Do you have a research idea that could enhance healthcare but need resources and mentorship to transform it into a structured project?
The CTSI is looking for clinically relevant project ideas for consideration in a virtual “shark tank” competition, competing for a $5,000 investment and other research resources for the project. Selected applicants will be asked to give timed pitches limited to 5 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of active conversation with the “sharks” (researchers and administrators from the CTSI). More information can be found in the RFA.
Project Criteria
- Address an existing issue or problem currently affecting our patient population.
- Propose a new practice, treatment, tool, approach, etc. that has the potential to improve patient care.
- Consider ways to disseminate changes or new best practice to the affected patient population.
Applications should be submitted through the Research Shark Tank Submission system. Questions should be directed to Katelyn Still.
Deadlines
- Applications Due: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59PM ET
- Selection of Presenters: May 27, 2026
- Virtual Research “Shark Tank”: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30-12:00PM ET