The Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Program is seeking innovative 1-year pilot projects that advance the science of translation and help improve how discoveries move toward health-improving interventions.
Up to four projects will be funded with awards of up to $40,000 in direct costs. Projects that include cross-region or cross-market collaboration and/or substantive community partnerships may be eligible for up to $50,000. A supplemental funding opportunity from the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) is also available.
Who Can Apply?
Investigators with a primary faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest University (Reynolda Campus) faculty, and investigators at CTSI-affiliated institutions with a School of Medicine co-investigator are eligible to apply. Co-PI applications are also welcome.
Deadlines
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: October 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Application Deadline: December 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET
- Project Start Date: July 1, 2027
Explore the Science of Translation
New to the Science of Translation? The Wake Forest CTSI offers a self-paced online module designed to help researchers better understand the translational process and how discoveries move into practice.
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