About Investigator Program
OBI Investigators at 2023 retreat.
The O’Donnell Brain Institute (OBI) Investigator Program brings together brain researchers from across UT Southwestern with the goal of effectively and rapidly advancing discoveries. The program provides many benefits to OBI Investigators and enhances connections among faculty.
Why apply to be an OBI Investigator?
- Subsidies on OBI Core resources: STED, RBC, Two-Photon Microscope
- Access to BioHPC
- Invitations to seminars, workshops, symposia, Grand Rounds, and other research-related activities
- Eligibility to apply for OBI internal grant programs
How do I become an OBI Investigator? Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Active in brain-related research as evidenced by serving as a PI or Project Leader of a brain-related, peer reviewed grant (NIH R award or DOD/VA/NSF equivalent, T32, or grant from nationally recognized foundation)
- PI/leader of an active clinical trial performed in the Perot Neuroscience Translational Research Center with ten or more accruals per year
- Leader of a clinical or educational activity within a nationally recognized research network or consortium (e.g., NeuroNext)
- Key contributor to the OBI scientific mission (e.g., hold an OBI leadership position)
- New Assistant Professor in the first 5 years of appointment actively pursuing an independent research career
OBI Investigators are expected to help shape OBI’s scientific direction and growth through participation in recruitment, mentorship, and planning committees.
Applications must be renewed every 3 years to maintain Investigator status. Contact Investigator Program manager, Mary-Colette Lybrand, with any questions.