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Great Plains IDeA | Clinical and Translational Research

- Resources & Services Overview
- Research Resources
  Through shared use of cores, equipment and expertise, our participating institutions and investigators have access to critical resources.
- Research Studios
  We offer research studios to provide early career investigators with help from a multidisciplinary team of scientists to help refine research.
- Practice-Based Research
  Our Primary Care Practice Based Research Network was established to improve access to health care resources and promote primary care research.
- Funding Opportunities Overview
- Pilot Grants
  Awardees receive up to $50,000 for one year, as well as access to resources of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR to support these research efforts.
- Research Scholars Program
  The research scholars program provides an integrated program of education, training and career development activities.
- Early Career Investigator Program
  The program provides up to $30,000 over two years and helps early faculty develop an R or K award or equivalent research application.
- Mini Sabbatical Program
  The Mini Sabbatical program allows clinical and translational research faculty to participate in short-term research immersion opportunities.
- Cite Our Grant
  Learn how and when to cite the Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network in your publication, presentation, press release or requests for applications.
Training & Events
Community Engagement

— Training and Education

Training & Events

2024 Annual Scientific Meeting

We’re committed to developing successful research investigators and fostering new and diverse research teams to transform and elevate how we understand the field of clinical and translational science.

Video Archive

Find recordings of previous workshops and events, such as the annual scientific meeting, on the Great Plains IDeA-CTR YouTube channel.

Creighton investigator at annual scientific meeting

Research Superstar

The Superstar Competition is held during our annual scientific meeting to highlight promising scholars developing innovative tools for health care applications. The 2023 winner of the $35,000 award was Elizabeth Beam, PhD, for a ruggedized respirator for austere conditions.

2023 Annual Scientific Meeting Recordings

Training & Events

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Video Archive

Research Superstar

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