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Research Initiative Supporting Excellence at the University of Cincinnati (RISE-UC): A Program to Develop and Support
Kevin J Haworth1, Kelly C Niederhausen2, Eric P Smith3
1K.J. Haworth is associate professor of internal medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6578-2440 .
Summary
The Research Initiative Supporting Excellence at the University of Cincinnati (RISE-UC) program successfully boosted faculty research by providing fiscal support, mentorship, and recognition. This initiative led to significant increases in faculty size and external research funding.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Research Administration
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Research-active faculty face increasing challenges in achieving sustained success.
- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM) sought to enhance its research enterprise.
- A strategic plan was needed to support faculty research activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation and impact of the Research Initiative Supporting Excellence at the University of Cincinnati (RISE-UC) program.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of RISE-UC in promoting faculty research activity and success.
- To provide a model for other institutions aiming to enhance research.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of RISE-UC from FY 2011-FY 2021, with regular updates.
- RISE-UC components included fiscal/administrative support, shared governance, physician-scientist pathways, internal funding, Academic Research Service (ARS) unit, mentorship, and recognition.
- Data collection on faculty size, external funding, grant submissions, and participant outcomes.
Main Results:
- Substantial increases in total faculty size and external funding (from ~$55.4M in FY 2015 to ~$114.5M in FY 2021).
- Academic Research Service (ARS) assisted 57 grant submissions, with positive faculty feedback.
- Peer-mentoring resulted in 12/23 participants receiving major grant funding; 50%+ of Physician-Scientist Training Program graduates are active researchers.
Conclusions:
- The RISE-UC initiative demonstrates a successful, comprehensive approach to fostering faculty research.
- Shared governance and targeted support significantly enhanced research productivity and funding.
- RISE-UC serves as a valuable model for academic institutions seeking to bolster their research capacity.
