iMERS Office of Research Research Administration iMERS Funding research is a multi-step, process-driven endeavor. For faculty at Minority Serving Institutions looking to bring research experiences to their students, our free program of training, workshops, and mentoring is your resource for a competitive grant application. In This Section iMERS Institutional Resource Program Overview Upcoming Events Success Stories FAQs About iMERS Contact Information Image FACULTY ACCESS A TEAM OF EXPERTS Avoid working in isolation as you navigate the complicated and lengthy process of locating funding opportunities and writing grants. Image RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE Learn funding strategies from topic experts that can be applied toward any grant submission. Image LEADERSHIP INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Incorporate research into the teaching curriculum for more competitive academics and graduates. Your Resource The Need to Build a More Diverse Pool of NIH Applicants That Reflects Our Nation's Evolving Population Image Image Learn the Grant Writing Process and Get Expert Advice as you Progress Towards Your Final Submission Image VIRTUAL TRAINING Convenient online sessions across various topics to increase your understanding of the NIH grant writing process. Image IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS Comprehensive workshops on core content, with an opportunity to tailor topics according to your needs. Image FACULTY MENTORING Focused interaction with a subject matter expert for faculty working through their scientific approach and proposal details. Our Program Overview HOST A WORKSHOP Learn how to host an iMERS grant writing workshop on your campus. Download PDF Learn More About iMERS Image Single-Molecule Biophysics Research and the Nuance of NIH Grant Funding With support from iMERS, Hispanic-Serving Institution UTRGV was awarded a prestigious NIH R35 grant. Image Five-Year Award to Help Lexington's Black Community Access Mental Health Services iMERS mentor, Danelle Stevens-Watkins, PhD, joins SAMHSA-funded award as Co-Project Investigator. Host a Workshop Download