Gender Differences in Research Grant Applications and Funding Outcomes for Medical School Faculty

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the role of gender in grant acquisition among medical school faculty, particularly examining how academic rank affects funding outcomes.
• Analyzed grant applications from medical school faculty at various academic ranks.
• Controlled for academic rank when comparing success rates of grant applications between genders.
• Examined behavioral differences in grant applications at lower academic ranks.
• Women and men have equal success rates in acquiring grants when controlling for academic rank.
• Gender differences in application behaviors at lower ranks contribute to funding disparities.
• A significant correlation was found between academic rank and grant acquisition success.