CIAP


Clinical Innovation Awards Program

Translating Challenges Into Solutions

The Boston University community is excited to announce a new initiative, the Boston University Clinical Innovation Awards Program made possible by a grant from the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT).  The Clinical Innovation Award Program at Boston University is designed to stimulate innovative solutions to unmet clinical challenges emerging from the Boston University medical Community.

The Rules:

Who can apply
Any practicing clinician providing care within the BU system.

When to apply
The CIAP works on an open enrollment basis. You can apply any time and as often as you would like.

How to apply
Apply through a brief online form, or send an email to ciap@bu.edu with the following information:

  • What is the most pressing unmet clinical need that will help you to improve the care of your patients with breakthrough medical technology?

  • Name and area of clinical specialty

  • Email, phone, and BU address

Review and Decision Process
Every applicant will be initially contacted by the First Response Team within two weeks of receiving your proposal. CIAP recipients will be notified within two months of application

Award
Clinical Innovation Award Program recipients will be recognized at an annual event, invited to serve as clinical advisor to the project team, and provided an opportunity to help develop breakthrough medical technologies. While no cash awards will be provided to CIAP recipients, each selected project will be supported with an initial development grant up to $15,000.

Questions
Contact details are below for more information
Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Attn: CIAP Administrator
Boston University School of Management
143 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215
Email: ciap@bu.edu