Purpose
The purpose of the QEP internal grants is to fund projects and programs that will
contribute to the wellness of TTUHSC students. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged
to apply for a grant. The link to apply is included below, along with a video that
can assist you in navigating the application process.
Grant Applications Committee
The following members of the QEP Steering Committee serve as the Grant Applications
Committee and are available to assist anyone who wants to apply for a QEP Internal
Grant or has questions concerning this opportunity:
Please note: Although the grant application mentions “Spring proposals,” there will
be only one grant cycle per fiscal year, with applications due by July 15.
Video with Helpful Information on Applying for a QEP Grant
Previous QEP Internal Grants Awarded
Cycle One - Fall 2021
“Find Your Zone: Build Resilience, Restore Balance, & Refill Your Tank” – engaging students in specific creative and leisure activities that facilitate health-enhancing
flow experiences (Project Lead: Dr. Laurie Stelter)
“Soul Hacks Series: A Wellness Initiative for the Edification of TTUHSC PA Students”
– creating a culture of wellness within the PA program through a biweekly wellness
series that includes journaling insights and experiences (Project Lead: Ms. Sarah
Stringer)
“A Formal Investigation of Risk Factors for Burnout among Medical Students in Their
Clinical Years” – identifying risk factors for burnout at a critical stage of medical training, enabling
preventative measures to be developed (Project Lead: Dr. Joel Barrett)
“QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for School of Nursing Behavioral Intervention
Team Members”– training SON staff in QPR, an evidence-based approach to suicide prevention, so
that they can train BIT members who work with at-risk students (Project Lead: Dr.
Annette Gary)
