DHLRI Mentoring Programs
We are not currently accepting applications for the DHLRI Undergraduate Fellowship Program. Applications will be available in mid-February for our Summer 2026 cohort.
The DHLRI Undergraduate Fellowship Program seeks to provide research training opportunities for enrolled OSU undergraduate students and enrolled non-OSU undergraduate students in cardiovascular and pulmonary research.
Trainees spend the summer in a lab mentored by a basic science faculty member experiencing lab skills ranging from entry research up to the participation in translational projects aimed at advancing our understanding or developing new therapeutic / diagnostic strategies for human cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.
Programs Offered
- JB Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
- DHLRI Pulmonary Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
- American Heart Association SFRN Summer Fellowship
Additional Events Offered to All Program Participants
- Kick off Lunch with DHLRI, College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, and University Leadership
- Cardiac Cath Lab Observation
- Graduate / Medical School Panel Discussion
- End of Program Research Day Poster Presentations & Lunch
Eligibility Requirements
- Good academic standing (at least a 3.0 GPA is required) with an interested in STEM / Cardiovascular / Pulmonary science
- Must be willing to commit to working at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the program
- Does not hold another fellowship appointment at OSU that would run concurrently with the DHLRI Fellowship
- Must be 18 years of age or older and actively enrolled or accepted in a higher education program at the commencement of the fellowship
Application Review Process
Applications must be submitted no later than March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm. Each application will be reviewed by 2-3 reviewers and will be assigned an impact score, which will then be used to create recommendations for funding. A selected research leadership team will make final decisions about funding.
Questions? Please email Izabelle.Colvin@osumc.edu with any questions about the program or application process.
We are not currently accepting applications for the R01-101 program. Our next cohort will begin in November 2026. Please check back for applications in Summer / Fall 2026.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Izabelle.Colvin@osumc.edu.
DHLRI Grant Writing 101 Overview
The DHLRI R01-101 grant mentorship workshop series is modeled after the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN), which is an NIH funded U project to enhance the number of underrepresented researchers applying to the NIH. The NRMN has many programs, including K-award writing workshops, symposia for graduate students interested in careers in the biomedical sciences, as well as a series of workshops for investigators applying for their first R01 grant.
This is an intense, accelerated 7-month program geared toward investigators that are actively working on a grant idea and collecting feasibility data. This is not for investigators who have an idea that they want to pursue, but do not have data to back up their hypothesis.
Mentees
Who is eligible? Preference is given to junior faculty who have not had a prior R01. Investigators who have received an R01, but are having trouble securing further funding should see the R01-201 Program. The mentee MUST have sufficient pilot data that warrants an R01 level grant proposal and have the support of their direct supervisor.
What are Mentee responsibilities? The number of available spaces for the DHLRI Grant Writing course are limited. Thus, if the mentee commits, then he/she is responsible for attending all monthly sessions as outlined in the course syllabus and communicating on a routine basis with their assigned coach.
Each section of the proposal will need to be submitted to the coach prior to the monthly meeting in order to obtain adequate feedback.
Each mentee is assigned as a peer reviewer for another mentee each month. Comments and feedback must be provided at each monthly meeting.
The mentee is also responsible for finding an external reviewer who will agree to participate in the mock study section. This external mentor should be someone within the subject area of the proposal.
Mentors
Criteria for Mentors: Preference is given to individuals who have had prior R01 funding and served as a reviewer on an NIH study section.
Mentor responsibilities: The responsibilities of the mentor revolve around providing adequate and timely feedback on each section of the proposal. The most effective mentors are not ones who rewrite the grant, but who provide direction and background on what has worked for them in the past, and how this can be incorporated into the mentees’ proposal. The mentor will also be required to attend the mock study section at the end of the program where they will function as reviewers.
Questions? Please reach out to Izabelle.Colvin@osumc.edu.
R01-201 Program Description
We are not currently accepting applications for the R01-201 program. Our next cohort will begin in June 2026. Please check back for applications in Spring 2026.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Izabelle.Colvin@osumc.edu.
DHLRI Grant Writing 201 Overview
The DHLRI R01-201 grant mentorship workshop series provides an opportunity for researchers looking to secure their next R01 grant. The 4-month mentored writing program provides tailored guidance, which is essential for those who have already been awarded initial R01 funding but are encountering difficulties in obtaining subsequent R01 funding. A requirement of having feasibility data already collected ensures that participants are ready to focus on developing a strong, competitive grant proposal.
Completing the R01-101 program is not a prerequisite for this program.
Mentees
Who is eligible? Faculty who have previously received a PI or Co-PI R01. The mentee MUST have sufficient pilot data that warrants a R01-level grant proposal and have the support of their direct supervisor.
What are Mentee responsibilities? Due to a limited number of spaces in DHLRI R01-201 program, the mentee must commit, in writing, they are responsible for attending all monthly sessions as outlined in the course syllabus and communicating on a routine basis with their assigned mentor.
Each section of the proposal will need to be submitted to their mentor prior to the monthly meeting in order to obtain adequate feedback.
Each mentee is assigned as a peer reviewer for another mentee each month. Comments and feedback must be provided at each monthly meeting.
The mentee is also responsible for finding an external reviewer who will agree to participate in a mock study section. This external reviewer should be someone within the subject area of the proposal.
Mentors
Criteria for Mentors: Preference is given to individuals who have had prior R01 funding and served as a reviewer on an NIH study section.
Mentor responsibilities: The responsibilities of the mentor revolve around providing adequate and timely feedback on each section of the proposal, and a commitment to attend the Mock Study Section at the end of the program. The most effective mentors are not ones who rewrite the grant, but who provide direction and background on what has worked for them in the past, and how this can be incorporated into the mentees’ proposal.
Questions? Please reach out to Izabelle.Colvin@osumc.edu.