Research Excellence Across U of U Health (REACH)

Providing structured mentorship to early-career University of Utah faculty is a critical resource in assisting them to obtain competitive research funding and sustain high-impact investigative programs within their laboratories.

Our Mission

This program is specifically designed to support University faculty in successfully obtaining their second R01 award, or equivalent level of external research funding, an essential milestone in establishing sustained, independent research careers. Our mission is to expand mentorship opportunities led by senior investigators for early-career faculty, with an emphasis on aspects of a scientific career in academic medicine that are not currently addressed by formal institutional mentoring programs. All activities are designed to be achievable within existing resources and to produce clear, measurable outcomes that reflect meaningful career advancement.

Nominate a Mentee

Applicants' nomination packets must contain the following documents:

Departmental or College nomination letter describing why the applicant is an excellent candidate for this Program, their accomplishments and trajectory in research, and their potential as an exceptional established investigator at the University of Utah

This nomination letter should contain a statement confirming their commitment to the application
The mentee will have at least 50% protected research time for the period of the mentoring program
Specify who the applicant's current mentor(s) are

Applicants' current Biosketch

A personal statement from the applicant on why they feel they are an excellent candidate for this Program, and how they will benefit from the Program. This personal statement should also briefly describe their current R01 or equivalent grant and their plans, including a timeline, for their second R01 or equivalent.

Submit Nomination Application