About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Osher Center at UVM seeks proposals for mini grants to advance whole-person and integrative health through innovative research. Projects must align with NCCIH priorities and Osher Center goals, covering topics like complementary care integration, chronic condition management, or lifestyle medicine. Proposals must outline the project's significance, approach, feasibility, realistic budget, and measurable outcomes. Only Osher Affiliates from onshore (USA) organizations are eligible to apply, including researchers, clinicians, educators, and students. Applicants must submit full proposals digitally via UVM InfoReady or email by November 6, 2026. The buyer evaluates proposals based on significance, methodology, investigator environment, feasibility, budget justification, and future directions. Project budgets range from $1,000 to $15,000, with all funds required to be spent by June 30, 2027.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Osher Center at UVM
Scope of work
- Whole Health and integration of complementary and conventional care
- Integrative or Whole Health approaches to management of chronic conditions
- Advances in education of Integrative health providers
- Policy changes to promote Whole Health or Integrative care
- Planetary Health addressing human health and the environment
- Lifestyle medicine approaches to care
- Promotion of healthy behavior change
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Significance & Alignment | 20% |
| Approach & Methodology | 25% |
| Investigators & Environment | 15% |
| Feasibility & Timeline | 15% |
| Budget Justification | 10% |
| Future Directions & Sustainability | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Only Osher Affiliates are eligible to apply
- Led by individuals with relevant expertise
- Demonstrate access to necessary facilities and participants
Documents to include with your response
- Applicant contact details including Name, Email, Phone, Department, and College
- Project Narrative PDF up to 3 pages
- Budget PDF
Key dates
- Full Proposal Due
- November 6, 2026
- Awards Announced
- November 24, 2026
- Project Start
- November 2026
- Expenditure Deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Final Report Due
- August 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via UVM InfoReady portal
- Instructions
- Submit online via UVM InfoReady; requires Project Narrative PDF up to 3 pages and Budget PDF
Contract details
- Term
- November 2026 through June 30, 2027
- Estimated value
- $1,000 – $15,000 per project
- Funding
- Osher Center at UVM internal grant