One of the goals of the CCEB is to support collaborative research across PSOM and the broader Penn community in which clinical epidemiology and biostatistics are core methodologic needs. Our vision is that the CCEB creates a bridge from our methodologic disciplines, applying these methods to solve clinically important problems. We will intentionally create new research programs, working groups and/or centers of excellence* over the next three years that project the mission and values of the CCEB and help to realize the CCEB’s vision (*applicants have the flexibility to define the 
new research program as “Program”, “Working group”, or “Center”).
 

The goal of this initiative is to nucleate cross-disciplinary research that will ultimately challenge current clinical paradigms and improve patients’ lives. Additionally, through these awards, we seek to support our members’ research programs and career development, increase successful
funding of large program project grants and centers, bring new resources to CCEB members, and enhance the recognition of the work done within the CCEB and across Penn.

This is the first request for applications for this new initiative. We intend to have a similar call for applications in the Spring of 2024.