Engagement & Resources

WVSOM Researchers Win NIH Grant to Research Appalachia for Medical Remedies: What if the natural environment offered by the Appalachian Mountains—plants native to the region and waterways flowing through West Virginia towns—proved to be a source of medicinal value? That is what faculty and student researchers at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine are studying through a $300,000-plus grant funded by a West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence NIH grant. Learn more.

White House Office of Science and Technology RFI: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued an RFI seeking public input regarding priorities for strengthening the science and technology (S&T) ecosystem to support both the expansion of scientific knowledge and the mechanisms to transition these discoveries into the marketplace. The RFI seeks input from academic, private sector organizations, tribal governments and more to inform executive branch efforts to advance and maintain U.S. S&T leadership. The deadline to submit public comment is December 26, 2025. Learn more.

HRSA State Loan Repayment Program Deadline Closing: The HRSA State Loan Repayment Program application deadline closes January 12, 2026. The program supports loan repayment awards for primary care providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories, in exchange for service in underserved communities. Learn more.

AACOM Research Grants Open for Proposals: Applications are open for AACOM’s Annual Research Grant Program until January 25, 2026. AACOM’s Grants Program provides funding for both osteopathic medical education research and institutional research. Awards include up to $5,000 for a single campus study or small collaborative study within a single institution and up to $10,000 for a larger collaborative study spanning multiple institutions. Proposals on topics such as technology integration, food as medicine, compassionate communities and curriculum innovation are of particular interest this year. Learn more.