The IDDRC provides vouchers, typically up to $5,000, for investigators who need access to core resources, including consultation services, equipment usage, and MRI scan time (animal and human), for research not currently funded.  

The expectation is that this voucher will lead to preliminary data for new grant submissions.  

Vouchers may also be used to augment research funds to complete a study, or for student research projects.  

Project applications are reviewed by the IDDRC Executive Committee. Investigators will be notified promptly of the status of their project applications, typically within two weeks.  

For questions, please contact Preethi Puthanveetil, PhD, pputhanveetil@mednet.ucla.edu.