Becoming a Regenstrief Research Scientist

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 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.