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Funding (* New Opportunities)

Emory SOM P4 Fast Track Awards - Ongoing

Emory SOM in partnership with Winship, CHOA, Grady, and CFAR, invites applications for the P4 (Pivot, Proposal, and Planning Program) Fast Track Awards—a new funding mechanism supporting SOM faculty whose grants were recently terminated due to federal funding shifts. Awards of up to $100,000 (direct costs) are available for one year, with potential for renewal. Eligible PIs must propose a novel research pivot aligned with NIH priorities and have ≤$200K in other direct funding. Learn More.

Education and Training

Phlebotomy 101 Training - June 26 - 27

Phlebotomy 101 is a two-day introductory classroom and clinical hands-on training that teaches the techniques of venipuncture. Led by the GCRC nurses, the course is offered to Georgia-CTSA affiliated partners. View 2025 Phlebotomy 101 Training Schedule .

SISMID 2025: Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases - July

Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID) offers both online (July 7-11) and in-person (July 14-30 at Emory) modules. SISMID has trained thousands of infectious disease researchers in modern statistical and modeling techniques. Topics include spatial statistics, machine learning, network modeling, and more. Engage with experts through poster evenings, lunch-and-learn sessions, and networking events. View Flyer.

QUAL-WORKS Online Workshops – July & August

Join Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health QUAL-WORKS for a series of interactive online workshops this summer covering qualitative data collection, analysis, and personalized mentoring. Designed for researchers at all levels, these online-based sessions offer practical skills and expert guidance.

Fall 2025 MSCR and CPTS Courses - Apply by August 8

Request for Applications: Atlanta Pediatric Scholars Program (K12) - LoI Due August 15

The Atlanta Pediatric Scholars Program (K12) is now accepting Letters of Interest for its 2025 cohort. Funded by NICHD and led by Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, this program offers 75% protected research time, structured mentorship, and didactic training for senior fellows and junior faculty pursuing independent basic science careers in pediatrics. Applicants should meet NIH K08 eligibility.

Public Health Wellbeing and Impact Retreat - Aug 23-24

Join us on Emory’s campus for a transformative weekend retreat designed for mid-career public health professionals. Reconnect with your career purpose, boost resilience, and build a 90-day action plan. Optional coaching available. Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees may qualify for tuition coverage. Register by August 4.

Research Resources

Advisory Panel for Research

Georgia CTSA’s Network Capacity program has created an advisory panel consisting of patients and families of Emory Healthcare and Grady Hospital. This panel is now a resource available to Georgia CTSA researchers, institutional review boards, and patients by providing a mechanism for patient and families to share their input on clinical research studies. If you, as a researcher would like to request to meet with this panel to receive feedback about aspects of your research studies – study design, consent procedures and documents, recruitment methods, and more –please reach out to Mugisha Niyibizi,

Request for Collaborators - Glioblastoma Research

This is a request to researchers for collaboration on the research study: SUpratotal vs Gross-total Resection for Glioblastoma: The SUGR Trial. Dr. Debraj Mukherjee from Johns Hopkins University is seeking collaborators for this trial examining Supratotal vs. Gross-total resection procedures for glioblastoma. If you are interested in collaborating or learning more, please contact Mugisha Niyibizi ,

Georgia CTSA Resources and Support Programs Guide

Are you a research investigator with an appointment at Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech, or UGA? This resource guide is for you! Take a look at the broad range of Georgia CTSA resources and support programs available including consult offerings, clinical/translational research & clinical trials, innovation & entrepreneurship, education & career development, grant writing, funding, collaboration, team science, databases, conferences, and more.

Innovation and Translation

UGA Medical Device Regulations Conference - August 20

Join the 12th Annual UGA Medical Device Regulations Conference virtually on August 20, 2025. Hear from FDA and industry leaders on topics including AI/cybersecurity, QMSR, FDA collaboration, and international markets. Early registration saves $100, register by June 30th. Please note you need to have an account or create one to register.

Events

Atlanta VA Research Day – August 7

Join the Atlanta VA, Emory, and Morehouse School of Medicine for the Joint Research Symposium at 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. This full-day event brings together investigators, trainees, and clinicians to showcase research that advances veteran healthcare, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and explores solutions to pressing medical challenges. Featuring keynote speakers Dr. Vincent Marconi and Dr. Solomon Ofori-Acquah, the agenda includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a poster presentation. Submit Abstracts and RSVP to attend by June 29th. View Flyer.

Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference - September 9