the application.
Step 3: Submit Application
Note: All of the above listed documents will be attached to your application. Make sure that they are complete before starting the application. You can only apply once. (Please note. Preference will be given to applicants who have NOT previously had the opportunity to attend the TIGRR workshop.)