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 science 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.
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, disabled and the elderly.
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 and machine learning.
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, CTSC institutions and affiliates. Emphasis should be placed on solution-oriented approaches that address the significant burden of conditions that disproportionately affect community and different populations under study.
Dissemination & Implementation Science Award
Objective - Support studies that will identify multi-level gaps in developing and/or testing strategies for improving the integration of evidence-based treatments (broadly defined) into routine medical care. Research using D&I research methods, strategies, measures and frameworks are encouraged.
APPLY HERE
Deadline: February 04, 2026 by 5pm
Funding Amount: Up to $50,000 per year for one year
Award Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Questions? Contact Pankaj Patel – pap9083@med.cornell.edu