Funding Resources for CHOP Research Trainees

Grant writing is a critical skill for research trainees. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs encourages all trainees to prepare a grant application during their tenure at CHOP.

Choose a funding resource below or view current funding opportunities at the bottom of this page.

  • National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Now more than ever, having a solid career plan is important. The NPA provides career planning resources that can assist you no matter where you are in the process.
  • Office of Faculty Development Web Site

    You will find the Summary of Internal (CHOP/Penn) Pilot Grants posted here under "Funding Opportunities" in the center column. Some resources may be applicable to trainees.

  • PhDs.org Join thousands of others who have found jobs through PhDs.org! Our job board is used by top world universities, corporate research leaders, national laboratories, and prestigious foundations to recruit highly trained candidates. Search, browse, and get job alerts from companies all around the world.
  • proposalCENTRAL An e-grantmaking website shared by many government, non-profit, and private grant-making organizations.
  • Science Careers Science Careers is dedicated to being the world leader in matching qualified scientists with jobs in industry, academia, and government. We are committed to providing all the necessary career resources for scientists as well as effective recruiting solutions for employers. Our mission supports the American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) commitment to furthering careers in science and technology, with an emphasis on fostering greater diversity among the scientific community.

Current Funding Opportunity Articles

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The Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) is now accepting research proposals to be considered for the Junior Investigator Preliminary/Feasibility Grant Program (JIPGP). The application receipt deadline is February 21, 2014.

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On December 4, 2012, Berenice Saxon and Timothy Schailey, Sponsored Projects Managers, presented on how to prepare and submit individual NRSA fellowship proposals at Children's Hospital.

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The Office of Responsible Research Training's Conducting Research at CHOP seminar series is designed to educate the CHOP workforce on key topics related to the implementation and management of sponsored research. This session, "Foundation Funding for Research" took a critical look at the important role of foundations in supporting CHOP research.