Fueling Discovery by Investing in Time
The People-Based Awards are designed to give promising researchers the protected time and institutional backing they need to advance high-impact neuroscience projects. Whether you’re an early-career investigator or a rising clinical scientist, these awards are tailored to free up your time from clinical, administrative, or teaching responsibilities so you can focus on research that drives discovery and improves patient care.
What These Awards Typically Support
- Protected research time or partial FTE support
- Research funding for early-stage, translational ideas
- Recognition and visibility within the UF research community
- Protected time for early-career or mid-career investigators
- Time-limited funding to jumpstart a novel research idea
- Opportunities for clinical staff to explore or lead research
- Special calls for underrepresented or cross-disciplinary applicants
Each opportunity is time-bound and structured through a formal request for applications (RFA). Fixel membership is required to apply.
Eligibility
People-Based Research Awards are open to current Fixel members in research, clinical, or faculty roles. Individual RFAs may outline additional eligibility requirements depending on the specific call.
Currently Available
Fixel Institute Clinical Research Fellowship Award Program RFA
Example Award: Early Researcher Catalyst
While each award varies, a recent example is the Early Researcher Catalyst Award — a mechanism supporting junior faculty pursuing innovative research aligned with Fixel’s mission.
Interested In Future Awards?
For more information on People-Based Awards or upcoming opportunities, contact the Fixel Research Office at Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu.
People-Based awards
Past Awardees
Explore previously funded projects and learn more about the types of research Fixel has supported through this program.
