Overview
LAUNCHED is a highly innovative training program with the long-term goal of increasing the success rate of scientists competing for federal research funding in the fields of nutrition, obesity, and diabetes. Located in the Deep South, LAUNCHED is focused on providing training to scientists in Louisiana and neighboring states.
The LAUNCHED Program includes:
- Mentoring
- Grant Writing
- Professional Development
- Career Coaching
- Nutrition, Obesity, and Diabetes Didactics
- Pilot & Feasibility Funding Opportunities
Participating Institutions
LAUNCHED is supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of NIH, the NIH Office of Disease Prevention, the NIH Office of Nutrition Research, and the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, Grant #U24DK132740.
Contact Us
If you prefer, please email us at LAUNCHED@pbrc.edu