School of Medicine Boilerplate Text for Use in NIH Stimulus Proposals
Please adapt this text to fit within your proposal
Part I: Abstract Section
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine contributes substantially to the
local economy. In 2008, the School created 37,000 jobs and $5.4 billion in
regional economic activity. The current proposal will create or retain [NUMBER]
jobs. The School’s ability to fill these positions is evident: in 2008, Penn received
more than 24,600 applications for just 840 open staff research positions.
Part II: Location Will Vary Based on Format of Proposal
Penn Medicine is an internationally recognized leader in biomedical research,
training, and clinical care with extensive economic impact throughout
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. In 2008, our integrated School of
Medicine and Health System was responsible for 37,000 jobs, including more than
1,700 biomedical graduate and postgraduate trainees, and $5.4 billion in economic
activity. The School of Medicine plays a central role in the greater Philadelphia
region’s extensive life sciences network by fostering collaborations with other
academic and health care institutions and alliances with a dense local cluster of
pharmaceutical companies. This regional interconnectedness magnifies the
economic impact of research conducted at the School of Medicine, with Pennbased discoveries frequently engendering new partnerships that widely benefit
both patient care and the local economy.
The School of Medicine is positioned to quickly expand its employee base and
research capacity in the spirit of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009. As a result of our outstanding employee benefits and sophisticated human
resources system, the School is cited among the most desirable places to work in
the greater Philadelphia region. In 2008 alone, Penn received 24,600 applications
for just 840 open staff research positions.
In addition, the School of Medicine has well-established systems in place to insure
the efficient and appropriate expenditure of NIH funds. Through an extensive track
record of extramural contract funding and industry partnerships, the School of
Medicine is familiar with a range of reporting expectations and welcomes the
opportunity to communicate progress made in University laboratories and clinics.
Part III: Proposal-Specific Language to be Developed by Each Investigator
The purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is to
preserve and create jobs, and to promote economic recovery by spurring advances
in science and health.
Each proposal should include a section highlighting:
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Immediate economic benefit to region; number of jobs created or preserved
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Ability to complete project scope during the project period
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Acknowledgement of rigorous (quarterly) reporting requirements