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Pilots Program

Pilots Program

The ITHS Pilots Program offers funding to help investigators get started with exciting new translational research projects.

What We Do

The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) Pilots Program is designed to support innovative, high-impact translational research projects that have the potential to advance medical knowledge and improve human health. By offering seed funding, the program encourages investigators to explore new ideas, establish proof of concept, and generate preliminary data for larger, future grant applications. The Pilots Program is particularly focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice, with an emphasis on addressing health disparities and enhancing public health outcomes.

ITHS Funding Opportunities

Early Stage Product Development Award

Up to $100k to help translate clinically relevant research discoveries toward development of commercial products
(Applications open in May)

Academic Community Partnership Award

 Up to $50k to jump-start partnerships between academic and community investigators in new projects
(Applications open in May)

New Interdisciplinary Academic Partnership Award

Up to $50k to facilitate the development of new partnerships between academic investigators
(Applications open in May)

Catalyst Awards

Up to $5000 toward the purchase of supplies or core services not provided by ITHS
(Rolling application deadlines)

Voucher Awards

 “In-kind” service vouchers in support of outstanding translational research
(Rolling submission deadlines)

Primate Center Ignition Award

Up to $75k  to explore innovative areas of non-human primate research
(Applications open late fall)

Our Team

Teddy Johnson
Faculty Co-Director

Nina Isoherrenan
Faculty Co-Director

Lindsie Boerger
Project Manager

Contact Us

For information regarding ITHS pilot programs, please contact Lindsie Boerger. Email her through the form below.

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