(Final 5.10.2022)

Regenstrief Institute (Institute), is a community of scholars, who contribute to a world where better information empowers people to end disease and realize true health. The Institute seeks to create an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment for scholars to pursue their funded research. It is through research, education, and outreach that this community fulfills the mission of our founders, Sam and Myrtie Regenstrief.

The Institute is the home of three research centers, which bring together a talented cadre of scientists and research staff – The IU Center for Aging Research, The Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics, and The William M. Tierney Center for Health Services Research. In addition to these centers, the Institute is also home to LOINC® and Health Data Standards, Regenstrief Data Services, and an Administrative team, who support the organization’s operations.

The Institute recognizes two categories of research scholars, Investigator and Affiliate, who have a research home in a Center and are encouraged to develop and maintain collaborative relationships across the organization.

Regenstrief Institute Investigator
Investigators are faculty members, who have research goals and interests that align with those of the Institute and one or more of the Institute’s Centers. Investigators’ academic homes are at Indiana University, IUPUI or Purdue University, and Regenstrief Institute is their research home.

There are many benefits extended to Regenstrief Institute Investigators including:

• collaborative opportunities with scholars from across the Institute, who are experts in their field and have national and international reputations,
• mentorship (especially for junior and mid-level faculty) by seasoned and well positioned research scientists,
• professional development programs and faculty development funding,
• eligibility for Institute pilot funding,
• access to a pool of highly trained research staff,
• skilled administrative support,
• grants management and facilitation of external research funding,
• IT support,
• public relations/social media assistance,
• assistance in identifying intellectual property and business opportunities, and
• an office in the Institute’s building.

Investigators are expected to contribute to the research and the Institute’s community including:

• contributing to a Center’s research synergy and development,
• actively engaging in funded research that is aligned with Center priorities,
• participating in the community of scholars and the life of the Institute by attending and presenting in Institute-sponsored academic events such as Grand Rounds, Works in Progress, Seminars, and Conferences, as well as other Center and Institute meetings including Faculty meetings and Town Halls.
• mentoring junior faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students, and
• whenever possible utilizing Institute research staff on grant projects.

The initial appointment of an Investigator is for three (3) years. This appointment requires a written agreement between the Investigator’s academic home department and the Institute. Appointment renewal will be based upon achieving agreed upon goals and objectives and at the discretion of the Center Director.