WCM CTSC Pilot Program Award
Applications Now Open!
WCM CTSC invites applications for its Translational Science Pilot Program, which aims to advance translational research by supporting innovative projects that address critical barriers in clinical research. The program focuses on bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and their application to improve health outcomes, spanning from basic science research ready for clinical implementation and community impact. Researchers are encouraged to propose innovative strategies to address these roadblocks and challenges, to develop and test new methodologies, and to evaluate their potential for broader applicability across diseases and health conditions.
Consider the Following Challenges:
· Are roadblocks in translational research preventing you from advancing discoveries to the next stage?
· Do you need novel or disruptive solutions to accelerate and implement the translation of research?
Funding Categories:
Translational Science Pilot Award
Objective – Create opportunities for translational team research across disciplines and institutions, and between pre-clinical and clinical scientists. This award can support clinical trials phases I & II. Emphasis is placed on drug discovery, targeted therapeutics, biomarker or device development, and life-course studies.
Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science Award
Dissemination and implementation (D&I) science is the field of research that seeks to close the gap between research and practice.
Objective - Support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for improving the integration of evidence-based treatments (broadly defined) into routine medical care. Research on D&I research methods and measures and health equity and D&I are encouraged.
Special Population Award
Objective – With the aim of fostering collaboration among community organizations, CTSC institutions, and affiliates, this award will emphasize special populations such as children, the elderly, vulnerable and disabled populations, and the LGBTI community, as well as health disparities research.
Kristy Richards Precision Medicine Award
Objective – To target faculty members working in precision medicine pursuing studies that use genomics, behavioral, and biologic measures to test feasibility for precision medicine therapy including artificial intelligence.
Community Engagement Award
Objective – Strong community focus with a clear goal of facilitating the transfer of evidence-based practice that focuses on collaboration between the community (general population), CTSC institutions and affiliates. Emphasis should be placed on research in the following categories: health disparities, comparative effectiveness and research involving the LGBTI communities.
APPLY HERE
Deadline: February 05, 2025 by 5pm
Funding Amount: Up to $50,000 per year for up to two years
Award Duration: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
Questions? Contact Pankaj Patel – pap9083@med.cornell.edu