Krupp Center for Integrative Research

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About Grants

Krupp Center for Integrative Research (KCIR) members are eligible to apply for a Krupp Award. If this is your first time applying for an award, ensure you have completed a membership application to become a KCIR member. The KS is an award of up to $50,000 per year for 1-2 years. The KL is an award of up to $150,000 per year for 1-3 years. Available funds vary each year, ranging from $100,000 to $450,000/year. KL are fewer in number and therefore more competitive than KS level grants. Applications will be prioritized when they meet the KEF primary aim and objective. Based on their adherence to the following criteria, projects may be invited to submit a full application:

Primary Aim

To support research that examines the benefits of natural, complementary and alternative medicine and integrative medicine approaches that show the greatest promise of bettering human health for the largest number of people, at the lowest cost, without the use of prescription drugs or surgery.

Primary Objective

To support innovative clinical research in the fields of diet/nutrition; medicinal food and herbs; homeopathy; and food derived macro- and micronutrients (which include vitamins and minerals).

  • Promote active involvement of patients in their own care
  • Address the health needs and conditions and/or involve the participation of those with limited means
  • Utilize inexpensive, readily available, and natural approaches, treatments, and products
  • Incorporate a team approach to care (e.g. group-based intervention programs)
  • Involve Centers for Integrative Health (CIH) patients or those who participate in CIH clinical, nutritional, or educational programs

  • Focus on diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of common, clinically significant, or costly health conditions (in which introduction of a natural CAM/IM approach could improve clinical outcomes, ameliorate suffering, or reduce costs) without the use of prescription drugs or surgery
  • Address the use of one or more Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Medicine (CAM/IM) approaches in the fields of natural diet (may also include lifestyle focus if part of a comprehensive diet and lifestyle program); medicinal foods and herbs; food-derived macro- and micronutrients (which include vitamins and minerals); and homeopathy
  • Other CAM/IM research projects will be considered on merit after all existing work in the fields above have been exhausted

  • Self-contained research projects that generate pilot data needed to design a larger, more definitive study
  • Clinical studies that bring credibility to previous low-level research already done by others.
    Clinical studies that also employ a basic science component to determine biological mechanisms of CAM/IM approaches
  • Epidemiologic (observational) investigations of effects of CAM/IM use on important health outcomes in specific patient populations
  • Health services research addressing cost, utilization, or satisfaction with CAM/IM care



     

Review of Full Applications

Full applications (if invited) will be subject to a comprehensive scientific and programmatic review. The following scoring criteria will be used for the reviews during the evaluation of these proposals:

Scientific Review

  • Significance: Addresses a major health issue or key barrier in the field.
  • Innovation: Proposes novel ideas or methods that shift current practice.
  • Approach: Clear, feasible strategy with sound methods and backup plans.
  • Environment: Strong scientific and clinical setting supports success.
  • Investigator(s): Team has the expertise, training, and track record to execute the project.

Programmatic Review

  • Strategic alignment with stated Krupp aims, objectives and priorities
  • Efficiency and responsibility in use of grant funds
  • Demonstration of greatest impact to society and future research, if funded

Begin the Application

Formally begin the process with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Outline the research question, target population, methods, and how your work advances integrative health. LOIs are evaluated based on eligibility, scientific merit, cost efficiency, and programmatic impact.

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Membership

Interested in getting your research funded?

Becoming a member of the Krupp Center for Integrative Research (KCIR) connects you to a collaborative research community focused on integrative health and offers opportunities to mentor emerging investigators.

KCIR Members receive:

  • Early access to funding announcements
  • Invitations to an annual strategy meeting on future research directions
  • Opportunities to mentor new investigators
  • Mentors may serve as co-investigators or as non-collaborating advisors
     

Research Membership

To apply for membership and qualify for research funding, you must:

  • Be a UC San Diego faculty or staff member

  • Be a member of the Krupp Center for Integrative Research (KCIR)

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