UT System STARs Program

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The STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) Program provides funding for health-related institutions such as UTMB to recruit or retain active research faculty. These funds supplement institutional resources. Each health-related institution, including UTMB, receives an annual allocation of STARs Program funding in three categories:

Faculty STARs (Max $1M)
Designed to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty with national reputations and the promise to become a candidate for membership in one of the National Academies.

Rising STARs (Max $300K)
Provides funding opportunities for institutions to attract up-and-coming research faculty who are recruited in a tenure-track position.

Translational STARs (Max $1M)
Provides for recruitment or retention of nationally recognized leaders in translational and clinical sciences.

See the UT System website for information about the program, program guidelines and nomination instructions.

UTMB STARs Nomination Process

The process for STARs nominations follows the steps below:

  1. UTMB Department Chairs may submit the nomination form and package, which should include a nomination letter, research plan, detailed budget (capital line items only - $10K minimum), current CV and one external letter of support.
  2. Equipment requests must include a quote from the vendor.
  3. If space renovation is requested, a defined statement of work for the space needs is to be included.
  4. Nomination will be routed to appropriate dean for approval.
  5. The Council of Deans will provide recommendations to the provost for final approval.
  6. Nominations receiving provost approval will be submitted to UT System by Katherine Kaus.

Please contact Katherine Kaus  if you have any questions.

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