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Clinical Laboratory Science Investigator Award

College of American Pathologists Foundation

Overview

This award is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.

Clinical laboratory science is a critical component of the research capabilities required for effective drug and diagnostic development. As pathologists enable the next wave of medical innovation, it is important that the future generation understand the challenges and opportunities of applying principles of laboratory medicine practice within industry.

The Clinical Laboratory Science Investigator Award—sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company—seeks to provide a four-week onsite training opportunity at Lilly’s Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory in Indianapolis for pathology residents to participate in research projects focused on improving the discovery, quality, and delivery of novel biomarker assays for use in clinical studies.

Award features the opportunity for recipients to:

gain exposure to the clinical trial ecosystem
achieve greater understanding of and exposure to advanced analytical techniques
heighten their understanding of the impact pathologists can make on medical innovation
engage in a project based on individual interests (eg, clinical chemistry, anatomic pathology, or molecular diagnostics)
interact with a diverse group of Lilly professionals within the Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory
obtain a broader perspective on available career pathways

Funding up to $5,000 is available to support travel and living expenses during the four-week training period. Awardees and/or their institutions should expect to cover any travel costs that exceed the amount awarded. The training will take place in 2027.

Application Deadline

October 23, 2026

To Apply

Training to take place in 2027. Submit the following, with your completed application, by October 23, 2026:

Your residency program director’s signature (invite this individual as a collaborator on your application).
A letter of recommendation and documentation from your residency program director confirming that your salary and benefits will be supported during the award period.
Responses to the following:

Your interest in research projects that are focused on improving the discovery, quality, and delivery of novel biomarker assays for use in clinical studies, why this experience is desired, and how it will enhance your training in pathology
Any previous experience that will help you fulfill the elective’s objectives
How you will use this experience to benefit the practice of pathology and by extension to society
Your plan for sharing your experience and the information learned with colleagues
Why you require CAP Foundation financial support and what other means of support are available

W9 form
Curriculum vitae
Professional headshot for use in Foundation web and print media (Requirements: 1+ megabyte, color, professional dress, neutral background; no selfies please)

If Selected

This training will take place in 2027 based on Lilly personnel availability, project timing, and resources.

You are required to submit the following within 30 days of completing the on-site training:

an overview (500-700 words) of your experience
a short evaluation form
video testimonial (90 seconds)
an expense report with receipts
a photo of you and the Lilly team

The CAP Foundation and Lilly may also communicate the bestowing of this award and content from your evaluation form and project findings for future CAP Foundation promotional purposes with CAP members and donors via the Foundation’s website, social media channels, newsletter, or annual report.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🔬 1. Strong Focus on Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (Non-Negotiable)

All projects must directly relate to:
- Pathology or clinical laboratory science
Includes:
- Diagnostics
- Laboratory quality improvement
- Biomarker research

👉 Non-pathology projects → not competitive

🎯 2. Clear Patient Impact via Diagnostics (Top Predictor)

Core mission:
- Improve patient care through better diagnosis
Strong proposals:
- Show impact on:
  - Early detection
  - Diagnostic accuracy
  - Access to pathology services

👉 Key question:
“Will this improve diagnosis and patient outcomes?”

🌍 3. Global Health & Access to Care (Major Differentiator)

A defining feature of CAP Foundation:
- Focus on underserved and low-resource settings
Programs like global pathology grants:
- Support access, training, and diagnostics worldwide

👉 Projects improving equity in pathology services score highly

👩‍🔬 4. Training, Education & Workforce Development (Critical)

CAP Foundation heavily funds:
- Education, training, and leadership development
Goal:
- Build the next generation of pathologists

👉 Strong education or capacity-building component = big advantage

👩‍⚕️ 5. Early-Career & Trainee Focus (Major Priority)

Many programs target:
- Medical students
- Residents
- Early-career pathologists

👉 Career development and leadership potential are key evaluation factors

🧪 6. Feasible, Short-Term, Impact-Oriented Projects

Grants are typically:
- Small-scale ($300–$25,000)
Must:
- Deliver results within:
  - Months to ~1 year

👉 Overly complex research proposals are less competitive

🤝 7. Strong Mentorship & Institutional Support

Many applications require:
- Letter of support (mentor/program director)
Indicates:
- Feasibility
- Career guidance

👉 Weak mentorship = common rejection reason

📊 8. Clear Outcomes, Measurement & Dissemination Plan

Applicants must explain:
- How results will be:
  - Measured
  - Shared

👉 Programs explicitly ask:

“How will you measure and share outcomes?”

🧠 9. Alignment with CAP Foundation Pillars (Key Strategic Factor)

Projects aligned with these pillars perform best:

Global health
Future leaders
Ethics, research & innovation
Advanced training
Community engagement

👉 Strong alignment significantly improves success

🚀 10. Community Engagement & Outreach (Unique Strength)

Many grants support:
- Public engagement
- Awareness of pathology
- Community-based screening (e.g., cancer programs)

👉 Projects connecting pathology to communities are highly valued

📈 11. Demonstrated Value & Sustainability

Applicants must show:
- Why funding is needed
- How project can continue or scale

👉 Sustainability and broader impact improve competitiveness

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Pathology/lab medicine focus
Patient impact via diagnostics
Education & workforce development

Moderate predictors:
4. Global health relevance
5. Early-career development
6. Feasibility

Supporting factors:
7. Mentorship
8. Alignment with CAP pillars
9. Outcome measurement

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to NIH or disease-specific funders:

College of American Pathologists Foundation is:
👉 education + diagnostics + global health focused
👉 less about large-scale research, more about impactful, practical initiatives

👉 Winning formula:
Pathology-focused project + clear patient/diagnostic impact + strong education or outreach component

✔️ What wins:

Training programs in pathology
Diagnostic improvement projects
Global health / underserved population initiatives

❌ What struggles:

Pure lab/basic research without application
Non-pathology topics
Large, unfocused proposals

Specialties

Pathology

Eligibility Requirements

Pathology Residents who are actively enrolled in an accredited US pathology residency program and who have at least one year of residency completed at time of application, may apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

In addition to application process details, selection considers the candidate’s research background and interest in drug and diagnostic development.

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

A proven track record of undergraduate and/or graduate research
A broad interest in biomarker evaluation
A strong desire to deliver innovation as a future pathologist

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: College of American Pathologists Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 325 Waukegan Road Northfield, IL 60093-2750

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