The mission of the Investigator Development Core is to expand and cultivate the network of health disparities researchers throughout the Chicago region.

The IDC will support new researchers through the following activities:

• Pilot award program for early-stage health disparities researchers
• Minigrant program to inform future research projects involving community partnerships
• Mentorship program for grant awardees
• Research support in biostatistics, data science and study design

Please see our FAQ and RFAs for information about funding opportunities.