Research Incentive Program Application
Research Incentive Program Memo and Policy
The Research Incentive Program is designed to support and reward OUHSC faculty’s efforts in securing high-level research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies. This incentive program underscores our commitment to fostering vibrant research environments, leading health innovation, and encouraging outstanding research contributions from our faculty. The Research Incentive Program offers one-time financial incentives for faculty who achieve significant research milestones. Key highlights include:
- New NIH R01 or Equivalent Awards: Faculty with existing NIH R01 or R01 equivalent awards who secure a new NIH R01 or R01 equivalent grant are eligible to receive a $10,000 incentive.
- Renewal of NIH R01 or Equivalent Awards: Faculty with an existing R01 or equivalent grant who successfully renew their award will also be eligible for a $10,000 incentive.
- T32 Awards: Faculty with a newly awarded or competitively renewed T32 grants will be eligible for a $15,000 incentive.
- F Awards and Supplemental Training Grant Awards: New F30/31/32/NSF and supplemental training grant awards will result in a $15,000 incentive. For these awards, the mentor is eligible to receive a $10,000 incentive and the trainee is eligible to receive a $5,000 incentive.
- K Awards: K01, K08, K23, and K25 awards will result in eligibility for a $15,000 incentive. For K awards, the PI is eligible to receive a $10,000 incentive and the primary mentor $5,000.
- Large Federal Awards: Faculty who are the principal investigators on new NIH or other federal awards totaling $5 million or more are eligible to receive a $25,000 incentive.
The research incentive program is retroactive for qualifying awards from January 1, 2024.
The application is to be completed by the PI. If the eligible award includes mentors or trainees that are also eligible for the incentive program, they should be included on the application. A separate application is not necessary. Other PIs on Multiple Principal Investigator awards, however, will submit their own individual application. The application should be routed to the Chair or Supervisor, then to the Vice President for Research at vpr@ouhsc.edu. Once approved by all parties, the applicant will be provided a copy for their records and payment will be processed by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Department Payroll Coordinators will not process add pays for this program.
FAQ
I was awarded a qualifying grant that began on 12/31/23.Do I qualify for the incentive payment?
The incentive program is retroactive to January 1, 2024.Awards prior to that date do not qualify.
When are payments distributed?
Most incentive payments are distributed in two payments, January and July.The first payment will be made on the closest payment month.
Are other key personnel on the award eligible for an incentive payment?
No, only the contact PI or other PIs, and mentors and trainees on specific awards as outlined in the Research Incentive Program policy are eligible.
Are there other award types eligible for this program?
Other award types may be considered for eligibility in the future, but currently only those listed in the Research Incentive Program policy are eligible.
Are mentors at institutions outside of OU Health Sciences eligible for an incentive payment?
Only mentors who have a primary appointment at OU Health Sciences are eligible.
For questions, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@ouhsc.edu.